HutHut's Team Needs and Draft Predictions

by HutHut on Mar 18, 2010 4:11 PM CDT

I'm at home sick today with a sinus infection so I figured I'd do a little draft work. So here goes:

The Cowboys' needs are not glaring this year. This year it's a case of wants moreso than needs. For this reason, I think the possibility of a trade down is higher than usual.

The two positions of greatest need are not positions that usually draft very high... P/K returner and Kicker. Since Jerry hasn't yet turned into Al Davis (thank GOD!) I don't see us drafting either of those positions early.

I reviewed the top 32 players from CBS, ESPN, and Draft Countdown. I compared the players at 24 through 30, 3 prior to our slot and 3 after.

Of those three rankings, 4 players showed up in two of the three lists.

Maurkice Pouncey - C

Jared Odrick - DT

Golden Tate - WR

Carlos Dunlap - DE

The highest rated player on the lists was Taylor Mays at 13 (avg. ranking 18)

What I take from this is that if Taylor Mays is available we'll take him. If not we'll entertain trades. If forced to take a player at this slot I would recommend Pouncey as he could step in for Kosier midseason or Odrick as he is a high motor guy and might provide a breather for the Rat now and then.

But with these players available there is no real benefit to selecting in this part of the draft so i expect a trade as the most likely scenario.

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In your scenario

I would take Pouncey and feel good about it.

“Top rated Center prospect in 10 years”
“Rare C worthy of a 1st Round Selection”

High praise from around the Draft Pros
Why NOT take the best position prospect in a decade in the low first?

His position is a low priority according to draft gurus?
So what?

Best at an important position should damn sure be worth a pick.

by Travlr on Mar 19, 2010 9:10 PM CDT reply actions

And it would allow us to get rid of Proctor

Isn’t that reason enough?

by ejhanlon on Mar 20, 2010 8:00 AM CDT up reply actions

but...

what about Free Reign?

So pardon my disposition; why should I listen to a system that never listened to me?

by NICK L on Mar 20, 2010 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions

+71

by GalTex on Mar 21, 2010 7:43 AM CDT up reply actions

God I hope we dont even consider Taylor Mays

Honestly, I would struggle selecting him with our second pick at #59.

by TCBinNYC on Mar 22, 2010 10:57 AM CDT reply actions

For what it's worth ... Odrick probably wouldnt play Ratliff's position

Most draft experts are saying Odrick is the best looking 3-4 DE in this draft. I would love to trade Spears for anything (a high third rounder would do) and then select Odrick at #27. He wont make it much past that spot with two 3-4 teams (Jets, Chargers) picking right after Dallas. He’s also a possibility to go at #25 to Baltimore.

by TCBinNYC on Mar 22, 2010 11:00 AM CDT reply actions

Chargers HAVE to take a NT

Dan Williams is my bet there.

"Emotion is highly overrated in football. My wife Corky is emotional as hell but can't play football worth a damn."

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

by 5Blings on Mar 22, 2010 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions

They also need a RB.

If Dan Williams is gone, I bet they take Ryan Matthews if he’s around.

Anything said above is purely the opinion of AFB unless said otherwise.

by The Immortal Iron Fist AKA AFB on Mar 24, 2010 6:47 AM CDT up reply actions

Originally Ratliff didn't play Ratliff's position

Since we need a backup NT, and what I read of Odrick’s motor reminds me of Ratliff, I listed him as a player that could potentially give Rat a breather now and then. He could also do the same for either DE in our scheme.

by HutHut on Mar 22, 2010 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions