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First Impressions of This Year's Draft Class

I know it's early, but we've seen enough in these last 2 preseason games to have some adequate first impressions of this year's draft class. Here's my take on each player:

Felix Jones - Honestly, I only expected him to provide a Reggie Bush-type influence on this offense. Now, instead of a RB/WR hybrid, I see him more as a guy who can do it all (ala Brian Westbrook). "El Gato" looks strong enough to lead the running attack should Barber miss any time. Grade so far: A

Mike Jenkins - Like Felix, Jenkins doesn't need a year in an NFL weight room to prove he can hang with the pros. Already, he's shown some great pass defense skills and those hard-hitting traits we all saw highlights of when Dallas made the pick. He'd be an Opening Day starter on most teams in the league. Grade so far: A- 

Martellus Bennett - Hard Knocks perhaps provided fans with too much insight on this already controversial draft pick. If we throw all that out, along with the debate of who else Dallas could have drafted in the second round, we can see that Bennett provides some dynamics that Anthony Fasano could not: speed, range, and untapped potential. His upside, though, depends on his passion to be great.   Grade so far: C+

Tashard Choice - Some players appreciate the game so much that their passion drives them every chance they get on the field. Guys like Choice are guys you want on your football team. He picks up the tough yards, excels on special teams, and has potential to be a real leader. He was the one player I wanted the Cowboys to target in the draft. Grade so far: B+

Orlando Scandrick - Scandrick's play so far has been the biggest surprise for me. After drafting him, I just expected a speedy project player to provide some depth at the cornerback position. But this guy brings it! The coaches are giving him a good deal of playing time and he looks, to me, to be ahead of the learning curve. Odds are he'll be in those sub packages this year and will prove to be a special teams ace. The best thing I like about Scandrick is he proves the Cowboys' scouts know what they're doing. Grade so far: B+  

Erik Walden - Either I haven't been paying attention to this guy's play, or he hasn't made many. But as a pass-rusher, his duties have been limited by the reluctance of the coaching staff to blitz this preseason. I trust that their defensive minds will turn him loose soon. He plays the most impactful position in this scheme, so I'll have to make a conscious effort to keep my eye on him in these last two games. But until I do, he gets the benefit of being on the Pass/No Pass option. Grade so far: P 

How would you grade this class so far?

 

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Grades based on draft position or just overall performance?

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Aug 17, 2008 5:03 PM CDT   0 recs

I kinda based em on what I've seen of each player

while in the 1st 2 preseason games. How successful were they with each snapped played? That includes ball skills, YAC, blocking, mental mistakes, ST, tackling tenacity, playmaking ability.

As rookies, how have they each impressed you?

That #38 sure should wrap up!

by Bigrigga31 on Aug 17, 2008 5:13 PM CDT   0 recs

my grades

Felix A
Jenkins B
Choice A
Scandrick C
Bennett D
Walden D

I like Bennett’s catch, I think all of the media attention could actually help this kid. I like the way he responded..

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Aug 17, 2008 5:21 PM CDT   0 recs

YAC

I especially liked his effort after the catch. Looked to me like he had the ball tucked tight, and still managed to bust through three guys to get some good extra yards before they brought him down. not sure whether he’s responding to the attention or just doing what he would have done anyway, but if he tries extra hard to prove the perceptions wrong, that’s good.

it will be interesting to see Hard Knocks this week. They have at least 6 plays from the game that fit nicely into some of their main story lines, with Bennett, Amendola, Lowber and Keon (not to mention Felix).

by scottmaui on Aug 17, 2008 7:12 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

You're not impressed with Scandrick?

Thought he had a pretty good return last night and heard he came close to blocking a kick.

That #38 sure should wrap up!

by Bigrigga31 on Aug 17, 2008 7:51 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

he has some quality hits..

But I don’t remember him with any key pass deflections or Int’s..

I am happy to have him, but not impressed.

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Aug 17, 2008 8:00 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

He had that pick 6 against the Texans.

Oh, I’m getting ahead of myself.

That #38 sure should wrap up!

by Bigrigga31 on Aug 17, 2008 8:05 PM CDT to parent up   1 recs

Big's grades are more indictive of their play thus far....

Walden really hasn’t been given much play to shine…I saw him in a few plays mixing it up….With Rogers seperated shoulder…I see Walden making the squad now…

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones

by BoyzRback on Aug 17, 2008 5:40 PM CDT   0 recs

Yeah

I’ve been playing “Where’s Walden” in the 4th quarters.

