DE. Illinois. Dawuane Smoot . 32. player. 123. Thus far the Dallas Cowboys have made due on defense. Most of that is thanks to an offense that is racking up the points, easing the pressure to perform. However, this is not a defensive unit that is heavy on talent. For them it’s more about effort and efficiency. Sooner or later that could get them into trouble. One area they still need to think about solving is the pass rusher spots.
<p>Even with the anticipated return of Randy Gregory, this team has big question marks at the defensive end spots. Unreliability being the biggest one. So adding at that position early would make sense. Dawuane Smoot makes plenty of sense for them. Not just because he’s a big athletic player who fits their scheme but also because he’s learned from Lovie Smith. A man who shares a relationship with Cowboys DC Rod Marinelli.</p>