There’s a common agreement amongst the fanbase as to what the positions of need are for the Cowboys this offseason.
Linebacker is a clear need, with the unit getting completely exposed in 2023. Defensive tackle is a clear need with the entirety of the middle run defense reliant on part-timer Johnathan Hankins (who happens to also be a free agent). Offensive line is a need with two starters hitting free agency this offseason and two players possibly prepping for their last seasons in the NFL. Running back is a need with Tony Pollard and Rico Dowdle both potentially departing in free agency.
For as clear as the needs appear to be in 2024, one need appears to be flying under most people’s radar; cornerback.
The NFL draft can be a wild and unpredictable beast. Teams who are prepared for anything are usually the ones who come out on top. It’s why teams like the Cowboys devote so much time and so many resources in the process.
Nobody takes evaluation lightly and while due diligence across all positions is important for a well-prepared team, some actions from a team can be read like tea leaves in order to decipher their draft-day intentions.