INDIANAPOLIS -- Yes, the Cowboys need to add an elite pass rusher. The problem: they'll all likely be gone by the 28th pick and Dallas doesn't have the cap space to make a significant move in free agency.
It's been a similar situation the last few years. The plan has been to take some chances. Dallas traded up in the second round in 2014 to draft DeMarcus Lawrence at 34 overall. They then selected Randy Gregory late in the second round in 2015.
Lawrence has had back surgeries the last two offseasons. Gregory has been suspended the majority of his career
Jerry Jones explained the team's thought process Saturday afternoon.