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Dallas Cowboys: Adrian Peterson, the Draft and a Super Bowl

By Carl Daley

Dec 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) and Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) pose for a picture after the game at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings 17-15. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) and Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) pose for a picture after the game at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings 17-15. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) runs with the ball against Michigan State Spartans linebacker Chris Frey (23) during the second half of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) runs with the ball against Michigan State Spartans linebacker Chris Frey (23) during the second half of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

Cowboys looking to draft best player available

The Cowboys have mentioned that they are not tied to drafting strictly defensive players in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. They do not want to force their hand at Instead they will approach the situation with fluidity. There is always the possibility of a trade or trades affecting the way the first round falls but if the Cowboys have a chance at grabbing an effective pass rusher will they do anything they can to select him?

There are several defensive ends and edge rushers that could be towards the top of the Cowboys draft board. The main problem with most of them is that they will go much earlier than when the Cowboys will find themselves on the clock so Dallas may need to be either lucky or preparing to go in a different direction.

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Cornerback is one of the main issues this team will have to work out in the offseason as a handful of the Cowboys defensive backs will hit free agency. This is looking like a great draft class for defensive backs but the team could look for a veteran starter in free agency. If a top ranked safety fell to the Cowboys such as Ohio State’s Malik Hooker, or the versatile Jabrill Peppers out of Michigan, the team could be forced to select such a rare talent.

The biggest question will seemingly be, where will the top wide receivers go throughout the first round?  The Cowboys could look for a complimentary wide receiver to superstar Dez Bryant as that has been one of the holes along the offensive side of the ball. The best wide receiver in the 2017 draft, Mike Williams is expected to impress scouts as soon as the NFL Combine begins if not before.

He will likely be the first wide receiver selected well ahead of any other player. This leaves Dallas with their pick of the best complimentary wide receivers in the draft, John Ross from Washington, and Corey Davis from Western Michigan. Either player could play a pivotal role in this offense however if they fell to the end of the first round, the Cowboys could look to move up in the second to grab one of these players.

There is also the offensive guard position, one of least championed positions heading into the draft but surprisingly deep. There are several players who are being looked at as immediate starters and if the Cowboys can find offensive lineman Doug Free’s replacement this season they can solidify this line for years to come.

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