
The Dallas Cowboys break with tradition, landing Caleb Downs in the first round to overhaul their secondary. Is this high-IQ safety the missing piece for a playoff-caliber defense? Marcus Mosher and Landon McCool offer a deep scouting report on Downs, whose football intelligence, sound tackling, and versatility could redefine the Cowboys’ back end—despite lacking elite athletic measurables. Will Downs’ role as an apex nickelback and box safety elevate Dallas’ defense under Christian Parker’s new system? The hosts also spotlight Devin Moore, an athletic fourth-round cornerback from Florida with a knack for zone coverage and zero penalties over the past two seasons. Discussion pivots to the Cowboys’ roster strategy, Moore’s upside versus Shavon Ravel, and how recent moves—including additions like Cobe Durant and PJ Locke—impact the depth chart. Have the Dallas Cowboys finally transformed their secondary into a playoff-ready unit, or will lingering injury concerns test their newfound depth? Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnfl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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