Cowboys Draft Focus: No More Redshirts, Only Surefire Contributors

0:00On April 23rd, the Dallas Cowboys are drawing a hard line this offseason, no more drafting redshirt players who sit out half the year. Jerry Jones made it plain, they need guys ready to contribute from day one, not rehabbing like last season's rookie who missed the early games. Coach Brian Shottenheimer backed that up, saying their training staff grades every prospect carefully, but the focus stays on players who can jump in, quick and build on last year's wins. injuries wrecked their availability last season, biting them hard on defense, so Jerry shoving anyone with a shaky medical history way down the, draft board. That puts prospects like Tennessee corner Dermod McCoy and the cold solute from 2024, but no action since, making him a risky pick. Even if he slides to number 20, with new DC Christian Parker demanding immediate starters, the Cowboys are playing it safe, hunting only surefire contributors to push for playoffs, right out the gate. You've been listening to NFL news today, AI-powered football coverage.