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Dallas Cowboys select CB Mike Jenkins at #25

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With the 25th pick in the 2008 NFL Draft the Dallas Cowboys select...University of South Florida CB Mike Jenkins.

The Cowboys trade up to the #25 pick from #28 giving up a 5th and a 7th round pick.

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outstanding selection

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 26, 2008 5:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Awesome job Jerry!!!

This makes up for not taking Mendenhall.

Jones and Jenkins give us an A++++ 1st round.

Josh Hamilton = Baseball Jesus

by JJStuart on Apr 26, 2008 5:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

mike jenkins and felix jones...

not bad….although i don’t like giving up a 5th and a 7th….don’t see what’s wrong with taking brandon flowers…don’t see that big of a difference between flowers and jenkins…i’ll take it tho…i’m happy…

by Tuna Helper on Apr 26, 2008 5:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

not happy with Jenkins

when we could have had Cason

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Apr 26, 2008 5:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I live in Tucson

and have been to many UofA games and can tell you that you would have been right last year. This year he couldnt cover anyone. There is a good reason he fell.

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cason could come in and start right off

but Jenkins has more upside and wont have the pressure to come in and be the man on day one with the Pac-rat onboard

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 26, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

God, who doesn’t love that highlight of Jenkins where he lights that dude up and knocks off his helmet?

by Zak on Apr 26, 2008 5:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Successful 1st Round for Jerry and Wade...

Special teams gets a SERIOUS shot in the arm.

by N41D on Apr 26, 2008 5:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

True.

I’m kind of excited about the idea of drafting some backup safeties and linebackers, because they’ll come in and play special teams and give it an injection of talent.

by GhettoBear04 on Apr 26, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

*dances*

Excellent first round.

Always moving forward....

by Nelson... on Apr 26, 2008 5:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

in jenkins we trust

jenkins is a difference maker

by TeamStrike on Apr 26, 2008 5:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2nd round

where do we pick in the 2nd

by TeamStrike on Apr 26, 2008 5:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WR

or best player

by coolaid on Apr 26, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We could grab another RB like Forte or another CB like Porter

The way the WR’s are falling though, you never know.

T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003

by APerfectStar on Apr 26, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great Looking Secondary

The pick is solid! The secondary if healthy and with Pacman in the fold,it is by far best in the league. Defense wins championships!

by Toronto Tony on Apr 26, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Plus

If Spencer gets better, we have a great pass rush

by accidental innuendo on Apr 26, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

it was a tired looking defence that let Eli march right down the field to end the half and really kill the cowboys momentum. The defence will be stronger this time around, especially like you said accidental innuendo “If spencer gets better”, the better the pass rush, the more turnovers those boys in the dbackfield will create!

by Toronto Tony on Apr 26, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

56 no?

My popcorn's ready!

by CowboyBawler4 on Apr 26, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow, they went right for cason

by Zak on Apr 26, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Easily the third best corner

Much better than Flowers and Cason. Doesn’t have a high “bust” factor yet has a very high ceiling and potential. The guy could be a stud one day and is more athletic than Flowers or Cason.

by Romo9 on Apr 26, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sd takes cason

i’ll take jenkins anyday

My popcorn's ready!

by CowboyBawler4 on Apr 26, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SD got the better CB

Jerry blew another one

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Apr 26, 2008 5:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not a chance

Just ask any Wildcat fan

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's about to be playing safety...

He’s too damn slow to play CB…

by N41D on Apr 26, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You also

said Matt Shaub was going to be really good…

And the secret sources in Cincinnati get the last laugh....

by miles on Apr 26, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Always moving forward....

by Nelson... on Apr 26, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Early Doucet?

I don’t know if he’ll last

by accidental innuendo on Apr 26, 2008 5:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

pass

no more skyler green types

just got ownaged

by Longhorn on Apr 26, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They aren't...

Only similarity is they both went to LSU…

And the secret sources in Cincinnati get the last laugh....

by miles on Apr 26, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no to Doucet

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 26, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Forget that.

T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003

by APerfectStar on Apr 26, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

PS I forgot

I am Happy with the picks so far

I live and die with the Dallas Cowboys

by stxshooter on Apr 26, 2008 5:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NT

I think we could use a NT more than a WR with pick #61.

We have serviceable backups at WR, but not at NT (in case of injury).

by llutherr on Apr 26, 2008 5:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wait till day two for DT

Maybe we could pick up Frank Okam in the third or fourth

by Romo9 on Apr 26, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope Andre Caldwell is there in the second 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 26, 2008 5:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That would be a great pick at 61

Or Dallas could trade back into the 3rd to make sure they get Red Bryant, and pick up that 5th rounder they gave up to get Jenkins.

