Cowboys' Free Agency Plan: Rebuild Defense

0:00On March 1st, the Dallas Cowboys are heading into NFL free agency with a clear plan to fix their defense. Last season, they ranked 30th overall and dead last against the pass. Owner Jerry Jones says he's ready to spend big to turn things around after missing the playoffs two years in a row. They already made a change by hiring Christian Parker as the new defensive coordinator. Now, the team is building a scheme that needs strong players in key spots to compete in the tough NFC East. Fans and analysts are buzzing about potential targets. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler points to Philadelphia Eagles linebacker, Nicobie Dean, as a name gaining traction. He could be the leader in the middle of the defense. The Cowboys are also eyeing top pass rushers, safeties like Arizona's Jalen Thompson and a nickel corner to fill gaps left by departures. They might not go all out right away, but expect moves to shore up the secondary in front. Free agency heats up soon, with legal tampering starting Monday, March 9th and noon Eastern time,

1:03and the new league year on Wednesday, March 11th at 4 p.m. Eastern, keep an eye on Dallas as they aim to rebuild and push for a deep playoff run.