Cowboys' Draft Strategy: Defense-First Approach

0:00It's March 20th for the NFL. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. With free agency winding down, the Dallas Cowboys are shifting gears toward the NFL draft. After a busy opening week, they traded for Ed rusher Rashan Gary to bolster the run defense, signed cornerback Kobe Durant and Safety Jalen. Thompson for key starters, and added depth pieces like Safety PJ Lock and defensive tackle Otito Obania. They also moved on from interior lineman, Osa Odikizua, and Solomon Thomas, who didn't fit the new scheme. This sets them up to grab the best player available without reaching for needs, the linebacker remains a target before draft day. In a recent seven-round mock using the PFF simulator, Dallas snags Ed rusher Ruben Bain Jr. from Miami at 12th overall, a versatile pass. Rusher with strong hands and technique despite shorter arms, pairing perfectly with Gary. Meanwhile, at 20th overall in the first round, they add Clemson Cornerback Avion Terrell,

1:03a feisty cover guy who plays inside and out, much like his brother in Atlanta. Later picks include Michigan's Jashan Barham in round three as a hybrid linebacker and edge option, Arizona State's Keeshawn Elliott in round four. For more linebacker depth and Ohio State's Caden Curry in round five, for versatile defensive line help, the Cowboys dip into offense late with Cincinnati why receiver Jeff Caldwell, a freak athlete with blazing speed Notre Dame tackle AMIL Wagner as a right tackle project and SNU safety as they in New Acobia in round seven for special teams value. This defensive heavy haul aligns with their offseason push under new coordinator Christian Parker, building a flexible unit ready to compete.