"For the third consecutive year, the wheeling and dealings of the front office have left a massive void between their selections. This recurring lack of draft capital has become a trend for the Cowboys, forcing the brain-trust to sit on their hands while everyone else is stocking up on draft goodness."
"In 2010, the strategy of consolidation actually paid massive dividends for the franchise. The Cowboys moved up just a few spots in the first round to secure wide receiver Dez Bryant, and they later moved up just a few spots again in the second round to snag linebacker Sean Lee. Both players became All-Pro anchors on different sides of the ball."
"The 2012 draft provides a darker cautionary tale regarding the cost of moving up. The Cowboys traded away their second-round pick to the St. Louis Rams, jumping to pick six for LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne. This move was a double disaster, as Claiborne struggled."
The Dallas Cowboys face a recurring problem of depleted draft capital, entering their third consecutive draft with substantial gaps between selections. This trend contrasts with their historical approach, as the Jerry Jones era has rarely seen draft gaps exceeding 70 spots. Previous instances in 2010, 2012, and 2014 demonstrated mixed results from this consolidation strategy. The 2010 draft proved successful, with moves to secure Dez Bryant and Sean Lee, both becoming All-Pro performers. However, the 2012 draft illustrated the risks, as the trade for Morris Claiborne at pick six resulted in disappointing performance, serving as a cautionary example of the costs associated with aggressive draft consolidation.
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