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1st Round Winners: Dallas Cowboys

Found April 27, 2012 on DraftAce: Yardbarker Blogger Network
TEAMS: Dallas Cowboys
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I typically don’t praise teams that trade up as far as the Dallas Cowboys, but I have to give them credit for addressing a glaring need with the best player at the position. By adding Brandon Carr and Morris Claiborne, the Cowboys have completely overhauled their secondary and now have, at least on paper, the look of a top-10 defense. The Cowboys did part with their 2nd round pick, but with relatively few holes to fill, they could afford to come away with just one elite player in the first two rounds. Claiborne will be an instant-impact cornerback, especially since he’ll typically be matched up with opponents No. 2 receivers.
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  • THANK YOU JJ FOR THEM PICKS
    by lovemycowboys   April 28, 2012   Reply    
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