Cowboys Draft, Pickens Tag, Defense Boost: NFL Offseason Update

0:00On April 4th, NFL Draft Month hits with the Dallas Cowboys holding first-round picks at 12 and 20, kicking off April 23rd through 25th. But the action ramps up even before that, with voluntary workout starting April 20th, broken into phases of meetings, conditioning, drills, and team activities through June. Earlier this week, details dropped on their full-off season schedule, including organized team activities from June 1st through 11th on 6th key. Phase 1 wraps up mid-April with rehab and installs. Phase 2 hits around May 11th for no contact drills, leading into those OTAs that give real. Glimpses of the squad, fans are buzzing about wide-out George Pickens, whose franchise tagged with no extension talks yet. That July 15th deadline looms for a multi-year deal, or he plays under the tag, sits, or forces drama. Pair him with CD-LAM, and the offense stays elite. The last year's leaky defense needs help to push this team toward double-digit wins.

1:00Rumor swirl of early trade chats between Dallas and Arizona around the number 3 pick, eyeing Texas Tech Pass rusher David Bailey to bolster that. Unit, which surrendered nearly 35 points a game last season. Officials say no two first will move for Pickens elsewhere. As many cam wraps and training cam fires up late July into August, the Cowboys could surprise if they nailed the draft and sort these pieces, summers. Getting a fast for real football.