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here is the link for the rankings that I am using, you will notice that I did select players at the overall number that were ranked higher but I had to go with the crystal ball. By the way, I hate to toot my own horn but I`m on a tremendous roll when trying to predict how the draft will go and here are some examples...In 2005 The Boys had 2 1rst rd picks but on trying to decide whom I thought the Boy`s were gonna take with their first pick I kept flopping between DeMarcus Ware and Marcus Spears,well turns out both of them ended up being 1rst rd picks that yr!!!what a fluke! or so I thought. 2006 I like the Bobby Carpenter Bill Parcells connection and predicted Barbie to be the pick...unfortunately I was right,2007 Wade Phillips is in charge and he wants a OLB in the mold of the one he had for the Chargers in Shaun Phillips from Purdue and the fit was so perfect it was like shooting fish in a barrel...my pick Anthony Spencer from...you guessed it, Purdue.2008 again we had 2 1rst rd picks and the Boys were getting ready to move to a new stadium soon and I knew Jerry was gonna select an electrifying player and I guessed correctly with the 1rst pick in Felix Jones, I was off the mark with my next selection, DeSean Jackson whom I thought would turn out to be a pretty explosive player for the Boys but Jenkins was a steal so not the end of the world.Now for 2009 I had Jason Williams penciled in for our pick in rd 3 little did I know that Jerry was gonna trade down and that my streak was gonna be kept alive on a technacality as he was the first player drafted by the Cowboys and I at least got that part correct though I did have us drafting another player at 51 but that pick never happened.Also of note for last yr is I also got the Stephen McGee pick and John Phillips picks dead on at the spot they were drafted.So without further adieu this is what my crystal ball is telling me for the 2010 draft! will the streak continue?
rd 1 (27 overall) Mike Iupati OG Idaho ranked 17
ok he`s ranked 17th but rarely do Guards go in rd 1 and if they do they are finished products with no holes in their game, this is not an accurate description of Iupati,throw in the fact that this yr`s draft is loaded with potential LT`s to go in rd 1 which we all know is a far greater need in the NFL. So he falls because he has lots of competition from prospects on the O-line, comes from a small school,has not faced elite competition, still has work to do and is a project. The Boy`s take him because he`s massive and we want him at LG,we want his toughness, we love his long arms, height and weight and maybe down the road maybe he can be a LT but until then he`s gonna be a monster at the LG position.Pouncey could be the pick if Iupati is gone but I`m banking the streak on Iupati.
rd 2 (59 overall) Chris Cook FS Virginia ranked 70
you can take this one to the bank now as Brass wants this guy and I hope they`re right because there`s gonna be some higher rated safeties on the board at this pick so hopefully the Boy`s prove to be correct here.
rd 3 (90 overall) Javier Arenas CB Alabama ranked 94
I could be wrong on this one however I`m pretty sure whomever we pick at this spot will be returning punts...could be a wr?
Jacoby Ford WR Clemson would be great but could be gone.
rd 4 (127 overall) Roddrick Muckelroy ILB Texas ranked 246
according to the rankings he would be a huge reach, not the first time the Boy`s reached for a guy they want.
rd 6 (200 overall) Rashawn Jackson FB Virginia ranked 172
The John Garrett connection helped m with the John Phillips pick last yr and helps me twice this yr with Cook and a pretty goood blocking FB to replace Cricket.
rd 7 (238 overall) Crezdon Butler CB Clemson ranked 288
they rolled the dice on Mickens last yr and it did n`t work out, Jerry`s not gun shy and he grabs another big corner.Some team chemistry with Micheal Hamlin also from Clemson does n`t hurt.
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I love your boldness with your mock!!!
The this is how it’s gonna go down attitude I like, and the fact you’ve been pretty money can’t hurt either. I’m on board with the picks of Iupati, Cook, and Jackson.
I’m starting to think along similar lines about Iupati. I really like Cook. Now personally I would go for John Conner out of UK over Jackson, but I Jackson a lot as well.
