Cowboys Offseason Outlook: Ed Werder on Potential Changes and Key Free Agents

Offseason Evaluations and Potential Changes

• 🎯 Jerry Jones has promised dramatic change and immediate evaluations following the team's 34-17 loss and a franchise-record 511 points allowed.
• ❓ The future of defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus is uncertain, as he has been told nothing about his status, despite the team allowing the sixth most points in a single NFL season.
• 🗓️ The team's evaluation process includes player physicals, final team meetings, and exit interviews for players, followed by discussions with the coaching staff.
• ⚠️ A special teams coaching change is also a possibility, as the team has struggled in two of the three phases of the game this year.

Dak Prescott's Performance and Future

• 🌟 Dak Prescott had one of his best seasons but it was ultimately wasted in a losing effort.
• 😥 Prescott expressed frustration, coming close to criticizing the defense and stating he was tired of not being able to control game outcomes despite his own strong play.
• ⏳ As Prescott ages, maintaining his elite level of performance and staying healthy will become increasingly challenging.

Key Free Agents and Roster Decisions

• 🔑 Priority unrestricted free agents include CeeDee Lamb, who led the team in receiving, Javonte Williams, the team's leading rusher, and Jadeveon Clowney, who led the team in sacks.
• 🤞 The team hopes to retain these key players, along with kicker Brandon Aubrey.
• 🤔 The front office and coaching staff will be making decisions about player retention and departures based on evaluations.