On the one hand, the team proved last season that it has challenger potential. Nonetheless, the roster is in a noticeably worse condition as a result of Dallas’ executive office’s refusal to make free agent investments in this team.
When you consider that head coach Mike McCarthy and quarterback Dak Prescott are both quite uncertain, it’s possible that the Cowboys are already getting ready for a new chapter in their history.
One way for Jerry Jones to get more youthful talent in the draft and get ready for a rebuild is to trade down in the draft, which involves exchanging a higher pick for a large number of selections.
The following three groups might give you a call: 1. The Chiefs of Kansas City Following last week’s bombshell trade that sent standout wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the young Houston Texans, an arms race has broken out in the AFC.
Houston’s busy offseason, which also included dealing for Pro Bowl running back and signing star EDGE Danielle Hunter return The Kansas City Chiefs, who want to win the conference and the championship once more, have undoubtedly taken notice of Joe Mixon.
Although Kansas City is seen to be a strong candidate for a top wide receiver in the draft, Andy Reid’s team is not in the ideal position to select an outstanding WR prospect if they select last in the first round at No. 32.
The Cowboys now have a compelling opportunity at No. 24. Fans undoubtedly want to see Dallas make use of this valuable commodity and sign one of the best players in this class.
However, there’s also a fair likelihood that KC will select where KC is currently scheduled to select one of this class’ top offensive tackles, a position McCarthy’s team desperately needs. The Cowboys could select their guy in this scenario, trade down just eight positions, and yet earn further picks from the Chiefs.
According to Pro Football Reference’s pick trade value table, something like No. 24 (worth 740 points) for No. 32 (590 points), No. 95 (120 points), and No. 159 (28 points) would be comparable in value.
In addition to the No. 87 pick they already control, a transaction like that would add another third-round pick to Dallas’ war chest, which they could use to choose a player or include in a package to advance in the first or second round. This deal has a lot of upside and minimal downside, provided the Cowboys think they can land their guy to close the first and the offensive lineman interest isn’t too great.