T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003

by APerfectStar on Apr 26, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

4

My popcorn's ready!

by CowboyBawler4 on Apr 26, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WRs

why not wait and get Adarius Bowman from OSU late. Pot problems have him tumbling down.

by sprite on Apr 26, 2008 5:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He has a lot of problems

I wouldn’t want to put all my eggs into one basket into a sixth round draft pick. However, I wouldn’t mind picking him up really late in the draft.

by Romo9 on Apr 26, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jenkins was the #1 CB on our board

Hashmarks says we had him above DRC and McLovin.

by grapejoos on Apr 26, 2008 5:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well

judging by the RB flurry (Jones/Mendenhall/Johnson) back to back, Jerry probably figured Jenkins would slip but Felix wouldn’t

by MeanMr.Mustard on Apr 26, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If that's true, then this 1st round went perfectly.

Not every year you get exactly what you want.

Always moving forward....

by Nelson... on Apr 26, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ESPN also said Mendenhall was our 2nd rated back

guess Jerry doesn’t go by his scouts or board

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Apr 26, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

noo

to ensure we got felix.

you saw how pitt and tenn picked

My popcorn's ready!

by CowboyBawler4 on Apr 26, 2008 5:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yup

Felix was a lock for Tenn.

by accidental innuendo on Apr 26, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jets back in the 1st

Always moving forward....

by Nelson... on Apr 26, 2008 5:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I have seen Jenkins play once

From what i have seen he is shut down

by quincyyyyy on Apr 26, 2008 5:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mayock's been on fire.

He needs to be working for us. LOL

Always moving forward....

by Nelson... on Apr 26, 2008 5:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

again

for the millionth time. Mayock = Beast.

by coolaid on Apr 26, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Get rid of 5th and 7th.

These picks may not even make this team. Save the time and money. I think better players could be had in the 4th and 6th. Good to concentrate on those 1st picks in their respective rounds.

Jenkins will be solid. Dallas did what it needed to do so far today. Hopefully safeties will continue to be ignored through the 2nd.

Is it just me, or is anybody else sick of hearing that Dallas NEEDS to draft a WR? It’s not that pressing of a need this year. We need guys who can contribute now—like the one’s already picked. Special teamers at least..

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Apr 26, 2008 5:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We need

a deep threat.

And the secret sources in Cincinnati get the last laugh....

by miles on Apr 26, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

IF Dallas drafts a WR

I would want it to be Desean Jackson if he possibly drops to their 2nd round pick. WRs are sliding, so—who knows?

DJack is a local guy around here in CA. He’s been working out with Jerry Rice and is committed to his game. Kindof a tough guy for a small guy. Maybe he’d be like a Steve Smith?

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Apr 26, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

We have the same WRs as last year and we kicked ass last year on offense.

We might get help from Glenn and Stanback this year. I’m more nervous about backup S and NT (in case of injury).

by llutherr on Apr 26, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no WRs in the first rd

that shows you how bad this class really is

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Apr 26, 2008 5:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NY goes with K. Phillips.

I like Phillips. Good pick by the Giants. I was hoping they would pass on him.

by ajspop on Apr 26, 2008 5:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice

7 min a pick

just got ownaged

by Longhorn on Apr 26, 2008 5:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hahaha

Kiper tells Key to shut up

well, basically…

just got ownaged

by Longhorn on Apr 26, 2008 5:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Agree.

Good size. Chris Canty redux?

by GhettoBear04 on Apr 26, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Could be. Although I wouldn't be

surprised to see him at OLB in the Ware, Merriman role. He’s not as good of an athlete as those two but it could still be a really nice fit.

by ajspop on Apr 26, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Plus

He is about 30 pounds lighter and a little shorter than Canty so physically he projects more as a OLB in a 3-4 but he was great against the run so who knows.

by ajspop on Apr 26, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not gonna lie...

...was pissed when they passed on Jenkins to get Jones but now that they have both…wow…don’t remember being this happy on draft day in a long time.

"sorry, I'm usually a dick by pointing these things out but 'concepted' is classic" - ab03

by Suicide Prince on Apr 26, 2008 5:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yup

At the time I was ready to kill Jerry … But if you’d told me pre-draft we’d get Felix and Jenkins, I’d have been ecstatic.

by MeanMr.Mustard on Apr 26, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The guy I want....

Dexter Jackson

And the secret sources in Cincinnati get the last laugh....

by miles on Apr 26, 2008 5:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dude, are you kidding me?

