Cowboys Draft Strategy: Patience Pays Off

0:00On April 15, Dallas Cowboys sitting pretty with picks at 12 and 20 in this top heavy draft, but the smart play ain't trading up for one star. Defender. They just had one of their worst defensive seasons ever, full of holes everywhere, yet burning multiple picks to chase a guy like Caleb Downsdon't. Add up when they can snag two impact players instead. Thing is, their draft capitals too thin to gamble like that, especially reloading on defense without losing top 100 selections. Trading the 20th pick maybe makes sense to a QB Hungary or receiver star of team, but climbing higher? Nah, that kills their shot at death. Cowboys insider Bobby Belts right on this, he says, one dude won't fix the whole unit, even if Downs comes close. In his latest mock draft, he held steady, grabbing Miami edge rusher Rubin Bayon at 12 and Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood at 20. That patient approach, straight out the Ravens playbook, lands immediate starters while keeping their third round pick and five year control on both.

1:00Guys, plus, this draft shallow at quarterback and offensive line, so needy teams might overpay or reach, opening doors for Dallas to trade back if they, what? Bottom line, staying put less the Cowboys build that defense smart and steady, turning those prime picks into real reload fuel without the risk.