How GOOD Will This Cowboys Defense Be?? Ft. ESPN Insider Jordan Reid | Doin’ Alright

Episode 156: Bryan Broaddus and Voch Lombardi are joined by ESPN NFL Draft analyst Jordan Reid for a loaded deep dive into the future of the Dallas Cowboys defense, the chaos of the 2026 NFL Draft, and the biggest questions facing Dallas heading into the season. Jordan opens the show by pulling back the curtain on his long-standing relationship with Cowboys Defensive Coordinator Christian Parker and explains why Dallas’ defense could surprise people this year. How important will intelligent, instinctive defenders be in Parker’s system? And what kind of impact could Caleb Downs have working alongside him? The crew dives into the revamped linebacker room, debates whether building a higher floor or chasing a higher ceiling is the smarter roster-building strategy, and breaks down why the 2026 NFL Draft board felt completely unpredictable from Round 1 through Day 3. Jordan also gives his thoughts on older prospects, NIL’s growing influence on scouting, and how money and positional value continue to shape draft decisions behind the scenes. Bryan and Voch press Jordan on how chaotic team boards really were this year—and which organizations handled the madness best. The Q&A segment brings even more heat: How should Dallas maximize George Pickens? Did the Cowboys do enough defensively this offseason? Who would’ve drafted Caleb Downs if Dallas passed? What would it have taken to land Rueben Bain Jr.? And finally—the debate Cowboys fans won’t stop arguing about: Caleb Downs or Maxx Crosby? 💰 Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/HMA 👍LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE 👑 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Show Intro 01:26 What is your impression of Christian Parker? 03:35 Realistic Cowboys Defensive Expectations 05:20 What’s the relationship between downs and CP going to look like? 06:50 How valuable are smart football players to CP? 08:59 Thoughts on Cowboys’ LB room. 10:09 Are you confident in the Edge’s for Dallas? 12:45 Is it better to raise the floor or raise the ceiling? 15:10 Why was the value on draft day so up and down? 18:45 How crazy were some teams draft boards? 20:15 Where do you stand on older prospects 27:25 What do you foresee for Michael Trigg? 29:15 Where will the process of scouting go? 34:15 How do you keep GP engaged? 39:37 Are the additions to the defense this offseason enough 45:50 If the Cowboys didn’t take Downs, who would’ve? 48:20 What is going to happen with Malik Hooker? 51:00 Downs or Maxx Crosby? 💬 Drop your thoughts below and join the conversation👇 __________________________________________ 📲 FOLLOW OUR HOSTS Bryan Broaddus Instagram:   / bryanbroaddus   Twitter (X): https://x.com/CrwnGlobalMedia Voch Lombardi Instagram:   / voch_lombardi   Twitter (X): https://x.com/vochlombardi 👑 FOLLOW Crown Global Media Twitter (X): https://x.com/CrwnGlobalMedia 📺 WATCH & LISTEN YouTube:    / @crownglobalmedia   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Lmseke... 🔥 OFFICIAL MERCH Your favorite Crown Global Media merch is available now. Shirts, hoodies, trucker hats, and more in Crown and Doin’ Alright styles. 👉 https://esixsportswear.com/crown_glob... 🌐 WEBSITE https://www.crownglobalmedia.com/ 📸 Photos provided by Imagn Images #NFL #DallasCowboys