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We currently have three young linebackers, DeMarvion Overshown, Marist Liufau and Shemar James, who have already shown great promise. So why is there so much talk about weakness at the position, and that the need to shore it up should be a priority?

Mailbag: Is there promise at linebacker?

We currently have three young linebackers, DeMarvion Overshown, Marist Liufau and Shemar James, who have already shown great promise. So why is there so much talk about weakness at the position, and that the need to shore it up should be a priority?

Just for giggles, if you were going to trade pick 12 or 20, do you do it now or wait until the draft is happening? I get that if someone is desperate enough during the draft you might get a better deal, but if you trade one now, then you know for sure you are getting a couple of Day 2 picks and still have the chance to trade again on draft day if you wish. Perhaps it would help how you attack free agency as well?

Mailbag: Would you trade pick now or at draft?

Just for giggles, if you were going to trade pick 12 or 20, do you do it now or wait until the draft is happening? I get that if someone is desperate enough during the draft you might get a better deal, but if you trade one now, then you know for sure you are getting a couple of Day 2 picks and still have the chance to trade again on draft day if you wish. Perhaps it would help how you attack free agency as well?

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Mailbag: What's the plan for Blue, Mafah?

I love the re-signing of Javonte Williams, but what does this mean for the young running backs Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah?

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Mailbag: Trouble drafting defensive players?

It seems like the Cowboys have struggled to consistently draft defensive players while they are one of the best at drafting offensive guys. Is there a reason why? Are some teams just better at evaluating and selecting talent on one side of the ball than the other? What’s the fix?

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Mailbag: Meaningful behind-the-scenes moments?

What’s a behind-the-scenes moment during a game that never makes it on TV, but is actually one of the most fun or meaningful parts for your job?

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Mailbag: Should Cowboys trade first-round pick?

The famous line from the 1990s was that the Cowboys couldn't spell Super Bowl until they got Charles Haley. Dak Prescott is in his prime. CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, much of the offensive line, the kicker, the returner, some of the defensive linemen, they all are in their primes. So shouldn't Dallas trade a first-round pick for a proven veteran who can immediately help them make a run?

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Mailbag: Could Parker use a 3-4 scheme?

It seems like Vic Fangio likes to use more of a 3-4 front than a 4-3, so perhaps Christian Parker brings that same mentality? I think with Dallas' current roster they are better suited for a 3-4 anyway with Osa Odighizuwa, Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark manning the trenches and edge rushers like Donovan Ezeirauku who are quick and can get to the ball. What are your thoughts?

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Mailbag: Position to best address in free agency?

What position do you think would be better addressed in free agency than by this year's draft class?

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Mailbag: Could Spann-Ford move to tackle?

Have the Cowboys given any thought to trying Brevyn Spann-Ford at offensive tackle? At 6'7" and 270 pounds and considered by the Cowboys to be an outstanding blocker, it would seem like he might be a good fit, much like Rayfield Wright, who transitioned from tight end to become a Hall of Fame offensive tackle for the Cowboys.

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Mailbag: Players' involvement in contract talks?

I’ve heard players say they don't participate much in contract talks, that they don't have much say in it. But if they want to stay with the team they’re on and be successful, why don't they get more involved and really work to get the best deal for not only them but one that can help a team build a winner?

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Mailbag: Two top 20 picks or four top 100?

Which would you rather have, two top 20 draft picks or four top 100 picks? For a team that has so many needs, I’m wondering if giving up one of those first rounders for second and third round picks might be the better option.

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Mailbag: Why isn't safety a higher priority?

I’m curious as to why the league, and Dallas specifically, doesn’t seem to value the safety position more? In my memory, we haven’t picked one in the top two rounds since Roy Williams back in 2002, yet it seems that nearly every Super Bowl team in that time span boasts a stud safety on the back end. Why isn’t it a higher priority?

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Mailbag: Is there a second-round curse?

With the release of Trevon Diggs, it made me wonder about the second-round picks the Cowboys have drafted since the turn of the century. Few have accomplished what you’d expect from a second rounder. Why is that? Do the Cowboys have a second-round curse?

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Mailbag: Lessons to learn from Super Bowl teams?

What do you believe is the biggest lesson Dallas should learn after watching the Seahawks and Patriots in the Super Bowl?

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Mailbag: New DC still needs more talent?

Christian Parker has developed three Pro Bowlers/All Pros in Cooper DeJean, Quinyon Mitchell and Patrick Surtain. I don't want to dismiss that, but the Cowboys corners don't have the draft pedigree those guys have. Coaching is important, but don't you think talent makes or breaks a team? I am on board with the hire, but doesn’t he need talent?

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Mailbag: Should all of 2025 cap been spent?

The Cowboys didn’t spend $20 million of their salary cap last season and are rolling it into 2026. Sure, it will help now, but why didn’t they spend that money last year to improve the team? That seems like money wasted or a missed opportunity.

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Mailbag: Has Pro Bowl honor been cheapened?

Hasn’t the achievement of making the Pro Bowl been cheapened? Shouldn’t how many Pro Bowls a player has been named to be eliminated from contract talks or used to enhance their argument for enshrinement in the Hall of Fame? Agree, or am I missing something?

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Mailbag: How did Super Bowl teams rebuild?

We now have two teams in the Super Bowl who won a Lombardi Trophy, rebuilt and are now on the doorstep of winning another despite having a different coach and quarterback. We saw the Eagles do the same thing recently as well. What, if anything, are these teams doing differently than the Cowboys? Drafting better? Spending more in free agency?

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Mailbag: Does offense need 2 elite WRs?

Without a great WR2, Seattle's combo was successful enough to have one of the best offenses in the NFL and reach the NFC Championship Game. Don't you think the Cowboys could be in the same situation without spending big on George Pickens and use that money instead to improve the defense?

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Mailbag: Will draft strategy change with Parker?

With Christian Parker now on board, will that potentially change what attributes the Cowboys look for in the draft or maybe change who they draft when? A lot of early mocks have linebackers or edge rushers at No. 12, but with Parker being a secondary coach, do they maybe prioritize cornerback?

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Mailbag: Is there enough for a quick turnaround?

Do you believe that a rapid improvement of defensive and overall team performance is possible? Do you think our offensive prowess gives Brian Schottenheimer enough of a head start to join quick-turnaround clubs like New England and Chicago?

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Mailbag: Big that Parker knows NFC East?

How big is it that the Cowboys hired a defensive coordinator who comes from a division rival and knows the other two teams in the NFC East well? Also, does he supply inside info the Eagles had on the Cowboys’ tendencies?

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