The Cowboys have their first draft with new head coach Mike McCarthy under their belt’s and it revealed a lot about McCarthy’s team-building strategy. The strategy is quite simple and effective; draft the best football players you can, regardless of scheme or need. Acquire good football players and good things happen, and that’s exactly what Dallas was able to do when they traded up for Wisconsin Center Tyler Biadasz.
Getting Biadasz, along with CeeDee Lamb, Trevon Diggs, Neville Gallimore, and others have allowed the Cowboys to consistently grade out as one of the best drafts. The club wasn’t finished though, continuing their secondary remake Tuesday night in free agency. A 55-man roster projection, news on the 2021 draft and the latest power rankings round out the news and notes for Tuesday, April 28.
Daryl Worley announces signing with Cowboys, Awuzie job in serious jeopardy :: Cowboys Wire
The writing is on the wall, Mike Nolan wants tall, long corners and is doing everything in his power to not have to play Chidobe Awuzie and Jourdan Lewis on the outside.
Reggie Robinson Thrilled To Return Home As Dallas Cowboy: ‘Honestly, It Still Hasn’t Set In’ :: DFW CBS 11
Robinson is from 30 miles outside of Ft. Worth, and recently spoke to folks from his hometown.
A rare trade up for the Dallas Cowboys lands them the missing piece to their offensive line:: Blogging The Boys
After selecting Reggie Robinson at 123, the Cowboys traded back into the fourth round and drafted Remington Awars winner Tyler Biabasz. Filling an important need with the retirement of Travis Fredrick.
Tyler Biadasz was too good of a talent to pass up, can play center or guard – McClay on @SiriusXMNFL
— KD Drummond (@KDDrummondNFL) April 28, 2020
2020 composite NFL draft grades: See how the Cowboys compare with their NFC East rivals and the rest of the NFL:: Dallas Morning News
The Cowboys had one of the best drafts in the league according to most. SportsDay Staff breaks down how America’s Team stacks up against the rest of the NFC East and the entire league.
#Cowboys sources suggest to me that the Gallimore grade really, truly mirrored the Diggs grade. Diggs comes to DAL in Rd 2, Gallimore in Rd 3. *shrug pic.twitter.com/ZeOK3dP5at
— fishsports (@fishsports) April 28, 2020
Jerry Jones Extends the Cowboys’ Super Bowl Window by Crushing 2020 NFL Draft:: Bleacher Report
With additions like CeeDee Lamb, Trevon Diggs, and Reggie Robinson the Cowboys will window for a title has opened wider.
Dolphins sign safety Kavon Frazier :: The Phinsider
The Cowboys main team need after the draft appears to still be at the safety position. Clinton-Dix and Woods should be fine starters, but the loss of Kavon Frazier to the dolphins only thins an already weak spot for Dallas.
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— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) April 28, 2020
With McCarthy, Draft Is “Players Over System” :: The Mothership
Mike McCarthy reveals this drafting strategy after he was first hired With his first draft behind him, it appears he stuck to his guns, and his philosophy seemingly worked out, as the Cowboys had an excellent haul.
NFL sets dates for 2021 draft in Cleveland :: CowboysWire
The 2020 Draft went smoothly, all things considered. However, Cleveland is set to host the draft next season, as the virtual draft appears like a one-off.
Dallas Cowboys add 4 edge rushers among 15 undrafted rookies, 1 got $145K guaranteed:: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
The Cowboys add edge rushers Ron’Dell Carter, Azur Kamara, Ladarius Hamilton, and Garrett Marino after only selecting Bradlee Anae in the fifth round of the draft.
Le sigh.
The Steelers have officially exercised the fifth-year option on LB T.J. Watt for 2021.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) April 28, 2020
Projecting the Dallas Cowboys’ 55-man roster after the NFL Draft:: The Athletic
The new collective bargaining agreement expands game week rosters from 53 to 55. Jon Mochota projects who will make the cut for the 2020 Cowboys
NFL Power Rankings: Cowboys get major boost from 2020 Draft :: NFL.com
The Cowboys jump up four spots to number seven in NFL.com writer Dan Hanzus’ post-draft power rankings. The last line of Hanzus’ bit on Dallas; “This feels like your NFC East favorite.”
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