After a few months of conjecture, the Adam “Pacman” Jones trade finally came together. Tennessee received the Cowboys’ fourth round pick this year and could get their sixth round pick next year depending on Pacman’s availability.

The Cowboys brass is obviously not convinced the Jones will be able or available to fill their needs at cornerback. Dallas took Mike Jenkins, cornerback out of South Florida, with the 25th pick in the first round of the draft. He should be able to step in and make an impact this year, although he won’t be asked to start right away. They also took cornerback Orlando Scandrick, Boise State, in the fifth round. He was a 3 year starter who bypassed his senior season to join the NFL.

Jerry Jones also picked 2 running backs in the draft. Felix Jones of Arkansas was taken in the first round as expected. He will fill the hole vacated by Julius Jones who was not re-signed by the Cowboys. They also took Tashard Choice of Georgia Tech in the fourth round. He should be able to take on some of the kick return duties as well as back up the running backs.

The other 2 draft choices Dallas made were Martellus Bennett, a tight end from Texas A & M, and Erik Walden a defensive end from Middle Tennessee State. After trading Anthony Fasano the Cowboys needed to fill his roster spot and were excited to grab Bennett in the second round. Walden, their sixth round pick, is more of a gamble. Drafted as a defensive end, he is likely to be moved to linebacker to fit into Wade Phillips’ defensive scheme.

So, looking forward to the beginning of rookie mini-camp this Friday, we’ll see how these draft picks along with a crop of a dozen or so rookie free agents will pan out, at least for now. But according to the Cowboys’ owner, Jerry Jones is “very pleased with the players we’ve drafted.” With all these pieces added, the Cowboys will surely remain one of the favorites to represent the NFC in next February’s Super Bowl!