Cowboys' Draft Strategy: Immediate Impact Defenders

0:00On April 19, Dallas Cowboys sitting at the 12th overall pick in this year's draft fresh off a seven-win nine-loss one-tie season They also snagged the 20th pick from that Micah Parsons trade last year Front office straight up saying they need culture shifters in the first round to fix a defense that hit rock bottom and franchise history Coaching staff eyeing moves up or down, but no top picks on projects who sit a year History at 12 shows mix bags, but solid hits by drafting Danny noon and back in 1987 for some sacks and a Super Bowl ring or Alvin Harper in 1991 who lit up those championship teams Micah Parsons came at 12 in 2021 after a trade back blew up with over 50 sacks defensive rookie honors pro bowls and all pro Nods before the trade last year. They grabbed offensive guard Tyler Booker who started 14 games as a rookie and looked like a stud Cowboys linked to linebackers corners and pass rushers and mocks matching their biggest holes

1:01Fans and analysts buzzing about avoiding long-term build here with pick 20 in pocket Best play is grabbing the top of media impact defender at 12 to flip the defense right now Then fill gaps Later history proves that's how they win big at this spot