Mocking the Draft round two: Dallas Cowboys on the clock

by Brandon Worley on Apr 23, 2008 12:38 PM CDT

The second round is drawing to a close over at Mocking The Draft and BTB is on the almost on the clock at #61. It has been a fairly straightforward draft so far with a few twists here and there. The most surprising thing is the amount of wide receivers still available. A few picks ahead of Dallas the Dolphins nabbed James Hardy, someone I was seriously considering.

So we now lay it back in the hands of you, the BTB community. Who should the Cowboys pick at #61? I have narrowed the list down and call on you to cast your vote for the final decision. Should the Cowboys get a receiver or go for Roy Williams' eventual replacement? You decide.

For reference, the Cowboys selected Antoine Cason with the #22 pick and Felix Jones with the #28 pick.

Poll

Who should the Cowboys pick at #61?

Mario Manningham;l WR, Michigan

211 votes

Jordy Nelson; WR, Kansas State

85 votes

Eddie Royal; WR, Virginia Tech

57 votes

Tyrell Johnson; Safety, Arkansas State

162 votes

Andre Fluellen; T, Florida State

15 votes

Lavelle Hawkins; WR, California

11 votes

Donnie Avery; WR, Houston

26 votes

567 votes | Poll has closed

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no link to the selections thus far??

And I’d have to know who you picked in the first round??

Trade up a few spots to get ahead of Houston and draft Jonathan Stewart, thee best all around Back in the draft.

by Deke on Apr 23, 2008 12:53 PM CDT reply actions

Links added.

www.bloggingtheboys.com

by Brandon Worley on Apr 23, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions

Tyrell Johnson

He is the best value pick there, and all the other receivers you mentioned are third rounders.

Hawkins never had a really good season and will probably be nothing more than an above average number 2 receiver. His measureables are nothing to write home about either.

I used to be high on Manningham, but he worked himself into the third round with some of his recent statements and he has had previous character issues. He is a boom bust prospect. Not sure I would risk a second rounder on him.

I like Jordy Nelson, and he certainly was very productive in college. But he is definitely not quick or fast, and may have difficulty separating from corners in the NFL.

Eddie Royal didn’t have such a great collegiate career, and his size tells me that he will probably be nothing more than a very good slot receiver. Not worth spending a second rounder on a third receiver. You are still trying to get starters in the second round.

You totally forgot about Donnie Avery. He is the fastest, quickest, and most electric out of all the receivers you mentioned, and had a monster senior season. And we all know Wade loves those Houston alums.

This is all just my opinion.

by quincyyyyy on Apr 23, 2008 1:04 PM CDT reply actions

Its tough to narrow down who to throw into the poll

Donnie Avery has been scouted as a third-fourth rounder, ranking #15 at his position. But I do agree that most of the receivers here aren’t any better than third rounders anyway.

www.bloggingtheboys.com

by Brandon Worley on Apr 23, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions

that was before his pro day

I have seen him mentioned as an early second rounder now.

by quincyyyyy on Apr 23, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions

I agree

“You totally forgot about Donnie Avery. He is the fastest, quickest, and most electric out of all the receivers you mentioned, and had a monster senior season. And we all know Wade loves those Houston alums.”

I personally think Donnie Avery has all of the tools DeSean Jackson posses, plus he was productive in his last year.. 1400 yds recieving

That speed matched with his quickness and the guarntee of no double teams equals trouble for defenses. Perfect fit for #2 WR.

I say Donnie Avery.. You see that Short Shuttle time..

by Wmillion on Apr 23, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions