Much like safety, defensive tackle had long been a sore spot among fans of the Dallas Cowboys. Once the days of Jay Ratliff and Jason Hatcher were done, the position seemed to be in flux, with players coming and going out, but it never really received the same attention as other spots on the roster.
In 2013, the Cowboys had the opportunity to draft Sharrif Floyd with their pick at #18, which at the time would have been considered a steal. Instead, the Cowboys traded down and eventually selected some guy named Travis Frederick.