Coming into the draft each year, there are two situations teams find themselves in. For most, it is a chance to rebuild their roster, or at least a weak area. But for a few teams that have been doing a good job with roster management, it can be a tool to add talent for the future without having to worry about making badly needed improvements for the coming season.
This year, after a very effective offseason, the Dallas Cowboys are in the latter position, which is exactly where they want to be. From the players already under contract, they can identify the likely starter at almost every position, and have good depth at most.