That #38 sure should wrap up!

by Bigrigga31 on Aug 17, 2008 7:52 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm sooo excited to see Felix

Once we open up the playbook in the regular season. I think his abilities can take this offense to a new level.

He’s going to be the back everyone wanted Reggie Bush to be.

by mhuff13 on Aug 17, 2008 6:13 PM CDT   0 recs

El Gato

Definitely has the potential to go from contributor to game changer. I love his speed and elusiveness.

by bluewolf021 on Aug 17, 2008 6:44 PM CDT   0 recs

which is why I predicted he'd be NFL offensive rookie of the year...BEFORE we drafted him...

now that he’s on the Cowboys….I think that prediction sticks….as he’ll be featured here in every fascet of our passing, rushing, and return game……He’ll have well over 1,000 combined yards…probably 1,500+ total yards this year.

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones

by BoyzRback on Aug 17, 2008 6:45 PM CDT   0 recs

yeah

with return yards included, that’s very reasonable I think, yards and rookie of the year. Man it is exciting to see that kid run, he just makes it look so easy, he’s so versatile, can’t wait to see him light it up when the regular season starts!

by scottmaui on Aug 17, 2008 7:14 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm "studying" for my FF draft coming up next weekend

and I really think I’m gonna grab Felix in the 2nd. Our draft snakes so I won’t have another pick until the end of the 3rd and I don’t see him lasting that long if he continues to make headlines.

Your comment is really swaying my decision because we get return points too. Plus, it’s a Keeper league and I can have him for another year. Hmm…

That #38 sure should wrap up!

by Bigrigga31 on Aug 17, 2008 7:45 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

dont' do it

You can get him later. 2nd is way to high. Check out his average draft postion, it is around rd 9 for 10 team drafts, even though I will say he is going higher then that in ESPN mockdrafts.

If you want to jump up and grab him early think round 6 or 7

http://www.fftoolbox.com/football/adp.cfm?page=3

How many players can you keep from year to year?

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Aug 17, 2008 8:06 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

We keep one

which means 7 of the top backs are unavailable and I’m keeping Romo (1 QB league), so I’ll have thin pickings for RBs because I pick last in the 1st and 1st in the 2nd.

That #38 sure should wrap up!

by Bigrigga31 on Aug 17, 2008 8:23 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

what is your draft position?

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Aug 17, 2008 8:44 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Stanback and Supercat

next to eachother on kickoffs is gonna be nasty.

by GloryDayz88 on Aug 18, 2008 8:37 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I won last year

so I pick last, but it snakes so I’ll pick 1st in the 2nd round. This is what sucks about keeping a QB. I’ll be lucky to have MJD or Michael Turner to fall to me.

No other Dallas fans in the league, but some real Cowboyblockers, especially with the DEF.

That #38 sure should wrap up!

by Bigrigga31 on Aug 17, 2008 8:57 PM CDT   0 recs

that would work

I would take both over felix and take felix in the 5th or 6th..

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Aug 17, 2008 10:32 PM CDT   0 recs

I wasn't too impressed with Jenkins

in the Broncos game, almost looked like Reeves was still playing for us.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Aug 18, 2008 7:49 AM CDT   0 recs

just keep in mind

their entire defense was playing off, no press coverage, and very plain, and also no blitzing or stunting so very little pass pressure up front. with the denver qbs having as much time as they did, receivers are going to get open eventually. i just wouldn’t read too much into it yet.

by scottmaui on Aug 18, 2008 12:04 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

And Jenkins

looked to have some footing problems even though I heard Dallas switched out their cleats.

That #38 sure should wrap up!

by Bigrigga31 on Aug 18, 2008 12:32 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

He bit on a double move...it happens to the best of them....he'll be fine...

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones

by BoyzRback on Aug 18, 2008 8:27 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Plus I read on Mose’s ESPN blog that someone with the Cowboys told him they wouldn’t have had him one on one like they did, but they wanted to see what he could do.

by Mandmeisterx on Aug 19, 2008 11:05 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

i got

Felix—- A, ready to go
Jenkins—- B, got the skills to be a lockdown, would probably start for another team,should get better.
T.Choice—- A, ready to go as well
Bennet—- D, has progressed to C, keep risen
Scandrick—- B, great speed & has shown that he"s not scared to lay wood to somebody
Walden—- C, he got in on some action, want to see more
Overall i think we did pretty good

by bleedn blu on Aug 18, 2008 3:35 PM CDT   0 recs

i agree there

Draft Class has the chance to be A three years down the road..

