If the Cowboys get a top ten pick, which need should they fill first?

Nov 8, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy (76) rushes the passer against Philadelphia Eagles tackle Lane Johnson (65) in the third quarterat AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Defensive End

Current Roster:
Randy Gregory
Greg Hardy
DeMarcus Lawrence
Jeremy Mincey
Ryan Russell
Lavar Edwards

2016 Free Agent Options:
Jason Pierre-Paul
Muhammad Wilkerson
Jason Jones
Cam Thomas
Letroy Guion
Robert Ayers
Eugene Sims
Cedric Thornton
Derrick Shelby
Adrian Clayborn
Olivier Vernon
Jared Crick
Andre Branch
Akiem Hicks
Vinny Curry

2016 Draft Targets:
Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio St.
Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson
Leonard Floyd, DE, Georgia
DeForest Buckner, DE, Oregon
Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma State

Analysis: I think the Cowboys have a good, young core of defensive ends. Where the need comes in is based on whether Dallas decides to re-sign controversial pass rusher Greg Hardy or not. At this point, I think it’s 50/50. If Hardy’s play continues to decline in the next coming weeks, the barrage of negative press and some of his own foolish actions while on the team would likely make an extension not worth it.

If Hardy is not retained, than a top-ten selection of a talented pass rushing defensive end is absolutely in play. If he is re-signed, than look for Dallas to simply add more depth to their line later in the draft, with veteran rusher Jeremy Mincey also being a free agent in 2016.

Dallas needs to get more out of Randy Gregory and DeMarcus Lawrence. And I believe they will. They could also a veteran or two from free agency to add a bit more stability to the position. In that vein, I think Vinny Curry could be a nice sleeper pick up by Dallas next offseason.

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