Eagles Signing Byron Jones Away From Cowboys Would Be the Ultimate Offseason Move
By Jerry Trotta
The Dallas Cowboys have a world of impending headaches to sort out this offseason, and it appears that they won't address that laundry list until Dak Prescott is inked to an extension (or there's some other solution at the QB position).
The sheer delay in talks between the 26-year-old signal caller could dissuade other cornerstone pieces from returning to the organization. Look no further than standout cornerback Byron Jones, who will become a free agent in March.
In our eyes, the Philadelphia Eagles should pounce and exploit Dallas' complicated situation by signing the former No. 27 overall pick way from their archenemy.
We couldn't think of a better fit for the Eagles, who will drive their fanbase into a state of depression if they don't overhaul their bottom-of-the-barrel secondary.
Jones is only 27 years old, meaning he's just entering his prime. There's a reason that NFL insiders believe he will become the league's highest-paid CB this offseason: he's a shutdown cornerback in every sense of the word, and there's always demand for that.
The UConn product isn't necessarily a turnover machine, but does anybody really rely on stats to determine a cornerbacks true value? No way.
Addressing a need while weakening the Cowboys should have fans in the City of Brotherly Love drooling. There's literally no reason for the Eagles not to make poaching Jones from Dallas priority numero uno this offseason.