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Could New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley end up in the “Lone Star State?” Pro Football Focus analyst Brad Spielberger named the Dallas Cowboys as a potential landing spot for the former Pro Bowler, who could enter free agency this offseason.

The Dallas Cowboys and owner Jerry Jones are never one to shy away from larger investments at the running back position, and Jones spent the better part of a decade reemphasizing that the offense ran through Ezekiel Elliott,” wrote Spielberger.

Dallas in this scenario brings in a legitimate three-down back who can be another pass catcher for Dak Prescott while also capitalizing more often in short-yardage and goal-line situations than Tony Pollard did in 2023.” Although the Giants could franchise tag Barkley for a second consecutive year, he implied he remains uncertain about his future in New York.

I’ve mentioned before that I want to be a Giant for life,” Barkley recently said, via ESPN’s Jordan Raanan. “That was a goal of mine when I got drafted. I wanted to leave a legacy here, but it’s out of my control.” If the former No. 2 overall pick hits free agency, signing him would be a costly proposition for Dallas.

Spotrac estimates his market value is a three-year deal worth $9.9M annually. Re-signing Pollard — who can enter free agency in March — and adding Barkley would be tricky for the Cowboys unless they clear cap room. Per OTC, they’re $19.74M over the cap, and they have 16 free agents.

Ditching Pollard would be the wrong decision. This season, he finished with more rushing yards (1,005 yards on 252 carries in 17 games) than Barkley (962 yards on 247 carries in 14 games). But the Cowboys must improve their ground attack, which ranked 15th in the league in rushing yards (113.2). While adding Barkley is tempting, it appears the team isn’t in a position to do it.

Antonio Pierce made quite an impression on the Las Vegas Raiders‘ players during his time as interim head coach this past season, so much so that the Raiders decided to bring him back in a full-time role.

Multiple Raiders players spoke up for Pierce as Las Vegas was going through its hiring process, with star edge rusher Maxx Crosby even saying he might consider asking for a trade if the Raiders didn’t bring Pierce back. Well, throw wide receiver Jakobi Meyers into the ever-growing group of Raiders players who have publicly endorsed Pierce.

During an appearance on PFT Live, Meyers said that a whole lot changed when Pierce took over for Josh McDaniels on Oct. 31. “It didn’t feel right,” Meyers said of the previous regime, via Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. “Once we got on the same page, it was night and day.

The Raiders were 3-5 when Pierce took the reins as head coach. They proceeded to go 5-4 the rest of the way, including a 63-point effort in a blowout of the Los Angeles Chargers and a win over the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Christmas. “It’s fun. He really let us be ourselves,” Meyers said. “Guys can go out there and enjoy the game a little more.” Meyers enjoyed a solid season during his debut campaign in Vegas, playing in 16 games and hauling in 71 receptions for 807 yards and eight touchdowns.

The 27-year-old, who played his collegiate football at North Carolina State, went undrafted but landed with the New England Patriots in 2019. He spent the first four years of his career with the Patriots before joining the Raiders last offseason. Now, Meyers and Co. will get to spend a full season with Antonio Pierce.

Washington fans long dreamed of life without owner Dan Snyder, but even with an ownership group led by Josh Harris, there’s reason to wonder if better days really are ahead. The first big decision for Harris and new general manager Adam Peters was the head coach. After firing HC Ron Rivera, Washington replaced him with Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, who leaves us with as many questions as answers. “I’m a little older, a little more chrome.

Hopefully a little wiser. But I’m incredibly grateful,” Quinn said Monday during his introductory news conference, via NFL.com. Here are four reasons why the Quinn hire may not be a good sign for Washington. Ben Johnson situation, Mike Macdonald rejection set unsettling tone The news of Quinn’s hiring came after NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported touted Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson opted to remain with Detroit.

At the time, Johnson’s decision was considered “surprising,” per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Per Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, the Commanders learned about Johnson’s rejection via social media. Regardless of the Johnson situation, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk is confident Quinn was not Washington’s first choice. He reported the Commanders made an offer to former Ravens defensive coordinator Macdonald, who took the Seattle HC job instead.

Washington could have hired Bill Belichick Those rejections led the Commanders to consider hiring Belichick, per Schefter. While some could argue hiring a 71-year-old coach, even one as accomplished as Belichick, wouldn’t be ideal for a franchise looking to inject fresh blood, the choice of Quinn still leaves much to be desired.

If the choice came down to Quinn, 53, or Belichick, Quinn feels like the less exciting choice. Belichick’s résumé — which includes six Super Bowl titles and nine conference championships as head coach — is unmatched. Of course, he failed to come close to the success he experienced with Tom Brady after the QB’s departure.

Although Belichick has a losing record without Brady, he guided the Browns to the playoffs in 1994, won 11 games in 2008 in New England with backup Matt