The Cowboys have two first-round picks in the upcoming draft, but what if one were used to acquire a two-time All-Pro?
The Dallas Cowboys know how bad their defense was last season under Matt Eberflus.
And such is the enormity of the job that Christian Parker has in front of him, some even think one offseason won't be enough to get the unit to a competent level.
But the Cowboys will have over $100 million in cap space (if they choose), along with two first-round draft picks to overhaul the defense.
However, it is here where things can get interesting.
The Cowboys have two firsts, No. 12 and No. 20.
The consensus is that both will be used on defense if the Cowboys still hold both on draft night.
We have heard of one being used to lure Maxx Crosby to The Star, while others think it is better for Dallas to draft two ready-made players to plug and play in Year 1.
But here comes NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah and his latest mock draft, and he offers up a rather interesting scenario for the Cowboys to consider.
While Jeremiah has Dallas staying put at No. 12, things get interesting at No. 20.
"After taking a CB at No. 12, the Cowboys nab an edge rusher," Jeremiah wrote. "Teams might have to get comfortable with Mesidor’s age -- he will be a 25-year-old rookie -- but he was dominant during Miami’s run in the College Football Playoff.
"Then again, if the Chiefs would take this pick in a trade for Trent McDuffie (entering the final year of his rookie deal), the Cowboys would solve their secondary issues in the blink of an eye."
Hmm, an All-Pro and two-time Super Bowl champion in return for pick No. 20.
That's quite the conversation starter.
Of course, as Jeremiah points out, McDuffie will be playing on the final year of his rookie deal, which means that the Cowboys would likely need to extend him.
Because why would the franchise trade away a first-round pick for a player for one season?
But money is a factor. Spotrac.com lists McDuffie's market value at $27.2 million, with a proposed contract worth $111 million over four years.
Is that something the Cowboys would entertain?
It would certainly shore up the secondary and give Dallas one of the better corners in football, but it comes with a steep price.
Either way, it is an interesting thought exercise, and if the Cowboys want to make their defense capable again, a move like this could help.