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The idea of the Cowboys finally having the pieces to play “bully ball” is catching on more and more following their nine draft choices.
CBS Sports: B
CBS Sports echoed similar sentiments, noting the Cowboys’ emphasis on building through the trenches.
They highlighted Booker, Ezeiruaku, and Revel Jr.’s strategic selections, which address critical areas on the roster.
The focus on line play and defensive depth was seen as a prudent move for long-term success.
Chris Trapasso from CBS Sports had this to say:
After some highly questionable drafts of late, Jerry and Stephen Jones — and Will McClay — have totally redeemed themselves in 2025. Ok, so I didn’t love the Tyler Booker selection at No. 12 overall due to his athletic deficiencies. But I will acknowledge guard was a monster need on this offense.
Fox Sports: B-
Fox Sports recognized the Cowboys’ commitment to building a formidable presence in the trenches.
They noted that while the team didn’t make headline-grabbing picks, their selections were strategic and addressed long-standing needs, particularly on the offensive and defensive lines.
The full picture of who the Cowboys are getting in first round pick Tyler Booker makes it even more of a home run pick to replace Zack Martin.
The main thing Booker brings to the equation isn’t additive; it’s that he’s a force multiplier.
Booker is a high-energy, supremely studious, leader by example. New head coach Brian Schottenheimer has been in the Cowboys’ locker room and offensive meetings for three years. He’s witnessed first-hand how the offensive line group works with each other and identified a major issue. He saw how things functioned with two Hall of Fame players on the roster in Tyron Smith and Zack Martin.
Smith’s, a quiet leader by example, and Martin’s, with a more outspoken style, skills were deteriorating because of health. Smith left the club in 2024 and Martin retired this year, leaving a void of leadership. The men left in their wake, the heir apparents, were missing a crucial factor.
Tyler Smith, for all of his All-Pro bona fides, did not fit the Martin mold. He was cut more in the cloth of Tyron Smith’s silent greatness. Tyler Guyton, the 2024 first-round pick, had discipline issues in his rookie season. The scuttlebutt is that the myriad of concentration penalties and lack of quality play were results of his lack of discipline both on the field and off of it.
Enter Booker.
The Cowboys have been working to create the Great Wall of Dallas 3.0 in a similar image as 2.0, and Booker...
