Five players Dallas Cowboys must target in 2016 NFL Draft
By Erik Lambert
It’s going to be hard for the Dallas Cowboys to not start feeling the heat in the 2016 NFL draft. They went all out in 2015 in order to go after the Super Bowl and instead it blew up in their faces. Unless they make some changes quickly, they risk letting their window close. Here are five players for them to consider this April who could help with that endeavor.
Carson Wentz (QB, North Dakota State)
Facts are facts. Tony Romo has done as good a job as any in Dallas Cowboys history at quarterback, minus a Super Bowl title of course. Unfortunately, time is starting to catch up to him. At age 35 (turns 36 in April) his body is breaking down. While his retirement may not be imminent yet, it’s clearer than ever that the organization has to start thinking about life after him.
They hold the #4 overall pick in the draft. If ever there was an opportunity to find his eventual successor, this would be it. One of the fastest rising names on the board is North Dakota State senior Carson Wentz. Jerry Jones himself admitted to being impressed by him, and for good reason. At 6’5″ he has pro size, features a strong arm and can run like a running back to get first downs on his own. He also has a keen understanding of pro-level schemes.
As soon as Senior Bowl practice was over, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was on the field talking to QB Carson Wentz. #nfl #cowboys
— Gary Klein (@LATimesklein) January 27, 2016
The primary worry is he’s not ready for the considerable upgrade in competition he’d face after years in the FCS. That is why Dallas makes so much sense. He wouldn’t have to play right away, being able to sit back and learn behind Romo.
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