If the Dallas Cowboys are interested in Oklahoma State draft prospect Dez Bryant, why wouldn’t they be interested in Denver restricted free agent Brandon Marshall?

Getting Marshall may actually be less difficult to than Bryant and Marshall is a much better player at this point.

Dallas has the No. 27 pick in the draft and it is planning to workout Bryant. Clearly, there is interest in adding a receiver. Bryant, even though he may slip down the draft board due to off-the-field questions, likely won’t be available at No. 27. Dallas would likely have to trade up to get Bryant.

If the Cowboys want Marshall, they could very well get him for the No. 27 pick. Denver put a first-round tender on Marshall and would like a first-round pick in return for Marshall.

Yes, Marshall wants a contract extension and he isn’t exactly looking for a bargain deal. Yes, Dallas also has to address receiver Miles Austin. But Bryant wouldn't be a cheap pickup, either.

And we are talking about Jerry Jones here. There is enough money in Dallas for both Marshall and Austin. If Dallas wants another big-play receiver, Marshall could be the answer.