Cowboys News: Draft bunkers, avoiding clunkers, big board bluster

As draft day approaches, the Cowboys seem to be prepared but looks can be deceiving.

For hardcore football fans, there is no sweeter reality than it’s time for the NFL Draft. This year’s draft poses new challenges, as the coaches and executives have been preparing for the first ever virtual version. The Cowboys staff, however, has noted that the transition has been seamless and they do not seem to be scared of embracing the new technologies at all. Whether that is reality or toeing the company line remains to be seen.

Fans should look no further for all their draft prep needs; this article features multiple mock drafts, expert rankings, podcasts, and even a special big board that incorporates past Dallas draft tendencies. All that, plus how the Rob Gronkowski trade to the Bucs may open a new avenue at tight end for the Cowboys. Here are the Cowboys news and notes.


Front Office Comfortable With Remote Draft :: The Mothership

The virtual aspect of the draft will most likely make the already challenging three-day event even that much harder. Much of the Cowboys brass isn’t worried about the potential new road bumps. The executives and staff give their takes on how the virtual offseason is coming along so far.


2020 NFL Draft: Cowboys Big Board, round-by-round prospect rankings :: Cowboys Wire

This big board isn’t your usual big board. A special combination of expert draft analysis and unwritten rules that the Cowboys tend to follow year after year have helped make the perfect big board in regards to the Cowboys preferences.


Trade up, down or stay put? Our experts break down 3 possible scenarios for the Cowboys in the NFL draft:: Dallas Morning News 

There are plenty of players that fit the Cowboys needs early in the draft. David Moore, Calvin Watkins, and Michael Gehlken break down what they think the Cowboys should do on Thursday.


ESPN’s Will McClay sits down with draft expert Jonah Tuls, and Cowboys writer Marcus Mosher to examine the Cowboys needs and potential prospects ahead of the draft.


 

4-round Draft Wire mock gives Cowboys help at edge rusher, S, TE, WR :: Cowboys Wire

The Draft Wire tried there hand at predicting the NFL Draft with their latest 4 -round mock. The Cowboys snag four talented players, including K’Lavon Chaisson in the first round, and Antoine Winfield Jr. in the second.



Prescott’s franchise tag locked in at $31.4M; what it means for negotiations :: Cowboys Wire

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys are still trying to work out a long-term deal. Now, we know what he’s salary will be if he plays on the exclusive franchise tag.


Dissecting the Cowboys 2020 draft needs with Football Outsiders:: Blogging The Boys 

Cornerback? Safety? Wide receiver? This piece breaks down the Cowboys draft needs and who fits them.


Dallas Cowboys should move quickly on O.J. Howard trade after Gronkowski deal :: Fansided

The Cowboys re-signed Blake Jarwin this free agency period, but with Rob Gronkowski being traded to the Bucs it looks like O.J. Howard has been made available. The team may feel comfortable with their tight end group, but the distressed Howard could be worth the cheap price he may garner.


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