2021 NFL Mock Draft: Bears surprise with Mac Jones, Cowboys nab Caleb Farley

The Cowboys have been one of the biggest letdowns in the NFL through four weeks and the defense has been the root of the problem. They lack playmakers in the secondary and it’s shown in a startling way. Caleb Farley isn’t playing in 2020 after opting out but his decision doesn’t mean he won’t be a top-10 pick. His feel for the cornerback spot is elite and he has the athletic prowess to back them up in a major way.

Poor Joe Burrow is doing all he can for the Bengals but their offensive line is a dumpster fire right now. That has to be addressed to protect their greatest asset and Alex Leatherwood makes a ton of sense for them.

He could slot in right away opposite Jonah Williams at tackle but also has experience at guard. In either case, he could upgrade at least one position along the Cincinnati offensive line and give Burrow a legitimate chance to be a franchise quarterback.

Matt Patricia might be on his way out in Detroit given what we’ve seen from the Lions to this point and the fact that he hasn’t made this defense effective is possibly the nail in the coffin. Even still, the unit needs playmakers and Marvin Wilson can be that on the interior defensive line. His motor is second-to-none at the position and, with his strength as a penetrator up the gut, he can be a force that the Lions need in the trenches.

Cornerback was a consideration for the Vikings at No. 12 in this 2021 NFL mock draft but the offense has plenty of issues in its own right, especially on an offensive line that still isn’t where it needs to be. Wyatt Davis is a bad man working on the interior as he’s a certified people-mover who has a mean streak to him. His addition to Minnesota could pave the way for Dalvin Cook and Kirk Cousins to better access their talent.