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Dallas Cowboys select TE Martellus Bennett at #61

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With the 61st pick in the 2008 NFL Draft the Dallas Cowboys select….Texas A&M TE Martellus Bennett.

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sorry

couldn’t help myself

by amr512 on Apr 26, 2008 7:53 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

We obviously need...

the opposite of a recommend.

by GhettoBear04 on Apr 26, 2008 8:27 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Its called

a -1

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

by miles on Apr 26, 2008 8:29 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

third

Tar Heels football will surprise this year

by DalaiLuke on Apr 26, 2008 7:53 PM CDT   0 recs

I think this is too early for a tightend

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 7:53 PM CDT   0 recs

co-sign

Isn’t OT-Michael Oher still on the board?

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by silverblue5 on Apr 26, 2008 8:05 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

nope

Oher announced he was leaving then reversed course and stayed at Ole Miss for his senior year. Houston Nutt (new coach) has developed good linemen. I bet big Mike goes top 5.

Speaking of Ole Miss linemen, I am still sad we didn’t grab Shawn Andrews in the 5th round a few years back.

by 325424 on Apr 26, 2008 8:08 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Thanks 325424.

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by silverblue5 on Apr 26, 2008 8:13 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

From NFL.com

“Regarded as the “most complete” prospect at his respective position in the 2008 NFL Draft, Bennett combines excellent size, strength and quickness to excel not only as a clutch mid-range receiver, but also as a devastating blocker.”

by dieselT8 on Apr 26, 2008 7:53 PM CDT   0 recs

Our starting TE was a 3rd round pick

and we have drafted two 2nd round backups. UGHHH

by Impatient on Apr 26, 2008 7:54 PM CDT   0 recs

Great pick

Jerry is on fire again, glad quitter’s not making the picks now…

just got ownaged

by Longhorn on Apr 26, 2008 7:54 PM CDT   0 recs

maybe he really is the best on our board?

Tar Heels football will surprise this year

by DalaiLuke on Apr 26, 2008 7:54 PM CDT   0 recs

This pick makes no sense

Why in the world did we trade Fasano?

Bennett is going to play a ton, just seems like a high price to pay to replace a gu we just traded away.

by tasan on Apr 26, 2008 7:54 PM CDT   0 recs

Bennett >>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Fasano

just got ownaged

by Longhorn on Apr 26, 2008 7:55 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

umm

not sure what happend there.

just got ownaged

by Longhorn on Apr 26, 2008 7:55 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

holy crap

abstract comment art; i like it.

I'm one of the guys who built the new SB Nation

by odacrem on Apr 26, 2008 8:10 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I am very pleased so far....

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

by BoyzRback on Apr 26, 2008 7:54 PM CDT   0 recs

Can this guy block or what?

conflicting reports on that and I don’t think I watched a single A&M game this year.

by Philosopher on Apr 26, 2008 7:55 PM CDT   0 recs

Bennett=Bust

Horrible pick. I’ve never been so pissed about a pick in my life. This was a dumb move.

by groves on Apr 26, 2008 7:55 PM CDT   0 recs

6-6 / 259 ... i like those numbers

Reading his bio on NFL.com… i would not be surprised if he was high on our draft board

Tar Heels football will surprise this year

by DalaiLuke on Apr 26, 2008 7:57 PM CDT   0 recs

and runs a 4.6

that’s insance.

just got ownaged

by Longhorn on Apr 26, 2008 7:57 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

insane*

just got ownaged

by Longhorn on Apr 26, 2008 7:59 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

If he's the top guy

on the board left, then I guess I’m okay with that, just very surprised.

by tasan on Apr 26, 2008 7:58 PM CDT   0 recs

and I don't understand that either

What did he accomplish at A&M? He has brick hands and a big mouth. All talk.

by groves on Apr 26, 2008 7:59 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Fran neglected him in the offense

Bennett is a beast. Great pick.

And with the 22nd overall selection the Dallas Cowboys select Jonathan Stewart.

by TheBZA on Apr 26, 2008 8:05 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

He's not the sexy pick

We still need a WR, but likely can get value at 92 / 100

We could use a safety … and depth at OLine

The question is whether we can fill these holes later in the draft. With Curtis and Witten, I just don’t see our need.

Tar Heels football will surprise this year

by DalaiLuke on Apr 26, 2008 7:58 PM CDT   0 recs

no

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

by miles on Apr 26, 2008 8:01 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Dumb

thing to say.

Lebron runs a 4.4 40

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

by miles on Apr 26, 2008 8:01 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

But damn...

Can he catch touchdowns or what?

by accidental innuendo on Apr 26, 2008 8:00 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't have a feel for Curtis

Some people were saying they felt he was every bit as good as Fasano…. maybe we made the trade yesterday with this pick in mind. He may be a steal if he proves to be a quality TE and special teams guy.

Tar Heels football will surprise this year

by DalaiLuke on Apr 26, 2008 8:01 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

never seen him but i’m sure they wouln’t have wasted a 2nd if he wasn’t worth it>>>>

"I guess I'm gonna fade into Bolivian." Mike tyson.

by hashishkabob on Apr 26, 2008 8:00 PM CDT   0 recs

You mean like they did for Fasano

I hate this pick.

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

by APerfectStar on Apr 26, 2008 8:12 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

This guy has so much upside you have no idea....

trust me….once he gets here…your gonna love the move…

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

by BoyzRback on Apr 26, 2008 8:00 PM CDT   0 recs

Please let you be right.

I could see a TE in the 3rd, but this surprised the hell outta me!

