Brian Schottenheimer doesn't rule out selecting an offensive player in the first round
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Key Points:
- The Dallas Cowboys allowed a record 511 points last NFL season, the highest in team history, prompting a defensive overhaul with new coordinator Christian Parker shifting to a 3-4 base.
- Despite offseason acquisitions like edge rusher Rashan Gary, safety Jalen Thompson, and defensive tackle Otito Ogbonnia, the Cowboys still face key defensive needs, particularly at inside linebacker, edge rusher, and nickel corner.
- The team is widely expected to use both first-round draft picks on defensive players, but offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer did not rule out selecting an offensive player with the 12th or 20th overall pick.
- Schottenheimer emphasized the unpredictability of the draft and stated the Cowboys are prepared to take the best player available, regardless of position, recalling their 2020 selection of wide receiver CeeDee Lamb despite defensive needs.
- Owner Jerry Jones is likely to support choosing an offensive player if he is deemed the best prospect, highlighting a flexible draft strategy focused on overall talent rather than strict positional priorities.
