Cowboys Headlines: Top draft CB falling? Trade smokescreens or fire?

The NFL Draft will begin on Thursday, and the Dallas Cowboys will be on the clock in a relatively short period of time. It's no surprise that as the draft draws, more potential targets for the Cowboys have started "leaking" out. On Monday, Dallas was said to be considering Arizona St. receiver Jordyn Tyson with the 12th pick over the more pressing needs on defense after the Cowboys.

Tuesday, fans started hearing that LSU star Mansoor Delane, the top cornerback in the draft, could potentially fall into the Cowboys' lap at 12. Many thought Delane would go earlier after running a 4.3 forty at his pro day. It would be a dream come true for the Cowboys, but what would cause teams to pass on the top player at his position?

It's simple; teams are putting out a lot of smokescreens. The Cowboys can use the media to their advantage, whether it be to throw teams off the scent of a player they like in the draft or hyping one up to create trade bait. Until Dallas is on the clock, anything heard should be considered speculation by the media, as the Cowboys and the rest of the NFL continue trying to influence and manipulate the draft in their favor.

Dallas Cowboys Top Headlines

∎ Cowboys Have No-Brainer Decision at Pick 12 if CB Drops to Them ∷ SportsDFW (Link)

∎ Cowboys 3‑Round Mock Draft: Trade back yields edge, CB, LB, S combo ∷ CowboysWire (Link)

∎ Cowboys Must Be Aggressive for 1 of 3 Elite Prospects Based on Latest Draft Buzz ∷ Sports Illustrated (Link)