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Since Jerry Jones bought the Dallas Cowboys in 1989, they have been one of the most fervent traders in the NFL draft. In the 26 drafts since Jones took ownership, the Cowboys have traded out of their first-round pick 20 times, or 76.9 percent of the time.
Therefore, if history is any indicator, the Cowboys are more likely to trade out rather than stand pat at pick 27.
With that in mind, let's take a look at some of the Cowboys' best trade options with the 27th pick.
For this article, we are going to use the NFL draft pick calculator to determine what each team will have to give up in a trade. It can be found here.
Trade Up with the Kansas City Chiefs
One option the Cowboys have in this draft is to move up to get a player who they believe will have an instant impact. Everyone is aware that the Cowboys' biggest need this offseason is to acquire a defensive end who can consistently put pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
The one player who the Cowboys could possibly trade up for is former Kentucky outside linebacker and defensive end Alvin "Bud" Dupree. Listed at 6'4" and 267 pounds, he has the prototypical size that the Cowboys look for in a defensive end. To go with his size, he has the great combination of hustle and athleticism, which is vital in defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli's scheme.
To get Dupree, the Cowboys will likely have to trade because he is just too talented to last until the Cowboys pick. The team who could possibly be the Cowboys' trade partner is the Kansas City Chiefs. It is no secret that the Chiefs suffered from awful wide receiver play last year, but luckily for them, this draft is packed with great wide receivers who can make an impact.
Therefore, the Chiefs could be a team who could possibly trade back in hopes to gain more picks and still grab a great wide receiver. The Cowboys would have to pay a heavy price to move up the nine picks, likely their picks in the first, third and fifth rounds, but it could be worth it if they get an impact defensive end like Dupree.
Trade Back with the Tennessee Titans
Another option the Cowboys have is to trade back in hopes of acquiring more picks to fill more holes on their team. This draft isn't particularly strong at the top, but there appears to be a great deal of value in the second round. Therefore, the Cowboys would be smart to try and acquire as many picks in that range as possible.
To find a trading partner, you first have to identify a team that may want to move for a certain player. Because the 2015 NFL draft is so stacked in the second round, it will be tough to get a team to move up into the first and give away valuable picks. However, the exception to that rule would be for a team to move up to get a quarterback.
If the Titans pick a non-quarterback, like Leonard Williams, with the second pick, they will probably look for a quarterback after that. The problem with that is there are only three quarterbacks in this draft that look to have the talent to be long-term starters: Marcus Mariota, Jameis Winston and Brett Hundley. The first two will likely be top-10 picks, while Hundley is the wild card.
If Hundley makes it to the latter part of the first round, he is a player who teams would trade up to get. Much like Teddy Bridewater last year, it is better to take a quarterback in the first than second round because the team gets that valuable fifth-year team option.
To make this type of move, the Titans would likely need to part with their second- and fourth-round picks. This type of trade would be a win for both sides. The Cowboys get extra picks in a draft that is especially deep in the mid-rounds, and the Titans get a quarterback who can develop along with the valuable fifth-year option.
The Cowboys will be listening to any and all offers come draft day, and it just comes down to if they pull the trigger or not. With Jerry Jones at the helm, expect the Cowboys to be picking elsewhere when the 27th pick is turned in.
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Therefore, if history is any indicator, the Cowboys are more likely to trade out rather than stand pat at pick 27.
With that in mind, let's take a look at some of the Cowboys' best trade options with the 27th pick.
For this article, we are going to use the NFL draft pick calculator to determine what each team will have to give up in a trade. It can be found here.
Trade Up with the Kansas City Chiefs
One option the Cowboys have in this draft is to move up to get a player who they believe will have an instant impact. Everyone is aware that the Cowboys' biggest need this offseason is to acquire a defensive end who can consistently put pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
The one player who the Cowboys could possibly trade up for is former Kentucky outside linebacker and defensive end Alvin "Bud" Dupree. Listed at 6'4" and 267 pounds, he has the prototypical size that the Cowboys look for in a defensive end. To go with his size, he has the great combination of hustle and athleticism, which is vital in defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli's scheme.
To get Dupree, the Cowboys will likely have to trade because he is just too talented to last until the Cowboys pick. The team who could possibly be the Cowboys' trade partner is the Kansas City Chiefs. It is no secret that the Chiefs suffered from awful wide receiver play last year, but luckily for them, this draft is packed with great wide receivers who can make an impact.
Therefore, the Chiefs could be a team who could possibly trade back in hopes to gain more picks and still grab a great wide receiver. The Cowboys would have to pay a heavy price to move up the nine picks, likely their picks in the first, third and fifth rounds, but it could be worth it if they get an impact defensive end like Dupree.
Trade Back with the Tennessee Titans
Another option the Cowboys have is to trade back in hopes of acquiring more picks to fill more holes on their team. This draft isn't particularly strong at the top, but there appears to be a great deal of value in the second round. Therefore, the Cowboys would be smart to try and acquire as many picks in that range as possible.
To find a trading partner, you first have to identify a team that may want to move for a certain player. Because the 2015 NFL draft is so stacked in the second round, it will be tough to get a team to move up into the first and give away valuable picks. However, the exception to that rule would be for a team to move up to get a quarterback.
If the Titans pick a non-quarterback, like Leonard Williams, with the second pick, they will probably look for a quarterback after that. The problem with that is there are only three quarterbacks in this draft that look to have the talent to be long-term starters: Marcus Mariota, Jameis Winston and Brett Hundley. The first two will likely be top-10 picks, while Hundley is the wild card.
If Hundley makes it to the latter part of the first round, he is a player who teams would trade up to get. Much like Teddy Bridewater last year, it is better to take a quarterback in the first than second round because the team gets that valuable fifth-year team option.
To make this type of move, the Titans would likely need to part with their second- and fourth-round picks. This type of trade would be a win for both sides. The Cowboys get extra picks in a draft that is especially deep in the mid-rounds, and the Titans get a quarterback who can develop along with the valuable fifth-year option.
The Cowboys will be listening to any and all offers come draft day, and it just comes down to if they pull the trigger or not. With Jerry Jones at the helm, expect the Cowboys to be picking elsewhere when the 27th pick is turned in.
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