NFL Notes: Cowboys, Jaguars, Redskins

Cowboys

Todd Archer mentions that if his knee and nerve issues are behind him, former second-round LB Jaylon Smith could have a starting role for the Cowboys in 2017.

Archer guesses that DeMarcus Lawrence and first-round DE Taco Charlton will the Cowboys’ starting defensive ends this year.

Archer expects second-round CB Chidobe Awuzie to be the team’s third cornerback with Anthony Brown competing with Orlando Scandrick and Nolan Carroll for playing time.

Given the team’s uncertainty at safety, Archer believes sixth-round S Xavier Woods has a decent shot at starting.

Jaguars

While many assumed that the Jaguars would bring in some quarterback competition for Blake Bortles, Michael DiRocco says that…