Cowboys should look into Senior Bowl riser that could fix huge problem

Per A to Z Sports' own Travis May, Sweat has dominated in a variety of ways:

Sweat has taken on double teams, thrown offensive linemen to the ground, and stuffed r n plays left and right this week showing exactly why some think he could be a first round NFL Draft talent. (...)

Due to his extreme size most scouts would assume that he projects as a nose tackle, taking on the center most plays. However, he played less that 10% of his snaps lining up over oppo ing centers in 2023. Instead, he was flexible and bursty enough to use complex moves outside the offensive guard in many cases to close off passing lanes and destroy running backs in the backfield.

Considering the story of the Cowboys' playoff loss to the Packers has mostly centered around their inability to match personnel due to a lack of size on the team, Sweat could be a perfect fit.

Unfortunately, I have second thoughts about Dallas going this direction since just last year, they took the huge Mazi Smith in the first round and then asked the guy to drop weight. Are they even interested in big dudes upfront? I honestly don't know at t is point.

Dan Quinn's exit from the team could mean their philosophy might change significantly. 

But if they're in any way willing to correct the mistake they made with Mazi, Sweat could be their guy. Sweat currently ranks as the 48th overall prospect in the consensus big board. 

What about a lighter DT? 

If they're looking for a different body type, perhaps the Cowboys could be more interested in Oregon DT/DE Brandon Dorlus, who is perceived as more of a Day 2 prospect. He weighed in at 272 pounds, which is an 80-pound difference with Sweat.

That doesn't mean he didn't perform. In fact, he's been one of the best defensive linemen in the Senior Bowl. Travis May asked him about how he sees himself entering the 2024 NFL Draft: 

Dorlus shared that he primarily played outside on the edge in 2022, but shifted inside in 2023 both of out of team necessity and to prove his versatility to NFL decision-makers.

He believes that he can play both inside and outside. If you want him to play on the edge, he says you're getting a player like Cameron Jordan (Saints). Inside? Kenny Clark (Packers).

Dorlus found that last fall he actually felt more successful playing on the inside despite his size because his flexibility (he emphasized the importance of this especially) and burst matched up well against inside offensive lineman.

That sounds much more like the brand of football former Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn is interested in, if we're being quite honest. For better or worse, he wants quicker, leaner athletes on the field who can rush the passer. We'll see how the next DC feels in the near future.

But perhaps the Cowboys learned their lesson and prioritize size. If that's their mindset though, they could always ask Mazi Smith to go back to his original weight class. In my view, they should.