byDallas Cowboys Mailbag,Nick Eatman&Kurt Daniels

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The Cowboys have always stuck to best player available in the draft. Is this the year that's finally off the table? If an offensive player at a skill position is considerably higher on their board, and a trade isn't available to them, do they pass?Rob Riggieri/Rutland, MA

Kurt:We annually hear talk about just grabbing the best player available but positional needs are always taken into consideration. Some have Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq ranked among the top 12 prospects, but would the Cowboys really add to a position that is already in good shape when there are so many other glaring concerns?

I'm not saying the Cowboys absolutely won't take an offensive skill position. If Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is available, there will likely be some discussions, although I hope they don't go that route. A sidekick to Javonte Williams on an already high-powered offense would seem a luxury at this point.

But fortunately for the Cowboys in terms of the draft, at least they need so much for Christian Parker's new defense that there will likely be plenty of good talent on that side of the ball still available when they go on the clock.

So yes, they can indeed pass on a skilled offensive player and probably should. Because Dallas simply has to improve its defense if the team is to have any hope of a lengthy playoff run in 2026.

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