One of the Cowboys’ biggest needs this offseason is to figure out their other starter at wide receiver. With limited internal options, Dallas should strongly consider an outside hire. But if they forego free agency and wait until the draft, they may have difficulty finding a clear upgrade.
Brandin Cooks is a free agent and his return is hard to project. Turning 32 this September, Cooks is on the downside of his career and has struggled to consistently produce in two seasons with Dallas. While there are legitimate complaints about how he’s been used in the offense under Mike McCarthy, Cooks also has 11 seasons of NFL mileage and is seeing the natural decline of some physical skills.