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I don’t understand why the Cowboys have had edge, defensive line and cornerback as a priority over linebacker? That clearly seemed to be the biggest need heading into the offseason. What do you think? – Glenn Jerome*/Boonsboro, MD*
Patrik: I’m admittedly missing something within your question, Glenn. It was very clearly one of their top priorities heading into legal tampering. They spent a lot of time and effort trying to follow the trade for Rashan Gary by signing former Eagles’ linebacker Nakobe Dean, and nearly did, but Dean confessed it was a 51/49 decision to head to the Raiders instead to reunite with more of his former Georgia teammates. They’ve made more attempts at grabbing a young LB since, while keeping an eye on older veterans like Bobby Wagner but, at this point, the only thing that will check that box for me will be a trade for an impact guy and/or a premium pick at the position in the draft; and they’re considering not one, but both options.