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

The latest 4-round Draft Wire mock gives the Cowboys help at edge rusher, safety, tight end, and wide receiver.

In their latest mock, Draft Wire addresses some huge needs for the Cowboys based upon what they lost due to free agency.

The Cowboys lost their sack leader Robert Quinn to the Chicago Bears in free agency, leaving a major hole opposite DeMarcus Lawrence. LSU’s K’Lavon Chiasson, regarded as the second-best edge rusher in the draft, has had a virtual meeting with the Cowboys recently, and according to this mock draft, he’ll be in Dallas midway through the first round.

17. Dallas Cowboys| K’Lavon Chaisson| Edge | LSU

The secondary needs help, but the value isn’t there at corner or safety compared to other positions of need. Dallas fortified the interior of their defensive line with veterans in free agency, but they still need an edge rusher to pair with DeMarcus Lawrence. Chaisson has the physical tools and upside to become a dominant player.

Chaisson would instantly bolster the Cowboys defensive front who ranked 19th in sacks last season. The Cowboys are looking to use multiple fronts and have a SAM/DPR (Designated Pass Rusher) position which seems ideal for a player like Chaisson.

51. Dallas Cowboys| Antoine Winfield, Jr | S | Minnesota

Since the days of Darren Woodson and Roy Williams, the Cowboys have been trying to find their next stud at safety. Antoine Winfield, Jr makes for a nice complement opposite free safety Xavier Woods and add more young depth at the position with 2019 sixth-round pick Donovan Wilson.

82. Dallas Cowboys | Hunter Bryant | TE | Washington

Long-time veteran Jason Witten is now with the Las Vegas Raiders which means the evolution of Blake Jarwin is set to take place. However, adding another dynamic tight end like Hunter Bryant, who was first-team All-PAC 12 in 2019, would give Dak Prescott yet another shiny toy to play with.

123. Dallas Cowboys | John Hightower | WR | Boise State

The loss of Randall Cobb has left a hole at slot receiver. John Hightower of Boise State, who’s amassed over 1,400 yards and 14 touchdowns over the last two seasons, would fit right in at the slot receiver position as the third option behind Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup.

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Cowboys News: Grading free agency, virtual draft interview videos

Grading free agency decisions. Cowboys released more prospect Zoom interview videos. Best fits in 2020 NFL draft at safety.

With the frenzy of free agency mostly over, and the NFL Draft not starting for another two weeks, this period of time is starting to feel like the calm before the storm.

The Dallas Cowboys signed a new defensive back, but that shouldn’t stop them from targeting a defensive back in the first half of their draft. Grant Delpit and Antoine Winfield Jr two names that have been thrown around in Dallas; would one of those talented prospects be a great fit? Get an inside look at some Cowboys virtual draft interviews ahead of the first virtual draft ever.

Plus, a breakdown of the most underrated Cowboys’ free agent signings, and grades for every Cowboy move so far. Read about the struggle, and comeback of one surprising signing, Aldon Smith. All that, and more, here are the Cowboys news and notes for April 10, 2020.

Grading Cowboys free agency through 3 weeks, from Dak to Aldon Smith :: Cowboys Wire

A look into every move that is Cowboys related so far this offseason? Who did we overpay? Who should we have try to retain? Our own K.D. Drummond examines and grades the Dallas free agency period.

Don’t Overlook These 5 Free Agency Moves :: The Mothership

After Gerald McCoy, Dontari Poe, and HaHa Clinton-Dix, most of the Cowboy signings went relatively under the radar. The Cowboys official site breaks down five other signings that will could the Cowboys next season.

Cowboys continue to augment CB group with former Alabama product :: Cowboys Wire

The Cowboys have added depth at cornerback, signing former Jaguar Saivion Smith.

ESPN analyst projects Cowboys offense to dip in production in 2020 but still be solid overall :: Blogging the Boys

Dak Prescott and the Cowboys offense exceeded some expectations in the 2018-19 season, including ESPN analyst Mike Clay’s. How does Clay think the Cowboys should fare in 2019?

Safety Antoine Winfield would be a welcome addition to Cowboys secondary :: Cowboys Wire

It feels like every draft Cowboys fans are beating the drum for one of the top safety prospects. If Mike McCarthy and Mike Nolan choose to finally address that position with high draft capital, Antoine Winfield Jr. could be a nice fit in Dallas.

Virtual Draft Interviews | 2020 :: The Mothership

This year’s NFL is going to be very unique. Teams will draft virtually, so it makes sense that they would interview virtually as well. Thankfully the Dallas Cowboys have allowed us to get a sneak peak into these virtual interviews with some of the top prospects.

TCU’s Jalen Reagor on Why Guerilla Training Will Make Him the Draft’s Best WR :: Bleacher Report

If you only look at the top two WR’s, you may think that the Cowboys are set at the position. However, after Michael Gallup there is a steep drop off. Jalen Reagor is a potential Cowboy pick. Could Reagor really be the best WR in this draft?

New Cowboys DE Aldon Smith says he was in such a dark place, he spent nights sleeping under his car :: Yahoo Sports

Since signing with the Cowboys, Aldon Smith’s story of his journey back to football has made headlines. This latest news piece looks at some of the dark times Smith has went through.

Spagnola: So Many Needs, So Few Draft Picks :: The Mothership

Long-time Cowboys writer Mickey Spagnola shares his thoughts on the Cowboys current roster construction, including our biggest needs two weeks ahead the NFL draft.

Top 25 Under 25: Ranking NFL’s Best Young Stars Ahead of the 2020 Draft :: Bleacher Report

A list of the top players younger than 25 years old in there league. Ezekiel Elliott, Jaylon Smith, Michael Gallup, Leighton Vander Esch all qualify, but will any of the four make the cut?

Cowboys rank 11th in Power Rankings :: Sports Illustrated

Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott and Amari Cooper are all still Cowboys, albeit at a steep price. Travis Frederick was not a member of the present-day Cowboy triplets, but the retirement of the All-Pro center will certainly affect the triplets’ ability to do their jobs. The resources spent on offense meant key losses on defense like cornerback Byron Jones and defensive end Robert Quinn.

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