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Aug 18, 2008 3:50 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

What's really cool

is the Boys only had 6 picks. They sure used each wisely. Well, most of these guys should contribute THIS year. Nice not having to wait 3 years to see what we’ve got. It’s annoying having to wait for guys like Bobby C and Marten.

That #38 sure should wrap up!

by Bigrigga31 on Aug 18, 2008 6:56 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

You BigRigga

I was thinking last night about how disappointed I was last year win Cleveland was playing well. After reflecting back it was a good thing. We got El Gato for the perfect price, I don’t think we could have waited a another pick to get him.. Plus, we were still able to get a potential lock down corner in Jenkins..

Cleveland’s good season saved us a lot of money..

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Aug 19, 2008 10:58 AM CDT   0 recs

Yup

Woulda paid a ton for DMAC, when Felix may be just as good.

That #38 sure should wrap up!

by Bigrigga31 on Aug 19, 2008 11:24 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Felix vs Reggie

I sure hope Felix can run the ball better than Reggie Bush – I am will to admit I know nothing of the N.O. OL.

I live and die with the Dallas Cowboys

by stxshooter on Aug 19, 2008 11:10 AM CDT   0 recs

I have faith

Felix already looks better running through the tackles.. Reggie averaged 3.7 yds a carry, plus he really isn’t doing much with the ball once he cathces it..

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Aug 19, 2008 11:19 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Felix looks more compact than Reggie.

Bush is almost built like a WR.

At 5’10", 211 and with the guns he has, Felix looks like a RB. After watching him this preseason, he’s alot more of a RB than I thought he would be. I expected him to be like Bush—a situational guy. But if MB3 went down, I’d bet Felix can do a lot better than 3.7.

That #38 sure should wrap up!

by Bigrigga31 on Aug 19, 2008 11:30 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

+1

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Aug 19, 2008 12:07 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

write it down.....Felix Jones will average 5.4 yards per carry at years end...

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones

by BoyzRback on Aug 19, 2008 4:02 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

how many carries will have for the season?

and how many receptions>?

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Aug 19, 2008 4:32 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I figure he'll get between 150-175 carries, and about 30-40 receptions....

so if your looking to get him for FF…i’m not sure i’d invest early on him…but the way i’m projecting touches, and barring injury to MBIII, I think my numbers will be right on…

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones

by BoyzRback on Aug 19, 2008 7:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

felix

you are projecting 891 yds rushing, based off of 160 carries and 263 yds receiving based off of 35 receptions.. so 1153 total yds..

Not bad, I could see that.

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Aug 19, 2008 8:18 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

not sure how you came up with receiving yardage ???

but it would be in the 260-360 range…as I see him averaging about 8-10 yars per reception…based on the 35 receptions prediction…

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones

by BoyzRback on Aug 19, 2008 8:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

+840 yards coming on KRs

Averaging roughly 28 yards on 30 returns with 2 TDs.

That #38 sure should wrap up!

by Bigrigga31 on Aug 19, 2008 11:25 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

lol.....I would agree with those numbers as well...I really hope he gets 30 returns this year...

which would also put him beyond the 1,500 total yards prediction leading to NFL Rookie of the year honors..

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones

by BoyzRback on Aug 20, 2008 6:08 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Gosh

When was the last time Dallas had an offensive R.O.Y.? Julius? Or does it stretch all the way back to Emmitt?

I know Ware was close to defensive, but not-so-Merryman beat him out.

That #38 sure should wrap up!

by Bigrigga31 on Aug 20, 2008 8:43 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

How does Bennett get a C+???

What has he done so far that gives you cause to grant him him a ‘better than average’ grade?

"Well, we didn't block real good but we made up for it by not tackling."

- John McKay, the first coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

by 5Blings on Aug 19, 2008 2:22 PM CDT   0 recs

Just a tad better than average

Because he looked to have improved from game 1 to game 2. These are just prelim “so far” grades. The expectations of Bennett are very high and continuing to grow, so if you compare him to an average 3rd TE, like David Thomas (Patriots) or Michael Matthews (Giants)—I’d say he’s better than average.

