Savage 21: A lot of free agents Cowboys should sign this offseason

How much money you got? (A lot). How many problems you got? (A lot). How many people done doubted you? (A lot). Left you out to rot? (A lot). How many pray that you flop? (A lot).

People who don’t like the Dallas Cowboys have had a very fulfilling 13-month run. Ever since they were eliminated in the most embarrassing fashion in last season’s wild-card round, things have gone from bad to worse for the world’s most valuable sports franchise. They probably identify very well with the lyrics to 21 Savage’s “A lot”.

It fits, as the Cowboys will need to sign a lot of free agents this offseason in order to turn things around under first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer.

Dallas can create the room for all of the moves they want, having easy access to $56 million of cap space, and the ability to get up to $82 million if they so choose. They will be able to pay for help, the question is will them hiring a first-time head coach inspire them to spend the cash.

If so, here’s a collection of players, a 21 Savage if you will, who would go a great length towards improving this team, without breaking the bank on any of the first-wave free agents.

Skill Position Free Agent Targets

QB Jameis Winston

RB Jordan Mason (SF RFA)

WR Kavontae Turpin (RFA)*

Winston makes perfect sense as the new backup to Dak Prescott for multiple reasons, including his ability to truly win games as well as his locker room presence. It’s unlikely the 49ers make a RFA tender to Mason, and he seems like a perfect fit in a renewed commitment to the run. Turpin needs to sign a deal so they don’t have to give him a second-round tender.

Offensive Line Free Agent Targets

OT Kelvin Beachum (AZ)

OG Brock Hoffman (ERFA)

OG Will Hernandez (AZ)

OC Coleman Shelton (CHI)

Importing two Arizona Cardinals linemen to follow Klayton Adams. Beachum is the new swing tackle and Hernandez gets the gig at right guard to replace Zack Martin. Hoffman returns as depth and Shelton comes in to solidify the interior behind Cooper Beebe.

Defensive Line Free Agent Targets

DE DeMarcus Lawrence*

DE Darrell Taylor (CHI)

DT Levi Onwuzurike

DT Poona Ford

DT Chauncey Golston*

DT Byron Cowart (CHI)

Bringing back Lawrence feels like the right move for this team. DC Matt Eberflus and his staff bring over Taylor and Cowart as rotational pieces. Rebuilding the interior with the expected loss of Odighizuwa with Onwuzukrike and Ford seems like smart football.

Linebacker Free Agent Targets

LB Dre Greenlaw

LB Lavonte David

LB Eric Kendricks

The Cowboys simply don’t have anyone they can count on while waiting to see what DeMarvion Overshown looks like post injury. Greenlaw’s injury concerns could make him affordable and David is getting long in the tooth. Bringing Kendricks back is more of a fail-safe option if they can’t get both.

Secondary Free Agent Targets

CB Jourdan Lewis*

S Juanyeh Thomas (ERFA)*

S Markquese Bell (RFA)*

All in-house, which admittedly is doubtful with a new staff but should be vital, especially finding a way to retain Lewis. The Bears, where most of the new coaches come from, don’t have any intriguing FA options in the secondary.