Originally Posted by
suicidekings
A DC that's bringing a much simpler, Tampa 2 system to a team where overly complex defensive schemes were a problem last year is the big change. Even if it was being installed by a much younger, less experienced DC it would be good for the team. Kiffin's age isn't optimal, but likely won't be a factor. He was out of the NFL for a $1.5M annual paycheque, working with his son at USC. That makes sense to me.
Randle was the 11th running back drafted this year, despite being a top 5 RB talent on the board. The Cowboys got great value by taking him where they did. He's a #2 behind a top 10 3-down tailback in Demarco Murray, added to share the load, not be a star. Frederick was taken above his draft grade, no question. But that has more to do with a small pool of Centers available this year and the Cowboys considering drafting a Center a big priority after several attempts to find an effective Center to anchor the OL over the last few years. Draft grade aside, he has the skill-set to be effective in interior pass rush defense and in run blocking, and the Cowboys need both of those to improve in 2013.