playnext.fm

Talkin' Cowboys

Talkin’ Cowboys: Stick or Pick?

·48 min·4 clips
The Cowboys' defense has glaring holes at linebacker, edge rusher, and cornerback, forcing a heated debate on which to address first.
The episode begins with casual banter about Isaiah Stanback's late arrival and Josh Rodriguez's vacation to Oregon. Patrik Walker provides news updates, including Donovan Wilson's departure and Jonathan Bullock's signing. The main discussion centers on the Cowboys' draft strategy as the hosts debate the team's biggest defensive needs. They identify linebacker, edge rusher, and cornerback as critical positions requiring attention. Kyle Youmans argues for trading up from pick 12 to secure a top defensive playmaker like Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs, or David Bailey. Josh Rodriguez and Patrik Walker express caution, preferring to use both first-round picks for multiple starters. Isaiah Stanback joins the debate, emphasizing the need for defensive upgrades. The hosts analyze specific prospects, comparing linebackers Sonny Styles and C.J. Allen, and discuss the potential cost of trading up. They reference Jerry Jones's comments about being open to trade discussions. The conversation explores scenarios where offensive tackles might fall, but the panel agrees defense is the priority. They estimate 10-11 defensive players could go in the top 20 picks. The episode wraps with a final debate on whether to trade future picks for immediate impact, highlighting differing philosophies on building the roster.

As heard by us

A Cowboys draft discussion weighing defensive need against the cost of moving from 12 to 6.

Talkin' Cowboys turns on a concrete draft choice: stay at 12 and 20, or weigh the price of climbing from 12 to 6. The panel keeps the focus on what that move might buy, namely a defensive playmaker with little need for projection, while still leaving another chance at a starter…

Read the full review in PlayNext →

Why you'd press play

You get a Cowboys draft argument with real stakes: stay with 12 and 20, or pay up from 12 to 6 for a defender the room thinks could change the defense right away.

Read the full recommendation in PlayNext →
Listen to the show on
Apple PodcastsSpotify
Play clips from this episodeMore from Talkin' Cowboys