The wheels are in motion in Dallas, the Cowboys have officially signed CB Brandon Carr to a 5yr/$51 million deal, and they have added a new FB in Lawrence Vickers.
Now, we’re talking. Carr upgrades the secondary instantly, and gives us a physical presence as well. Next on the list should be the safety position.
Vickers is a blocking fullback who has had great success in Cleveland and Houston for opening holes for starting running back, so this is a great pickup. I like what the Cowboys are doing now. Good moves across the board.
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