the Raiders\u2019 future face of the franchise<\/a>, is likely the only quarterback to go off the board before Dallas. In a normal year, multiple guys at that position would go, thus knocking defensive talent down the board.<\/p>\nAlabama\u2019s Ty Simpson may have a shot to sneak in there, but either way, that\u2019s the difference of just one more pick pushed down to the Cowboys.<\/p>\n
This really hurts Dallas\u2019s ability to land the star defender they need, especially since that will likely be their only target come Draft Day.<\/p>\n
Defense-Only Limits Value: Dallas Won\u2019t Be Targeting WR, RB, or OL<\/p>\n
I just find it hard to believe we\u2019re going to see this front office tempted by any offensive talent with the 12th pick, which further limits the value of the selection if you hold onto it.<\/p>\n
By waiting until the first 11 picks go off the board, you pigeonhole yourself into either reaching for the best defensive player left or finding a trade partner in a very limited amount of time. Neither option is favorable, to say the least.<\/p>\n
Sure, a guy like Sonny Styles from Ohio State is likely to be at 12 still, unless something changes, but that feels like a guy to me you may rather snatch up at 20 after getting the cornerback or pass rusher you desperately need with the first selection.<\/p>\n
Beyond Bailey, Bain, and the versatile Reese, I don\u2019t think there is a pass rusher at all who fits the value of the 12th pick, and there may not be one that\u2019s good value at 20 either.<\/p>\n
As the days continue to go by, I think the odds of Dallas moving up or down with their first pick increase. Staying put may not help you come the fall.<\/p>\n
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