Cowboys' NFL Draft: Win-Now Mode with Two First-Round Picks

0:00On April 8, Dallas Cowboys heading into the NFL Draft with two first round picks, their own at 12 overall and another at 20th from the Green Bay Packers, thanks to that Michael Parsons trade. Defense is the big priority after they gave up the most points in the league last season, while the offense looks stacked at nearly every spot. They've been aggressive to fix that unit, trading a future second and first plus Mazzie Smith to the Jets for defensive tackle Quinn and Williams then, swapping a 20-27-4th for Packers' ed rusher Rashan Gary. They signed safety Jalen Thompson to a three-year, $33 million deal, slapped the franchise tag on receiver George Pickens and brought. A new defensive coordinator, Christian Parker, from the Eagles. Fans and analysts are buzzing because these moves scream when now-mode, even with no playoffs last year. Jerry Jones has hinted their iron trades up or down, saying they've got the amulet to explore every option and shake things up. Mocktrass points to off-ball linebackers as the top need,

1:04like maybe packaging both picks to jump for Ohio State's sunny styles who's blowing up, after the combine and could be a defensive rookie of the year type. Or they grab edge guys like Auburn's Keldrick Falk at 12 in a corner at 20, building starters right away. With all this flexibility, Dallas could stick to best player available, snag a surprise offensive lineman or receiver if one falls, or even pivot to A, veteran deal, nail these picks and they're right back in the playoff hunt. That wraps NFL news today, brought to you with AI.