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Draft Disaster: Why Cowboys Can’t Pick a Linebacker in Round 1
It is not the most likely outcome, but the Dallas Cowboys may consider fixing their issues at linebacker in the first round of the NFL Draft. Here’s why they shouldn’t.
The Dallas Cowboys’ defense fell apart last season due to the struggles of its spine. Edge rusher Micah Parsons was phenomenal, as was a cornerback group that exceeded expectations – even after Trevon Diggs’ injury.
Meanwhile, Dallas found itself in murky waters when facing teams willing to line up and win between the tackles, putting interior linemen and off-ball linebackers in precarious situations. This was most evident during the Cowboys’ Wild Card loss to the Green Bay Packers, where they were bullied for the better part of four quarters.
That loss was always going to sting, and Dallas’ stagnation is worthy of strong reactions. However, the Cowboys mustn’t take an off-ball linebacker in Round 1 of the NFL
