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Jerry Jones press conference and 2nd round open thread

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Jerry Jones and Wade Phillips had a quick press conference covering the first round draft selections. I paraphrased as best as I could. This is not by any means a word for word transcript.

The fact that Marion Barber is on the team played heavily into the decision to draft Felix Jones. Jerry said that with Felix Jones and Marion Barber the Cowboys would have more versatility than Barber and Rashard Mendenhall. The team doesn’t see Felix as a 20-25 carry back, and with Barber on the team it gave them opportunity to take Felix Jones, who has been exceptional in a two back system. Jones is also a great special teams playmaker which heavily into their decisions.

Dallas was sure that the running backs available at 22 would be gone before the 28th pick. They made the decision that the running backs would go much faster than the corners in those spots between 22 and 28 and wanted to grab the RB they wanted while they had the chance.

 Jerry admitted that Felix Jones does not have the size of Mendenhall, but they were planning all along on drafting a player for a two back system and Mendenhall is more of a three down back. They loved the big play ability that Jones brought to the table. They wanted to bring someone in that could truly be a change of pace back to Barber and allow Barber to come into the game and allow him to flourish when he is fresh.

 When asked about if the Cowboys tried to make a trade for a vet WR, Jerry said that he is not allowed to speak about any players nor is he able to talk about any trade talks with teams either. The Cowboys were more interested in taking calls for trades than placing them.

 The Cowboys figured that Barber/Mendenhall vs Barber/Jones would have pretty much the same overall numbers, but the Cowboys wanted someone with true big play ability. The Cowboys are committed to signing Barber long term, and that Jones and Barber will really compliment each other well, not only on the field but also off of it in work ethic and desire to win.

 Jerry said that the Cowboys drafting a cornerback was going to happen no matter what happened with the Pacman trade. Wade repeats the saying that a team can never have too many corners and how a 4th corner plays a lot in the league today and mentioned Nate Jones as an example from last year. Said that the Cowboys did not focus so much on the players’ special teams abilities but looked at each package as a whole and how the Cowboys’ big play potential has risen significantly with the addition of Jenkins and Jones. Jerry makes the note that the Cowboys now have a corner that can not only knock a pass down but has the ability to intercept it and return it which was a major factor when the Cowboys looked at corners. The Cowboys are convinced that Jenkins has the best ball skills of any other corner in the draft.

 On the subject of Pacman’s character: Jerry said that his upside and risk/reward was worth the trade and cites how he has had success with problem players before. Jerry said that a lot of times he would prefer someone who has been knocked down and picked themselves up to prove themselves over someone who has never been knocked down at all. Jerry says how he and Parcells got some players with character issues and it worked out ok. Jerry acknowledged that there is a lot of risk involved with his decision to bring in Pacman but says that there never is a lack of risk when running the Cowboys.

 Wade says that Anthony Henry’s job is not in danger. Jerry states that the trade for Pacman is a very complicated one and the Cowboys are still working to get it completed, and says its tough when there are multiple entities involved and says that for all practical purposes the trade is complete. Jerry says that the Cowboys are committed to Pacman Jones being a positive addition this year for the Cowboys, both on and off the field. Wade says that both first round picks has the ability to make a difference as a rookie this year. Jerry acknowledges that Cowboys most likely will add another RB either later in the draft or through FA. Says Jones can get involved not only in the running game but also in other aspects of the game, such as splitting out as a WR. Drafting Jones was not a matter of getting a backup to Barber but to get a second back to play with Barber. Jerry would be very disappointed if Felix does not get significant playing time this year.

 Jerry says that the Cowboys really didn’t have a chance to move into the top 10. A lot of teams looking to trade down wanted a higher pick than the cowboys had in return. Jerry mentioned he was lightly working on a three team deal but nothing remotely close to a final deal. Jerry was also was never interested in giving up both 1st rounders to move up because there wasn’t a player worth the value of the two players the Cowboys got.

 

This is an open thread to discuss the remainder of the second round, leading up to the Cowboys' pick.

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damnit

there goes tyrell johnson

Gimme that "WOW" factor Jerry

by FearRomo on Apr 26, 2008 6:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I still say

Felix Jones was the wrong pick. It should have been Mendenhall. I sincerely hope I end up being wrong.

