It is obvious that there is a hole in the 3rd and potentially 4th CB spot on the Cowboys roster. The 2008 draft should be effectively used to fill either one or both of those holes. Perhaps Alan Ball could be the answer for the 4th or maybe even 3rd spot, however this is unlikely and a top-flight CB should be taken. Be it Rogers-Cromartie, Jenkins, Cason, Talib, Flowers, or even King--The Cowboys should immediately take the most talented player remaining in the draft at pick 22.

The second most glaring weakness on The Cowboys roster is the position of running back--this too should be addressed in the first round, but using the second pick. I personally have taken a swig of the Felix Jones Kool-Aid and feel like he is a very good fit. However, if one thing were to happen to Jones or even Marion Barber in the way of injuries, could one of those two backs handle the load of one every-down type back? The answer is no.

This is where the importance of drafting two or possibly even three running backs may be paramount to the success of The Cowboys.

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