Sean Lee has already lost his staring job White Michael Irvin Jersey , but could his spot on the roster be in jeopardy? We examine three scenarios for the Cowboys to determine what could lie ahead for the veteran linebacker."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Dallas Cowboys NewsDallas Cowboys GeneralHow important is Sean Lee to the Cowboys and is it possible he could be a surprise cut?New,129commentsWith Lee no longer the anchor of the Cowboys defense, how much does the team really need him?CDTShareTweetShareShareHow important is Sean Lee to the Cowboys and is it possible he could be a surprise cut?Shane Roper-USA TODAY SportsThe front office of the Dallas Cowboys has made some shocking decisions in recent years. Whether it was moving on from Tony Romo, waiving Dez Bryant, or the surprise release of Dan Bailey at final roster cuts - they Cowboys don’t shy away from big moves. It doesn’t matter if you’re the team’s all time leader in touchdown passes, touchdown catches, or the most accurate kicking in franchise history. The team has proven that the only thing that matters is what lies ahead. Football is a meritocracy.Sean Lee appeared to be the next beloved Cowboys player to be released to free up cap space as it was really hard to justify his 2019 cap hit of $10 million. Lee now plays third-fiddle to the linebacker duo of last year’s rookie sensation Leighton Vander Esch and rising star Jaylon Smith. The veteran linebacker was able to preserve his spot on the team by agreeing to a contract restructure that reduced his cap hit to $6 million, and even that includes playing time incentives to reach it’s max value. In all likeliness, Lee’s actual cost will be even lower.It’s a perfect deal. The Cowboys save some money that will undoubtedly come in handy as they try to get other key players signed, plus they get one of the team’s most important leaders on the sideline to help along this young defense.Even with the cap-friendlier discount, the Lee situation is still a curious one. Most fans would agree that the old splash-making Lee that we’ve been enamored with is no more, even when he’s at full strength. Going back and watching his tape last year was disheartening. He still had his happy feet and quickly diagnosed where the play was going, but his movement was delayed. Lee appeared slow and even though his mind was quick to react, his body just wasn’t cooperating. It should be interesting to see how Lee performs in training camp. Will they bubble wrap him to preserve him for the regular season? Or since he’s a backup now, will he have to compete to hold down the SAM linebacker spot? The team has Joe Thomas and Justin March-Lillard, who would love to have a larger role on the defense. And let’s not forget that the team used up a roster spot for last year’s rookie Chris Covington, despite him only logging one snap on defense. The team has had success with day three linebacker picks like Anthony Hitchens and Damien Wilson Michael Irvin Jersey 2019 , so the team is hoping they can keep the trend going with solid contribution from Covington in the future.With a handful of solid depth guys already on the roster, one has to wonder - how much better does Lee need to be to warrant that $6 million cap hit and occupying one of those precious roster spots? To evaluate Lee’s importance to the team, let’s take a look at three possible scenarios for him this upcoming season.Scenario #1 - Lee plays sparingly as a backupThe best case for Cowboys is that Van Jaylon mans the linebacker group for the majority of the reps. Lee would still play the strong-side linebacker position, but considering 75% of the defense’s plays use only two linebackers, it would keep Lee’s snap counts under 300. He’d basically take over Wilson’s workload from last season.The cost of a part time Lee would end up being $3.5 million, which would include his base salary ($2 M) + the roster bonus for making the team ($500k) + the roster bonus for being active ($1 M). Todd Archer breaks down the details of Lee’s incentive-laced deal:Okay, so $3.5 million for a part time Lee. Are you cool with that? Most fans would be willing to allocate that much space for a solid reserve who also brings with him a great coaching presence to help his teammates be prepared.The only thing about this scenario that creates a bit of uncertainty is - how much better would it make the team if Lee was is getting those limited reps over someone like Joe Thomas? If they knew for sure that Lee’s usage would be relatively small, then you’d have to wonder if another backup linebacker would produce similar results in that