First-round selection neither a surprise nor a threat to Carpenter
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Linebacker Bobby Carpenter, last year's first-round pick, could have been bothered by the Cowboys' direction with their top pick.
But Carpenter wasn't threatened or surprised the Cowboys drafted Purdue defensive end Anthony Spencer, who will move to outside linebacker, with the 26th pick in the first round. Carpenter was the 18th overall pick last year.
The Cowboys have drafted a linebacker with their first pick in three consecutive drafts.
"I don't think it surprised me at all, because we addressed a lot of our needs in the off-season via free agency," Carpenter said. "I think they have an idea of what they wanted to get, and they wanted to get some more pass rushers. We need strength in numbers."
Carpenter said he is unsure whether he will play inside or outside this season. He played both last season and made his biggest impact outside.