Sweed and Jackson still there…...

by Philosopher on Apr 26, 2008 6:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I heard a lot

of people saying that Felix may end up as the best back coming out of this draft.

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no that would be Stewart

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 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No I heard

Stewart from you. I heard several analysts saying that about Felix

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree, I can't understand how Jones

complements MB3 better than mendenhall as he is just as fast as Jones but is a much better blocker.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Apr 26, 2008 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No thanks on Jackson

His real value was as a return guy and we now have 3 elite returners in Jenkins, Adam Jones and Felix Jones

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jackson in the slot would be unstoppable

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 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i can tell you now

you’re wrong.

just got ownaged

by Longhorn on Apr 26, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I liked

Matt Forte in the 3rd. Bummer

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 6:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If Felix Jones

becomes a Brian Westbrook, Ill be happy.

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by miles on Apr 26, 2008 6:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no way, sixth maybe, thats where he'll be still

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 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that is a long drop from last year

when he was projected as a top 5 pick

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder if it would be worth

grabbing Brohm or Henne. Brad Johnson is a better 3rd stringer…..

by Philosopher on Apr 26, 2008 6:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

kelly is still on the board

by Zak on Apr 26, 2008 6:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Eagles Are Supposed to Be Geniuses

At drafting, but they keep bailing out of the sweet spot in a deep draft. Combined with their bailing out last year and drafting two busts at the top of the 2006 draft, their magic looks long gone.

by kindablue on Apr 26, 2008 6:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yup

he could have been a first round pick last year but now we could probably get him in the 7th or 8th round.

by coolaid on Apr 26, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Iggles

Are trying to force McNabb into despair and retirement.

by accidental innuendo on Apr 26, 2008 6:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whoops

Fit, rather, not fir.

by ajspop on Apr 26, 2008 6:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

late 3rd early 4th

I will guess 100th overall ;-)

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

fifth 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 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

im really surprised...

Limas and Desean are not being picked over a bunch of these WR’s

Gimme that "WOW" factor Jerry

by FearRomo on Apr 26, 2008 6:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow....

Philly didn’t take Jackson or Sweed…

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by miles on Apr 26, 2008 6:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

they have another one coming up

I’d be shocked if they didn’t take one then … McNabb’s eternal complaint has been no WRs

by MeanMr.Mustard on Apr 26, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yess...

Eagles take DeSean Jackson. He’s the exact sort of guy I’m not afraid of. Really small, but fast enough that teams get sucked in. This is such a Philly pick at WR it’s not even funny.

T-New is going to own him.

by GhettoBear04 on Apr 26, 2008 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I were Mcnabb,

I would be pissed.

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by miles on Apr 26, 2008 6:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Problem Is the Eagles

Can’t draft a good WR to save their lives. Their record is appalling. That’s why they rolled the dice on T.O.

by kindablue on Apr 26, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Has anybody

even heard of this Trevor Laws guy?

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 6:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

NFLN just showed him getting his a$$ handed to him at the senior bowl

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

a lot of people should know him.

just got ownaged

by Longhorn on Apr 26, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But Tampa Bay

is comping up soon and they will take the guy Philly doesn’t…

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by miles on Apr 26, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

I was surprised they didn’t take Devin Thomas in the 1st round

by MeanMr.Mustard on Apr 26, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HaHa

maybe Roy Williams will break him with one of those fierce shoulder tackles

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Kolb still the heir apparent in Philly?

I could see them considering a QB … lots of good ones on the board.

Clearly the smartest thing is WR though

by MeanMr.Mustard on Apr 26, 2008 6:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Desean Jackson

is the pick.

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by miles on Apr 26, 2008 6:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not the

fastest Jackson in the draft… :)

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by miles on Apr 26, 2008 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great

Desean is going to BURN Roy repeatedly that first game…

just got ownaged

by Longhorn on Apr 26, 2008 6:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Desean

and his 175 pound frame will get rocked by Roy..

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by miles on Apr 26, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Roy

would be lucky to sniff his farts let alone catch him…

just got ownaged

by Longhorn on Apr 26, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LMAO Longhorn.....

