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Cowboys news: Why Tyrone Crawford could more important than ever to the Cowboys

Don’t write off Tyrone Crawford. This year he may be more important than ever for the new defense.

This is why, in looking at Crawford’s $9.1 million cap hit to come, the Cowboys are uber-comfortable, especially considering it involves no signing bonus hit for the first time in his career. The former third-round pick provides much-needed assurance at the right defensive end position and although he’ll be tasked much less with doing so, also gives them an ability to flex inside to rush from 3-tech. Considering Nolan will run a 4-3 hybrid base — i.