Vince Blake said:

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Some more numbers on McCoy

Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy, a projected first-round pick who did not play this past season while recovering from an ACL tear, just ran a 4.38 40 with a 38” vertical jump at 10’7” broad jump at the school’s pro day.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 31, 2026

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McCoy only helps Dallas at #12. He's either another option for us or he's an option for a top 11 team which (hopefully) pushes another top defender down to us.

The word on the street was McCoy was not on Dallas's board. I can only assume that has now changed. I wouldn't be mad at the pick, but there is still risk... he last suited up at 19, took a year off, and is now being asked to cover NFL wide receivers.

Would not surprise me in the slightest if he's not on Dallas' board strictly because of the agent. Lots of drama David Mulugheta in the past few years.

Tksymm7 said:

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Would not surprise me in the slightest if he's not on Dallas' board strictly because of the agent. Lots of drama David Mulugheta in the past few years.

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Where are you seeing who his agent is? As far as I know his agent isn't public knowledge

several mocks lately have Love falling outside the top 10. I think it's feasible.

couple OTs get drafted, couple WR, I could see an elite defender or Love slipping. All drafts have McCoy available.

Starting to really hope we move back and collect a pick or two between 20 and 92. Very deep draft in that range.

Poot said:

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Nah. You can use all the words you want to try to rationalize Jerry not being a problem, but I'm not buying it. His biggest problem is that he wants all the glory. Good owners aren't threatened by component alpha coaches.

Great salesmen don't usually make great bosses.

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I'm not saying he's not or has never been A problem. I'm saying the average Cowboys fan's assessment of him consists largely of superstitious nonsense. It's a religious belief at this point.

I haven't seen anything written by NFL Insiders that says Davis Mulugheta is his agent, and we won't see anything like that because NFL Insiders cannot afford to be on record saying stuff like that because it would ruin their reputation on that side of things. But, it's been widely speculated on twitter, articles, podcasts etc. and all signs point to it being Mulughata.

Todd McShay said: "I'm not gonna mention names his agent is one of the best in the business at representing players. And [he] is a total pain in the ass, and people in the league hate him because he's a pain in the ass and does a good job by his clients for the most part. But there are some things that occur during the process that I don't think send a favorable message."

That right there narrows the search down to maybe a few people right there. Mulugheta is known to be one of the most ornery, not nice, hard to deal with agents in the game.

Big_Time_Timmy_Jim said:

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several mocks lately have Love falling outside the top 10. I think it's feasible.

couple OTs get drafted, couple WR, I could see an elite defender or Love slipping. All drafts have McCoy available.

Starting to really hope we move back and collect a pick or two between 20 and 92. Very deep draft in that range.

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I think it's important to get a player that projects to be Elite at #12... there are very few of those guys in this draft. I'm fine if that player is Love or any of the top defenders. Gonna have to survive 11 picks though.

But I'm more than fine trading away from pick 20 and (as you said) add another top 100 pick. This draft may not be loaded with top end guys, but most feel like it's a very good "day 2" draft class. There are a ton of players that project to be starters.


Get one difference maker and 3 starters / key rotation players... profit.

Tksymm7 said:

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That right there narrows the search down to maybe a few people right there. Mulugheta is known to be one of the most ornery, not nice, hard to deal with agents in the game.

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You have to wonder if his approach eventually burns too many bridges and costs him clients. Business deals can be one sided sometimes, but not every time. The GMs and Owners will find a way around him.

Pickens may be a step in that direction... the mighty Mulugheta couldn't get a long term deal done and his client is going to have to play on a Tag. You hate to see it.

I remember McShay saying that which got me down the road of who it was. Interested to see where we end up. 1 way or another we're going to end up with a great player at 12. They just need to be patient.

I am surprised he's been so successful being a dickbag. I am an attorney in the transactional/corporate space and can attest that working with opposing counsel that is kind, understanding, reasonable etc. while also still advocating for their client goes a long way. No one wants to work with a jerkoff.

