The NFL is expected to allow one player per team to play in the Olympics and the best Cowboys choice isn't as obvious as it seems
Next week will be a big one for the NFL as owners will meet yet again to vote on several rule proposals, this time in Minneapolis. Though the debate surrounding the Tush Push has become very popular, a new item has been added to the agenda and it's one that carries large significance. Owners will vote […]
Next week will be a big one for the NFL as owners will meet yet again to vote on several rule proposals, this time in Minneapolis.
Though the debate surrounding the Tush Push has become very popular, a new item has been added to the agenda and it's one that carries large significance. Owners will vote on a resolution to allow players to participate in flag football during the 2028 Summer Olympics, set to take place in Los Angeles.
The resolution is expected to pass considering the NFL sees flag football as a crucial aspect of its plans to expand globally. However, one key rule caught the attention of fans and media when revealed earlier in the week: If approved, the NFL would limit player participation to no more than one per team.
With that rule in mind, I wondered, who would the Cowboys send? Two obvious candidates immediately jumped to mind but the answer might not be as obvious as a third player would make plenty of sense, as well.
WR CeeDee Lamb
If the NFL wants to build its version of the NBA's 1992 Dream Team for flag, a great way to do it would be to load up on top-tier receivers. Lamb is one of the elite players at the position nowadays and he can work from anywhere on the field. He's a no-brainer candidate and perhaps the best one on the Cowboys.
EDGE Micah Parsons
Parsons' get-off speed would be even more massive than it is on gamedays in a sport where there isn't an offensive line sliding to him every single snap. But it isn't all about the initial acceleration, Micah is a heck of an athlete and the change of direction and closing speed would force opposing quarterbacks from going downfield often. Another no-brainer if you ask me.
The biggest strength? He will give it his all and you know it.
WR KaVontae Turpin
Let me introduce a wild card pick, though. Turpin was described as the fastest man in the NFL when he returned a kickoff for an epic 99-yard touchdown. We think sending him in vertical routes every single play will be easy to handle? At least he will mess up defensive coordinator's plans.
And good luck pulling the flag as he spins. That isn't all though. At the Pro Bowl Games earlier this year, Turpin was effectively used as a pass rusher and even got multiple sacks. A two-way NFL athlete? Sign him up.
