Dane Brugler with more draft thoughts and should we expect the Cowboys to move up in the first round of the draft
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The episode centers on a deep dive into the Dallas Cowboys' potential draft strategy, specifically whether they will trade up from pick 12 to select Sonny Stiles with the 6th overall pick. Analysts Dane Brugler, Todd McShay, and Mel Kuyper all suggest the Cowboys could move up, citing Stiles' elite combine numbers—6'5", 244 lbs, fastest 40-yard dash, top broad jump for his height—and his reputation as one of the smartest players in the draft. McShay outlines the trade cost: 12, 92, and next year’s second-round pick. The discussion weighs the value of acquiring a high-upside, intelligent off-ball linebacker to bolster Christian Parker’s defense, drawing parallels to the Eagles’ successful move for Jahad Campbell. However, Charles Robinson cautions against the move, suggesting the Cowboys feel confident in their ability to land impactful players at 12 without trading up. The hosts debate whether the Cowboys will stay put, trade down, or react dynamically to the board. A key scenario is explored: if Stiles, Caleb Downs, and Mansoor Delane remain available at picks 10–12, Dallas may choose not to move, preserving draft capital. The conversation blends analysis, skepticism, and humor, with hosts expressing mixed feelings about the hype around Stiles and the feasibility of a trade-up.
The Cowboys may trade up from 12 to 6 to select Sonny Stiles, but it’s not guaranteed.
Stiles’ elite combine metrics and football IQ make him a top-tier prospect, especially for a defense needing intelligence and athleticism.
Trading up would cost 12, 92, and next year’s second-round pick—significant capital for a single player.
Charles Robinson doubts the move, believing Dallas can get quality contributors at 12 without trading up.
If top prospects like Stiles, Downs, and Delane are still available at 10–12, Dallas may choose to stay put and avoid sacrificing future picks.
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Opening Banter and Draft Hype
The hosts open with playful banter, referencing Broadus and a fictional '720' joke, before diving into the draft conversation. They set the stage by introducing the central question: will the Cowboys move up for Sonny Stiles?
The Case for Moving Up for Sonny Stiles
“He should step in and improve the football IQ of this defense and help clean up the play at the second and third levels.”
Why the Cowboys Might Stay Put
“They feel good about getting players who might not be instantaneous starters but can come in immediately and contribute to the 2026 team.”
The Board Scenario and Strategic Flexibility
“If it happens that way, Dallas would watch the board and go, we're not moving. Why would we sacrifice that 20th pick knowing one of those three?”
“He should step in and improve the football IQ of this defense and help clean up the play at the second and third levels.”
“If it happens that way, Dallas would watch the board and go, we're not moving. Why would we sacrifice that 20th pick knowing one of those three?”
“They feel good about getting players who might not be instantaneous starters but can come in immediately and contribute to the 2026 team.”
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Sonny Stiles
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Caleb Downs
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Charles Robinson
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Broadus
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Mansoor Delane
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Christian Parker
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Todd McShay
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Dane Brugler
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Bobby
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Reuben Bain
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