Now that the Cowboys are in full offseason mode, the front office will begin making contract decisions that could impact the heart of the team's roster for years to come.
The strategizing doesn't simply take into account the players who are set to be free agents, such as defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence and receiver Cole Beasley, though that list is certainly important.
Dallas must also factor in the players who are still under contract for at least another season but are eligible for extensions. That's no small task, since the group includes quarterback Dak Prescott, receiver Amari Cooper, running back Ezekiel Elliott and cornerback Byron Jones.