The Cowboys made two significant moves this week in franchising safety Ken Hamlin and signing linebacker Zack Thomas to a one year 3 million dollar deal.

The Hamlin move was expected and was the smart, conservative move by the Cowboys. Remember, just a year ago, Hamlin was a cast off. He had a great year last year, but the franchise tag lets the Cowboys see if he’s a one-year wonder and gives them another year eyeballing Patrick Watkins to see if he can turn into a starting free safety.

The Zack Thomas was a little more surprising, but not terribly so since the rumors had been that he would sign with Dallas ever since his release from Miami. This deal looks like it has more to do with adding Thomas’s brain and personality than his playmaking ability. Not that Thomas can’t make plays, but the Cowboys have solid linebackers and two great ones in Ware and Ellis, so they aren’t in desperate need of playmaking. But, having an experienced veteran could give the front seven some extra leadership.

But, more happened than just the signings. The Patriots have decided not to franchise Moss, and it looks probably that Daunte Stallworth will hit the open market. The Cowboys could sure use a free agent wide receiver considering that Glenn may have played his last down of football. And not just any free agent, but one that can take some heat off of Terrell Owens.

The dream signing would be Larry Fitzgerald or Roy Williams. There are rumors about both that they might not be back with their respective teams — though why anyone would let a Roy Williams go is beyond me.

Also, the lack of a new contract for Adams is something to keep an eye on. I think it would be a wrong move to let him go test free agency thinking that Leonard Davis can fill in for him.