Cowboys' Draft Strategy: Patience & Potential Trades

0:00On April 19, Dallas Cowboys fans are buzzing as the NFL draft kicks off on April 23. The team holds two first round picks, sitting at number 12 and number 20, and owner Jerry Jones loves making bold moves to fix their defense. Rumors have swirled about trading up for top prospects, and insiders point to Miami-Ed Russia, Rubin Bain Jr, and Ohio State Linebacker Sunni. Styles as guys, they're watching closely. With major holes on that defensive side, everyone's expecting Dallas to load up early, sparking excitement among fans who crave that aggressive. Rebuild. ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler says, The Cowboys are playing a patient this week, not hitting the phones hard yet, but they're primed to package picks and jump if the right deal pops. Meanwhile, the Giants grabbing the 10th pick shakes off the board right before Dallas at 12, so keep eyes peeled. Those maneuvers could land styles. Or Bain right in Dallas by Thursday night.