"Technically speaking the combine is intended to gather information on draft prospects, medical information most specifically. It certainly exists for a variety of other reasons and one of them is sort of a pre-free agency. Agents are on hand representing their clients and figuring out what moves work best for them in the month to follow and what happens in free agency has a huge impact on what teams wind up doing in the NFL draft."
"When it comes to the Dallas Cowboys we have grown to not expect much in free agency which has sometimes left the team in a bind during the draft. It is always possible that things could change, but in the spirit of looking at what is next we are curious... what is at the top of your wish list? This can be anything. It doesn't have to be related to free agency to be clear."
The NFL Scouting Combine primarily collects medical and evaluative information on draft prospects, while also serving other functions such as functioning as a pre-free agency meeting. Agents attend to represent clients and to explore contract and roster opportunities before free agency opens. Free agency outcomes strongly influence teams’ draft decisions and strategy. The Dallas Cowboys historically make limited moves in free agency, which has occasionally forced heavier reliance on the draft and created roster constraints. Fans are encouraged to identify priorities for the team, including re-signings, trades, free-agent signings, or targeting specific prospects with their top draft picks.
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