That's fair, as far as talent acquisition and roster construction go.

At the risk of coming off as "brain dead"…

To dismiss culture completely is to not understand the human psyche. The environment plays a large role in human actions. If it's clear that my supervisor isn't *really* my boss, then the dynamic within the organization is going to be askew.

The "chain of command" exists for both practical and intangible reasons. The coach should be the players' boss.

There's a reason Parcells locked Jerry out of the football facility way back when… And, it had nothing to do with analytics or any set of deep data points. You're smart enough to know that.

Oh, also… the "average Cowboy fan" is an incredibly low bar.

Look at this Dallas defense. There's not a single star on the defensive side. "Bless You, Thank You" is the closest thing.

We need a stud which is why I'm not a big proponent of trading back at either 12 or 20. I think any of Styles, Downs, Delane, or McCoy gives us that.

I don't see one of the stud DEs falling to us at 12. We already have the Bain type in Gary. I don't want another one. That's why I lean heavy towards a CB would do this defense really well. If Revel can solidify a spot, and bland in the nickel, a stud CB can do wonders towards giving our big DLine time to get to the QB and do what they should be best at - stopping the run.

Or a safety that can play that nickel/safety role like Downs. And the dream scenario Styles falling, but I don't see that happening either. And then at 20 we can decide between Parker/Howell/ or one of the linebackers and walk away from this draft with 1 stud and 1 potential stud or at least solid contributor in the way of Allen/Rodroguez/ or even the Texas kid.

I like Love but Cowboys need to go Defense with both first round picks. Maybe even drop down to get a second round pick as well.

TyHolden said:

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I like Love but Cowboys need to go Defense with both first round picks. Maybe even drop down to get a second round pick as well.

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Agreed and if all 4 of the ones I mentioned are gone at 12… David Bailey or Arvell Reese better be there or I'm going to be depressed

Pray a couple WR get taken and a few of those OTs.

Big_Time_Timmy_Jim said:

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Pray a couple WR get taken and a few of those OTs.

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Yep. With McCoy working out well I believe most will say there are now 7 defenders with 1st round grades. If we want a shot at 1 of them, we need 5 offensive players go top 11.

I know we all fear the worst case scenario because it's very possible... but this is a weird draft and it's also very possibly that 6 offensive players go before us and we'll have our choice of a couple defenders.

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That's fair, as far as talent acquisition and roster construction go.

At the risk of coming off as "brain dead"…

To dismiss culture completely is to not understand the human psyche. The environment plays a large role in human actions. If it's clear that my supervisor isn't *really* my boss, then the dynamic within the organization is going to be askew.

The "chain of command" exists for both practical and intangible reasons. The coach should be the players' boss.

There's a reason Parcells locked Jerry out of the football facility way back when… And, it had nothing to do with analytics or any set of deep data points. You're smart enough to know that.

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I guess my response would be to look at all the objectively and incredibly dysfunctional teams across all team sports that have won championships over the years. The examples are numerous.

There obviously are off the field, non-personnel/Xs and Os issues that derail franchises and seasons. However, these are usually things like player/coach arrests, suspensions, deaths, drug use, etc. I remain entirely unconvinced that Jerry Jones talking a lot, giving conflicting info to the media and being out in front of the cameras way more than he should be is somehow the reason that Aaron Rodgers didnt fumble the ball when jeff heath sacked him in 2016. That's just pure superstition to me. The idea that his "culture" is the reason ALL of the 5-6 teams in the last 12 years that could have made the conference title game or SB if not for 1-2 bad breaks just simply doesnt hold up for me. Objectively Dallas is one of the most competitive franchises in the sport since 2014. Two thirds of the leagues fanbases have been FAR more miserable than we have been in that time span.

