Does NYG trade affect Dallas’ draft?
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Key Points:
- The New York Football Team holds the 5th and 10th overall picks in the NFL Draft, both ahead of the Dallas Cowboys at 12, raising concerns about potential competition for targeted players.
- Cowboys analysts Nick and Kurt believe this situation does not significantly change Dallas' draft strategy, as the team has long been selecting after New York's picks and must focus on its own needs.
- The Giants' acquisition of top picks came at the cost of losing defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, which may benefit the Cowboys by weakening a divisional rival.
- Mock drafts suggest New York might select offensive players with their picks, potentially reducing overlap in player targets with Dallas, who may still need to trade up only if a specific player is at risk of being unavailable.
- Both analysts emphasize that Dallas should avoid altering its draft plans based on New York's moves and concentrate on managing its own roster and draft decisions.