However, I could really do without Arenas and Muckelroy. IMO they are two overrated prospects whose names are known cause they played in big conferences.
If we’re going for punt returner/cornerback or receiver depth in round 3 Akwasi Owusu-Ansah out of Indiana (Pa). We like small school guys and he’s more than just a punt returner like Arenas is. Also, I’d be floored if we drafted Jacoby Ford, happy but floored.
If we’re going to go middle linebacker in round 4 let’s go with Donald Butler out of UW, he’s a better athlete and better prospect.
Overall, like the mock though, Great Post!
thanks
the Jackson pick will depend on TE Coach John Garrett as in if he gives his vote of confidence on it, thumbs up he`s the pick…thumbs down they might wait until after the draft and find a TE that can block and line up occasionally in the backfield. I agree that Butler would seem like a better pick but I have n`t been able to find any evidence the Boys like Butler but he could be on their radar…Muckelroy is a player they like. Akwasi Owusu-Ansah has better size and possibly more upside than Arenas so he could be the pick and I would be happy with the pick all I can say is I think they want to address the return game and I`m guessing they start in rd 3 so if they draft Veldeheer the 6ft 9 inch OT well he`s returning punts in my opinion. I too would like Jacoby Ford and actully I would like my draft to have a WR, OT, DT/ DE so I might need to spit on the crystal ball and shine her up.
Currently we have plenty of Dline depth
the relatively low tender on Spears leads me to think we trade Spears to the Patriots for a 2nd rd pick, we could then select a DL with that pick.
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dline depth? Plenty? Seem as more than half our dline is RFA…. OUR DLINE IS AVERAGE AT BEST… Its just ben lead by J Rat who is really the only guy who is gettn the sacks…. If we can find some1 better than who we got n this draft then go 4 it……. Especialy n such a rich dline draft…. Spears was ok but didnt get 2 many sacks he got pressure but not sacks… I think the cowboys really want a pic instead of signin Spears……… The whole game of the draft is 2 upgrade and 2 bring n new blood.
by lostar2009 on Mar 12, 2010 12:10 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I prefer the Magic 8 Ball. “You got a question, you ask the 8 ball!”
But seriously though, nobody is trading a 2 for Spears.
Spears, McNabb, Kolb, Vick, and a whole bunch of others. The markets funny
right now and big ticket guys dont have a winning track record. Though I could see someone getting desperate for McNabb if they lost their QB right before the season and have convinced themselves they have a legitimate shot at a SB. Ala N.O. and Steve Walsh back in the day.
KICK ASS every day!!!
Instead of Muck
go w/ Micah Johnson
Scouting report:
Read and React: Highly aggressive run defender. Can be beaten with effective play-action. Typically diagnoses run plays, showing the burst to slice through the line and stop the back for a loss. Feels blockers coming and protects himself from cuts. Sniffs out screens and draws. Rarely out of position against the run.
Pass defense: Only marginal straight-line speed and is stiff when asked to change direction in coverage. Shows at least adequate instincts for zone, but isn’t a natural in this area.
Pass rush: Good size and strength to rush the passer. Typically relies on a simple bull rush, but can get under the pads of the blocker and push him into the pocket. Times his blitzes well and shows a closing burst when the ballcarrier is near.
Run defense: A decided strength in his game. Reads the action and shows a good initial burst to slice through the gap and close to make the tackle at or near the line of scrimmage. Good size and strength to take on and shed blockers, though he needs to be more consistent. Has a tendency to play too upright and can get locked up by blockers, but has good strength to disengage when he keeps his pad level low. Flashes the strength to pull down the ballcarrier with arm tackles while engaged with blockers. At his best playing in the box, as he has only moderate speed to beat the back to the sideline. Protects his knees from the cut block by sprawling and keeping his head on a swivel.
