The Dallas Cowboys experienced a massive free agency exodus last offseason. Losing names like safety Barry Church, cornerback Brandon Carr, left guard Ronald Leary and defensive tackle Terrell McClain. It was part of a youth movement in Dallas. One that saw these longtime veterans being replaced by rookies and much younger players.
But for the Cowboys’ front office, there was also a method to their madness. By allowing so many quality players to leave via free agency, they knew it would increase their chances of landing some high compensatory draft selections in the 2018 NFL Draft.