The Dallas Cowboys held their pre-draft press conference on Tuesday, and while head coach Mike McCarthy provided insightful answers, it was owner Jerry Jones and executive vice president Stephen Jones who stirred up controversy with their statements.

One of the highlights of the press conference was Jerry Jones' apparent memory lapse, as he forgot that the Cowboys had traded down in the 2021 draft when selecting Micah Parsons in the first round. Meanwhile, Stephen Jones boldly claimed that the Cowboys had "won" the previous offseason by acquiring veteran players in exchange for late-round draft picks, a statement that drew skepticism from fans and analysts alike.

However, it wasn't just the Joneses' questionable remarks that caught attention. The trio faced several questions about the team's needs and draft strategy, specifically regarding the No. 24 overall pick and the offensive line prospects. Instead of providing vague or misleading answers, Jerry Jones openly praised the offensive line class and highlighted the team's need for help in that area this year.

Based on these remarks, it appears that the Cowboys are determined to address their offensive line needs in the first round of the upcoming NFL Draft. This decision has raised eyebrows, as the team's glaring need at left tackle following Tyron Smith's departure as a free agent could potentially go unfulfilled if the top tackles are already off the board by the time the Cowboys are on the clock.

While some speculate that the Cowboys could target an Oklahoma tackle named Tyler Guyton or Duke offensive lineman Graham Barton, who could play center, Oregon center Jackson Powers-Johnson is also being considered as a viable option.

Critics argue that the Joneses and McCarthy's transparency regarding their draft plans may have unintended consequences. By revealing their intention to address the offensive line, the team has given opponents and other teams with earlier draft picks two days to strategize accordingly. This could result in teams jumping the Cowboys in the draft or potentially trading back to accumulate picks, capitalizing on Dallas' predictability.

Many have criticized the Cowboys' front office for their lack of discretion, questioning whether this is a strategic smokescreen or simply a display of poor decision-making. A functional front office would have avoided providing such valuable information to their rivals just days before the draft.

Nonetheless, with the Cowboys picking towards the end of the first round, they still have options available to them. However, it remains to be seen whether their transparent approach will have positive or negative consequences when it comes to achieving their desired draft results.

Time will tell if the Cowboys' pre-draft revelations were a well-executed strategy or an unfortunate blunder that could impact the success of their upcoming draft selections.