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WILLIAM HOUCHINS - BEAVER, WV: Which position should take precedent in the draft for depth purposes: inside or outside linebacker?

Nick: I think you have to go for inside linebacker because of age. Ware and Spencer are in their prime and the Cowboys drafted Butler and Brandon Williams last year. But inside, Keith Brooking is entering his 13th year and even Bradie James, while still productive, is pushing 30. Even though the Cowboys have Jason Williams behind them, I would think middle linebacker would be a decent priority in the draft this year.

Rob: Both positions could use some depth. I'll say outside linebacker because you can never have too many. It's the primary pass rush position in a 3-4. Victor Butler and Brandon Williams are still learning, and Williams is coming off a season-ending knee injury. This might be a spot where the Cowboys add a veteran backup, though I'd be surprised if it's Greg Ellis.

EDWIN R - ALLENTOWN, PA: I keep on hearing and seeing that people want to draft a receiver or safety or even trade for someone on another team. However, I just wonder do any of these people that want us to draft in the first round realize that if we draft a receiver or safety or whatever other position we draft for, that player needs to be able to play immediately because of the high price that we are paying for him. Am I right on this?

Nick: Well usually, I would say you are correct in that way of thinking. However, and I hate for this to sound like the Cowboys are completely set without any room for improvement, but you can't really find a lot of positions where a rookie would realistically come in and start, especially the 27th pick in the draft. Sure it could happen, but not likely. So therefore, I think the Cowboys continue to draft the highest-graded player on their board and find a spot for him, whether he's starting or not.

Rob: I think they need a first-round player; no trading down. They didn't have a first- or second-round pick in 2009. No matter which position, though, that player will have a hard time starting right away. Name a position besides maybe safety where there could be a significant personnel change in the starting lineup. If it turns out to be left tackle, Doug Free is the guy.