After a season where new defensive coordinator Dan Quinn turned around the direction of the Dallas Cowboys’ defense, there is still potential more improvement. The hybrid defensive front he runs sees a major focus put on interior defensive line play. The three-tech and five tech roles have already been covered, but Quinn also utilizes the zero-tech and one-tech positions. These positions line up right on the nose of the center or on his shoulder and their purpose is to plug gaps, allowing more talented rushers to attack the pocket. They are also tasked with winning at the line of scrimmage in the run game.
On the current roster, second-year DT Quinton Bohanna is Dallas’ only player who truly fits this mold. Veteran DT Brent Urban, who missed a majority of last year with an injury, was not re-signed. Neville Gallimore and Carlos Watkins have played this role some, but are out of position. Will the Cowboys be interested in grabbing help during the draft? Here are some names Dallas might prioritize.