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by BoyzRback on Apr 26, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like I said above

Roy’s only shot is to break the midget with a monster shoulder tackle

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Roy is covering DeSean

Wade will get fired.

They’ll probably put DeSean in the slot to make use of his speed. It just so happens that we have a CB who matches up well with those guys.

Plus, I still contend this is the type of WR who makes it as a successful NFL player much less often than the bigger guys. We’ll see..

by GhettoBear04 on Apr 26, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If he

can add 30 pounds.

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by miles on Apr 26, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jackson has already put on ten pounds

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 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jackson...

You can tell he is full of himself….

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by miles on Apr 26, 2008 6:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah

im not too sure who’s gunna fall to us now… Sweed will most likely be swooped up very soon… Malcolm Kelly maybe drops to us??? if not i can see maybe a DT to backup tank/jay ratliff

Gimme that "WOW" factor Jerry

by FearRomo on Apr 26, 2008 6:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kelly has bad knees. I'd stay away from him

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by Deke on Apr 26, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No to

a NT…

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by miles on Apr 26, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

pray,

pray and pray some more that Sweed falls to us.

by coolaid on Apr 26, 2008 6:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

so glad Philly took Jackson

he has bust written all over him

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Apr 26, 2008 6:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey

I actually agree with you on something lol

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's a polished receiver

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 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hell no

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 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The sky is falling

I agreed with Terry and Deke in the same thread on two different issues lol

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm starting to think QB right now

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by BoyzRback on Apr 26, 2008 6:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

way too early

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 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure I would grab one

this early but I think Brohm and Henne would be good value here.

by ajspop on Apr 26, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

huh ??? ..yeah ok..

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by BoyzRback on Apr 26, 2008 7:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Campbell good value for the cards

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 7:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This would worry me more...

If they weren’t all of a sudden trying to break in a new TE and 2 new WR’s with a young QB who does not strike me as the “intelligent, heady” sort of QB.

Still, you could argue they got the 2 Best WR’s in the draft and the 2nd best TE.

by GhettoBear04 on Apr 26, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HaHa

Kelly to the foreskins

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 7:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm really afraid

of a guy that has bad knee’s that barely runs a 4.6

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by miles on Apr 26, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dont think

much of either of those guys Jackson and Kelly. So not too concerned

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

6th round pick.

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by miles on Apr 26, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

for what?

just curious, not an attack :)

by MeanMr.Mustard on Apr 26, 2008 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd support that

I hadn’t even thought about Sweed and Vince reuniting … that’d be nice to see, as a UT fan

by MeanMr.Mustard on Apr 26, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How bad is Sweed's wrist?

If Kelly’s bad knees were a better choice

by accidental innuendo on Apr 26, 2008 7:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm so glad the Eagles and Skins

took receivers who will bust, I love it!

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Apr 26, 2008 7:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yup.

Malcolm Kelly: First NFL player with two fake legs.

www.bloggingtheboys.com

by Brandon Worley on Apr 26, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

does he run on those blade things?

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

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by miles on Apr 26, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds like the Jags

Picked a great player—Quentin Groves

by accidental innuendo on Apr 26, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

had heart surgery and has red flagd

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 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Steelers

get Sweed

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by miles on Apr 26, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn Steelers

Just picked Sweed

by amr512 on Apr 26, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

great draft for Pittsburgh......

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by BoyzRback on Apr 26, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If I'm Tennesse I'm pretty pissed.

And this could mean another WR is off the board for us

by amr512 on Apr 26, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bummer

I think we would have taken him if he was there. Now who?

by Philosopher on Apr 26, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Manningham

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by miles on Apr 26, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TE

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by BoyzRback on Apr 26, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

haha

Norm says slow dope smokin receivers are no good

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm suprised by how much

Pittsburgh is focusing on offense and how much the Jags are focusing on D-Line.

Honestly, I could’ve handled Quinten Groves in a Cowboys Uni.

Any chance we go TE (Bennet, Booker) or LB here (Connor, Gooden) ?

by GhettoBear04 on Apr 26, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Agree...

