hindsight is 20/20, it’s not like DT wasn’t an equal position of need. Obviously we thought his attitude wasn’t going to be a problem and right now he’s not living up to his word. We’ve had less draft misses the past 10 years than pretty much every other team though so what’s your point?
My point is clear.
Nah, DT was a need, but it certainly wasn't as big as of need as strong safety. Going into the draft they had Tyrone Crawford(3), Maliek Collins(3), Covington(1/3) and Woods(1). Not a stud lined group, but not void of production/talent.
The cream of the crop at DT vanished by the time Dallas was picking at 58.
Strong safety considered of Jeff Heath, Kavon Frazier and Thompson.
3 Special teamers, with one forced into starting due to the lack of resources put into the safety spot in general.
Hill had tons of red flags too. From not actually starting for a top 25 team, immaturity issues, work ethic and well lack of production. The only thing he had going for himself was his raw athletic talent.
Athletic wise, he had traits of a 1st round DT. Production wise, not so much.
Cowboys thought they could motivate someone. Cool. But it has to come from within. Talk is cheap, especially when it's draft time and money comes into play. So far, even with injuries to the DT, they rather keep Hill inactive most games.
All the top DT's were long gone but most of the top safeties were still available. Cowboys took a project DT.