Safeties, Receivers Top Cowboys' Draft Board
by Rafael Vela on Apr 20, 2009 10:30 AM CDT
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Several unrelated crumbs which all seem to work together:
Our search for better opinions brings this clip from NBC5 in Dallas Ft. Worth. Former Cowboys personnel man Bryan Broaddus gives his opinions on the Cowboys' draft strategy. It included a lot of points we knew but a few intriguing ones we didn't. Mr. Broaddus spent many years in the Cowboys War Room, so I give his thoughts more weight than others. He says:
- Dallas' may be looking at some combo of safety-wide receiver or wide receiver-safety with its top two picks.
- He mentions Louis Delmas and Darcel McBath as two FS targets. These are two of, if not the two best cover safeties. (More on this in a minute.) He does not mention receivers of interest, but you don't have to look very far to find names.
- He reiterates that Dallas loves QB Stephen McGee. The surprise is Broaddus thinks Dallas could seriously consider him in the 3rd round, at pick 69. I've read in several places that McGee's stock is rising, but I still think he'll be in play with Dallas 101st overall pick at the top of round 4.
If Dallas has to have him, I think the team could move up a little bit from 101 to get him. The cost to move up ten or so spots into the late 3rd is a 5th rounder, and Dallas has three of those.
I also spoke to KC Joyner over the weekend about a couple of issues of note to Dallas. KC is finishing his research for Scientific Football '09, which will include run blocking and run defense metrics this year.
He told me:
-- New Eagles LT Jason Peters is a good tackle, but has struggled in the last two years to handle speed rushers. He gave up five sacks in 2007 (Flozell Adams, by comparison, gave up one that year) and 11.5 last year. "If you want a comparison," he told me, "I just finished looking at Dolphins tape. Joey Porter gave Jason Peters fits last year and he's the player closest to Demarus Ware in game. Speed rushers got to the corner very easily on [Peters] last year. I think he'll improve in Philadelphia, but that matchup with Ware will be interesting to watch."
Joyner thinks the Eagles are going big body across the line and want to play powerball. The Eagles ran a lot more down the stretch and probably want to do this from game one this year. New RT Stacy Andrews is in the 330 lb. range and Peters weighs 340 or so. RG Shawn Andrews is also a 330+ pounder at RG.
It's not the Eagles style to pick running backs in the first, but I look for them to target a bigger back in the 2nd or 3rd round to complement Brian Westbrook.
-- Joyner added more ammunition to the argument that Dallas will pick a safety high. We discussed the Cowboys' overall safety play and he told me he's charting run defense metrics called crash for corners and skys for safeties. Skys refers to the number of times a safety lined up in the traditional deep role -- usually twelve yards off the line of scrimmage -- and made a tackle within five yards of the LOS.
He told me Ken Hamlin had over half the sky numbers on the team, even though he'sDallas' free safety. This offers some explanation of why Hamlin's interception numbers dropped from six in '07 to one last year. The team had him forcing runs a lot to cover up for the strong safeties, two of whom -- Roy Williams and Keith Davis -- are not on the current roster.
Look for Delmas in two and if Dallas goes in another direction there -- a receiver or center, perhaps -- look for them to pursue McBath in the 3rd or 4th. But look for Dallas to push safety. Even with Gerald Sensabaugh in house, the evidence for upgrading there is overwhelming.
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Delmas in rd 2 sounds great to me
He would be just what the doctor ordered for the Cowboys secondary play.
I also agree with Raf that we should hold off on McGee until rd 4 as he’s definitely a developmental prospect, I’d be shocked if anyone targets him in rd 3.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 20, 2009 10:43 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Are you going to crack open the bottle of champagne?
If Delmas is picked?
Also I think round three is really high for someone who primarily played in an option offense.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 20, 2009 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure, why not? Getting Delmas would be a real coup IMO
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by Terry on Apr 20, 2009 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha...
I know, you’ve been talking about him for the last month. I don’t know enough about him to say one way or another.
So I’m expecting big things because of the Terry stamp of approval.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 20, 2009 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NFLDraftcountdown has Delmas going to NE...
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 20, 2009 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If that happens, then I'm down for McBath in the 3rd.
Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Say that fast, five times!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 20, 2009 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They also have...
Dallas picking Pat White there… so lets up they aren’t exactly accurate.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 20, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
players fall and drop every draft
there isn’t a draft expect alive who will be over 90% accurate on their mocks, they’ll be lucky to hit 50%
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by Terry on Apr 20, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
plus one trade can knock the entire draft off course.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 20, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pat White
Is not an NFL caliber QB. Any GM who picks him for anything other than a receiver/return man, and above the 3rd round, needs to be updating his resume… Except for maybe Jerry Jones.
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by Reno Cowboy on Apr 20, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet Cleveland wants Pat White.
Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Say that fast, five times!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 20, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd much rather we
target needs (OL, S, ILB, WR) than draft a QB this year. We can always find an UDFA.
by NerdVernacular on Apr 20, 2009 10:52 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
-1...I know that's your boy, but I dont like Delmas....still think it will be ILB, OG or WR with the 2nd rounder...
