Dallas Cowboys select CB Orlando Scandrick at #143
by Dave Halprin on Apr 27, 2008 1:07 PM CDT
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With the 143rd pick in the 2008 NFL Draft the Dallas Cowboys select….Boise State CB Orlando Scandrick.
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Shaping up to be a great draft.
Dallas is getting some Special Teams fodder.
by Brandon Worley on Apr 27, 2008 1:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Scandrick isn't an impact player this year. . .but you can never have too many CBs
Bum's Boy Boyz
by JerrodWheeler on Apr 27, 2008 1:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think
we are trying to bolster our special teams more than anything..
And the secret sources in Cincinnati get the last laugh....
by miles on Apr 27, 2008 1:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great pick
What a steal, he was rated in the top 100.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Apr 27, 2008 1:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Love the upside
great value in the 5th round
by CowboyCrazy on Apr 27, 2008 1:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think we still have #155
Rubin, or one of the FB’s Schmitt or Hillis
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Apr 27, 2008 1:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope
The Cowboys only pick left is 167, 1st pick in the sixth round.
by Brandon Worley on Apr 27, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm hoping for one of the fullbacks
or a WR. Possibly QB.
Bourn to Run!
by jsams on Apr 27, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marcus Monk
please with the next pick.
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by miles on Apr 27, 2008 1:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think we have 155 anymore guys
Bourn to Run!
by jsams on Apr 27, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN
says we still do, I’m confused.
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by miles on Apr 27, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They fixed it
Dallas doesn’t have #155.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Apr 27, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what did we trade to get this pick?
by cowboymikemc on Apr 27, 2008 1:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, ok,
They changed it.
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by miles on Apr 27, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Its official!
Jerry Jones has traded more in this year’s draft than any other year he’s been in control! That’s officially 6 trades without counting the Ayodele/Fasano trade or the PacMan Jones trade.
Bum's Boy Boyz
by JerrodWheeler on Apr 27, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
where you find?
I’m looking for a summary of all the trades but can’t find it.
W: "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we."
by hubcityraider on Apr 27, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scandrick is scouted
As an excellent Special Teams guy who specializes in blocking kicks
by Brandon Worley on Apr 27, 2008 1:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm pumped...
The one weak point for the boys are the special teams..
With Bennett and Scandrick, its looking up.
And the secret sources in Cincinnati get the last laugh....
by miles on Apr 27, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So
we have one more pick in the draft?
In the 6th
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by miles on Apr 27, 2008 1:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I rather see NT or S than a WR
That #38 sure can hit!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2008 1:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yup.
I still say Barret is a possibility.
by Brandon Worley on Apr 27, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jerry might trade our 6th
to get a 7th
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 27, 2008 1:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Where's Rubin?
That #38 sure can hit!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
do you guys think henry might be moved to safety, and have tnew and jenkins at cb?
by cowboymikemc on Apr 27, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Its a possibility
But we have to remember we still have Roy and Hamlin.
If anything, we have the chance to have an exceptional dime package this year with Roy sliding up into the box.
by Brandon Worley on Apr 27, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jenkins at safety?
He’s played there some before. Either way, it’s nice to have flexibility.
by grapejoos on Apr 27, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have WR depth
That #38 sure can hit!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I am assuming pacman is not reinstated
by cowboymikemc on Apr 27, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If he's not reinstated
Henry has to start at CB. If he is reinstated they could move him.
by dunkman on Apr 27, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they talk about that every year
Moving Henry to Safety means moving Hamlin which means moving Roy
That #38 sure can hit!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2008 1:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They might move AH to safety
situationally, like nickel packages. Assuming Pacman is on the field.
by dunkman on Apr 27, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
looks like a nice value pick
Strengths:
Adequate size and bulk…Outstanding timed speed…A good athlete..Hips are very fluid and he flips them well to turn and run…Has quick feet…Good ball skills…Can also contribute on special teams…Is tough and physical…Has a ton of experience.
Weaknesses:
Inconsistent and doesn’t always play up to his physical tools…Doesn’t get a great jam at the line…Just an average tackler…Can be blocked….Did not pick off a lot of passes…Was not really tested that much…Questionable instincts and awareness.
Notes:
Was a three-year starter..Ran the second fastest forty time for a corner at the ‘08 Scouting Combine…Has a knack for blocking kicks and could also work as a return man…Press / Man cover guy with excellent triangle numbers…Really put his name on the map with great workouts…Has starting potential and just might be a steal
by Deke on Apr 27, 2008 1:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We have a need for speed
That #38 sure can hit!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2008 1:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At receiver
mostly
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by miles on Apr 27, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NOT TAKING A WR IN THIS DRAFT
Bum's Boy Boyz
by JerrodWheeler on Apr 27, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If there wasnt value in the 2nd for WR
Then defn not now. Sorry
Its my Money, And I want it NOW!
by thebigham on Apr 27, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone said
Frank Okam to which I say +1,000,000,000,000
by Impatient on Apr 27, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
-1
Not interested. . .Okam wouldn’t make it past the practice squad. . .law degree or not
Bum's Boy Boyz
by JerrodWheeler on Apr 27, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or Rubin
Then get Dominique Barber in UFA
by quincyyyyy on Apr 27, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't believe the Bengals took Jason Shirley
Way to keep the streak of taking criminals alive. Good God.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Apr 27, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Surely You Jest?