That #38 sure should wrap up!

by Bigrigga31 on Aug 19, 2008 2:34 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Not Buying Bennett

Felix: He is ready! (A)

Jenkins: Talk about an upgrade over Jacques Reeves…what an athlete (B+)

Bennett: I blame the front office more than Bennett. He is who we thought he was! (D-)

Choice: Good player, but seems like a luxury pick. With Marion, Felix, Alonzo Coleman and others, I don’t think this was a position of need. Some people argued that Barber might hold out and that he was insurance. Okay, the Super Bowl bound Cowboys go without BOTH of their top 2 backs from last year? Come on, get real. This guy is a gamer, though. (B+)

Scandrick: I have to admit, this guy looks like a faster, tougher version of Dre Bly. After Felix, this looks like the next best pick. (A)

Walden: I have to grade this an incomplete since it looks like this kid is being kept under wraps and may find it difficult to make the active roster. (I)

"Well, we didn't block real good but we made up for it by not tackling."

- John McKay, the first coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

by 5Blings on Aug 19, 2008 4:55 PM CDT   0 recs

I didn't like the Bennett pick at the time

and I still dont like it. I dont like his attitude, attention to detail and his lack of drive.

We are probably going to lose Hannah because if he has another good game like he had Saturday night, someone will pick him up. I liked the kid, has all the tools, just needed time to develop. I would of been comfortable going into the season with Hannah as the third tightend and the bennett pick in the second round should of been a receiver.

I like the Scandrick pick from the moment he was selected, couldn’t believe he was still there in the fifth round. Dont know alot about Walden, time wll tell with him, has a quick first step but is very raw.

by Deke on Aug 19, 2008 5:03 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

question

Out of the WR’s that went after M. Bennett which one do you think Dallas should have selected?

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Aug 19, 2008 5:42 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

How about Caldwell, Earl Bennett, Franklin or Hawkins

There’s three off the top of my head I think that went after the Bennett pick.

But if you listen to Jerry, he was inclined to trade up and get a receiver, hardy was the guy he had in mind, I liked Hardy, but I think he should of stayed in school another year. Receiver was one of the three needs going into the draft. I had zero faith that Glenn was coming back despite the ramblings of Jerry of how well Glenn was coming along, again Jerry is the king of double talk.

 As soon as the receivers started to go off the board early in the second round, you knew there was going to be a huge run on receievers, but instead of making a move to get one, the cowboys sat there and thought there was going to be four or five that they were interested in, they were wrong. If there wasn’t the receiver there you coveted, then they should of moved down. I’m not saying Bennett will be a bust by along shot, he’s got talent, its his attitude I and others dont like. The way Hannah played in Denver and if he has another good game, we wont be able to sneak him back on the practice squad. It thought he would of been a fine third option on the tightend depth chart after Fasano was traded.Dallas has to address the receiver position soon, T.O isn’t getting any younger, and there isn’t a lead type receiever on this roster behind him to take over. Lots of three’s and with Austin’s injury, he’s the only number two speed receiver but now with his injury, he’ll spent the rest of the year getting back to where he was last week.

This organization just doesn’t address drafting QB’s or receivers early, two key positions on a team.We should atleast draft a QB every two or three years and it doesn’t have to be early, but if a highly touted one drops in your lap in the third, you should take him. A receiver every two or three years. You dont find Micheal Irvin type receivers in the seventh round or as undrafted free agents. We certainly draft lots of running backs though, a position you can fill in mid to later rounds. Thats has nothing to do with the felix pick either, if thats what you’re thinking. We spent alot of the second day moving down and stock piling picks next year.

Last year we didn’t address the corner position, instead we were stuck with Reeves and Jones, where did that get us…

 Alot of Cowboy fans wanted Dywayne Jarrett, where I thought Steve Smith was the better receiver on USC. How is Jarrett working out, not too well…

by Deke on Aug 19, 2008 6:21 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I agree with you

I wanted a WR and I wanted Hardy. I wanted us to trade up and grab him..

If I had to pick between the WR’s that were available at our pick, I would have drafted Wil Franklin or Caldwell. Depending on who worked out better. They both have good hands and run sub 4.4’s.

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Aug 19, 2008 6:33 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I personally would have traded up for Desean Jackson the moment he began to slip in the second round...

If that wasn’t feasable, I would have certainly drafted Will Franklin in the third, or even after trading out of that spot, we still had a shot at him in the 4th….The Cowboys will regret overlooking him, as I project he’ll make this year All Rookie team…along with my previous mentioned Desean Jackson………

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones

by BoyzRback on Aug 19, 2008 7:35 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I liked Desean Jackson too

he’s looked good in the two game I watched with philly. Good route runner, good hands and very shifty with alot of speed.

