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The painful sting of the Dallas Cowboys' 4-12 season has finally given way to the dream of a better season that comes with the NFL draft. The 2016 NFL draft begins April 28, and the three-day whirlwind will dramatically change each team's roster construction.
This draft is important for the Cowboys as they try to rebound from an embarrassing campaign in 2015. Thus far, they have been quiet this offseason. Instead of spending big money on star players, the Cowboys have gone bargain hunting in an effort to try to fill the holes on their team.
At the moment, Dallas has a couple of glaring holes on the roster. With the loss of Greg Hardy and Randy Gregory's suspension, the Cowboys need to find a defensive end who can get after the quarterback alongside DeMarcus Lawrence and Benson Mayowa. Also, the Cowboys need to find a backup quarterback to develop during Tony Romo's waning years. An underrated position of need is an interior offensive lineman who can play offensive guard and center. With the loss of Mackenzy Bernadeau, the team will miss having the Swiss Army knife interior offensive lineman.
For a glimpse at what the Cowboys might do, especially in the first round, look at whom they invite to Valley Ranch for predraft visits. In the last 10 years, every first-round pick, besides Morris Claiborne, has been a national visitor; therefore, it is a good indication as to what Dallas is looking to do in the first round.
Fanspeak.com's mock draft simulator was utilized for this mock draft for an idea as to who was available at each pick. This is a great exercise to see which options the Cowboys might have and what directions they might go.
Without further ado, let's take a look at a top-100 big board and seven-round mock draft for the Dallas Cowboys.
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This draft is important for the Cowboys as they try to rebound from an embarrassing campaign in 2015. Thus far, they have been quiet this offseason. Instead of spending big money on star players, the Cowboys have gone bargain hunting in an effort to try to fill the holes on their team.
At the moment, Dallas has a couple of glaring holes on the roster. With the loss of Greg Hardy and Randy Gregory's suspension, the Cowboys need to find a defensive end who can get after the quarterback alongside DeMarcus Lawrence and Benson Mayowa. Also, the Cowboys need to find a backup quarterback to develop during Tony Romo's waning years. An underrated position of need is an interior offensive lineman who can play offensive guard and center. With the loss of Mackenzy Bernadeau, the team will miss having the Swiss Army knife interior offensive lineman.
For a glimpse at what the Cowboys might do, especially in the first round, look at whom they invite to Valley Ranch for predraft visits. In the last 10 years, every first-round pick, besides Morris Claiborne, has been a national visitor; therefore, it is a good indication as to what Dallas is looking to do in the first round.
Fanspeak.com's mock draft simulator was utilized for this mock draft for an idea as to who was available at each pick. This is a great exercise to see which options the Cowboys might have and what directions they might go.
Without further ado, let's take a look at a top-100 big board and seven-round mock draft for the Dallas Cowboys.
Begin Slideshow
Continue reading...