“I’m serious…and don’t call me Shirley!”
by kindablue on Apr 27, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please no more WRs
This draft is no good for picking up depth at that position. There’s no more room on the team for them unless it’s a vet. We’ve got our special teamers and returners now. Nobody Dallas drafts will beat out Miles Austin or Stanback.
That #38 sure can hit!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jerry said yesterday
That no WR in this draft would come in and be better right now than any of the guys they already have (Stanback, Hurd, Austin). I think that’s what we’re seeing here. Hopefully Stanback has game.
by grapejoos on Apr 27, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there goes okam
Romo.. Witten.. Barber.. Owens.... First we had triplets.. Now we got quadruplets!!
by eMBe3 on Apr 27, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dallas wasn't going to take him anyway
To overweight and an underachiever. If we somehow can get Rubin or one of the FB’s.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Apr 27, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rubin would be great
That #38 sure can hit!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OLman is a positional target
Bum's Boy Boyz
by JerrodWheeler on Apr 27, 2008 1:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
scandrick on the ticket right now
That #38 sure can hit!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2008 1:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What was Dominique Barber projected at?
by Brandon Worley on Apr 27, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yep
we can get him in FA
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Apr 27, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
scandrick has 7 blocked kicks in college career!
a new Isaac Holt?
That #38 sure can hit!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
D. Barber = 6th or 7th rounder
That #38 sure can hit!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah keep it a family thing
Keith Davis wasn’t fast.
That #38 sure can hit!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
why would you, just because its his brother
He’s not a guy that will probably get drafted anyway.
by Deke on Apr 27, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I figure you'd be all about getting a safety Deke...
by sprprsnmn on Apr 27, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, you don't want to reach for someone
That can come in as a UFA
by Brandon Worley on Apr 27, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't get a safety for the sake of drafting one. . .you get one that can compete
Bum's Boy Boyz
by JerrodWheeler on Apr 27, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
its all about value late in the draft
Orlando Scandrick was rated around 60 in the draft, getting him in the fifth is a good pick
by Deke on Apr 27, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would have gotten Dom Barber simply
because MBIII might sign for less money to stay on the same team as his bro.
by calebsmith on Apr 27, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and Dallas isn't reaching in this draft -- they're going for value
and depth now. But I see each of these guys contributing and playing this year.
That #38 sure can hit!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe not Choice
that might depend on special teams play.
by dunkman on Apr 27, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Choice will definitely play
Look what Ahmad Bradshaw did for the Giants, Ryan Grant did for the Pack—RBs play, especially if you wanna see what you got
That #38 sure can hit!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I Know we arent drafting a WR
....but i like Arrington from Michigan. any thoughts?
by murph22 on Apr 27, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow...
Interesting. Good for him though.
by Brandon Worley on Apr 27, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Figures
That #38 sure can hit!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
beautiful
this draft couldn’t have gone any better.
My popcorn's ready!
by CowboyBawler4 on Apr 27, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
dennis dixon 2 steelers..
Romo.. Witten.. Barber.. Owens.... First we had triplets.. Now we got quadruplets!!
by eMBe3 on Apr 27, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
speaking of boise state
what ever happened to jarrard rabb?
My popcorn's ready!
by CowboyBawler4 on Apr 27, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we drafted him last year
out of boise state. part of that statue of liberty play in the fiesta bowl. I know he didn’t make it past training camp, but I haven’t heard of him since.
My popcorn's ready!
by CowboyBawler4 on Apr 27, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we didn't draft him
That #38 sure can hit!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are Scandrick's MAJOR charactare concerns that NFL.com refers to?
Tar Heels football will surprise this year
by DalaiLuke on Apr 27, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good question
I can’t find any more references to this anywhere.
by tasan on Apr 27, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I havent seen anything about character concerns.
by Brandon Worley on Apr 27, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is in the introduction to the player on NFL.com
but no other reference to it that I can find
Tar Heels football will surprise this year
by DalaiLuke on Apr 27, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everything I've read
says the opposite – high character guy, good leader.
by dunkman on Apr 27, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Josh Johnson
Do we groom a long term back up for Romo?
Another small school lottery ticket like Josh Johnson?
Thoughts?
UFA? Pick #167?
by 325424 on Apr 27, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like going for small school lottery picks here...
The kind that is either off the team or starting in 2 years…. not the “solid pick” type
Tar Heels football will surprise this year
by DalaiLuke on Apr 27, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pitt has no idea what they are doing...
just got ownaged
by Longhorn on Apr 27, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My friend was
pissed that they picked Mendanhall. He wanted a OL.
by coolaid on Apr 27, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're Friend
Is smart. Mendanhall (and Big Ben) will need some blockers next year.
by kindablue on Apr 27, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there were no OL worthy at #23
Steelers got a steal in Mendenhall, their RB game will be scaring good
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 27, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about Tommy Blake?
