Dallas Cowboys 2026 Offseason Thread

[Dodger12]

I'm convinced the Jones Boys want to go DB in round 1 which, IMO, is a mistake. Trade down for more picks and you'll find DB's in the later rounds, just as we did with Diggs and Bland. You fix the DL. Trenches, trenches, trenches.

 

[icup]

fish tweeting to all his followers

 

[dbair1967]

I'm convinced the Jones Boys want to go DB in round 1 which, IMO, is a mistake. Trade down for more picks and you'll find DB's in the later rounds, just as we did with Diggs and Bland. You fix the DL. Trenches, trenches, trenches.

We need a lot on defense. Hard for me to argue against almost any spot they go for.

I don't have a big problem with them taking Delane or Downs but obviously would be thrilled if somehow we got Bailey or Bain. Styles would be another solid addition to the front 7 if we somehow got him, unless they trade for somebody like Jordyn Brooks first.

 

[Dodger12]

We need a lot on defense. Hard for me to argue against almost any spot they go for.

I don't have a big problem with them taking Delane or Downs but obviously would be thrilled if somehow we got Bailey or Bain. Styles would be another solid addition to the front 7 if we somehow got him, unless they trade for somebody like Jordyn Brooks first.

I don't trade any more draft capital unless it's a late pick.

 

[dbair1967]

I don't trade any more draft capital unless it's a late pick.

People keep floating this idea of moving up with Browns, giving them 12 (1200) and 20 (850) for 6 (1600) and 39 (510).

It's fairly close on the value chart. It puts us into position to guarantee one of the primo defensive players and doesn't result in us "losing" a pick.

For Cleveland (a team with massive numbers of holes) it gives them 3 picks in 1st rd.

Another deal that makes some sense to me is 12 and TJ Bass for 6. Bass was tendered at a 2nd rd level (around 400 pts) so we might have to throw something else in (maybe we include 20 and they give us back 24) but the Browns lost a bunch of starting OL and this gives them one starter and allows them to still consider taking another OL (prob a T) at 12, and doesn't feel like they are over-drafting the spot then.

 

[icup]

 

[bbgun]

 

[dbair1967]

Fuck Goodell and fuck international games.

 

[Mustang1]

As much as I would like to keep Pickens long term I just don’t see it happening. I think we could get A first and third for him or maybe do a trade involving a high level player like Miles Garrett. Jury is still out on his attitude although he behaved for the most part last season. The guy is definitely a baller and helps us on offense but the price keeps going up as Jerruh continues his delay to pay tactics which always bite him in the butt. I will not be surprised if he stays and plays on the tag and I will not be surprised if he is traded prior to draft or during the draft. I think paying him more than CeeDee will create issues. I can see a scenario where we take a wide receiver in the first round if there are plans to to trade him. I also see a scenario where he stays and plays for one year on the tag and then we trade him. That is the most likely scenario. It will be a turbulent off season more that likely as GP will probably sit out until real games start. In the meantime Jerruh better get the linebacker room straightened out fast. In my opinion the overall success of our defense will rest largely on a seasoned veteran linebacker to lead the defense. Bobby Wagner would be an example of someone who could really help us. We must not rely solely on the draft to get the linebacker room fixed. It’s going to be an interesting draft and continues to be an interesting off season.

 

[RogtaDru]

As much as I would like to keep Pickens long term I just don’t see it happening. I think we could get A first and third for him or maybe do a trade involving a high level player like Miles Garrett. Jury is still out on his attitude although he behaved for the most part last season. The guy is definitely a baller and helps us on offense but the price keeps going up as Jerruh continues his delay to pay tactics which always bite him in the butt. I will not be surprised if he stays and plays on the tag and I will not be surprised if he is traded prior to draft or during the draft. I think paying him more than CeeDee will create issues. I can see a scenario where we take a wide receiver in the first round if there are plans to to trade him. I also see a scenario where he stays and plays for one year on the tag and then we trade him. That is the most likely scenario. It will be a turbulent off season more that likely as GP will probably sit out until real games start. In the meantime Jerruh better get the linebacker room straightened out fast. In my opinion the overall success of our defense will rest largely on a seasoned veteran linebacker to lead the defense. Bobby Wagner would be an example of someone who could really help us. We must not rely solely on the draft to get the linebacker room fixed. It’s going to be an interesting draft and continues to be an interesting off season.

Yeah I have a hard time depending on an oft injured Overshown and James as the only 2 at the second level of the defense as well, so good call there.
But then again I also have a hard time depending on any of the current offensive tackles as passblockers or Gary and a post surgery Ezeiraku as the 1st and 2nd edge guys.

So it should be an interesting draft.