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Dallas Cowboys Did Everything in their Power to Draft Caleb Downs in Round One
TL;DR
The Dallas Cowboys aimed to draft Caleb Downs in the first round of the NFL draft, showcasing their strategic focus on improving their defense. The NFL's new show 'The Pick Is In' provided insights into their draft room operations.
Key points
- Dallas Cowboys aimed to draft Caleb Downs in the first round
- The NFL showcased draft room operations in 'The Pick Is In'
- Cowboys' defense has been a weakness for the team
- Dak Prescott leads a strong Cowboys offense
- Caleb Downs played for Ohio State
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For the first time, the NFL extended its content inside the war room of a select few of the NFL teams. They had cameras inside the draft rooms of the Cleveland Browns, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Las Vegas Raiders for a show called "The Pick Is In."
The content that surfaced from the show is incredible, as it showed how each team operated when they were on the clock.
It was fascinating to see and to watch, with one of the main takeaways being how hard the Cowboys were going to go after former Ohio State Buckeye Caleb Downs.
Ohio State fans know exactly why the Cowboys would want Downs. They may not have been as privy to how much they needed Downs to be on their roster.
The Cowboys' Achilles heel over the last half-decade has been their defense. Dak Prescott and the Cowboys offense have been one of the best in the NFL for a long time, but they have nothing to show for it.
Year after year, the Cowboys have come up short thanks to having a bottom-tier defense in the league. Stephen Jones and the Cowboys front office were on a mission to change all of that.
The first time that Dallas appeared on the show was when the Browns came up on the clock at pick number six. They had poked around but did not have an overly serious offer on the table to jump up to pick number six.
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Q&A
Why did the Dallas Cowboys want to draft Caleb Downs?
The Cowboys aimed to draft Caleb Downs to strengthen their defense, which has been a weakness for the team over the last five years.
What is 'The Pick Is In' show about?
'The Pick Is In' is an NFL show that provides a behind-the-scenes look at the draft rooms of select teams, including the Cowboys, Browns, and Raiders.
How has the Cowboys' defense performed in recent years?
The Cowboys' defense has struggled over the past five years, despite having a strong offense led by Dak Prescott.
What position does Caleb Downs play?
Caleb Downs is a safety, known for his skills during his time at Ohio State.
