Cowboys Consider Mazi Smith and Syracuse OL in Draft War Room.
TL;DR
The Dallas Cowboys' war room was seen debating whether to draft Michigan defensive lineman Mazi Smith or Syracuse offensive lineman Matthew Bergeron. VP of player personnel Will McClay argued for Smith, citing his immediate impact, while owner Jerry Jones was concerned about missing out on either player. Head coach Mike McCarthy believed either player would improve the team's line of scrimmage. Ultimately, the Cowboys selected Smith with the No. 26 overall pick in the first round.
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