NE may take Delmas at the top of the 2nd and probably will. The only thing that would get me more pissed than Delmas in the 2nd round would be Pat White….I will throw a bottle at my 50 inch Plasma if that happens..lol. Can we please stop these fascinations with project players…..
If Percey Harvin slips into the second round….watch out!!.
I’m warming up to Duke Robinson in the second round, but I’ve seen him in mocks go at the end of the 2nd or top of the 3rd.
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 20, 2009 10:54 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Robinson is overrated
so I’m hoping you’re pissed off Saturday and not about White, although drafting him would piss me off as well. lol Hopefully that was a Jerry smokescreen.
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by Terry on Apr 20, 2009 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Delmas is a good as you claim, he won't be there at #52..Like I said NE will take him.
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 20, 2009 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
unless Jerry trades up to get him
which is very possible
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by Terry on Apr 20, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not happening for Delmas...He isn't that good to be trading up for....
If they trade up it will be for a ILB, OL or WR.
I’m praying Laurinaitis slips into the 2nd so we can move up to get him. He is the best ILB in the draft.
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 20, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats just your opinion
and thankfully the Cowboys don’t share it. I see the Cowboys trading up in the 2nd rd and it will be for either Delmas, Robiskie or one of the stud centers like Unger or Wood.
BTW, Laurinatis will slip in the second rd because he’s not as good as the USC trio of Cushing, Matthews and Maualuga and I hope the Cowboys avoid that overrated Buckeye like the plague.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 20, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hate to break it to you, but Cushing, Matthews and Maualuga are slipping because
all three are not considered 3 down LB’s.
Laurinatis is going to be drafted 20-25, count on it. He is one of the few really good MLB/ILBs in these years draft. The others are projected OLBs….
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 20, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought they were slipping 'cause of the steroids??
There is no theory of evolution. Just a list of creatures Chuck Norris has allowed to live.
by kameleon_o on Apr 20, 2009 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the talk about those 3 is that they either lack against the run or pass...
Appears, according to many that all the LBs in this draft are lacking in an area and not 3 down LBs..
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 20, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be sure to remind you when he doesn't
There aren’t too many locks when it comes to the draft but the USC trio being drafted ahead of Laurinatis is one of them.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 21, 2009 8:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Laurinitis goes before Matthews...you heard it here.....
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 21, 2009 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GOODNESS
Both of you act like you actually work in the NFL and KNOW everything that is going to happen.
Give it a rest. There are no locks in the draft, you both are going off of sources who are giving educated guesses just like everyone else.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 21, 2009 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Even the owners and coaches don’t know for sure
by BishopWest on Apr 21, 2009 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just a prediction dude.....relax already....
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 21, 2009 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not worked up...
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 21, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boyz and I spare all the time
no big deal, one of us will be eating crow Saturday and that will be fun. :)
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 21, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would rather take Chung in the 3rd and use the 2nd somewhere else
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 20, 2009 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When the first receiver blows past Chung
You will swear you are looking at Roy (SS) Williams—reincarnated.
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by Reno Cowboy on Apr 20, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heard the same things about Delmas...
Takes bad angles….etc., that smells like RW1
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 20, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you heard wrong
Delmas can cover with the best of them, the bad angles knock is in run support FYI.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 21, 2009 8:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do I need to post the scouting reports again......I think not.....
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 21, 2009 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Delmas is the best cover safety in the draft
This is pretty much consensus. Taking a few lines from a handful of scouting reports that, by nature of the format they have set up for themselves, ARE FORCED to list negative qualities for each player, does not suddenly turn Delmas, a cover safety with questionable run support ability, into Roy Williams. The two players could not be less alike at the safety position. That should be clear to anyone who has done even a cursory investigation into Delmas’ abilities.
Larry Allen benched 700 pounds. That is Leonard Davis times two.
by Tim Wilson on Apr 21, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well said Tim
comparing Delmas to RW is like comparing Felix Jones to Ron Dayne.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 21, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
And I’m not sure if Delmas will be there at 51. What I think we should do is what I did with my last mock draft and trade back to get Sherrod Martin who versatile and can also play corner.
by quincyyyyy on Apr 20, 2009 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Percy Harvin is off Dallas' board
off the board means that. His name tag isn’t even up there for consideration.
He’s dead to them.
by Rafael Vela on Apr 20, 2009 10:58 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Really? I know that it would be difficult for them to land him as far as draft position goes, but what are the Cowboys’ particular concerns? I smell a minor story here.
by Diws on Apr 20, 2009 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this was in the press last week
“character concerns” was the euphemism. Conjecture on my point but I know a little bit
about what knocks players off and I think he might have drug concerns. Nothing firm,
but I’ve heard Jerry say they stay away from players who have had drug problems.
by Rafael Vela on Apr 20, 2009 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not believing anything Jerry says, especially close to draft time....I'm not discounting us drafting Harvin until it happens
We need special teams returners so Harvin would fill a big need as well be a great threat in the slot. Havin would make total sense for this team if we drafted him…
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 20, 2009 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, just like Pacrat made perfect sense last year...NOT!
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by Terry on Apr 20, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Laurinitis sort of reminds me of Carp
a “finesse” linebacker
by quincyyyyy on Apr 20, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will disagree on that one...
I actually think that Laurinitis is a pretty mean SOB. I’m not saying he’ll be good. I just never thought of his style as finesse.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 20, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's certainly not physcial
and if you look at his scouting report weaknesses, it’s shedding blocks.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 20, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't get me wrong...
I’m not saying he’s made for a 3-4. I just think he’s tough..
But you’re right, he’s probably not physically built for a 3-4.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 20, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NE was/is looking at him so I would disagree.
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 20, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
smokescreen
NE wouldn’t touch him with a 10 foot pole
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by Terry on Apr 21, 2009 8:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're exactly right quincyyyy
they are both 4-3 LBs and have no business playing for a 3-4 team.
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by Terry on Apr 20, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stephen McGee
in the 3rd? Don’t do it!
by DoomsdayD75 on Apr 20, 2009 11:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1....that wouldn't make me happy either
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 20, 2009 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least he'd have a spot on the roster
If he went on to have Gary Kubiak’s career, that’d be excellent
by AustonianAggie on Apr 20, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What WR would you trade up for?
Broaddus mentioned this in the clip but to warrant this move we would need someone who could contribute day 1. Besides Crabtree, who do you think that guy could be? I can’t think of anyone I like that much that is head and shoulders above someone we could get in the 2nd or 3rd.
by TEXMSMRFC on Apr 20, 2009 12:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think you trade up...
For a wideout that could contribute on day 1, because it’s really hard to tell if one could or not.
Maybe for Sean Smith…
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 20, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sean Smith...
Now there is a name that I seldom see anyone associating with the Cowboys. And he may go in the first. But if he drops into the second, and if I am Jerry, I’d be burning up the phone lines trying to move up. He is listed as a CB, but he has the skill-set to be an outstanding hybrid CB/FS. Wes Bunting of the National Football Post has him rated as the top CB in this year’s draft.
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by Reno Cowboy on Apr 20, 2009 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jenkins is the top rated CB
He won the thorp award…… I think Sean Smith is overrated but at 51 i would love to have his talent and playmaking ability and hes only 22 so thats a plus
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by regaberto on Apr 21, 2009 12:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would
say no one, and hope they can snag Igalesis in the 3rd or something.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by what_the_crap on Apr 20, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't mind either Tate or Dillard in the 3rd.
Really like Dillard for some reason. I have a good feeling that he will explode in the NFL due to his great technique. 40 times aren’t everything.
by TEXMSMRFC on Apr 20, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Hakeem Nicks...
… is on the board around #42-45, I’d be down to go get him. I think he’s gonna be a heck of a player after a year or two of development.
Only thing is, I think we’ll be OK at WR this year if injuries don’t cripple us. Would rather see us focus heavily on Safety, OL, and LB.
by KaceOFbass on Apr 20, 2009 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd be shocked if Nicks falls out of the first rd
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by Terry on Apr 20, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't Nicks have weight concerns? another Mike Williams in the making...
I could be wrong, but there is one WR with that potential in this draft.
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 20, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think...
you’re thinking of someone else. I know there is a receiver with those concerns, but i don’t think it’s Nicks.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 20, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hicks had gained some weight
But I just read somewhere that he’s back down to his playing weight.
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by APerfectStar on Apr 20, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he gained
Weight because of his injury and he couldn’t workout.
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by Wmillion on Apr 20, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If there is a big IF, then there is a big NEED.
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by ProBowlFactory on Apr 20, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brian Robiskie
Robiskie and Crabtree are by far the most NFL ready players in the NFL. Look up any scouting report and you’ll see that. Mainly because Robiskie has recieved NFL coaching since he began playing since his father is a NFL Receivers coach in Atlanta. That means he is more familiar with this system than anyone else in the draft, thus it won’t be as big of a jump for him, however his numbers weren’t as big as other players which is why he is projected in the 2nd.
Tony Romo off in dat hole, Watch roll and watch him throw, Watch him lead dem cowboys to the super bowl, now watch me "yua!" crank dat cowboys, Now watch me "yua!" crank dat cowboys, Now watch me "yua!" crank dat cowboys, Now watch me "yua!" crank dat cowboys!
by ProBowlFactory on Apr 20, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats the exact reason why teams call the players they're going to draft
immediately before they draft them because this could have happened on draft day and the team drafting Byrd would never have known.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 20, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was to welcome them to the team
Larry Allen benched 700 pounds. That is Leonard Davis times two.
by Tim Wilson on Apr 20, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, its really to see if they're still alive...seriously
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by Terry on Apr 20, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Gotta cover all your bases on a big investment, I guess.
Larry Allen benched 700 pounds. That is Leonard Davis times two.
by Tim Wilson on Apr 20, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone know alot about Chris Baker?
The DT from Hampton? Just size wise he looks like a NT prospect.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 20, 2009 12:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I watched him play a couple of times when he was at Pitt
he seems talented.
But beyond his size, he was uber productive. 69 tackles and 8.5 sacks playing as a 3-4 DE. You can tell he is really explosive with his 35.5 vertical. That is crazy for someone who is 325. I would love for the Cowboys to draft him.
by quincyyyyy on Apr 20, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aaaaah as DE
That’s cool too.
I guess he’s either a 4-3 tackle or 3-4 end right. Man, 326 is really big for even a 3-4 end. His build is more NTesque.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 20, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is stout and big
but he has long arms as well, so I think he can play whatever we need him to play.
by quincyyyyy on Apr 20, 2009 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting
Oh and did you mean Penn State earlier?
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 20, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
325?
Where’d ya get that? I’ve only found 305 which I could agree with at DE but would not even consider at NT right now. Jay Ratliff is small enough…
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by CodeNamedG on Apr 20, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look at his combine weigh numbers
it is 325, although he slimmed down somewhat and weighed in on his pro day at 316. Probably because he wanted to run a better short shuttle which he did.
http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=75177&draftyear=2009&genpos=DT
The 305 number is old.
by quincyyyyy on Apr 20, 2009 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tex 4 McGee
Stephen McGee would be an ideal pick for the Cowboys, if for no other reason than to let Tony Romo know that the circus won’t be in town forever. This Simpsons Saga has to end, and the weeding out of distractions needs to continue. Coupling McGee with Kitna could light a fire under the best quarterback never to win a playoff game, and would provide depth at the most important position in all of sports.
by Montecito Tex on Apr 20, 2009 12:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
McGee wouldn't push Romo until year 2 or 3 anyways.
He’s not real experienced in a pro style offense and you’d be getting him to be your QB or backup down the line, not you’re immediate starter.
There aren’t many QBs in the draft that are going to push a top 10 QB.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 20, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
many?? there aren't any
actually there are only about 10 qbs in the entire league that could push Romo and they are all franchise qbs for other teams.
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by Terry on Apr 20, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
I was being generous, because once in a while you get a guy that just takes over. But that is very very seldom.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 20, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You Know
Been checking out McGee for a while now. The number of times the words character and leadership have come up is amazing. The way he handled things with the coaching changes was mature far beyond his years. Many analysts feel coaching and system changes helped screw up his career and figure he will be a better pro.
by oldboysfan on Apr 20, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've read and heard his ceiling is very high as well
I wouldn’t mind if they pulled the trigger on him in the middle rds, but no earlier than pick 101.
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by Terry on Apr 20, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
Although I hope he was told that it probably isn’t smart to talk alot of trash to linebackers in the NFL. He got a little too fired up against Texas this year, was a little big bush league.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 20, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
against texas last year
he was sidelined this year
And would you really mind him talking trash to the giants or eagles?
by AustonianAggie on Apr 20, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No....
He played against Texas at the end of the game this year.
You’re correct he was out most of the season last year.
I don’t mind trash talk, but it was a little stupid, A&M was getting their brains bashed in and he was talking crap.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 20, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, I'm curious ...
Exactly what “Simpson Saga” (singular, dude) are you referring to?
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by Raul Villaronga on Apr 20, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL! thats really funny
I got news for you Tex, Romo would not be threatened in any way by McGee, and actually he’d probably be happy if he was drafted since we’ll have a future young back up after Kitna retires.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 20, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
romo sucks
to bad we could not trade him to the bears for draft picks and kyle orton
"Hey, I think it's easy for guys to hit .300 and stay in the big leagues. Hit .200 and try to stick around as long as I did; I think it's a much greater accomplishment. That's hard."-- Bob Uecker
by dmurphnextrusygreer on Apr 20, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and what type of drug are you on??
I’m sure its a dousy, considering Orton now plays for the Broncos, LOL
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by Terry on Apr 20, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
really when did that happen???
sorry let me explain my self.
ok so denver traded cutler to the bears for orton and draft picks
so as you can read in my post to bead we could not have made that trade with romo and denver would have been stuck w/ cutler.
i dont know why everybody is so high on romo, what has he done? thats right nothing, to bad there is not going to be the T.O. excuse this year
"Hey, I think it's easy for guys to hit .300 and stay in the big leagues. Hit .200 and try to stick around as long as I did; I think it's a much greater accomplishment. That's hard."-- Bob Uecker
by dmurphnextrusygreer on Apr 20, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bad
i misspelled bad
"Hey, I think it's easy for guys to hit .300 and stay in the big leagues. Hit .200 and try to stick around as long as I did; I think it's a much greater accomplishment. That's hard."-- Bob Uecker
by dmurphnextrusygreer on Apr 20, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You also misspelled "myself"
But more disturbing is this admission:
i dont know why everybody is so high on romo
I guess you don’t follow pro football.
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by APerfectStar on Apr 20, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
spell check is overrated
and i do follow pro football just not as close as college football.
romo misses a lot of throws and tend to agree with T.O that he does not look at any other options rather than the 1st reciver/TE. but we can disagree that is ok because i think that is the point of blogs.
"Hey, I think it's easy for guys to hit .300 and stay in the big leagues. Hit .200 and try to stick around as long as I did; I think it's a much greater accomplishment. That's hard."-- Bob Uecker
by dmurphnextrusygreer on Apr 20, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's actually very good at going through his progressions
Here’s the big if, IF he has enough time to. When he’s pressed for time and unable to scramble he will force throws.
