The Dallas Cowboys placed a focus on defensive backs in the draft, picking four over the course of the first six rounds, but they still have questions at safety and about their cornerback depth that they want to address.
Dallas was linked to Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman earlier this offseason when he was placed on the trade block (Sherman said he wanted to play for the Cowboys or Patriots), though nothing ever materialized. Now, ESPN's Todd Archer reports that there is essentially no chance the Cowboys make a trade for Sherman.
Stephen Jones likes to say player acquisition is 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. He also likes to say, “Never say never.” This falls into the “never say never” category when you’re actually saying never. Well, not never, but put the possibility of it happening at 1 percent.
Nobody wants to listen, but the Cowboys have made their intentions clear in free agency: They will not pay big money. The same holds true for a potential trade. If they are going to pay significant money to anybody, it will be to players they know.
Some will view Sherman as a final puzzle piece of sorts, and knowing how badly Jerry Jones wants to win a Super Bowl, wouldn’t they go after him? It would have made more sense for the Seahawks to do something during the draft so they could find a replacement. It would have made more sense for the Cowboys to do it then too.
Sherman will play at AT&T Stadium this season, but just once when the Seahawks visit on Dec. 24.
Seattle general manager John Schneider said the team is pretty much past the point of trading Sherman, but didn't shut the door on listening to offers. However, one does not appear to be coming from the Cowboys.
Sherman recorded 58 tackles with four interceptions and 13 pass breakups last season.
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