situation. Thomas moves pretty well, and he would actually be more dependable in coverage than the current Lee. But what if more reps are needed? That brings us to...Scenario #2 - Lee is needed due to an injuryWhile the first scenario is the most ideal, this second one comes with great concern. Should Vander Esch or Smith get hurt, Lee would take on a much larger role on the team. His playing time escalators could kick in, costing the team a total of $6 million. So what, right? That’s why you have those escalators in place - as insurance. The Cowboys look like geniuses for having Lee in their back pocket, right?Unfortunately, substituting Lee for one of the young starters makes the group more vulnerable. This change would be felt on the defense. Even more worrisome is if the injury lasts for a significant amount of time, Lee then becomes exposed to additional wear. The chances of Lee surviving a healthy dose of snaps is not good. Losing one key starter could perpetuate into losing two of them real quick. We have to ask - just how valuable is the Sean Lee insurance policy?If you’re paying for a player you’re hoping not to use very much, why even have him on the team? Let’s examine what life would be like without Lee.Scenario #3 - Lee is flat out releasedCould there be a situation where the team opts not to keep him on the roster? That doesn’t seem likely White Charles Haley Jersey , but let’s stretch our imaginations some. A healthy Lee is a useful Lee, even with a reduced role, but how valuable is he if can’t stay on the field? Lee is 32 years old and every new injury he endures is going to require extra time in the tub. That’s just how Father Time works. If the veteran struggles to sustain his health in camp, then wouldn’t it create concerns for the regular season?The Cowboys have Thomas and March-Lillard around for another season and those guys are key pieces on special teams. Covington didn’t get much action last year, but his reps will need to increase as they prepare him for a larger role in the future. He’ll see special teams action as well. Lee has no special teams value and his roster spot seems to have a shelf life. If a player like Thomas starts to impress in camp, then one has to wonder if he could cut into Lee’s already limited playing time.Maybe Lee is worth having around just for the extra coaching skills he provides. That’s fair, but does he have to wear a helmet to provide that? What’s going to happen when Lee’s playing days are over? He loves being a part of this team. He already took a pay cut to remain with the team. He has an “I’ll do whatever is needed to help the team” attitude. If Lee was released, it wouldn’t be a surprise at all if he was immediately added to the coaching staff. The Cowboys would still be exposed to Lee’s influence, only his assistant coaches salary wouldn’t count against the cap.It doesn’t seem probable that Lee would be released, but there are no guarantees. The Cowboys preach that everyone is fighting for their roster spot and seniority or likability doesn’t trump ability. This group is deeper than ever, and it’s imperative they fill the roster with players who can contribute now or are expected to be integral parts of the future. If Lee takes another step backwards, then you have to ask yourself where does he fit in that equation? The team has already demonstrated they aren’t afraid to make bold roster cuts, even if it means saying goodbye to one of our favorites. There are a lot of practices between now and final cuts; anything is possible. Looking at the Cowboys tight ends."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Dallas Cowboys NewsDallas Cowboys GeneralCowboys TE breakdown: Jason Witten is back in the building, but Jarwin and Schultz will look to make impactNew,96commentsLooking at the Cowboys tight ends.CDTShareTweetShareShareCowboys TE breakdown: Jason Witten is back in the building, but Jarwin and Schultz will look to make impactErich Schlegel-USA TODAY SportsContinuing our series of looking at positional groups. Today, we look at tight ends.The Cowboys entered the 2019 NFL Draft with a handful of needs Charles Haley Jersey 2019 , most notably at defensive tackle and safety. The Cowboys addressed the former in the second-round by taking UCF’s Trysten Hill with pick 58. The team somewhat addressed the latter by inking veteran Georeg Iloka to a one-year deal in free agency and drafting former Miami Hurricanes defensive back Michael Jackson on day three of the draft.Another position of need, one can certainly argue, is the tight end spot. The Cowboys were thought to be a player in a draft class that consisted