VALUE PLAY: How Much Should Dallas Cowboys Care About POSITIONAL VALUE During 2026 NFL Draft?

The Dallas Cowboys face pivotal NFL Draft decisions as positional value shakes up their offseason strategy. Are Money 5 positions like quarterback, edge rusher, and cornerback more critical than ever, given the team’s tight salary cap? Marcus Mosher and Landon McCool weigh the risks of drafting high-value positions versus high-floor prospects, spotlighting players like Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs, and Mansoor Delane.The hosts break down how contract structures, franchise tags, and rookie wage scales impact Dallas’ board for picks 12 and 20. Insights cover the evolving value of guard versus tackle, linebacker versus cornerback, and how recent successes and Super Bowl performances challenge traditional thinking. With star contracts looming, Mosher and McCool debate whether the Cowboys must double down on positional value or prioritize game-changing talent. Don’t miss this sharp analysis of Dallas’ draft path and the ripple effects across the NFC East.Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclubSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!TurboTaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.FanDuelThe Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel - Play your game. IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/lockedonnfl.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.