Cowboys Draft: Chill Moves, Strategic Picks

0:00On April 1st, the Dallas Cowboys head into the NFL draft with two first round picks at 12 and 20, feeling way more chilled and usual. Free agency loaded them up, so offensive coordinator Brian Shottenheimer says, they're set to draft natural and pure. No panic moves needed. That means sticking to real team fits instead of chasing hype. Earlier this week, folks like Bruce Feldman floated ideas like trading up from 12 to 3, packaging that pick with the 92nd for Texas. Tech ed rusher David Bailey, but insiders warned that's emotional, burning premium assets on one explosive guy when they've got leveraged to build multiple spots. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the risks, like grabbing Clemson's Cade Clubnick at quarterback. Dak Prescott's the man, so why waste the top pick on a backup project? Same vibe with Ohio State Safety, Caleb Downs, defense got love and free agency, no need to double down there. Meanwhile, running back Machi Hughes from Oregon, temps with his flash, but first round cash on a runner's screams, bad history.

1:04The Cowboys learned from past drafts, they got to prioritize gaps over shiny toys that overlap recent ads. Bottom line, with this flexibility, Dallas can stack wins across the board if they stay patient and true to needs. Smart plays now set up contention later.