Cowboys' Draft: Defense or Offense?

0:00On April 21st, the Dallas Cowboys are gearing up for the 2026 NFL Draft this week with prime picks at number 12 and number 20 in, the first round. After a brutal 2025 season where the playoffs were out of reach, this draft is make or break for turning things around. Coming off that rough year, the biggest lesson was crystal clear. Their defense got torched while the offense stayed elite with one of the leagues, top skill groups, and a solid line. The playoffs are all over it, screaming defense in every mock draft, and fans are right there with them, knowing another week unit means no deep runs. The real nightmare? Jerry Jones going off script for a shiny offensive star, ignoring the trenches where they desperately need pass rushers like Arvel Reese or David. Bailey, or even safeties and linebackers down the line, packed those picks smart on D, and Dallas steps out stronger, swing wrong, and is back to square one, watching contenders roll by.