Depression issues affected him this year, but he had a MONSTER year at TCU in 2006.
by ChrisRichey on Apr 27, 2008 1:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What I've Heard
Is the Dallas scouts have zero interest in him, even as UFA.
by kindablue on Apr 27, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
norm says
the medication made him fat and unaggressive. Sounds like an UFA to me.
W: "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we."
by hubcityraider on Apr 27, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's got 7 career blocks
UT's jealous.... we got Tellus
by TheBZA on Apr 27, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Josh Johnson
is gone
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by miles on Apr 27, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
to the Bucs
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by miles on Apr 27, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tampa is ridiculous with QBs
That #38 sure can hit!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
veryyyyyyyyyy
tinnnnnnnnnny QB.
just got ownaged
by Longhorn on Apr 27, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He cracks me up
That #38 sure can hit!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
22 KO returns for 46.5 yard average and 1 TD for Scandrick
That #38 sure can hit!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh -- where he played WR?
That #38 sure can hit!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carl Nicks
might be our next pick.
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by miles on Apr 27, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gotta trade up for NT Rubin
That #38 sure can hit!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hopefull he'll fall to us
That #38 sure can hit!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess Tommy Blake is unstable
That #38 sure can hit!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Eric Ainge
taken by the Jets…
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by miles on Apr 27, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like that.
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by miles on Apr 27, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn
there goes my other boy
just got ownaged
by Longhorn on Apr 27, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
still out there
That #38 sure can hit!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey...
What about Adarius Bowman? At the beginning of the year, we would have been ecstatic to get him in the 2nd, let alone the sixth. He doesn’t quite have the initial burst of speed, but he is fast. He needs to work on his route running according to Scouts Inc, but they thought he might fall to the third.
Check out the size: 6’2 and 7/8” , 223, ran a 4.74.
Think about it. Josh Barret (S-Arizona) and John Sullivan (C-Notre Dame) round out my wish list.
by GhettoBear04 on Apr 27, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i like
the dude plays like a TE and lays devastating blocks on DB’s. Would gladly take a 6th round flier on him
W: "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we."
by hubcityraider on Apr 27, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
man, seattle seems to be taking people that dallas fans like
by Zak on Apr 27, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's to Pay Us Back
For allowing us to move up on the cheap to 25.
by kindablue on Apr 27, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I really like how they decide to get a FB after Shaun Alexander left.
by Zak on Apr 27, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he's available....
Barrett…..still need some Special Teamers
by Brandon Worley on Apr 27, 2008 2:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the question is...
will we pick or trade??
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 27, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Owen's gonna be blocking for JJ now :(
Bourn to Run!
by jsams on Apr 27, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
theyre saying its going to be offense
based on the coaches in the war room
by Brandon Worley on Apr 27, 2008 2:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Erik Walden???
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by miles on Apr 27, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can someone
tell me about this guy?
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by miles on Apr 27, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I've never even
heard of that school…
My popcorn's ready!
by CowboyBawler4 on Apr 27, 2008 2:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
First meh pick
i think at this point they just want to get their FA list together…
just got ownaged
by Longhorn on Apr 27, 2008 2:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Prolly a guy they wanted
to protect from rookie FA
by tasan on Apr 27, 2008 2:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
From SI
Position:
OLB Class:
Sr School:
Middle Tennessee Conference:
Sun Belt Ht., Wt.:
6-2, 237 40 Time:
4.75
BIOGRAPHY: Moved into the starting lineup as a freshman and has played both defensive end spots as well as outside linebacker the past four years. Senior-year totals included 46/8.5/2 with one interception. Posted career-high numbers of 48/14.5/11.5 as a junior when he was an All-Conference selection.
POSITIVES: Aggressive defender who makes plays all over the field. Gets depth on drops, displays good range, and stays with assignments. Forceful up the field, plays with good leverage, and chases hard to make plays. Displays a good degree of quickness in his game as well as a closing burst of speed.
NEGATIVES: Marginally strong at the point and struggles against blocks. Limited skills making plays in reverse.
ANALYSIS: Walden possesses the size and speed to play at the next level. His ability to penetrate the line of scrimmage will get him consideration as a pass-rushing linebacker in a 3-4 system.
PROJECTION: Undrafted Free Agent
by dunkman on Apr 27, 2008 2:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You Can Never Have Enough Pass Rushing OLBs
I guess.
by kindablue on Apr 27, 2008 2:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well, we got two three's two fours and two sixth rounders next year too, not bad
by Deke on Apr 27, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lots to work with
in terms of trading up (especially since we’ll have the last pick after winning the sb)
by scottmaui on Apr 27, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Numers for new players in
RB Felix Jones will be No. 28
CB Mike Jenkins will take Roy Williams’ No. 31
TE Martellus Bennett is No. 80
CB Pacman Jones will wear No. 21
And of course Roy Williams is switching to No. 38 (his number at Oklahoma).
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 27, 2008 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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