Last offseason, the Dallas Cowboys chose to address needs on their defense in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft by selecting Connecticut defensive back Byron Jones 27th overall. Although the Cowboys started Jones at cornerback for a majority of the season, the team is expected to give the talented rookie a permanent spot at safety this year. But it might be better for this defense overall if they simply keep him at corner. And here’s why…
According to Pro Football Focus, Jones was the team’s best defensive back in coverage last year.