The Dallas Cowboys held their annual pre-NFL Draft press conference on Tuesday, roughly 48 hours before the event kicks off Thursday night.
Jerry Jones was joined at the podium by CEO Stephen Jones, head coach Brian Schottenheimer and vice president of player personnel Will McClay, who runs point on the Cowboys' draft operation.
McClay noted that the Cowboys generally have 15 to 18 first-round grades on their board. Jones is adamant they can get an immediate difference maker at pick No. 12, but the board is not put together just yet.
Whether or not you believe all that, Jones made it a point to keep it short and sweet about the draft. As far as Stephon Gilmore's visit and the team's other potential interests? He was an open book.
Jerry Jones reveals Cowboys are working on two "substantive" trades
Per Jerry, the Cowboys are very involved in the trade market.
“We’re looking at two things that could happen before or after the draft. Two pretty substantive trades. Been working on today.”
Trades have been the theme of the Cowboys' offseason to this point. In March, they acquired former first-round picks Kenneth Murray and Kaiir Elam, who will look to carve out roles at linebacker and cornerback, respectively, in Matt Eberflus' 4-3defense.
Dallas then struck a deal with the Patriots for quarterback Joe Milton, who will battle Will Grier for the privilege to back up Dak Prescott. A sixth-round pick last year, Milton is far from polished as a passer, but he has very alluring traits.
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Another QB trade isn't happening, but it's fun to ponder if Dallas would double dip at linebacker or cornerback. Both positions could use more talent and depth.
A trade for a running back would be earth-shattering, but in a deep draft class it would not surprise if teams shop starting-caliber vets for dirt cheap. That is one option to bolster the RB room.
Wide receiver is another possibility given it's ever-unpredictable nature. Davante Adams and D.K. Metcalf have both been traded this offseason.
People within league circles think the Lions could trade the dynamic Jameson Williams, per Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. Williams has been suspended once for violating the NFL's gambling policy and once for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy, but his talent is worth the gamble.
Whatever Dallas has in the works, this is definitely the draft Jones and Co. should feel comfortable moving picks for impact veterans. Let's hope something comes of these supposed talks.