The Dallas Cowboys pride themselves in finding players who have positional flex. Individuals who excel regardless of where the Cowboys place them on the field at a moment’s notice.
But that constant shuffling also comes at a price. Ever-changing assignments, playstyles and responsibilities can quickly make even the best of players a jack of all trades, but a master of none. And this team needs more masters and less jacks, especially on defense.
Cowboy fans saw this philosophy firsthand when Dallas elected to shuffle 2015 first round selection Byron Jones between the cornerback and safety positions during his rookie season.