Donnie Avery is the 1st receiver taken. There are 4 better receivers.

by calebsmith on Apr 26, 2008 5:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm glad we got CB and RB taken care of in the first

You’ve gotta think we’re pretty flexible now … OL, WR, S, TE and trade down are all pretty decent options at this point.

by MeanMr.Mustard on Apr 26, 2008 5:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

eh

without Fasano we could use a 2nd TE. 2nd round is probably a little early though, I agree.

by MeanMr.Mustard on Apr 26, 2008 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We have a backup TE

Tony Curtis.

Micky Spagnola said earlier that he was told by a member of the Cowboys that Curtis was almost certainly going to beat Fasano out for backup TE anyway.

by jthig32 on Apr 26, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Interesting

I hadn’t heard that. I mean, I knew we had Curtis, I just wasn’t sure how ready he was to play significant minutes.

by MeanMr.Mustard on Apr 26, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what are the predictions for this round?

I am guessing WR or OL

Cowboys and Tar Heels

by DalaiLuke on Apr 26, 2008 5:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I forgot about James Hardy

Is he worth our 2nd-rounder? And will he last that long?

by accidental innuendo on Apr 26, 2008 5:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He won't last

to us.

And the secret sources in Cincinnati get the last laugh....

by miles on Apr 26, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dexter Jackson

is exactly the type of player we need.

And the secret sources in Cincinnati get the last laugh....

by miles on Apr 26, 2008 5:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

not in the second 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 26, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep,

He has run under a 4.3

And the secret sources in Cincinnati get the last laugh....

by miles on Apr 26, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not in the seond round late third, early fourth rounder

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 26, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't

be surprised if he was picked earlier. He is the fastest receiver in the draft.

And the secret sources in Cincinnati get the last laugh....

by miles on Apr 26, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

there is

His name is Danny Amendola, not quite as quick but he is tough and has great hands. If he is drafted it would probably be 7th round. He’ll likely be a free agent, I’d love for the boys to bring him into camp, but i think they are just looking for someone to play opposite TO and are happy with Crayton in the slot

by groves on Apr 26, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We need

to trade our 6th and 2nd to move up and get Sweed or Hardy…

And the secret sources in Cincinnati get the last laugh....

by miles on Apr 26, 2008 6:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ehhh

Im not sure I want to be done drafting in the 4th round

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Goose just

said there is a lot of reaching goin on in this draft. Ya think lol

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 6:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What do

you mean?

And the secret sources in Cincinnati get the last laugh....

by miles on Apr 26, 2008 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, that

kind of reach. I agree.

And the secret sources in Cincinnati get the last laugh....

by miles on Apr 26, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep

Wild disagreement among teams in draft boards. Seems to be working to our advantage, as I hoped it would.

by kindablue on Apr 26, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

receiver,

someone should be there of value.

And the secret sources in Cincinnati get the last laugh....

by miles on Apr 26, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Depends on the Value

I would take Sweed there in a heartbeat

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 6:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don’t know, if brian brohm is still there—we should take him

by Zak on Apr 26, 2008 6:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

brohm????

no way, no value to us

Gimme that "WOW" factor Jerry

by FearRomo on Apr 26, 2008 6:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah and if romo took a spill, we’d chance our season on brad johnson

by Zak on Apr 26, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

we still wouldn’t use our 2nd rounder on “a chance that romo takes a spill” pick

Gimme that "WOW" factor Jerry

by FearRomo on Apr 26, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brohm's decision

to stay for his senior year cost him tens of millions of dollars. He would have went top-10 last year. Who knows when he will go now.

by Philosopher on Apr 26, 2008 6:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Brohm...

His team let him down, he will be the best QB in this draft when it is all said and done I think…

And the secret sources in Cincinnati get the last laugh....

by miles on Apr 26, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What receivers are left?

Sweed, Desean Jackson… Who else?

And the secret sources in Cincinnati get the last laugh....

by miles on Apr 26, 2008 6:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WRs

Kelly, Manningham, Doucet, Caldwell, Vanderbilt guy…

by murph22 on Apr 26, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I heard that a lot of teams are really worried

about his wrist injuries. I guess that that can possibly mean big problems down the road.

by DC_fan on Apr 26, 2008 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I heard it was

his wrist. a lot of teams are very concerned about a receiver with that type of injury

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 6:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Crap

Royal off the board

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 6:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Eagles

are tradiing their whole draft away haha

Gimme that "WOW" factor Jerry

by FearRomo on Apr 26, 2008 6:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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