5/4/2015 5:44:54 AM
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was downright giddy over a defensive-oriented 2015 NFL Draft, Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Five of the Cowboys first six picks were on defense, including cornerback Byron Jones and defensive end Ryan Gregory in the first and second rounds respectively.
Jones said it was the continuation of a complete overhaul of a much-maligned unit that has been the team’s weak link the past few years.
“Gosh when you look down through there, potential and everything is potential,” Jones said. “But when you look at the positions and everything on the defense I couldn’t have asked for more in this draft.We addressed some key positions. Weak side linebacker is a key position for us. Pressure player is a key position for us. And certainly in this particular place, corner was key. Put it all together this thing has been a major overhaul on defense.This is a very significant sea change of what we are doing on defense and its all for the better. We are dramatically improved personnel wise from the team that was on the field against Rogers in playoff game against Green Bay.”
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was downright giddy over a defensive-oriented 2015 NFL Draft, Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Five of the Cowboys first six picks were on defense, including cornerback Byron Jones and defensive end Ryan Gregory in the first and second rounds respectively.
Jones said it was the continuation of a complete overhaul of a much-maligned unit that has been the team’s weak link the past few years.
“Gosh when you look down through there, potential and everything is potential,” Jones said. “But when you look at the positions and everything on the defense I couldn’t have asked for more in this draft.We addressed some key positions. Weak side linebacker is a key position for us. Pressure player is a key position for us. And certainly in this particular place, corner was key. Put it all together this thing has been a major overhaul on defense.This is a very significant sea change of what we are doing on defense and its all for the better. We are dramatically improved personnel wise from the team that was on the field against Rogers in playoff game against Green Bay.”