When the Dallas Cowboys started the 2019 offseason, they did not have many glaring needs. After reaching the divisional round of the playoffs before being eliminated by the Los Angels Rams, Dallas looked set up to bring most of their talent back and retool for a playoff run in 2019.
The one position that had a clear question mark was slot receiver. Seven-year Cowboys player Cole Beasley was entering unrestricted free agency, and his return seemed less than likely. In his seven years in Dallas, Beasley became one of the better slot men in the NFL.