4. George Iloka, Minnesota Vikings
One of the things about the defense run by Dallas is that the strong safety and free safety positions are interchangeable. Each one plays more of a coverage role, so a player like George Iloka, who is currently listed as a free safety but has played both spots, could come in and play either position the Cowboys see fit.
In fact, there were even rumors that Dallas was interested in Iloka this season when he unexpectedly became available after the Cincinnati Bengals cut him. Being a Texas native was one tie between Iloka and the Cowboys, another was the fact Iloka played at Boise State.
The Cowboys have been fans of the Boise State system with players like Tyrone Crawford, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Leighton Vander Esch all being from that school. They also had Orlando Scandrick for years, who was another Broncos product.
Dallas and Iloka never connected though, as he inked a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings. So far, that deal hasn’t worked out for him as he’s got the least amount of snaps out of all Minnesota safeties according to Pro Football Focus (subscription required).
With his lack of playing time this season, Iloka could end up being the most affordable option in free agency for Dallas this offseason. He could also provide a player more adept at getting interceptions than the players Dallas currently has. In his seven-year career, Iloka has nine picks and has twice had three in a single season.
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