The Cowboys have added several key defensive pieces in free agency, but does that rule out one position in the draft?
The Dallas Cowboys, whether you like it or not, have moved differently this offseason.
With Christian Parker at the helm, the Cowboys have gotten him some good, quality players to help bring his vision to life.
With Cobie Durant, Jalen Thompson, P.J. Locke, and Rashan Gary, Dallas has filled several holes.
Of course, more is needed.
But what the Cowboys have done, especially at corner, is that they have now removed themselves, as our own Mike Fisher stated, from the "have to" club at corner.
Dallas doesn't "have to" draft a corner in the first round.
Of course, it still could, with Mansoor Delane being mocked to Dallas repeatedly.
But The Landry Hat's Marcus Mosher has given his thoughts on another corner that could be available in the first round, and that's Tennessee's Colton Hood.
"The Cowboys generally like cornerback prospects with arms over 31” and speeds below 4.45," Mosher wrote. "That has been the case under Will McClay over the last decade, and it likely won’t change with the hiring of Christian Parker.
"Adding more competition and athleticism to the group certainly wouldn’t hurt, and Hood’s physical style and ability to tackle would be a breath of fresh air in Dallas."
Competition and depth are desperately needed in that secondary.
Mosher did state that going after Hood in the first round at No. 20 would be a "reach," and he has a second-round grade on Colton. Also, Mosher questioned the fit of Hood, who is an outside corner, with Dallas already having players who fit that mold.
But depending on how the draft board falls, the Cowboys could be in a position to further reinforce the secondary.
If Delane is there at No. 12, it will be interesting to see how Dallas approaches it. Also, if Hood is sitting there at No. 20, will the Cowboys be interested in making a move?
Thankfully, due to their free agency dealings, Dallas is pushed into a corner (pardon the pun) to select a corner.
You could feel somewhat comfortable going into the season with the secondary as it is.
And time will tell if Dallas feels corner is still a need.