Just Blog Baby 2014 NFL Mock Draft: Round One
By Chase Ruttig
Dec 7, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Kony Ealy (47) forces a fumble against Auburn Tigers quarterback Nick Marshall (14) during the first quarter of the 2013 SEC Championship game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
#16 Dallas Cowboys: Kony Ealy, DE Mizzou
Rory’s Take: Adding Melton in theory solves the three tech question, but what they still lack is outside pass rush. Ealy may not be the most explosive, but he is a solid all-around 43 defensive end that seemingly fits well into this system.
Chase’s Take: Kony Ealy was the star of Mizzou’s rise to national prominence and a spot in the SEC Championship as one of the most dominate outside pass rushers in the SEC. With Ware out of Dallas it just makes sense for the Cowboys to go this route.