Dallas Cowboys draft leaves more questions than answers

What I liked

• I like that the Cowboys addressed the need of running back depth, waiting until day three to do so. Two weeks ago, I wrote about this need and the right time to address it. Clearly Dallas agreed selecting Tony Pollard from Memphis in round four and Ohio State’s Mike Weber in round seven.

Both will have a legitimate shot and not only making the roster but playing in 2019.

• I like that Dallas made an effort to address defensive line depth.

Here’s what we knew going into the draft about the defensive line. Two-time Pro Bowl ends DeMarcus Lawrence and Robert Quinn are coming after opposing quarterbacks. Fellow end Tyrone Crawford provides depth at this position and could move inside to compete with tackles Antwaun Woods and Maliek Collins.

Beyond that? Will Randy Gregory play in 2019? Can Taco Charlton ever live up to his draft status? Will Dorance Armstrong improve and contribute? What, if anything, will Christian Covington, Kerry Hyder and/or Daniel Ross provide?

Instead of asking those questions the Cowboys used this draft to add three more bodies to the d-line room. Second round tackle Trysten Hill, fifth round end Joe Jackson and seventh round end Jalen Jelks will all get a shot to prove they belong.

• I like that the Cowboys made some draft day trades to acquire more picks.

Prior to the draft, Dallas had a second, third, two fourths, a fifth and a seventh. By wheeling and dealing, primarily on day three, they added three more selections to their draft bag.

With so many big contracts on the horizon, it’s a smart idea to fill the back end of the roster with cheaper talent.