Free agency in the NFL is not too far away, but before the Cowboys go shopping for new players, they need to make decisions on their own personnel.

The Cowboys will not be able to fill all their needs via the draft. And with a tight budget, they'll need to be financially prudent in free agency. A look at the franchise tag values for each position suggests an obvious plan of action.

In the series finale, we look at some possible off season moves that Dallas could make to take them over the hump that has kept them out of the playoffs the last two seasons. A full-roster projection, including free agents and draft picks.

If their recent free agent activities are anything to go by, the Cowboys will likely end up pursuing some pretty unheralded players in free agency.

Cowboys WR Danny Coale is one of three 2012 draft picks waived during final roster cuts yesterday. What are the chances he gets picked up by another team?

The Cowboys will almost certainly make a late signing or two. Those late additions will probably not be names that Joe Public would instantly recognize. But neither was Laurent Robinson.

Catching up with some of the Cowboys' free agents: The latest news on Brandon Carr, Dan Connor, and Lawrence Vickers.

With free agent signee Mack Bernadeau sidelined until at least training camp, Dallas needs a solution at right guard again. Who should be the leader of the pack?

The Cowboys Mackenzy Bernadeau is out for up to three months for hip surgery. What are the options now for the guard position?

The Cowboys fan base is all excited about drafting Morris Claiborne. They should remember how excited they were about signing Brandon Carr, because he is a proven commodity.