Jerry Jones considering trading Cowboys' 2016 first-round pick – FOXSports.com
Updated MAY 08, 2015 3:37p ET
The ink isn’t even dry on La’el Collins’ contract, but the speculation continues on the Dallas Cowboys‘ 2015 prospects.
Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones called in to 105.3 FM The Fan on Friday morning to discuss the addition of Collins to his offensive line. But the line of questioning took an interesting turn regarding the future.
By signing Collins, Dallas added a third player with first-round talent to their roster this week. The Cowboys drafted Byron Jones with the No. 27 overall pick last Thursday, and they landed Randy Gregory at pick No. 60 after he slid out of the first round.
With a surplus of first-round talent in 2015, Jones was asked if he’d consider trading away his 2016 first-rounder to acquire even more talent — perhaps for a running back, or maybe further help on defense.
“I’d be reluctant to, but certainly if the right situation came along that could improve us now, with where we are with Romo, his career and where we are with what we’ve put together, it’s a good time to go for it,” Jones said.
Collins is widely expected to contend for a starting job on the offensive line this season, which would essentially give the Cowboys four first-round talents to block for Romo and the running game. Byron Jones and Gregory should also contribute to a defense that also added controversial Pro Bowl defensive end Greg Hardy.
There’s no shortage of thinking that an additional playmaker could put the Cowboys over the top in their pursuit of a Super Bowl this year. Though, despite his speculation Jerry Jones pointed out the drawback of dealing future picks. He’s done it twice before — in trades to acquire wide receivers Joey Galloway and Roy Williams, respectively — and it didn’t quite pan out.
“It’s a bitter pill to swallow. I’ve done that two times, and I’m telling you, that hurts bad the next draft day,” he said.
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