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Our latest mailbag features plenty of questions about the Dallas Cowboys.
Every week, we take questions on X (Twitter) and Facebook about Dallas Cowboys players and other issues surrounding the team. So let’s get right into it.
“Do you think defensive tackle is still a need and who are realistic 3T/1T for the Cowboys?”
(@EShungo via Twitter)
Mike: I’m surprised they didn’t address it earlier in the draft. With Neville Gallimore gone, Chauncey Golston likely will get moved to edge (if he makes the cut), the 3-tech position is very light. Drafting Justin Rogers will help along with Mazi Smith on the defensive line in stopping the run, but Osa Odighizuwa is officially the only 3-tech.
It’s a very different skill set and style of playing the inside defensive line from 3-tech to nose tackle, and the quickest way to the quarterback is in a straight line. Finding that guy is tough now, so not addressing the position earlier in the draft is risky.
