The Dallas Cowboys haven’t done much to surprise their fanbase when it comes to their first-round picks in recent years. Yet in the pre-draft press conference earlier in the week, owner Jerry Jones hinted towards being contrarians and thinking outside the box. What exactly does that mean in a draft they’ve identified only 14-16 first-round grades, lower than most drafts that come in between 18-20?
The Cowboys could be looking to zig while other organizations are zagging. Or perhaps, they are interested in doing things that run counter to their own trends and tendencies, such as the ones we annually outline in the Cowboys 10 Draft Commandments. Here are five ideas that do just that, walk what would be for the Cowboys an unbeaten path.