Teams won’t win Super Bowls in the offseason, but it helps you get out the blocks effectively.
The Dallas Cowboys front office has spent countless hours trying to identify talent to solidify gaps on this team.
The team has made excellent acquisitions during the offseason to enhance their offense and defense.
Both free agent headliners, Brandin Cooks, and Stephon Gilmore, participated in organized team activities.
The next stop is training camp.
Luckily, the Cowboys have completed OTAs injury free.
That’s probably due to their ultra-conservative approach to some of their veterans.
However, this Cowboys team has many players at certain positions where they must balance who stays and who goes.
Let’s take a peek at three players that could be trade bait for Dallas as the season progresses.
Jourdan Lewis could be a valuable TRADE piece for Dallas
Jourdan Lewis is a savvy veteran who relies more on his ability to understand football than his athleticism.
He’s not alone in that area. Aging veterans returning from an injury typically follow this path.
However, Lewis has two items that play in the Dallas Cowboys’ favor.
One, his contract is palatable. Number two, cornerbacks who are plug-and-play do not grow on trees.
Right now, Jourdan Lewis has a cap number of $5,872,550.
Dallas could save $4,705,882 with a trade, but there’s a caveat.
The young cornerbacks on the roster must step up and consistently play well. That list includes Eric Scott, Jr., Myles Brooks, Kelvin Joseph, and Nahshon Wright.
Two of those four guys have to be the fourth and fifth corners.
If that doesn’t happen, there’s zero chance Dallas will part ways with Lewis.
In fairness, some teams would be looking for that third or fourth guy to close the gap in their secondary room.
Could you grab a 6th rounder for Jourdan Lewis? Maybe, maybe not.
Once the preseason ends, the Cowboys will know where they stand and what moves they can or cannot make.
Could Neville Gallimore yield Dallas a 7th round pick?
Neville Gallimore’s name on this list could be premature.
Quinton Bohanna could be the choice for the trade block instead of Gallimore, but I ultimately chose Gallimore as my pick.
Neville has had a peculiar career thus far with the Dallas Cowboys.
He started with so much promise when the Cowboys drafted him in 2020, but that quickly turned into disappointment.
A change in scenery could do the trick for the fourth-year pro from the University of Oklahoma.
Three sacks in 3 seasons won’t have too many suitors knocking down the door.
Dallas drafted Mazi Smith in the first round and already has Osa Odighizuwa playing the 3-technique. Chauncey Golston may get a few reps on the interior as well.
Jonathan Hankins and Bohanna will grab the remaining snaps available, leaving Gallimore on the outside looking for a friend.
The Cowboys have been in situations like this before. Last year, it was Trysten Hill. They left empty-handed after spending a second-round pick on the player.
Get something for Gallimore, anything at this point.
The fortunes of Neville could change with this trade more so than for the Cowboys.
With the new kick return rules, is KaVontae Turpin a necessity?
Including KaVontae Turpin in this article is one of the most challenging items to write on.
Turpin earned a Pro Bowl nod in his first year in the NFL.
He averaged 10.4 yards per return on punt returns and 24.19 on kickoffs.
It was debatable if he was the top return in the NFC last season, but he has the title, and no one is taking that from him.
The kickoffs will be affected this year. To a point, having a speedster back there won’t even be necessary.
The rules, at least thru next season, will be impacted drastically.
Kick returners can now signal for a fair catch within the 25-yard line.
Some coaches will take chances, but a guaranteed 25-yard position with limited fumbling opportunities is too good to pass up.
The added competition of Deuce Vaughn also adds to the availability of Turpin.
When Tony Pollard was backing up Ezekiel Elliott, he did a lot of the kick return duties. I can envision a world where Deuce is that guy in his rookie season.
The likelihood of KaVontae playing receiver is reduced even more with a healthy Michael Gallup and Cooks in the fold.
If you’re Dallas, why not shoot your shot at getting something for a pro bowler before the shine wears off?
It’s not likely the front office will give away talent, but getting more draft capital could help in the future.
