
The NFL scouting combine has come to a close, and the Dallas Cowboys are doing their due diligence on a host of prospects.
Given how set the offense is and how much of an overhaul the defense needs, many expect that the Cowboys, who have two first-round picks thanks to the Micah Parsons trade, will use both on defense.
Of course, head coach Brian Schottenheimer stated that the team's draft strategy is to take the best player available, which doesn't rule out an offensive player being selected.
Running back isn't seen as a need with Javonte Williams signing a three-year deal, plus Dallas has talented former Texas Longhorn Jaydon Blue as Williams' backup.
But there is a back in the upcoming draft that, if he were available at No. 12, Dallas might have to look at: Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love.
Well, actually, the Cowboys might not.
Why do you ask?
Well, apparently, there is some confusion for Love about who exactly is "America's Team," as he fielded a question from a reporter at the combine asking whether he had been interviewed by "America's Team."
"Who's that?" Love said. "The Dallas Cowboys, have I met with the Cowboys? I believe so, I did. Or I probably didn't, I don't know. … I mean, Cowboys are great. My dad is a Steelers fan and doesn't like the Cowboys, but I really don't care."
So there appears to be a little confusion, or maybe not, on Love's part when it comes to who is "America's Team," and while we don't know if it is tongue-in-cheek or not, the Cowboys once again are having to defend their name.
Of course, it doesn't really matter, does it? People can believe what they want, but if Love is somehow on the board when Dallas picks at No. 12, and the franchise does go BPA (best player available) - despite having just re-signed Javonte Williams - and Love hears his name called, he might quickly learn who "America's Team" really is.
The Cowboys face a defining offseason under Brian Schottenheimer, as he looks to continue building in Year 2. This time, it is hoped, with a better defense.
But as far as Love being an option, if Dallas were skeptical before the combine, his light-hearted jab might reaffirm their stance.