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Dallas Cowboys
Biggest needs: Cornerback, running back, defensive tackle.
The Cowboys emerged as one of the NFL's biggest surprises in 2014 with a plucky defense that overachieved under Rod Marinelli -- the wily coordinator worked wonders with a talent-starved lineup. Of course, Dallas still must upgrade its perimeter defenders to maintain its grip on the NFC East crown. Adding a dynamic cover man like Washington's Marcus Peters or Wake Forest's Kevin Johnsonwould give Marinelli the versatile corner needed to play man or zone on the island. The team could target a Day 2 candidate like Utah's Eric Rowe or Florida State's P.J. Williams as a value pick. TheCowboys also need a disruptive interior defender; Florida State's Eddie Goldman and Oklahoma'sJordan Phillips would be ideal three-technique defensive tackles in Marinelli's aggressive scheme. Offensively, the Cowboys must replace DeMarco Murray with an explosive runner who can handle a heavy workload. Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon and Georgia's Todd Gurley -- the marquee runners in the draft -- could each muster 1,300-plus rushing yards behind Dallas' vaunted offensive line as the focal point of a run-heavy game plan. (Though there's a chance, of course, that Gurley, who is recovering from a torn ACL, might not be ready in time to contribute for a full season.)
Dallas Cowboys
Biggest needs: Cornerback, running back, defensive tackle.
The Cowboys emerged as one of the NFL's biggest surprises in 2014 with a plucky defense that overachieved under Rod Marinelli -- the wily coordinator worked wonders with a talent-starved lineup. Of course, Dallas still must upgrade its perimeter defenders to maintain its grip on the NFC East crown. Adding a dynamic cover man like Washington's Marcus Peters or Wake Forest's Kevin Johnsonwould give Marinelli the versatile corner needed to play man or zone on the island. The team could target a Day 2 candidate like Utah's Eric Rowe or Florida State's P.J. Williams as a value pick. TheCowboys also need a disruptive interior defender; Florida State's Eddie Goldman and Oklahoma'sJordan Phillips would be ideal three-technique defensive tackles in Marinelli's aggressive scheme. Offensively, the Cowboys must replace DeMarco Murray with an explosive runner who can handle a heavy workload. Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon and Georgia's Todd Gurley -- the marquee runners in the draft -- could each muster 1,300-plus rushing yards behind Dallas' vaunted offensive line as the focal point of a run-heavy game plan. (Though there's a chance, of course, that Gurley, who is recovering from a torn ACL, might not be ready in time to contribute for a full season.)