3 biggest needs for cowboys entering the draft

The Dallas Cowboys fell short of the team’s roster in 2021.

This roster had a lot of depth and talent, and it commanded a huge chunk of the salary cap.

Yet he failed and couldn’t even win a playoff game.

Since then, this team has gone through many changes, some because of the salary cap issues and some for inexplicable reasons.

The NFL Draft will be one area where the Cowboys will be looking to fill some holes.

Currently, the Cowboys have nine picks in the draft as follows:

• Round 1 (Choose 24)
• Round 2 (choice 56)
• Round 3 (Choose 88)
• Round 4 (choice 129)
• Round 5 (Choose 155 of Browns)
• Round 5 (choice 167)
• Round 5 (Choose 176*)
• Round 5 (Choose 178*)
• Round 6 (Pick 193 of Browns)

There are holes everywhere, offensive, defensive and special teams, and more than three of them.

However, we will look at the three most important needs in ascending order.

3. Offensive Lineman

Guard Connor Williams is now with the Miami Dolphins.

During his four seasons with the Cowboys, he played in 60 total games (including regular season and playoff appearances).

Although he committed a lot of penalties, he was still a work in progress.

Connor Williams holding penalties per season:

2018: 5
2019: 2
2020: 3
2021: 11

Let’s not act like last year wasn’t an anomaly

— Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) March 15, 2022

The fact that Williams has remained relatively healthy for all four seasons means he will be hard to follow, and the Cowboys are likely scouring college tapes and NFL Combine results to find one who could fill Willams’ spot. .

A closer look at some of the Dolphins’ key early moves in the FA, including OL signing Connor Williams and re-signing DE Emmanuel Ogbah. pic.twitter.com/4zc76MtMSf

—Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) March 15, 2022

2. Kicker

The Cowboys released Greg Zuerlein, and he’s now with the New York Jets.

OFFICIAL: Welcome to New York, Greg!

📰https://t.co/xcKSyMQHYO pic.twitter.com/BfFoM9rwTi

— New York Jets (@nyjets) March 26, 2022

“Greg the Leg,” as he was called in his heyday, was inconsistent in 2021.

Most missed kicks (extra points and field goals) since 2020:

1. Greg Zuerlein – 22
2. Matt Prater – 19 years old
t3. Michel Badgley – 17 years old
t3. Dustin Hopkins – 17 years old
t5. Ryan Succop – 16 years old
t5. Joey Slye – 16 years old

— Bobby Belt (@BobbyBeltTX) January 14, 2022

Remaining on the list is Chris Naggar who is also inconsistent.

He never found a place to settle; previously he was with the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns.

If there is a second-generation Evan McPherson in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Cowboys need to select him ASAP.

Kicking is often underestimated and forgotten, but McPherson was a big reason the Cincinnati Bengals made it to the Super Bowl.

1. Wide Receiver

Amari Cooper is now a Cleveland Brown.

It’s still hard to believe the Cowboys couldn’t get a deal to keep him.

They chose to sign Michael Gallup to a long-term contract, and he just recovered from a torn ACL.

The irresponsibility of the Dallas Cowboys possibly giving Michael Gallup a long-term contract coming out of a torn ACL, while cutting Amari Cooper, is organizational malpractice and prioritizing Gallup as one or against Cooper is at beyond the unfathomable

— Kevin Gray Jr. (@KevinGraySports) March 4, 2022

Meanwhile, a healthy and productive Cooper has left the building and someone must account for his productivity.

CeeDee Lamb is good, but the Cowboys need depth, and under these circumstances, it may take more than one receiver to replace Cooper’s leadership and accomplishments.

Cowboys WR third-year CeeDee Lamb is entering his first season without Amari Cooper in Dallas. Mike McCarthy: “I think it changes his landscape on and off the pitch.” Cooper was the starting flanker. Now Lamb. “That’s the position where you have the most primary receiver opportunities.”

— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) March 29, 2022

Conclusion

As mentioned above, there are more than three gaping holes in this list.

Arguments could be made for the Cowboys to also find a center, safety, linebacker or defensive tackle in the next draft.

Money is tight in part because of big contracts with Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott, so the Cowboys need to find NFL-ready players in the draft who can step in and play as rookies right away.