of multiple potential starting tight ends, but Dallas opted to pass. Some of that could be because of the return of Jason Witten, while some of that can be attributed to the fact that the team believes in the development of two younger guys already in the building: Blake Jarwin and Dalton Schultz.Nonetheless, the tight end spot has been an important position in the Jason Garrett offense, thanks in large part to the future Hall of Famer. How does this position group look heading into the 2019 season?Jason WittenJason Witten’s surprise return to the NFL blindsided many. After all, Witten appeared to have job security with ESPN, where he was away from potential injuries. However, Witten was drawn back to the game and will be suiting up with America’s Team once again this fall.A big factor in the Cowboys legend returning to the silver and blue is the talent on the roster. In fact, Witten even said that this year’s Cowboys team has “the most talent (he’s) seen”:Witten, 37, appears to be re-energized after his year away from the gridirion. During his last season on the field, the veteran recorded 63 catches for 560 yards and five touchdown grabs. It remains to be seen how his body will hold up, but Witten is expected to be an integral part of the tight end position in 2019. While he won’t provide the same memorable plays that he did during his prime, the former Tennessee Volunteer provides Dak Prescott a target in the redzone and a security blanket for first downsIf nothing else, Witten’s leadership can be very beneficial to a young roster as it grows and matures.Blake JarwinBlake Jarwin was signed by the Dallas Cowboys after going undrafted following his career with Oklahoma State. The Cowboys were not the only team interested in Jarwin though Dallas Cowboys Jaylon Smith Jersey , as the rival Eagles once attempted to snatch Jarwin prior to Dallas inking him to the 53-man roster.Jarwin is an athletic tight end that has shown flashes of breaking out at different times during his two seasons with the Cowboys, but he has not been able to put everything together just yet. The most memorable moment of Jarwin’s young professional career came in the regular-season finale versus the New York Giants.The 24-year-old tore up the Giants’ secondary, as Dak Prescott found the young target seven times for 119 yards and three scores. Yes, three scores. Jarwin’s only three touchdown receptions during his time in the NFL came against the Giants in one game.Funny enough, Jarwin became the first Cowboy tight end since Witten to score multiple times against that team from New York.2019 can be a big year for Jarwin as he enters his third season with Dallas, but how many opportunities will the young weapon receive with Witten in town?Dalton SchultzMuch like this past draft, many believed that the Dallas Cowboys were going to take a tight end high last year after Witten broke the news of his retirement; however that never came to be. Dallas opted to wait until its second selection in round four to grab a potential replacement.The criticism that came with the selection of Schultz was his inexperience as a receiver, something that fans believed to be important for Witten’s replacement. Schultz was primarily used as a blocker in Stanford’s run-heavy offense, but coach David Shaw had some high praise for the Utah native:In his rookie campaign with the Cowboys, Schultz grabbed 12 receptions on 17 targets for 116 yards and a 9.6 average yards per catch. Nothing to write home about, but Schultz — like Jarwin — has an opportunity to take the next jump in his career.Rico GathersRemember when everybody was on the Rico Train? Some still may be waiting on the former Baylor Bears basketball star to realize his potential on the football field, but the odds of Gathers making the 53-man roster this fall seem to be slim at best right now.There is no denying that Gathers is an athletic freak and has the body type of a tight end that could potentially dominate in today’s day and age with his frame and basketball background, but Gathers has struggled to pick up the playbook and the little things that it takes for a player to succeed in the NFL.Here’s hoping that this is the offseason that Gathers finally makes a jump, but the Cowboys can not afford to bank on that.Jason Witten did not return to sit on the bench, but Kellen Moore may try to utilize all three of his tight ends in some fashion. Witten is the veteran that has experienced everything that can be thrown at an NFL player, while Jarwin and Schultz (and even Gathers) offer promise in different areas.

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