Cowboys' Draft Dilemma: Linebacker or Top Talent?

It's March 22nd.

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With free agency wrapped up, the Dallas Cowboys are zeroing in on the draft, where their biggest

gap stares them in the face at linebacker.

They lack both depth and experience there, even as they've patched other spots with solid

role players.

Holding picks at number 12 and number 20, the team could target top talent, but mock

drafters are all over the map with their predictions.

One bold mock has been trading up from 12 and 20 to number 4 and 65 to grab Notre Dame

running back Jeremiah Love.

Others double down on cornerbacks like Jermon McCoy from Tennessee and Avion Terrell

from Clemson, or pair wide receivers such as Karnel Tatewith.

Edge rusher Akeem Mesidor.

Fans and analysts are buzzing about these twists, wondering if the Cowboys might move on from

current starters.

They run bland and shave on revel in favor of man-covered specialists.

Some see the wire receiver pick as stacking the lineup with stars like CD Lamb, while doubling

up at corner without later picks as folks, scratching their heads, more mocks mix in

safeties like Dylan Thinenderman or Manuel McNeil Warren, linebackers such as CJ Allen,

or even offensive tackles and edges.

A few suggest trading down to number 21 and 30, adding a second rounder for players like

Jordan Brooks or Malachi Lawrence.

As the draft nears, it'll come down to how the Cowboys balance that linebacker hole against

tempting value elsewhere, setting the tone for there, defensive rebuild.