"The value of Kenny Clark has become a heavily debated topic within the talking circles of the Dallas Cowboys, with analysts and fans alike debating whether his on-field performance justifies his roughly $21 million annual salary. This topic was again at the forefront of our attention when a recent ESPN article by Bill Barnwell fueled the fire by listing Clark as a potential trade candidate to the Cincinnati Bengals for cap relief."
"The Cowboys have spent the better part of a decade searching for a solution at nose tackle, often watching their run defense get gashed up the middle. Two years ago, the defense gave up 137 rushing yards per game, the third-worst in the league. Last year, they dropped that total down to 125 yards per game, but it was still bad enough to finish in the bottom 10 of the league."
"Despite high draft picks like Mazi Smith and Trysten Hill, the middle has struggled with leverage and has had little to no effect, with the interior remaining a glaring weakness for years. Last season was the first sign of life we've seen in a while from the front line, even though the linebacker group did them no favors in helping their run defense. The biggest reasons for the improvement were the acquisitions of Clark and Quinnen Williams."
The Cowboys considered trading Kenny Clark to the Bengals to gain cap relief, with the proposed swap involving a minor Day 3 pick exchange. The team has struggled to stop runs up the middle for years, surrendering 137 rushing yards per game two seasons ago and 125 last year, finishing in the league's bottom 10. High draft investments like Mazi Smith and Trysten Hill failed to consistently control the interior. Last season's front-line improvement coincided with additions of Kenny Clark and Quinnen Williams. Quinnen Williams provides an anchor, while Clark's role appears important—Jerry Jones linked Clark to the Micah Parsons trade.
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