Mailbag: Trade Parsons for top draft pick?

It's looking more and more like the Cowboys won't draft Ashton Jeanty at pick No. 12, even if he is still available. However, I believe that is a mistake. Why would Dallas pass on a generational talent at a "devalued" position like running back just to take a good prospect at a "more valued" position? I think they should take the very special player in Jeanty if they have the chance.

The restructuring of Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb's contracts opened up a lot of salary cap space. Any Micah Parson deal would free up even more space. What good is all this cap space if they're not bringing in top-tier talent? Seems as though kicking dead money down the road will be a bigger headache. Why restructure these contracts if they weren't going to spend the money?

It seems as if the Cowboys' free agent approach is to go after players who still have something to prove instead of players who have already proven themselves. Personally, I don't think it works. Why not go after players who have made a high impact with their previous team? It may cost more financially, but at least you know what you're getting. What do you guys think? 

With the departures of Zack Martin, DeMarcus Lawrence and Jourdan Lewis, the Cowboys have seemingly lost a lot of locker room leadership. But I'm wondering if that's a good thing. No disrespect to them, but maybe some new voices are needed for this team to take the next step. What do you think? And who do you think could now step up into those leadership roles? 

Dallas has spent as much on depth players as some teams have spent on one big player. Is it better to have several backups for depth or one very good starter. I would have gone for the one very good player, but then again, I am not the general manager. What are your thoughts?

With Cooper gone, what do you think the Cowboys will do about their backup quarterback position? Is it Will Grier's to win or lose, or do they draft and develop a quarterback from the later rounds?

It seems to me that the Cowboys are finally moving in the right direction as far as adding depth to multiple positions in free agency. What do you feel is the biggest team need after having a decent free-agent period thus far?

I know that injuries are a part of the game, but we can't seem to keep our young, drafted linebackers healthy. So am I crazy to say fill those linebacker spots with proven free agents and use the draft on other positions of need?

Looking at the list of wide receivers who are or have been on the market either as free agents or trade candidates, the first thing that comes to mind is this is a list of perennial Pro Bowlers, MVP candidates and No. 1 receivers. With the exceptions of Jamar Chase, Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb and A.J. Brown, this is a list of the top receivers in the NFL. What is this saying? Is it simply about salary cap? 

I know that a lot of the focus now is on signing Micah Parsons long term, but wouldn't it behoove the Cowboys to look into locking up Tyler Smith long term now? 

Now that Myles Garrett has signed a new contract extension worth $40 million per year, how will that affect Micah Parsons' contract negotiations? Parsons has said he doesn't have to be the highest paid non-quarterback, but I can't imagine he would take anything less than $36 million per year.