Giving batman his robin

We all know how excellent wide receiver Ceedee Lamb is, but he needs help. The Cowboys' 2024 offense was stagnant for several reasons. 240M dollar star quarterback Dak Prescott missed the final nine games due to a completely torn hamstring. Tight end Jake Ferguson struggled with injuries and poor play as well. Even with all those issues, Dallas's main problem was the lack of explosive plays and playmakers. Dak Prescott has nobody to throw the ball to because all teams would do is rotate their safety up high, and the other would bracket Ceedee Lamb.

So, how does Dallas stop this from happening? They have to add another playmaker that can take pressure off Ceedee Lamb. Whether it's Boise State Heisman Trophy runner-up running back Ashton Jeanty, Missouri superstar wide receiver Luther Burden, or someone else, Dallas needs another offensive threat. If Ashton Jeanty makes it to the Dallas Cowboys pick, which is 12th, he will almost certainly be the best player on the board. The only thing stopping Ashton Jeanty from being picked in the top five is positional value. The running back position isn't valued anywhere near it once was, but in the draft, the best way to go is to take the best player on your board. Ashton Jeanty is a superstar back. He has an elite vision and outstanding speed. However, his best trait is, without a doubt, his contact balance. Tackling Ashton Jeanty is not a fun job for any defense, and the way teams were stacking the box against the legendary back would give Ceedee Lamb a LOT of single coverage.

If Dallas snags Ceedee Lamb's Robin, Missouri's Luther Burden is an excellent choice. Without a doubt the second-best wide receiver in this class besides Arizona's Tetairoa McMillian. Luther Burden has excellent body control when going up for footballs and exceptional route running. However, what makes him so unique is his ability to make guys miss and be impossible to tackle. Turning on the tape against Boston College reminded me of Ceedee Lamb or Jamarr Chase, how he shakes guys off and is so shifty when he's in space.

Regardless of positional value, I would take Ashton Jeanty. He's on another level, even in an elite class of fantastic running backs. I don't want Dallas to take an offensive lineman in the first or second round unless a great player falls. The way to win in the NFL is to make the quarterback's job easier; it just happened with the Eagles and Lions. Neither quarterback I would rank inside the top ten, but they look really good with the supporting cast around him. Dak Prescott and Ceedee Lamb powered through the entire league, snagging the two seed in 2023 before finally collapsing. Dak and this offense need a lot of help, and taking a massive step in the right direction would be selecting one of these two stars.