If we get to pick 20 and the Cowboys don't have a plug and play starter on the board AND the Jets decide they want Ty Simpson to be their QB of the future, then I don't hate the idea of trading 20 and a comp pick to get their 33 and 44.

That should enable you to get two impact players out of one first round pick. Unlikely to happen but you never know.

Agree. If Q Williams isn't a star at this position, we need to revisit what the definition is.

Macarthur said:

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Agree. If Q Williams isn't a star at this position, we need to revisit what the definition is.

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In defense of Woods post... Easy to forget about Q cause nobody looked any good under Flus. Never thought I would see Torbush levels of failure ever again but I was wrong.

One of the recent taking points from guys with insider info... The Cowboys really like Rodriguez. So much so that he's definitely in play at 20.

I have no issue with it. I've done plenty of mocks where I trade back first and then get him.... But that's not always reality. If the Cowboys LOVE the guy then there is a good chance other teams do too. If he's at the top of your board at 20, you take him.

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Poot said:

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That's fair, as far as talent acquisition and roster construction go.

At the risk of coming off as "brain dead"…

To dismiss culture completely is to not understand the human psyche. The environment plays a large role in human actions. If it's clear that my supervisor isn't *really* my boss, then the dynamic within the organization is going to be askew.

The "chain of command" exists for both practical and intangible reasons. The coach should be the players' boss.

There's a reason Parcells locked Jerry out of the football facility way back when… And, it had nothing to do with analytics or any set of deep data points. You're smart enough to know that.

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I guess my response would be to look at all the objectively and incredibly dysfunctional teams across all team sports that have won championships over the years. The examples are numerous.

There obviously are off the field, non-personnel/Xs and Os issues that derail franchises and seasons. However, these are usually things like player/coach arrests, suspensions, deaths, drug use, etc. I remain entirely unconvinced that Jerry Jones talking a lot, giving conflicting info to the media and being out in front of the cameras way more than he should be is somehow the reason that Aaron Rodgers didnt fumble the ball when jeff heath sacked him in 2016. That's just pure superstition to me. The idea that his "culture" is the reason ALL of the 5-6 teams in the last 12 years that could have made the conference title game or SB if not for 1-2 bad breaks just simply doesnt hold up for me. Objectively Dallas is one of the most competitive franchises in the sport since 2014. Two thirds of the leagues fanbases have been FAR more miserable than we have been in that time span.

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Maybe he's the devil and God has smited him from any more happiness

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Woods Ag said:

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Look at this Dallas defense. There's not a single star on the defensive side. "Bless You, Thank You" is the closest thing.

We need a stud which is why I'm not a big proponent of trading back at either 12 or 20. I think any of Styles, Downs, Delane, or McCoy gives us that.

I don't see one of the stud DEs falling to us at 12. We already have the Bain type in Gary. I don't want another one. That's why I lean heavy towards a CB would do this defense really well. If Revel can solidify a spot, and bland in the nickel, a stud CB can do wonders towards giving our big DLine time to get to the QB and do what they should be best at - stopping the run.

Or a safety that can play that nickel/safety role like Downs. And the dream scenario Styles falling, but I don't see that happening either. And then at 20 we can decide between Parker/Howell/ or one of the linebackers and walk away from this draft with 1 stud and 1 potential stud or at least solid contributor in the way of Allen/Rodroguez/ or even the Texas kid.

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I'm not saying it meaningfully alters your point, but Quinnen Williams is one of the three best interior DL in the league. He's made 4 consecutive pro bowls and is a two time all-pro. If that doesnt make him a "star" I'm not sure what criteria we're using.

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I don't disagree. Idk that he's in the top 3 anymore but I'd have to look at rosters.. but it's really hard for anyone except the most elite to wreck the game from the inside. Chiefs DT, Fletcher Cox, Titans DT… those are the types I consider in the most recent years. I'm sure I'm missing a couple (A Donald).. do you think Williams is still on that level (if he ever was). I think he's good, and maybe I'm forgetting, but I don't know that he's lived up to potential yet.

