The voice of the Cowboys, Brad Sham, joins the show to talk about the NFL Draft and react to Brandon Aubrey's contract extension

Brad Sham, the legendary voice of the Dallas Cowboys, joins Shan and RJ to preview the 2026 NFL Draft and react to the team's recent offseason moves. Sham expresses strong enthusiasm for defensive prospects Caleb Downs and Jacob Rodriguez, praising Downs' intelligence and leadership as reminiscent of Darren Woodson, and advocating for taking Rodriguez even at pick 20 if he's available. He emphasizes the importance of drafting elite talent early, warning that the draft board is volatile between picks 3 and 6, and suggests the Cowboys should consider trading down only if they secure a high-value player. He also discusses the influence of defensive coordinator Christian Parker in the draft room, calling him a potential tiebreaker. On the offseason, Sham applauds the Cowboys' handling of Brandon Aubrey’s contract extension, calling it a smart market reset, and expresses cautious optimism about the Pickens situation, urging the team to wait for proof of improved behavior before committing massive money. He praises the secondary upgrades and the team’s proactive approach to fixing last year’s roster weaknesses, though he remains skeptical about whether the improvements are enough to make the playoffs without a fully healthy and cohesive offense. Key takeaways include: 1) Prioritize drafting elite defensive talent early, especially leaders like Caleb Downs; 2) Be willing to trade down only if you get a top-tier player at a premium; 3) Trust Christian Parker’s input in the draft room due to his influence and staff-building success; 4) Wait for proven behavior before signing high-risk, high-reward players like Pickens; 5) The secondary upgrades are significant, but the team still needs more pass rushers and linebacker depth. Overall, the sentiment is cautiously optimistic—Sham believes the Cowboys are improving but still have work to do to reach playoff contention.