But I’m not as worried. The “good” receivers are all gone. Let’s see if we can’t pick up some extra picks and address some of our depth issues at NT, ILB, TE, and S.

by GhettoBear04 on Apr 26, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

I wouldn’t mind picking up a few extra picks in the least. A WR for the future would be a nice option as well.

by MeanMr.Mustard on Apr 26, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah...Doucet also

Although noone told me why he’s no good.

by accidental innuendo on Apr 26, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

always injured wont stretch the field

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 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

Maybe Caldwell,. Don’t think we will take Manningham.

by Philosopher on Apr 26, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Martellus Bennett-TE

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by BoyzRback on Apr 26, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Titans

don’t get a receiver again?

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by miles on Apr 26, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ray Rice

picked by the Ravens, good pick.

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by miles on Apr 26, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mickey

says that Ayodele was an afterthought tin the trade. The deal was origionally for Fasano and a later draft pick

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's pretty sad

Parcells should’ve upped the offer just out of the shame of drafting Fasano is the 2nd.

by accidental innuendo on Apr 26, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

on that one

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes!

Dallas back on the lineup thingy.

by amr512 on Apr 26, 2008 7:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

New thread time?

Anyone else laggin a bit?

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yes.

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by BoyzRback on Apr 26, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Brian Brohm

picked.

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by miles on Apr 26, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Who said

Rogers was good?

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by miles on Apr 26, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you do know Favre retired

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by Deke on Apr 26, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good pick..

He is better than Aaron Rogers.

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by miles on Apr 26, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he's not better than Rodgers......

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by BoyzRback on Apr 26, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

agreed

Gimme that "WOW" factor Jerry

by FearRomo on Apr 26, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he was over hyped.....Brohm is nothing special....

LOL…Brohm has the durability issues…

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by BoyzRback on Apr 26, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Miami will take Henne

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by BoyzRback on Apr 26, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

great pick for Tuna....

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by BoyzRback on Apr 26, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Big guy

with a strong arm, that is the kind of guy Parcells likes.

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by miles on Apr 26, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He's not

that big, just 6’2”ish.

by tasan on Apr 26, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Detroit fans

the two of them, are crying somewhere in a hole right now.

by tasan on Apr 26, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Andre Caldwell ??

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by BoyzRback on Apr 26, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, i'd take him as a Glenn replacement

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by Deke on Apr 26, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow I didn't realize he is still available

he is one of those players that you think will be better in the pros. He has all the tools to be a big play WR.

by quincyyyyy on Apr 26, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

how about another RB/CB? Ray Rice?

It is still a need, and he is one of the best on the board

Cowboys and Tar Heels

by DalaiLuke on Apr 26, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rice is gone.

Snatched up by Baltimore.

Always moving forward....

by Nelson... on Apr 26, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rice is gone

Jamaal Charles still out there though.

by murph22 on Apr 26, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pat Sims DT ??

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by BoyzRback on Apr 26, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I would be exceedingly happy..

If they took him. Even better if they traded down a few spots, then took him.

by GhettoBear04 on Apr 26, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

is there a quality OL available here?

I say go with best athlete available

Cowboys and Tar Heels

by DalaiLuke on Apr 26, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DuJuam Morgan- Safety

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by BoyzRback on Apr 26, 2008 7:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You have good ideas.

I think that there will be value at Safety in their third round pick, but i’m not sure.

by GhettoBear04 on Apr 26, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

how about Conner for ILB

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 7:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

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by miles on Apr 26, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes, time for a new thread

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 7:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SSJosh Barrett

Physical freak. Had an injury plague season last year if memory serves me correctly

by quincyyyyy on Apr 26, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone

have a best player available type list anywhere?

by tasan on Apr 26, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

From ESPN

Scounts Inc has this:

Dan Connor
Jamaal Charles
Marcus Harrison (DT-Arkansas)
Patrick Lee (CB-Auburn)
Justin King (CB-Penn State)
Mario Manningham
Charles Godfrey (CB-Iowa)
Pat SIms (DT-Auburn)

Ironic that the value is at CB, which seems to be the one position we don’t need now.

by GhettoBear04 on Apr 26, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOOKOUT!

Arkansas DT available, does Jerry go to his roots again?

(Hey I liked the Jones pick)

by tasan on Apr 26, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My guy

is gone!!!!! NOOOOOOO

Dexter Jackson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by miles on Apr 26, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow, thats early for him

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by Deke on Apr 26, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Speed guys

are valuable.

