Instead, it was the Panthers and Broncos who reached.
There were many reasons given by many experts, analysts, team executives, why the Cowboys should take one of the CB's even though they felt Parsons might even be generational.
Some felt that the position of LB wouldn't be as impactful to the Cowboy defense. Others pointed to a crowded LB squad in which only two would be on the field constantly. There were some that suggested the CB's would be more ready to start whereas parsons was raw in some areas.
I'm glad they took Parsons now. In the long run, he will provide more big plays while being a steady force behind the DT's. Besides, Ithe Cowboys may have gotten the better DB's anyway, we shall see.
You never know, it may be that, despite themselves, they got the better player. It won't be the first time. HOFers and future HOFers have had the same distinction. Emmitt Smith was supposed to be LB James Francis, Zack Martin was supposed to be Johnny Manziel.