Cowboys-49ers autopsy, free agent decisions, Ezekiel Elliott contract problem

SportsDay Cowboys

Beat writers Calvin Watkins and Michael Gehlken kick off this episode [1:45] with a detailed obituary for the Cowboys’ season. What are the key takeaways after the Cowboys were eliminated by the San Francisco 49ers for the second straight year? Calvin and Michael agree the Cowboys’ receiving corps was a season-long issue. [12:20] The guys don’t let QB Dak Prescott, who had two interceptions against the 49ers, off the hook. Calvin and Michael agree the clock is ticking for Prescott. [18:15] Calvin expects big changes on the defense, starting with coordinator Dan Quinn. In the second segment, [20:10] the guys list their most important free agents. Michael goes with running back Tony Pollard; Calvin says it’s safety Donovan Wilson, who is likely to depart this offseason. To close the episode, [29:15] we tackle the Ezekiel Elliott contract problem. Calvin says it’s time for Elliott to go, even though he’s willing to take a pay cut. Michael sees a path for an Elliott return, but it all depends on how low he will go in a salary restructure.