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Cowboys' Draft Edge: Rolder & Trade Wins

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The Dallas Cowboys are seeking a game-changing edge rusher to bolster their defense, which struggled with just 35 sacks and the worst pass defense last season. Mel Kipers top linebacker pick, Jimmy Rolder from Michigan, could be a steal on Day three, offering speed, run defense, play-calling experience, and solid coverage skills. The Giants-Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence opens up opportunities for the Cowboys to snag top defenders like Sonny Styles or Caleb Downs at pick twelve, enhancing their front seven. Historically, the Cowboys trade for Aaron Donald (Williams) proved better than the Giants Lawrence deal, securing a slightly better player for less without a massive contract. As the draft unfolds, Rolder awaits on Day three, while trade ripples continue to benefit the Cowboys, positioning them for a stronger defense.

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Cowboys' Draft Edge: Rolder & Trade Wins

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It's April 20th. Welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where football meets AI. Dallas Cowboys are hunting for that edge rusher who can stop the run and drop back in coverage after a rough year with just 35 sacks in the U. League's worst past defense. Mill Kipers top linebacker pick, Jimmy Rolder for Michigan, checks every box with his speed off the edge, and 80.1 pro football focus run. Defense grade, green dot experience calling plays, and solid coverage skills. He could be a day three still if they wait. That Giants Bengals blog buster for Dexter Lawrence is shaking up the draft board in Dallas's favor. New York probably won't double up on top defenders, like Ohio State's sunny styles, or Caleb Downs with their early picks, so one should slide right too. The Cowboys at 12, boosting their front seven odds, big time. Cowboys fans first panicked over the trade news, thinking and killed their chances at those studs, but now it's looking like a hidden win. Looking back at pick 20 overall, it's been hit or miss, like Marcus Spears in 2005,

with 226 tackles and 10 sacks. Over eight solid years, or Ebenezer Ekabon in 1999, who flashed early with nine sacks before injuries derailed him. When you stack the Cowboys jets deal for Williams against the Giants Lawrence Grab, Dallas comes out ahead, snagging a slightly better player for, less without a big new contract. Both NFC e-squads landed on the winning side of the swap so far. As the draft heats up, rotor waits in the wings for day three, while those trade ripples keep paying off, setting Dallas up for a stronger defense.

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