Jerry Jones’ 321lbs Move Grabs Headlines as Cowboys’ Draft Pitfall Remains Unresolved

The 2025 NFL Draft came and went, and boy, the Dallas Cowboys sure knew how to keep folks talking. The big splash? A 321-pound mountain straight outta Tuscaloosa. Jerry Jones, never shy of a headline move, put his chips on the table at No. 12 overall. Tyler Booker, fresh out of Alabama, looked like he could block out the sun and maybe a few defenders, too. But just when fans were ready to pop champagne, that old Cowboys problem—the gaping void at wide receiver—stayed exactly that. Empty. And it’s got the whole fan base itching…

When ESPN caught up with Booker, he wasn’t hiding his excitement. “I’m just glad to be a Cowboy,” Booker told ESPN, probably cheesing ear to ear. “This is really a dream come true. It’s truly a blessing.” Blessing, no doubt. The guy’s a former All-American, team captain, and a stone-cold anchor on Bama’s offensive line.

On April 27th, Charles McDonald from Football 301 said it best, “He [Jerry Jones] still got it…for me, they actually really just let the draft fall to them and just work it how they work it. Tyler Booker pick? I don’t know if I saw it coming, but it was interesting, and we’ve seen Jerry and the Cowboys, they got to have first round picks up front; that’s just what they do.” Yeah, they have three Tylers now—Tyler Guyton, Tyler Smith, and Tyler Booker. “You’ve added so much pedigree to this offense, and I really hope that Guyton can figure out left tackle, because Tyler Smith, Tyler Booker, Cooper Beebe interior—dude, I would not want to be a linebacker in front of those guys. Mean, nasty, big, physical.” 

He’s not wrong. Jerry’s been stacking offensive linemen like he’s building the Great Wall of Dallas. With that much muscle up front, the Cowboys are about to wreck some defenses. If Guyton nails down that left tackle spot, you’ve got a line that’s tough as nails—Tyler Smith, Booker, and Beebe are going to make life hell for any defender.

With Zack Martin riding off into the sunset after February’s retirement, Dallas needed fresh muscle in the trenches. Booker steps right into the void—6’5″, 321 pounds of ‘good luck moving me.’ The man allowed just one sack over 3 seasons and posted a silly-low 0.8% blown-block rate in the SEC. As Steve Muench pointed out, “Booker covers up defenders and gets some push in the run game. Solid footwork. Plays with an edge. Tough, smart, and a top leader.” In short, Booker’s low-key built for a power-heavy offense—tough, mean, and a nightmare for linebackers trying to squeeze through.

Dallas didn’t stop there either. They doubled down with second-rounder Donovan Ezeiruaku, a pass rusher who’s going to feast off all the chaos Micah Parsons brings. Third-rounder Shavon Revel Jr. could end up being CB1 material if he stays healthy. As McDonald said, “Maybe not what they needed to get all the way over the top, but a good first step back to being the team they wanna be.” 

Look, problem is… the Cowboys’ offense isn’t just missing beef. They are missing burners (WRs). But last time we checked, Martin was holding down the trenches while CeeDee Lamb was still begging for a No. 2 receiver. And now? Lamb is out here about to pull triple coverage again like he’s on an island by himself.

Jerry Jones and Cowboys’ biggest red flag heading into 2025 season

While the Cowboys hammered the trenches, they left a giant ‘Help Wanted’ sign hanging at wide receiver. Going into the draft, the need was screamingly obvious: Find CeeDee Lamb a running mate. Instead? Nine picks—and not a single wideout until after the seventh round dust settled.

Jerry Jones brushed it off. He threw Jonathan Mingo’s name into the mix like seasoning on bland chicken. Mingo, who landed in Dallas last trade deadline, could step up, but banking the season on “maybe” isn’t exactly smart football. Matt Harmon didn’t sugarcoat it either: “I think a lot of Cowboys fans are coming out of it like, where’s the wide receiver help?” And if you’re wondering, yes—Dallas flirted hard with Matthew Golden and Tetairoa McMillan early. But when push came to shove, they rolled with the guard.

Right now, the depth chart’s got Lamb and a whole lot of question marks. Jalen Tolbert’s a nice story—79 catches, 610 yards, 7 TDs—but he’s not scaring any top corners. KaVontae Turpin? Dangerous with the ball, sure, but more return man than WR2. The Cowboys needed a Robin for their Batman. Instead, they’ve got 3 guys holding utility belts and hoping for the best.

It’s not all gloom, though. Rumors are flying that Dallas might kick the tires on some veterans—names like Elijah Moore, George Pickens, and even (wait for it) a possible Amari Cooper reunion. Still, it’s a risky game. You can’t wish your way into a solid WR2, especially when playoff games tighten up and defenses clamp down on Lamb like he’s holding the last slice of pizza. The Cowboys’ offense, for all its shiny toys up front, still needs a reliable second gun.

Reality check? Dallas made the O-line scarier. Tyler Booker and Tyler Smith pancaking the front seven is going to be a chef’s kiss football. But without a second real receiver, Dak Prescott’s going to have to pull some serious Houdini moves to keep the offense humming. Look, drafting Tyler Booker was like adding a bulletproof front door to a house that’s still missing a roof. Yes, solid move. Yes, they found their new Zack Martin. Pretty needed move, if you ask. But unless Jerry Jones pulls another rabbit out of the hat and finds Dak a reliable wingman, the Cowboys are going to be one Lamb injury away from watching another season slip through their fingers. Again.

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