That #38 sure can hit!

by Bigrigga31 on Apr 26, 2008 9:06 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Bennett

Not who I would’ve picked, but still should be a productive player. There just really wasn’t a whole lot on the board that filled a need, since Jerry is intent on grabbing a vet WR instead of grooming a rook for down the road

by MeanMr.Mustard on Apr 26, 2008 8:00 PM CDT   0 recs

his size and speed sound good..

"I guess I'm gonna fade into Bolivian." Mike tyson.

by hashishkabob on Apr 26, 2008 8:01 PM CDT   0 recs

6-6

is not tall enough to be a power forward…..

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

by miles on Apr 26, 2008 8:19 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Guys, I am outa here... thanks for all the insight...

Tar Heels football will surprise this year

by DalaiLuke on Apr 26, 2008 8:02 PM CDT   0 recs

later guy...

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

by BoyzRback on Apr 26, 2008 8:03 PM CDT   0 recs

no trades

I’m realley excited about this year’s draft, I think it was a killer draft: getting jones, jenkins and bennet just made my day

by kermitisbell@aol.com on Apr 26, 2008 8:04 PM CDT   0 recs

Meh.......

ok draft I guess

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

by miles on Apr 26, 2008 8:06 PM CDT   0 recs

not sure how i feel, but it seems like a smart draft nothing fancy….

"I guess I'm gonna fade into Bolivian." Mike tyson.

by hashishkabob on Apr 26, 2008 8:07 PM CDT   0 recs

Not a fan at all.

What about Mario or Early?

Bourn to Run!

by jsams on Apr 26, 2008 8:08 PM CDT   0 recs

Mario scored a 6

on his wonderlic and seems to be a serious attitude problem

by 325424 on Apr 26, 2008 8:09 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'll give you that, but

I just don’t understand a TE in the 2nd round.

Bourn to Run!

by jsams on Apr 26, 2008 8:13 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Who

cares about wonderlic. How does that correspond with football?

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

by miles on Apr 26, 2008 8:13 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Plus we could've used a WR

not a TE. I think I’m just bitter with this draft because of the whole Mendenhall thing. I was upset from then on.

Bourn to Run!

by jsams on Apr 26, 2008 8:16 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

same

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

by miles on Apr 26, 2008 8:19 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

they both suck...

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

by BoyzRback on Apr 26, 2008 8:25 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Plus hate

passing on Mendenhall for Jones.

Bourn to Run!

by jsams on Apr 26, 2008 8:08 PM CDT   0 recs

Rick Gosselin Rankings

of the players we selected (for what it’s worth):

21. Felix Jones (taken at 22)
15. Mike Jenkins (taken at 28)
46. Martellus Bennett (taken at 61)

Rick’s a knowledgeable draft person, so I’d say we got pretty good value.

Note: He had Mendenhall ranked at 10.

by kindablue on Apr 26, 2008 8:10 PM CDT   0 recs

I agree Dallas didn't reach for anyone

I don’t like that we traded Fasano and then spent #61 on a TE, even if he does have great measurables. He’s not going to beat out Witten, so what’s the point? Love the 1st round, disappointed with 2nd round.
Still some good talent at other positions left.

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

by APerfectStar on Apr 26, 2008 8:15 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Could see the return of the 2 tight-end set more

Especially if we don’t land a veteran impact WR.

by mikedallas45 on Apr 26, 2008 8:44 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Maybe da King is finally maturing

He made the best decisions for the team in Day 1 without trying to wheel and deal just for the sake of grabbing personal headlines.

Love Felix Jones and Mike Jenkins picks in Round 1.

I just hope they use Bennett as a weapon on O. .. esp if they were gonna draft him in the 2nd round.

Like the pick, but not in Round 2.

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by silverblue5 on Apr 26, 2008 8:12 PM CDT   0 recs

Another 2nd round TE

that I tried to justify was Fasano. And that was obviously a waste of a 2nd pick.

Bourn to Run!

by jsams on Apr 26, 2008 8:14 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I am really scared of what mendenhall is going to do to us in the later weeks of the season. players like him will probably hold a grudge, just like randy moss

by Zak on Apr 26, 2008 8:13 PM CDT   0 recs

Mendenhall

reminds me of Joseph Addai. Did Jerry every say why he took Felix over him? Who by the way looks like Dave Chappele’s character, Tyrone.

Bourn to Run!

by jsams on Apr 26, 2008 8:15 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

he'll probably be doing nothing

maybe 2.3 yards per carry.

just got ownaged

by Longhorn on Apr 26, 2008 8:16 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

What happened to Jammal Charles?

He slid badly.

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

by APerfectStar on Apr 26, 2008 8:17 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Mendenhall

is going to be better than Charles, I know that.

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

by miles on Apr 26, 2008 8:20 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

why would he hod a grudge

there was guarantee that dallas would select him

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 8:17 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

when?

"I guess I'm gonna fade into Bolivian." Mike tyson.

by hashishkabob on Apr 26, 2008 8:24 PM CDT   0 recs

They lied

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

by miles on Apr 26, 2008 8:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Please some thoroughly explain to me why we did not pick a TE vice a WR????

We need a WR in ref to I currently selections…are we utilizing a 2 TE set formation? Or are we expecting Mr. Stanback to come in this year and be that complimentary receiver to TO…Patrick Crayton can catch, yet he simply is a very solid 3rd Receiver (at best) – no speed and for the most part sure hands…we need a WR…I love Glenn (when fully healthy), yet his time may have come and gone…Again, please someone tell me why a TE vice WR????

by DallasFanSince79 on Apr 26, 2008 8:28 PM CDT   0 recs

Bennett May Have Been the Best Player

On their board. Drafting for need is tricky, especially with wide receivers, who have the highest bust factor in the draft, and usually don’t hit their stride until their third year if they are good. They could be drafting for immedia