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Cowboys news: Retaining DeMarcus Lawrence would be 'smart' move

This would be key for a Matt Eberflus led defense.

At some point a team has to know when it’s time to move on. Veteran players who have played past their primes can bog down a roster. They can be progress stoppers to the next generation, and they can be liabilities at all the worst moments. Father Time catches up with everyone and the NFL is certainly no exception. In fact, most of the time it's the rule.

Going on his 12th season with the Dallas Cowboys, many have assumed DeMarcus Lawrence falls into this category of player.