Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones squashed any remaining idea his team would be doing something drastic ahead of Thursday's NFL draft.

Previous reports suggested the Cowboys were enamored with Florida tight end Kyle Pitts, though they would not trade up for the opportunity to draft him.

Not only did Jones essentially confirm the Cowboys would not move up the board, but he also said Tuesday it is “not legitimate” to suggest he was overly keen on Pitts.

Pitts very well could be the first non-quarterback off the board. Recent speculation suggests the Atlanta Falcons will take him with the No. 4 overall pick.

The Cowboys are not willing to cede the draft capital necessary to move up six spots. That doesn't necessarily mean he won't have a surprise in mind, though.

Dallas has been pegged as a team likely to improve the cornerback position. Patrick Surtain II and Jaycee Horn are among the best players at the position.

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However, Jones said he is not beyond drafting an offensive player. Or, as he put it, “Don't be stupid with your needs.”

The Cowboys have generally adopted the “best player available” strategy when it comes to the draft. They took CeeDee Lamb when he fell to the No. 17 pick last April, a selection that looks quite excellent after Lamb had close to 1,000 receiving yards in his rookie season.

Then again, it might make sense for Dallas to address the cornerback spot depending on how things play out. The Cowboys need a true outside corner opposite Trevon Diggs.