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by miles on Apr 26, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no there not

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 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wes Welker

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by miles on Apr 26, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They

aren’t as bad as some of the receivers that have already been picked.

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by miles on Apr 26, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well....

NFLN has been all commercials recently, so I’m not sure which is worse.

by tasan on Apr 26, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

But I’m not listening to them so it doesnt matter + its in HD and NFLN isnt

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that was a REEEEEEEEEEEACH

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by BoyzRback on Apr 26, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dan Conner....highest rated player available.....too small for us though...

he’s a better fit in the 3-4

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by BoyzRback on Apr 26, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dont we run a 3-4?

;-) I know what you meant

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BoyzR...in the interest of piling on...

we run a 3-4, keep up please

Tar Heels football will surprise this year

by DalaiLuke on Apr 26, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Didn't we just sign...

An undersized LB with a high motor?

by accidental innuendo on Apr 26, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

new thread is needed now

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 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's play a game:

Prioritize the Cowboys needs. My view:

1. 2nd TE
2. Backup NT
3. Backup LB
4. Backup Safety (assuming Henry could play some safety)

Chances are this means we take an O-linemen, considering how the Cowboys have drafted in past years according what I thought their needs were.

by GhettoBear04 on Apr 26, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1. Safety
2. LB
3. NT
4. RB

isn’t Curtis our second TE?

Tar Heels football will surprise this year

by DalaiLuke on Apr 26, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Deke....

New thread coming with the Dallas pick

www.bloggingtheboys.com

by Brandon Worley on Apr 26, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

calm down

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

by miles on Apr 26, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

from the players available...TE for sure...

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by BoyzRback on Apr 26, 2008 7:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

TE?

to replace the other 2nd round TE we just traded away? I think they’ll address TE very late, if not in rookie free agency. Although I am an Aggie, and I loved me some Bennett.

by tasan on Apr 26, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

after 0 in the 1st...

Tar Heels football will surprise this year

by DalaiLuke on Apr 26, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How about Manningham?

Always moving forward....

by Nelson... on Apr 26, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow... bennett...

disagree

Tar Heels football will surprise this year

by DalaiLuke on Apr 26, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh....

As much as I like Bennett….I HATE the pick.

by tasan on Apr 26, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bennett?

He doesn’t block well does he?

by Philosopher on Apr 26, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Ticket says

his strength is run blocking

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh

I must be thinking of someone else.

by Philosopher on Apr 26, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dunno if im a fan

Gimme that "WOW" factor Jerry

by FearRomo on Apr 26, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I like Bennett, especially since

we lost Fasano.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Apr 26, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah but

we spent a second on a position we just traded for a 4th

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why trade away a TE that supposedly can't block

to turn around and have to replace him with a high pick on a guy who also will have the same knock?

by tasan on Apr 26, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

why

Why trade Fasano for a 4th if it means you have to use a 2nd to replace him? Don’t understand that.

by PhxCowboy on Apr 26, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sooo

Is he a better blocker than Fasano? Cause that’s a straight-up 2nd round TE swap.

by accidental innuendo on Apr 26, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Geez

Bennett is HUUGe. Prolly not going to take a WR this draft now…

just got ownaged

by Longhorn on Apr 26, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He's a monster blocker.....

LOL>>>Terry…..He’s better than Fasano….the best all around TE in the draft…

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

by BoyzRback on Apr 26, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

With good coaching...

He can be MUCH better than Fasano. He’s an athletic freak. He was thought of as a first rounder last year. As the main receiving option for the Aggies, he did pretty well for himself. He just didn’t get great coaching.

by GhettoBear04 on Apr 26, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Didn't he used to play basketball as well?

Somebody help me here.

I thought I read that somewhere.

www.brainfriednetwork.com [NEWS/SPORTS/FOOTBALL]

by silverblue5 on Apr 26, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmmmm

Ok, so two years ago we use a 2nd to grab a Fasano then we deal him and AA for a 4th and now we go a use 2nd on another TE. Hmmm.

I like Bennet but that seems like a weird allocation of resources.

by ajspop on Apr 26, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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