I completely disagree but enjoy the debate.

They don't need a 1 or 3 technique DT until the 4th or 5th round. They have 3 DT and one is a true 1 technique and 1 technique DT aren't game changers.

The Cowboys desperately need a stud linebacker that can be a game changer, like Sean Lee. Sean Lee is hurt several games every year. Jaylon Smith may never be a game changer and he is still learning. They lost 2 LB's and replaced them with a less talented LB in free agency. Now if they draft that stud LB and Jaylon Smith lives up to his potential then we have a much stronger defense even with Brent Price at 1 technique than we would have by drafter Vita Vea at 19 this year and whatever LB they end up with later in the draft.

The problems with our defense last year were because of injuries and players doing something stupid and getting suspended. The starting defense the last half of the season raised their level of play to the point they could have won several of those games they lost earlier in the year if they had played with that lineup and played at that level.

Say you don't go LB... they need a G in the 1st round much more than they do a DT. A TE is a better idea than a DT this year for that matter.