Idk, I'm probably wrong. I love the dude and am super happy he's on the team.

McShay says theres a lot of noise about Dallas wanting to move up to 3 for Bailey. The word is it'd take a 3rd.. that's not terrible to get the most proven pass rusher in the draft.

He's the one guy I feel like would fit this defense the best and likely be a true game changer from day 1, imo. He's not perfect, but he's about as good as it gets in this draft for what we're looking for.

Cowboys need a lot of help on defense.
They don't need to give up any picks.
Unless he's Myles Garrett II, stand pat.

Woods Ag said:

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McShay says theres a lot of noise about Dallas wanting to move up to 3 for Bailey. The word is it'd take a 3rd.. that's not terrible to get the most proven pass rusher in the draft.

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I'm against trading up in general, but if can move from 12 to 3 for our 3rd round pick, then you do that all day. Per the draft value chart, #3 is worth 2200 points. Our pick at #12 is worth 1200 and our pick at #92 is worth 132. That's outright robbery

I'd be shocked if, on top of the 3rd rounder, the trade didn't also include a trade swap of our pick #20 for their pick #34.

I've said it before, trading up with a team looking for OT makes a ton of sense. Those teams are happy to move back (who wants to draft a RT #3 overall) and get a little something in return. It's a weird draft and it won't require an overpay to move. We would be in the same boat if had to bail out of pick 12... we would maybe get a 3rd at best to move into the late teens.

I HATE giving away picks, but what I hate even more is sitting still and getting wiped out.

Is Bailey the next Micah Parsons?
Remember our defense with Micah?
Yeah, neither does the rest of the NFL.
You need MANY dudes right now.

Yes and no. We were bad with Micah because we were so awful on the defense line around him. We had good players at LBer and in the secondary. They weren't all pros, but they were solid.

If we put Micah on this defense now with Williams, Clark etc. it would look a whole lot different results wise. Now since we've built up the d line we need to add game changing pass rusher again. Would help a ton imo.

TyHolden said:

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Is Bailey the next Micah Parsons?

You need MANY dudes right now.

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I don't think we need as many as some think (I like our free agent additions). I really like our chances of finding a good contributing player with our 3rd & 4th round picks, but let's not pretend that it was going to be an immediate starter.

I'm 50/50 on trading. Sitting still can land you CD Lamb sometimes, but not usually. Bailey is an immediate starter with super star potential. I hate giving away a 3rd rounder... but if it's the difference between taking Bailey at #3 vs. Mesidor at #12 it's not even a hard debate for me.

I'll add some general draft info to the topic... We all know Mendoza is going #1. Lot of talk that the Jets are zeroing in on Arvel Reese at #2.

So there is probably some truth to the fact that teams are going to start calling AZ knowing what's happening at 1 & 2.

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Woods Ag said:

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McShay says theres a lot of noise about Dallas wanting to move up to 3 for Bailey. The word is it'd take a 3rd.. that's not terrible to get the most proven pass rusher in the draft.

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I'm against trading up in general, but if can move from 12 to 3 for our 3rd round pick, then you do that all day. Per the draft value chart, #3 is worth 2200 points. Our pick at #12 is worth 1200 and our pick at #92 is worth 132. That's outright robbery

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I was shocked he said he's hearing it would cost a 3rd..

I agree with most everyone else here that said we should not trade up. I've been adamant about that as well, but that would be an incredible trade to get Bailey. He is and has been my favorite edge since before the season ended.

I can't see an instance where we stay put at 12 and don't have someone available that will really help our team. And at 20, there's some really nice edges that we can pick from.

TJ Parker
Zion Young
Gabe Jacas
Cashius Howell - If I draft Cashius I'm looking at him as a versatile piece. I want him cross training so I can moe him around and drop him in coverage, etc.
Keldric Faulk

The trade up for Bailey gives us more of a "sure thing" and a higher floor.