Every team in the NFL thinks they improved after the draft

[CCBoy]

The only way you don't 'go backwards' is if all your best players come back. Martin retired - replaced, Tank gone - replaced, CBs injured - possible help there, LBs injured - sured up, got a RB that fits our scheme in Blue, and some big body DTs to help stop the run.

Everybody thinks Jones sucks as a GM but somehow falls into the 'show me the shiny object' mentality. Do more in FA, but don't trade for players unless they are cheap all-pro guys. Dak sucks but we need to get him more WRs so he can throw more. It's just weird.

Single biggest thing we can do for Dak is get the running game back in order. To do that you have to open up holes and Martin had declined a lot. I actually thought Hoffman was doing better. We upgraded there. We signed a few RBs in FA that we could, drafted a guy who will fit our scheme really well in Blue, and got another more prototypical back. Have to think our running game is going to be better, and by extension that will open things up in the passing game.

We kept Osa who should fit our DL scheme well, got another baller pass rusher and got guys to help stop the run and shore up LB and CB.

What else do you want?

Patrik [No C] Walker

@VoiceOfTheStar


Sam Williams is expected to be a full go for #Cowboys training camp and as early as OTAs, though limited in the latter.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

We had a good draft. That doesn’t mean we can compete with the Eagles. Zach Edey was a good pick. 7 blocks in a playoff game. But the Grizzlies still got swept by the Thunder.

 

[kskboys]

Yea, everyone single team thinks they nailed the draft every year….yet obviously they all don’t, not even close

Sure would be nice if our owner believed in free agency to combine with the draft…

Eagles have a ridiculous amount of talent right now….in my opinion we went backward

And most have. It's more about the degree of improvement.

 

[Whiskey Cowboy]

Which position groups specifically do you think have regressed from last season?

 

[CCBoy]

Which position groups specifically do you think have regressed from last season?

Stadium crybabies...

 

[Mobinvans]

Why

Martin and Tank alone gone is huge

 

[Mobinvans]

I think the draft was a net positive, while FA so far has been a net negative. Overall I think the team is worse, but OL is better. If we are lucky, the DL will be as well. I don't think any of the FA wr/rbs are better than what we had/drafted. I wish they valued Lewis more.

We lost a hall of famer linemen….dont see how we got better

 

[CCBoy]

Martin and Tank alone gone is huge

So were Bob Lilly and Randy White.

 

[maryquality]

I don't see the issue here. Of course every team goes into the draft thinking they're going to improve their team. That's what NFL scouts, GM's, etc. do. Why even bother drafting if no one thinks it will improve anything? smh

 

[stilltheguru]

I think the draft was a net positive, while FA so far has been a net negative. Overall I think the team is worse, but OL is better. If we are lucky, the DL will be as well. I don't think any of the FA wr/rbs are better than what we had/drafted. I wish they valued Lewis more.

So instead of a 7 win team were a 5 win team now? Interesting

 

[CCBoy]

We lost a hall of famer linemen….dont see how we got better

Dallas also lost Larry Allen before...so?

 

[CCBoy]

Ultimately, Kiper graded the Cowboys' draft a flat B. It's worth noting that the grade is the lowest in their division, with the Washington Commanders securing a B+ while the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants both got an A-.

"Overall, this is a solid, if unspectacular, haul," he concluded.

He never looks fondly on a Dallas draft...not even in 2016.

 

[jazzcat22]

And the Eagles slobbering continues.

 

[jazzcat22]

So instead of a 7 win team were a 5 win team now? Interesting

12 win team.
7+5

 

[CCBoy]

Both of the 2nd day picks went defense and 3 of 6 Day 3 picks went to the defensive side of the ball!

 

[Rockport]

Yea, everyone single team thinks they nailed the draft every year….yet obviously they all don’t, not even close

Sure would be nice if our owner believed in free agency to combine with the draft…

Eagles have a ridiculous amount of talent right now….in my opinion we went backward

Because every team did improve by way of the draft.

 

[Rockport]

Martin and Tank alone gone is huge

Addition by subtraction. Both were past their prime and a liability.

 

[Eanwen]

We lost a hall of famer linemen….dont see how we got better

Because he wasn't good last year.

 

[Eanwen]

So instead of a 7 win team were a 5 win team now? Interesting

I'm not predicting final wins, but I'll be surprised if the Cowboys have a winning record. They should have an easier schedule this year.

 

[CCBoy]

The Dallas Cowboys had a strong 2025 NFL Draft as they focused on a best player available approach, picking multiple Day 2 and Day 3 players that can earn big roles in their first year in the league. However, the team's overwhelming need for wide receiver was left unattended in each of their nine picks.

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