Tackling: Typically a strong, secure tackler in tight quarters and in space. Forceful hitter who has shown the ability to force fumbles, but could do a better job of wrapping up securely, as he’ll launch himself into the ballcarrier (but also the potential to miss tackles). At least moderate lateral quickness and balance to break down in space and make the reliable open-field tackle on elusive ballcarriers. Good hustle laterally and downfield to make the play.
Intangibles: Has had multiple knee injuries, including one that required arthroscopic surgery in 2007 and twice losing time in 2009 to MCL injuries. Suffered his latest MCL injury in the final moments of the loss to Clemson in the Music City Bowl. The knee injuries will require a Combine check and might keep Johnson from participating in workouts prior to the draft. Suspended in the spring of 2007 due to academics.
Also was all-SEC 3 years in a row
by nicholas.rodriguez on Mar 12, 2010 9:36 AM CST reply actions
Looks Like You Put A lot of Thought Into It
I hope we don’t have to go with a guard at 27.I didn’t come away from the Senior Bowl with a good impression of Iupati.Who knows how the actual draft will turn out.There always seems to some reaches that might let a player drop to us.The good thing for us is Jerry hasn’t been the one reaching since he busted on Quincy at QB.
Arenas is overrated and we already have an over rated returner on our roster now.
The Boys have a reputation for finding some gems late in the draft or as street free agents.Phillips, Ogletree, Austin and Romo are good examples of this.
I think if we can again have a relatively injury free season we can again win the division and make a run forthe Super Bowl.
by TCB Orange Dino on Mar 12, 2010 10:43 AM CST reply actions
I think he is probably a mid third round pick.
If I had a nickel for every Super Bowl the Eagles have won, I would have zero nickels.
by Cowboyfan729 on Mar 12, 2010 12:10 PM CST up reply actions
He is rated by some as a 2 to 3rd rounder
PFWs draft magazine has him rated as that
by nicholas.rodriguez on Mar 12, 2010 11:40 PM CST up reply actions
Cook and Dallas Coaches
Saw on a site that Cook the CB/S from Virginia had a long session with the Dallas Coaches. Lends cred to your mock.
It's fun to do bad things. -Latarian Milton
Iupati falling to #27
That’s a bold prediction. I think your streak is going to end this year.
I don’t like the Chris Cook pick. The more I read about his tackling, the more I think he’s better at CB. Not physical at all. I can’t see Dallas taking him in the hope of moving him to FS. This is the spot to get a good Safety prospect and not worry about converting a player.
Muckelroy is a good player, but his scouting report says “struggles in traffic” and “runs around blockers”, I don’t think he’d fit inside a 3-4.
Rashawn Jackson is a problem child, I don’t think the John Garrett connection will be enough to draft this kid. I’m not sure Dallas will even draft another FB, but I like John Conner and Clay Harbor (H-back) as possibilities.
I like Iupati, Arenas, and Butler picks, but I’ll be surprised if the big Samoan falls that far.
to make the jump to the next level, Odrick said today he needs to work on one area. "Just being more violent overall,'' Odrick said. "Play the game and play it right, violently.''
I like a lot of your mock Ziggy, but you have a couple of bad reaches.
Muckleroy does not fit our scheme at all. If we draft a LB it is going to be a SILB not a WILB. I will be shocked if we draft a FB. Garret has slowly phased the FB out of his system. We just use an HB most of the time.
I love Iupati, Cook, And Arenas. Arenas will be a very solid nickle/dime CB and is the BEST PR/KR in this draft. He broke almost every single NCAA PR record and that is with pretty much no one punting to him this season. I do not want Ford because he only has straight line speed. He is not a good KR and has below average hands.
At #127 I would love to draft Kyle Calloway RT from Iowa.
- Scott Long WR Louisville – this kid was the top of all of the agility drills and ran a 4.46 40 at 6’2 212lbs. Was the best WR at Louisville last year, but needs to stay healthy.
love this mock
well done. I prefer Burnett to Cook – better ballhawk at FS – but I won’ quibble with either one.
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