Imo when the cowboys say “we had him as the highest rated defensive player on our board” I think the word they are intentionally leaving out is “available”.
think the need combined with the talent of horn and surtain was slightly above parsons on the big board.
I believe they as a staff felt totally comfortable if the worst case scenario was ending up with a really really good player and prospect in parsons.
don’t think they are down on parsons at all so they are being honest but playing loose with words.
