Cowboys' Linebacker Crisis: Draft Dilemmas

0:00On April 21st, Dallas Cowboys are staring down a linebacker crisis heading into Draft Weekend. Their room is 10 after losing Kenneth Murray, Jr., who underperformed anyway, and last year's 5th rounder, Shamar James showed rookie flashes bud. Nothing special. With the 20th pick, they might miss top guy's sunny styles if teams trade up, leaving them debating a reach or waiting. CJ Allen from Georgia stands out as a first round option. Jude was a lead against the run with grades over 88 both years. Could go as early as 15th or slip to second round, but without a second rounder unless they trade, grabbing him at 20 makes sense to plug the whole fast. Jacob Rodriguez is another name, buzzing perfect for sideline to sideline play with starter potential right away. Analysts, like Dame Brugler, rank him around 40th overall, so he'd be ideal if they snag a second round pickback. His weaknesses in shedding blocks might drop him, but he's the guy to target later. Then there's hometown hero, Anthony Hill Jr., from Texas, who racked up 23.5 tackles

1:04for loss, 12 sacks, and 7 forced. Fumbles over 26 games. Cowboys coach Brian Shanheimer already dined with him after pro day, and he set for a visit Monday. Pair him with the Marvian overshown, James, and Justin Barron, who all need help. Nobody nails these drafts perfectly, but the Cowboys linebacker needs screens for action now or soon. They'll maneuver trades, or reach smart to rebuild that unit before it's too late.