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Podcast: Locked On Cowboys - Daily Podcast On The Dallas Cowboys
Episode: DRAFT: CJ Allen or Jacob Rodriguez | Best Linebacker OPTION At No. 20 For Dallas Cowboys?
Description: The Dallas Cowboys eye a linebacker transformation—could Jacob Rodriguez or CJ Allen be the answer at pick 20? With intriguing draft options and free agency looming, the team's strategy sparks debate about athleticism, coverage skills, and scheme fit. Is the old-school Mike linebacker making a comeback, or will a versatile, instinctual playmaker rise to the occasion?Â
Marcus Mosher and Landon McCool break down Rodriguez's staggering production at Texas Tech, Allen's rare power for Dallas’ gap-and-a-half system, and Anthony Hill’s blazing speed but inconsistent instincts from Texas. The hosts highlight how Christian Parker's defensive scheme impacts these prospec...