TL;DR
- Dallas Cowboys struggle at 4-5-1, with defense being a major issue.
- Kicker Brandon Aubrey is a premier NFL talent poised for a lucrative contract.
- The Dallas Cowboys face tough decisions regarding player contracts like Brandon Aubrey.
- Denver Broncos could pursue Brandon Aubrey if Cowboys cannot afford his contract demands.
The Dallas Cowboys haven't experienced the season they'd hoped for at 4-5-1, with much of that stemming from the defense's struggles.
As a whole, the Cowboys' offense has been among the best in the NFL, scoring the third most points in the NFC.
As the Cowboys continue to improve on both sides of the football, there will be some tough decisions that have to be made in the near future.
The George Pickens contract situation is a significant issue, but the Cowboys also face a future decision regarding Brandon Aubrey.
While kickers often don't receive significant attention in free agency, Aubrey stands out as the premier kicker in the NFL, securing a strong position for a lucrative contract.
Mike Ginnitti of Spotrac shared some intriguing predictions regarding the upcoming offseason, as the player is slated to enter the free agency market as a restricted free agent.
As we reach the midpoint of 2025, a significant observation is the remarkable success and extended range of kickers. This phenomenon is partly due to the adoption of specialized kicker balls and other developments, with the league actively encouraging such trends, particularly following alterations to kickoff rules. Undeniably, a player like Brandon Aubrey significantly amplifies the Dallas Cowboys' scoring capabilities, which is their primary offensive strategy.
“Jerry Jones is gonna have to just bend on this one and just give this player the extension that he is worthy of because he is basically an offensive weapon for this team. And he has paid CeeDee Lamb, he has paid Jake Ferguson and he has paid Dak Prescott, of course, a couple of times. This is just the next guy in line,” he said.
Are the Broncos a fit?
With that in mind, could the Denver Broncos make sense, given Wil Lutz is a free agent at the end of the season?
Unfortunately, if the Cowboys want to improve elsewhere, they likely won't be in a position to give Aubrey all the money he's looking for. The Broncos, clearly contenders, could view Aubrey as someone who makes sense.
Perhaps he takes a pay cut, but it seems likely that he's going to reset the kickers market.
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