Imagine him stretching the field on the opposite side of T.O…

by Deke on Aug 19, 2008 7:56 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Desean has looked good

He is getting a lot targets with Brown out, I would be interested to see what Stanback could do if he got 10 targets during the pre-season..

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Aug 19, 2008 8:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

the problem w/desean

the problem w/desean is he was completely shut out of so many games in college. everybody loves the guy b/c he is fast, but how many 100 yd games did he have as a senior? would you have guessed 2 out of 12 games? lavelle hawkins put up more receiving yards than jackson last year.

i think he will have a slow transition to the nfl. my brother went to cal so i started 2007 hoping we could get desean then became unimpressed as the year went on.

by 325424 on Aug 22, 2008 5:33 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

umm...maybe because D Coordinators rolled double coverage over to his side EVERY single play this past season...

which is why Hawkins was in single coverage EVERY single play this past season…

I could only imagine the reason De Jackson was getting less TD’s, receptrions and a mere half dozen punt returns this past season was more indicitive of how fearful opposing teams were to even have the ball in his hands ?

plus he battled a deep thigh bruise that limited him for a few games…

slow transition to the NFL?….Desean Jackson- 1st team NFL All Rookie Team……write it down..

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones

by BoyzRback on Aug 22, 2008 5:52 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

i may end up being dead wrong

i just think that most guys who are picked in the top two rounds had game plans designed to stop them as they went through the end of their college career.

by 325424 on Aug 22, 2008 6:44 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

many coaches strickly refused to even punt to this kid....prefering to directionally punt it out of bounds....

I’ve seen many of his games, and it was clear De Jax was simply the best player on the field….he is in the mold or Marvin Harrison…..and with the talent in the NFL…….there is no way De Jax will be double teamed without affecting defensive schemes…he’ll be playing the slot….and if you think Wes Welker is good at getting open in zones……..this kid’s much better and much faster….i’m saddened that philly still got him in the second……as I know they would have taken him in the first as well, if they didn’t trade out……….he was completely under valued , I consider him one the best steals of the draft…….

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones

by BoyzRback on Aug 22, 2008 7:03 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

He's the guy I wanted them to get too Boyz.

I really hated seeing the Eagles pick him up. Jackson is a Jerry Rice protoge.

That #38 sure should wrap up!

by Bigrigga31 on Aug 19, 2008 11:08 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

yep jerry talks about him all the time..

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Aug 19, 2008 11:51 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

When Rice touts a guy.....you better listen to the best of all time...

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones

by BoyzRback on Aug 20, 2008 6:11 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I think you all remember me

Screaming at the top of my lungs for Jackson pre-draft.

by GloryDayz88 on Aug 22, 2008 5:17 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

yeah...Glory was in camp De Jax......He was this years Terry Glenn....

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones

by BoyzRback on Aug 22, 2008 5:53 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

the reason they don't Deke is because

those positions have very high bust ratios and to me, thats a very smart move. Kudos to Jerry.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Aug 19, 2008 7:57 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

well Terry, if those positions are very high bust ratio

no higher than any other position BTW, and I’m not talking about first round players, then jerry might as well not draft players if you go in with that kind of thnking. A fourth round backup Qb to develop or a second or third round receiver is not a reach and no more of a bust factor ratio than any other round.

Two second round tightends selected in four years, yet this organization can bring itself to draft a receiever when T.O and Glenn were entering their mid thirties…

by Deke on Aug 19, 2008 8:21 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Dallas

defintely could have drafted some WR’s in the earlier rounds..

Skyler Green? KR? Stanback- ex-qb?

2002 was the last time we took one in the 1st 3 rounds, when took Antonio Bryant. He was good, just a head case.

cowboy draft history..

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Aug 19, 2008 8:26 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Jeez

2006 and 2004 were some bummer drafts.

2003 and 2005 were great.

Jury’s out on ‘07. Maybe there’s an every-other-year trend going on.

That would make ’08 another great one.

But ’09 will have to buck the trend.

That #38 sure should wrap up!

by Bigrigga31 on Aug 19, 2008 11:15 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

got to be right more then wrong..

That is what it takes.. Every team misses..

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Aug 19, 2008 11:55 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

hey if the talent isn't there, why reach?

I think it would be stupid just to draft a certain position for need, gotta take the best player on your board.

If you start targeting certain positions, you’ll end up with a draft like we had in 2000 drafting Goodrich and Edwards cause we needed corners.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Aug 19, 2008 8:51 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs