Cowboys' Draft Strategy: Best Player or Need?

On April 2nd last season, the Cowboys' defense gave a 511 points, the most in the league, and a team record.

They swished to a 3-4 base under new coordinator Christian Parker, but the Austin moves fell short on quality talent.

Everyone expects them to grab defensive players with their first round picks at 12 and 20 overall.

Earlier this week, at the NFL Owners meetings, offensive coordinator Brian Schadenheimer left the door open for picking offense instead.

The team did trade for Edge rusher Rashan Gary, and signed safety, Jalen Thompson plus defensive tackle, Otito Albania.

Still, they need inside linebackers, another edge guy, and a nickel-corner bad.

Fans and analysts are buzzing because the Cowboys' stressed best player available over need.

Schadenheimer made it clear they are set up to go that route no matter what.

He pointed back to 2020 when wide-out CD-lams surprisingly fell to them at 17.

They skipped several defensive prospects and took him, knowing owner Jerry Jones loves a steal like that.

If a top offensive talent slides, expect Dallas to pounce and shake up those predictions.

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