Cowboys' Draft Picks: Turning Defense Around

0:00On April 3rd, the Dallas Cowboys had a top 5 scoring offense last season, but crashed out of the playoffs because their defense rang dead last. Serendering 30.1 points per game. They traded Micah Parsons to Green Bay last offseason, picking up two first rounders at 12 and 20 in the 20-26 draft, plus 8. Total picks with 3 in the top 100. Early moves include trading for Rashon Gary and signing Jalen Thompson, but cornerback, edge rusher, middle linebacker, and offensive tackle scream. Biggest needs. Their passing defense was the NFL's worst? 30 second in yards allowed per game at 251.5 with a revolving door of 7. Corners playing over 150 cover snaps way more than any team. Doron Blan led them, but still ranked just 49 league wide. They added Kobe Durant in free agency, a solid slot guy who held completions to 58.6%, but they need starters outside and inside.

1:00Fans and analysts are buzzing about the rebuild pressure, especially after trading Parsons and watching Jadevian Clowney carry the pass rush with. 8.5 sacks mostly late. The linebacker spot open wider when Logan Wilson retired post-trade and tackles like Taren Steele led the league in pressures allowed. Without a second rounder, hitting on those first round picks becomes do or die for turning this D around. Draft Buzz points to corners like Germain McCoy or Avion Terrell in round 1 for athletic shutdown potential. Edge guys such as Akim Mesador or T.J. Parker to boost at 2.1 sacks per game average. Linebackers including Kyle Lewis in round 3 for tackling machines and tackles. Like Caleb Lomu or late round gym such as Markle Bell to protect Dak Prescott. With solid interior guards holding steady, the Cowboys sit primed to load up on defensive playmakers early and fill gaps later, setting the stage for. A bounce back if they nail these selections and mesh the new pieces fast.