Cowboys “not done” with offseason additions: “We got some more to do”
Adding to the secondary and defensive line have been a major emphasis for Dallas in free agency and in the trade market, as the Cowboys acquired OLB Rashan Gary, DT Otito Ogbonnia, S Jalen Thompson and CB Cobie Durant among others. Still, there is a glaring need at linebacker, the only defensive position Dallas did not make an addition at this offseason.
“We made a run at some guys in free agency. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn’t,” Schottenheimer said. “And what do you do? You just adjust. It’s something we’re working on 365, 24-7. We’ve got a good plan. We’ve got firepower now going into the draft. We’re not done. We’re always open for business. So part of it’s going to be [DeMarvion Overshown] having a tremendous year. Shemar James is a guy we’re excited about. But we recognize we’ve got to fill some holes there.”
All three of Schottenheimer, Stephen and Jerry Jones said they would be comfortable with a rookie handling the middle linebacker/green dot responsibilities in the defense if it’s the right player. Could that be through a trade or in the draft? Maybe both? The next couple weeks will tell. Wide receiver was a need for Dallas going into the offseason last year, the Cowboys did not draft or sign a WR2, and ended up making a trade for George Pickens after the draft, and a similar scenario could happen this time around too.
