No More “Lamb or Bust”: Cowboys Must Add Fear Factor in 2025 NFL Draft

The Dallas Cowboys have a problem—and it’s not a secret. Their offense, for all its moments of flash, has one true “fear factor”: CeeDee Lamb. Beyond him? It gets quiet real quick. That’s why the 2025 NFL Draft feels less like a puzzle and more like a multiple-choice test with two right answers.

The Obvious Needs, The Obvious Fix

When you look at this Cowboys team, you don’t need to dig too deep to spot the holes. Running back? Yep. Wide receiver? Definitely. Defensive depth matters, too, but when it comes to giving Dak Prescott what he needs, the help should come on the offensive side.

As ESPN’s Ben Solak put it, there’s an “easy solution” this year thanks to a loaded WR and RB class. He even threw out names that should excite fans: Texas’ Matthew Golden or Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan in Round 1, and if they trade back a bit? Maybe North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton enters the chat as a Day 2 steal.

Round 1 Must Hit Like a Punch

Let’s be real—Dallas can’t afford to miss on their first-rounder. The offense needs a spark, a playmaker who makes defenses double-check their coverage before the snap. Someone who adds real fear, the kind that CeeDee Lamb currently carries solo.

“All arrows are pointing toward an explosive receiver,” the reports say, and it’s easy to see why. Imagine a Golden-Lamb duo. That’s instant chaos for any defense.

Deep RB Class Means Patience Could Pay Off

While receiver might be the sexy pick in Round 1, running back could be the value pick in Round 2 or 3. The depth of this year’s RB class gives the Cowboys breathing room. They don’t need to panic-pick. If they play it smart, they could land a Day 2 back with Day 1 talent—and that’s exactly what a backfield lacking punch needs.

Rico Dowdle had a solid stretch, sure. But “solid” doesn’t win Super Bowls. “Scary” does.

Draft Strategy: Don’t Overthink It

The Cowboys already tilted defense-heavy in free agency. Now it’s time to flip the script and arm Dak with someone who can flip a game. Whether that’s a field-stretching receiver or a tackle-breaking running back, it has to be offense in Round 1.

Because if 2024 taught us anything, it’s this: when your game plan is “get the ball to CeeDee and pray,” you’re not going far in January.