ESPN Gives Dallas Cowboys Nonsensical Grade for Offseason Moves

ESPN Gives Dallas Cowboys Nonsensical Grade for Offseason Moves focuses on why ESPN analyst Seth Walder’s “C+” grade for the Cowboys’ offseason is portrayed as inconsistent with the team’s defensive overhaul goals. The article states Dallas entered the offseason with a mandate to improve a defense described as league-worst, and argues the Cowboys made multiple moves aimed at that side of the ball, even if results are not yet known. Walder is said to have liked the decision to keep Pickens on the franchise tag, but criticized the trade of Osa Odighizuwa and also questioned the Rashan Gary trade as an “overpay” after Gary is described as diminished following a torn ACL. Walder’s view is that if Dallas’ defense becomes roughly average, it can quickly contend if the offense remains strong. The piece cites changes including firing Matt Eberflus and hiring Christian Parker, plus additions of Caleb Downs, Malachi Lawrence, Jalen Thompson, and Dee Winters.