Defense. Defense. Defense.
The overwhelming needs for the Cowboys heading into the 2021 NFL Draft were on defense after the team allowed a franchise-record 473 points and 6,183 yards last season.
The major question however, was whether or not they would address them.
At the end of the three days, eight of Dallas’ 11 selections in the draft were on the defensive side of the ball. So it is safe to say that the Cowboys addressed their major weaknesses. There was a fear that Dallas would pull another CeeDee Lamb-type pick in the first round and grab Jaylen Waddle or DeVonta Smith if both or either was still on the board at No.