I don’t see how any fan that follows the Cowboys doesn’t know why people love the guy. Look at the list of mediocrity at QB between Aikman glory days and Romo.
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by APerfectStar on Apr 20, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agree
best since aikman and gives hope for alot of fans as he is a fun outgoing type of person that people like. but at somepoint you have to perform in clutch situations aka pitsburg last year.
i like the guy but i just dont think he will ever be a championship qb and that is hard for me to say as there is nothing i want more than the cowboys to win another superbowl
but this is a draft post so as well i am an aggie fan and there is nothing i would like more than mcgee to be a cowboy. will agree he will probably be around in the 4th round so i think they can wait. when he had to throw the ball at a&m he threw it well.
david murphy 0 -forever
by dmurphnextrusygreer on Apr 20, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I think it's too soon to give up hope on Romo
But I do think McGee will turn out to be a solid pro, so I wouldn’t mind drafting him. I just wonder how high he’’l end up going.
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by APerfectStar on Apr 20, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So...
Green Bay the year before wasn’t clutch?
Or the Washington games that year?
Or the Giant games this year?
Or when they were behind to the Lions?
The entire season they were neck and neck with Green Bay for homefield advantage.
And if you think Romo is what cost them the Giants game, then you didn’t watch the game OR you didn’t pay attention.
Was it his best game? Nope. But he didn’t choke that game away, the same way Tom Brady didn’t choke the Super Bowl away.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 20, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Romo's done more
He’s done more than 90% of the QBs in this league and is up there with Brady and Manning. For one thing, in the green bay game in 2007, he proved he was the better QB between him and Favre. So get off his back already cuz he’s our QB and there isn’t another QB I would rather have.
Tony Romo off in dat hole, Watch roll and watch him throw, Watch him lead dem cowboys to the super bowl, now watch me "yua!" crank dat cowboys, Now watch me "yua!" crank dat cowboys, Now watch me "yua!" crank dat cowboys, Now watch me "yua!" crank dat cowboys!
by ProBowlFactory on Apr 20, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
like
not make the playoffs? lose in the first round? make costly mistakes in games? multiple turnovers? not scanning the field for open recivers?
when he wins games in december let me know.
i am a cowboys fan and want them to win every sunday and the superbowl but i am not convinced he is the qb that can do that. give me a good defense and a qb that makes good decisions and not turn the ball over and we would be a lot better.
"Hey, I think it's easy for guys to hit .300 and stay in the big leagues. Hit .200 and try to stick around as long as I did; I think it's a much greater accomplishment. That's hard."-- Bob Uecker
by dmurphnextrusygreer on Apr 20, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, so you're one of those....
Winning in December and January has a bit to do with the team sport point of view, as in:
- If the OLine doesn’t play well – your team is screwed.
- If the QB makes a couple or more of bonehead plays – your team is screwed.
- If the front 7 waves goodbye to a RB twice in 2 minutes – your team is screwed.
- If coverage has lapses of concentration – your team is screwed.
- If the receivers drop good and easy balls – your team is screwed.
- If the receivers run bad routes – your team is screwed.
- If coaching fails – your team is screwed.
- If everything said above happens – your team is in deep doodoo.
Our team has been waaaaaay deep in doodoo for the past couple of years.
Viva México! Go Cowboys!
by Chandus on Apr 20, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same old tired Romo arguments
Unless the guy wins a SB in his career he will not amount to s#$t as a player or a man.
This is the way things are when you’re the cowboys QB and guys named staubach and aikman went before you.
All he is now is a young QB. Its simply way too early to label him as many seem want to do.
As he said last year, let me play a few more years before you label me. Fair enough says I.
by THEjarhead on Apr 20, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will add this..
Romo HAS to cut down on the turnovers and take better care of the ball this season…Has to or we won’t be successfull.
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 20, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah... If you look above
I talked about Romo and bonehead mistakes, not a single soul in this blog has said that there isn’t a need for further improvements in his game. He’s still unpolished and needs to change a couple of things.
Viva México! Go Cowboys!
by Chandus on Apr 20, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've pointed this out many times....
Romo has to improve in those areas or we will be looking for his replacement next year…..
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 20, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You've committed the cardinal sin of criticizing Tony Romo
Just remember this. All the good things that happen are because of him. The bad things are all on somebody else. Keep that in mind and you’ll be fine here.
Your facts are “tired” and you’re “one of those” if you state facts.
by StillHateTheGiants on Apr 20, 2009 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's not true.
There are like three people who are like that on this board.
Stop grouping everyone together. I’ll defend certain things, but I’m as critical as the next guy of things he needs to improve.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 21, 2009 7:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the shoe doesn't fit, don't take offense
I didn’t say everyone. The fact is there’s a group of people on here, and it’s not small, that react when anything negative is written about Tony Romo. Terms like “tired” and “you’re one of those” are code for we’ve already answered all those arguments and can’t be bothered to address specific facts.
by StillHateTheGiants on Apr 21, 2009 8:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That might be true.
I think negative and unjustified is different.
I react to any comment positive or negative that is generally unwarranted.
I do think there are just a very limited amount of people that react to anything negative though. I just think they react HEAVILY to it.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 21, 2009 9:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just tired....
Of how overrated the QBs are in Football, when the best QB in the League has the same amount of Super Bowl rings that Trent Dilfer, Brad Johnson and Eli Manning and the same amount of Super Bowl games that those guys and these others Rex Grossman, Matt Hasselbeck, Donovan McNabb, Jake Delhomme, Rich Gannon and Kerry Collins, you really have to devalue the importance of great QB play and value the importance of TEAM play.
Even the guys that defend Romo left and right have said that he also has a share of the blame of the past collapses, so it isn’t as if we aren’t critics of Romo.
Viva México! Go Cowboys!
by Chandus on Apr 21, 2009 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let me start with, I have a tremendous amount of respect for you 2
I mean Chandus and AFB. You guys go back to the old blog and I’ve always thought both your posts are top notch. I didn’t mean to pick a fight with eaither of you.
Chandus, you sort of make a point that gets right to my lingering doubt about Tony Romo. I actually love the guy and wanted Parcells to start him a year before he did. He was a breath of fresh air and obviously has “it”. The thing it’s beginning to appear to be missing is the ability to not lose a game. You listed a bunch of QB’s that won SB’s (Dilfer, Johnson, Manning) just because they didn’t try to do too much. I’m not sure Romo is capable of that yet. It gets emotional when he’s discussed because we all see the flashes of talent and “it”. Then he makes what I consider to be totally boneheaded plays when they usually aren’t necessary.
There’s nothing I want more than to see Tony Romo holding the Lombardi trophy (if he could wrestle it away from Jerry).
by StillHateTheGiants on Apr 21, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know
We’re cool.
I would have done the same defense if it was about Terrence Newman. If someone comes out and says “Newman sucks” well thats just stupid.
If they are like, newman had an inconsistant year, I’d agree.
On Romo, I’m right there with you. But you know sometimes it takes a while for QB’s to trust their supporting cast.
I think once Romo gets to where he takes more calculated risks than you can see him go from a transition to a really good QB to an elite QB.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 21, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about another Aikman
Id take him lol
I thank God everyday i wasnt born a Eagles fan!!!!!!
by regaberto on Apr 21, 2009 12:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
flame on.
"Anyone that isn't pro-choice never met you" ~Brian Thomas on Seth...
by ivysafety39 on Apr 20, 2009 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Cutler was better than Romo in your opinion
Doesn’t that make HIM the best QB never to win a playoff game?
Larry Allen benched 700 pounds. That is Leonard Davis times two.
by Tim Wilson on Apr 20, 2009 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tex doesn't think logical Tim, you should know that
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 21, 2009 8:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This sucks...
Looks like I’m gonna miss the first day of the draft. I have a job related conference to attend.
by troysboys on Apr 20, 2009 12:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
get the texts sent to your phone
From nfl.com
I thank God everyday i wasnt born a Eagles fan!!!!!!
by regaberto on Apr 21, 2009 12:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clarence Hill from the Star-Telegram
predicts either Delmas or Robiskie. I’d be happy with either one as both have very high floors, meaning their bust potential is very low.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 20, 2009 2:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I
would love either pick.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by what_the_crap on Apr 20, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Say that fast, five times!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 20, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Delmas will be a bust
But if we draft him i will be a huge supporter but i hope for someone eles
I thank God everyday i wasnt born a Eagles fan!!!!!!
by regaberto on Apr 21, 2009 12:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Delmas will not be a bust
he has one of the higher floors of any player in the draft. At absolute worse, he’ll be a solid, starting FS in the NFL, at best he’ll be another Ed Reed.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 21, 2009 8:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully NE takes him at the top of the 2nd so we don't have to worry.....
Stock up on the prozack Terry your going to need it….
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 21, 2009 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha! I think you'll need it more
when Lauranitis drops like a rock into the second rd. lol
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 21, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah....He is a first round pick all the way.
I’m just hoping Delmas goes to another team. Unlike you, I won’t jump off a bridge if Laurinitas doesn’t gets drafted in the first or drafted by us… :)
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 21, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey, I didn't jump off a bridge when we didn't draft
Reggie Nelson who was drafted by the Jags in 2007 before us and I was higher on him than Delmas.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 21, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
Man I was high on Nelson too.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 21, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I
wouldn’t put too much stock into anything those DMN knuckleheads spew out
"I feel like a million bucks...a million and 81 bucks." T.O.
by D.WareDaWhiteWomenAt? on Apr 20, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im on board with Robiskie...OSU baby!!
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 20, 2009 2:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
finally a Buckeye worth drafting, huh Boyz ;)
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 20, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I sure hope they trade up for him
That would be sick, i was hoping for it in a mock draft I did, but we’ll see. I don’t think they invited him to valley ranch just for show.
Tony Romo off in dat hole, Watch roll and watch him throw, Watch him lead dem cowboys to the super bowl, now watch me "yua!" crank dat cowboys, Now watch me "yua!" crank dat cowboys, Now watch me "yua!" crank dat cowboys, Now watch me "yua!" crank dat cowboys!
by ProBowlFactory on Apr 20, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we can get Robiskie, and then...
sit tight and land McBath or Rashad Johnson.
Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Say that fast, five times!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 20, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guys
Somehow I just can’t get on side with another receiver with our number 51. Dalmas, Chung, McBath , Johnson or even a guard or centre or even a NT. To draft a WR at 51 would make all that stuff JJ was saying about getting our younger receivers more opputunities just a load of ****. We should draft one later .
by oldboysfan on Apr 20, 2009 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wr's take 3 years to devolope
So…. i doubt hes planning on using him this year right away and if hurd doesnt step up he will be gone along with stanback
I thank God everyday i wasnt born a Eagles fan!!!!!!
by regaberto on Apr 21, 2009 12:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A WR and a possibly a backup QB with two of our three top picks?????
You’ve got to be kidding. This has to be pre-draft smoke. I’ll seriously be pissed. We “allegedly” released T.O. because of our up-and-coming young WRs who were ready to step-up. And we already got Kitna. Surely we can find someone much, much lower to hold a damn clip board. I really hope this is all BS and we focus on safety, O-line, NT, and possibly linebacker with our top picks.
by Boundforbeach on Apr 20, 2009 3:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you can't reach for needs
if Robitskie is the BPA available at #51, you should take him, its not as if we are absolutely stacked at WR, we need depth there too.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 20, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hear you...
…but I think it’s easier to mask an injury at WR than it is to mask an injury on our OL. The other team is going to find Corey Procter if he’s on the field, and they’re going to massacre him. If you lose Miles Austin, for instance, you can go double TE and still have Crayton and Williams on the field, with maybe Felix in the backfield. That’s still a pretty explosive offensive set.
Larry Allen benched 700 pounds. That is Leonard Davis times two.
by Tim Wilson on Apr 20, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you still shouldn't reach
or you’re going to get guys like Jacobs and Peterman
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 20, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lose RW or Austin and our options are Hurd, Crayton and Stanback
Doesn’t exactly make me all warm and fuzzy thinking about it….WR makes total sense…..
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 20, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a scary thought.
Robiskie could contribute this season.
Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Say that fast, five times!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 20, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just how many backup
WRs is a team supposed to carry before you are warm and fuzzy thinking?
Unlike a Cowboys' season, in life, there may not be a next year.
by Reno Cowboy on Apr 20, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As many as it takes because Stanback and Hurd aren't the answers...Crayton is slow and no sprink chicken.
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 20, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How the hell do you know?
Crayton is still relatively young (just turned 30) and has two seasons worth of quality #3 play. He was the #2 guy when we won 13 games in ‘07. He’s signed to a very reasonable extention for a few more years.
And how do you know what Hurd & Austin can do? They were both hurt most of last year.
The coaches liked ’em enough to waste $9 million of cap space and a proven superstar. No way it was just because of the “chemistry” issue, unless you think GM Jerry is lying.
If you draft/groom them, you MUST play them. Same goes for Carpenter. Don’t tell me you KNOW he sucks, because you’re not in a position to make an informed opinion. Only the coaches know, ’cause all these guys have been behind better talent.
Now it’s their turn…let them have it. Don’t dismiss it out of hand. You diminish your opinion as bigotry.
Res firma mitescere nescit
by Fighter15 on Apr 20, 2009 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stanback is no WR and Crayton is a short timer. A blind man can see it..
Crayton doesn’t scare anyone which was the whole point for the RW trade. Stanback can’t even stay healthy long enough to learn how to play WR. Hurd is a Crayton clone and on a one year tender. WR makes alot of sense.
No argument about Carpenter…lol.. I happen to agree with you 100%. Ask anyone, I’m the biggest defender of Carpenter on this blog.
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 20, 2009 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jimmy Smith
He was hurt his first two years…zero production. And he was a high draft pick.
You simply can’t let that detract from you trying them once they become “of age”.
Further, there are stll quite a few FAs that can supplement the need. I’ve said from the begining that Matt Jones, should he not receive extensive punishment, will be our 7th WR…we have six signed already.
Giving up on your picks too soon is almost as bad as not taking a quality player to begin with.
Res firma mitescere nescit
by Fighter15 on Apr 20, 2009 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stanback is no Jimmy Smith....my gosh no.....
Jimmy Smith was a true WR and a 2nd round draft pick. Stanback is a converted QB…Comparing Stanback to Smith is ridiculous. Stanback is a 4th round project who has shown flashes on special teams…that’s all. He has this year to show something or it’s the door, I’m sure of it..
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 20, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, that's not right
Lose BOTH RW and Austin and our options are Hurd, Crayton, Stanback.
I don’t a team in the NFL that wouldn’t be in a bad spot if it lost its TOP TWO WIDE RECEIVERS.
How deep do you want us to be? Let’s be reasonable here, huh? I could just as easily say: “Man, if we lose Demarcus Ware and Anthony Spencer, we are really screwed at OLB!” I don’t know that that type of conversation is productive.
Larry Allen benched 700 pounds. That is Leonard Davis times two.
by Tim Wilson on Apr 20, 2009 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree, you could make that argument at any position
we as fans of the boys get a little tunnel vision in thinking that only our team will have injuries, last year was a bad year for injuries at key positions. I hope we do not have a repeat of injuries this year.
