No keeping your picks is a better way to go . Target a FA and go after him .
Brooks wasn’t a free agent.
None of the FA LB’s are in Brooks category (IMO). I wouldn’t have spent big money for Dean, Lloyd, or Walker. I think they are getting paid more than they are worth, so I’m glad Dallas didn’t get in a bidding war with Las Vegas.
The only one of those 3 that I liked was Dean and He’s been hurt every year going back to his college career.
Brooks, on the other hand,
is worth bigger money. He is a complete off-ball LB (with the physical
and mental ability that Parker wants) and he would be exactly what Dallas needs. I’d gladly give up a 3rd for him, although I’d rather it be next year’s 3rd. Miami has so many picks this season already, they might would rather a pick next year in a draft that is laden with QB’s.
Speaking for myself, I’d trade for Brooks and hopefully come out of round 1 with an edge and a CB. That would give the Cowboys a real good chance of having a more than competitive defense this season.
In a defense that (IMO) will show a lot of improvement solely because of schematic/coaching changes, the players Dallas get in this scenario could make a very big difference this season.
With a first round where Dallas ends up with someone like Mansoor Delane and Cashius Howell (for instance), would make for a significant offseason of improving the defense.
Safeties:
Jalen Thompson
PJ Locke
CB’s:
Cobie Durant
Mansoor Delane
LB’s:
Jordyn Brooks
Edge:
Rashan Gary
Cashius Howell
DT/DE:
Otito Ogbonnia
That would be a really nice offseason of work on the defense.
Particularly since I think the biggest improvement will come from the new coaches and the excellent scheme… but that would be a huge jump in personnel as well.
Just my two cents on the matter.