To quote the tuna: you cannot have steak at every position.
Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!
by cowboy78 on Apr 21, 2009 7:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeppppp
Example: Seattle
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 21, 2009 7:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with your point
But I think the sensitivity is higher because 1) there is an injury history with Austin and 2) TO being released is still a sore subject with a lot of people. It does stink that solid depth is almost impossible in the NFL.
by StillHateTheGiants on Apr 21, 2009 8:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree it's a bit worrisome
I think safety’s the #1 priority. So if a top safety like Delmas falls to us, then yes, by all means take him.
But I would put our #2 priority as OL depth. Safety and OL are the two positions which have held us hostage the past 3-4 years. The safety problems are obvious and have been discussed at length, but I’d argue that almost as big a problem was anytime when ANY of our starting OL got injured over the past few years. The year Flozell went down with the ACL tear. Last season, in which Kosier’s absence led to the Corey Procter debacle. Gurode’s pre-playoff knee injury a couple years back, or the head-stomping incident, that both left everyone on the edge of their seat. Marco Rivera leaving the line-up repeatedly and us having no replacement answer.
I would assume that OL would be one of our top priorities and we’d see it addressed in our top 3 picks. I know you don’t want to force a pick if the talent is not there, but this a very deep OL draft. I’d be really concerned, given the confidence that has been shown on the backup offensive linemen we have in house, if we didn’t make an effort to draft one early on Day 2.
Larry Allen benched 700 pounds. That is Leonard Davis times two.
by Tim Wilson on Apr 20, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
here's the thing with OL this draft
After your elite tackles, all of whom will go in the first rd, the only OL worth selecting in the 2nd rd are Mack, Unger and Wood and even Mack might go in the 1st.
I really don’t think there is a guard in the draft worthy of being selected in the second rd. Therefore, if Mack, Wood and Unger are gone, you gotta take the best player available, not reach for an OL in the 2nd because there will be one available in the 3rd and 4th just as good.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 20, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Duke Robinson is a second round pick
The drop between him and the rest of the Guards is steep.
With the 3 RB’s on our roster, we need to make sure our O-line is equally dominant for the next 5 years. It would be a wise investment to go for the best run blocking guard in the draft.
Feb. 27 -- Veteran free agency signing period begins. Trading period begins.
April 25-26 -- NFL Draft
by APerfectStar on Apr 20, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I seen Duke go in the 3rd on some Mocks....
Would be sweet if we could get him there and draft a ILB or WR with the second round pick
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 20, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not true
I’d actually take Andy Levitre over Robinson.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 21, 2009 8:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd fire you immediately
April 25-26 -- NFL Draft
by APerfectStar on Apr 21, 2009 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OL! Absolutely!
Finally, people are starting to express what I have been preaching for several months. We need a top flight guard and at least one OT. Neither should be expected to start for a year or two, but the need is about to reach to critical stage. Big Flo is overrated, and growin’ old—gee that could be an Eagles song out of the 70s.
Unlike a Cowboys' season, in life, there may not be a next year.
by Reno Cowboy on Apr 20, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stop talking like you know the cowboys more than these guys
I’m going to be excited about whoever we pick, because there is a good reason and there is a reason they are managing the team, and not you or me. Besides, any reciever we have right now can pretty much beat out any reciever we have a chance at, even Robiskie. All except Stanback probably, but its a necessary depth position and if you draft one high, then you don’t have to draft 2 later on.
Tony Romo off in dat hole, Watch roll and watch him throw, Watch him lead dem cowboys to the super bowl, now watch me "yua!" crank dat cowboys, Now watch me "yua!" crank dat cowboys, Now watch me "yua!" crank dat cowboys, Now watch me "yua!" crank dat cowboys!
by ProBowlFactory on Apr 20, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
-2 Dumbest reasoning I've ever heard...
What a homer lemming. So no one on this blog should dare have an opinion because we don’t manage the team. You’re a genius.
by Boundforbeach on Apr 20, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Robiske and McBath
Would make me very happy..
"No matter where you go, you are what you are playa"-Jay Z
by Wmillion on Apr 20, 2009 6:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Say that fast, five times!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 20, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
starting to really like McBath
"No matter where you go, you are what you are playa"-Jay Z
by Wmillion on Apr 21, 2009 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1 on McBath
I was slow to come around on him because of TT’s defense problems, but his positive reviews are all in line with what Dallas wants. Plus he should be there in the 3rd.
April 25-26 -- NFL Draft
by APerfectStar on Apr 21, 2009 12:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Torry Holt
I can’t believe the Jags gave Holt a 3 yr 20 mil dollar contract….Holt is old and tired..
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 20, 2009 7:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow. I wonder if it's one of those Zach Thomas 3-year, but really 1-year deals.
Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Say that fast, five times!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 20, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You got it
It’s 4MM guaranteed in year 1, nothing guaranteed after that.
It’s a one year deal.
Larry Allen benched 700 pounds. That is Leonard Davis times two.
by Tim Wilson on Apr 21, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually...
Don’t think Holt is that bad. I think he had a case of not caring last year.
He might not be worth that much, but the jags reeeeeeeeally need a veteran.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 21, 2009 7:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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