OLB Von Miller and OG Will Rackley To Visit With Cowboys

by One.Cool.Customer on Mar 19, 2011 4:18 PM CDT in Dallas Cowboys News

ESPNDallas reports that Texas A&M outside linebacker Von Miller is scheduled to visit Valley Ranch on April 15. As a graduate of DeSoto High School, Miller does not count against the Cowboys quota of 30 national draft prospects that they can bring in for pre-draft visits.

Miller could come in during the "Dallas Days" that the Cowboys conduct annually for local, draft eligible prospects from colleges and high schools within the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. Prospects from SMU and TCU would also fall under the 'local' category, as would graduates of local high schools like DeSoto, Southlake Caroll, Plano West, Kimball, Irving, Rowlett, Coppell and others. The "Dallas Days" delivered their share of Cowboys players in the past, with the likes of Patrick Crayton, Brandon Williams, Jacques Reeves, Stephen Hodge and most recently Bryan McCann and Dez Bryant.

Offensive guard Will Rackley also confirmed he has an invitation to Valley Ranch. The Lehigh graduate and offensive team captain played left tackle in college but projects as a guard in the NFL. His versatility has intrigued a lot of teams, and according to Draftace.com, he has visits lined up with the Browns, Cowboys, Rams, Chiefs, Dolphins, Lions, Jaguars, Patriots and Jets so far, which could see him going in the top 100 of the draft.

CBSsports ranks him as the fifth best guard, Wes Bunting has him graded tied for the sixth spot among guards

Miller and Rackley are the third and fourth confirmed prospects scheduled to visit after OT Tyron Smith and WR Andre Holmes.

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Miller will be a stud

but not for Dallas. Rackley doesn’t suck enough. O-linemen need to be taken later and have much less potential. The ideal JJ lineman is fat but clumsy, a little slow on the uptake, and must lack ideal size, strength or burst. Ability to hold rushers instead of blocking them is a plus.

Don't believe everything you think.

by dunkman on Mar 19, 2011 4:50 PM CDT reply actions

Hey, hey

That’s not right. Jerry Jones knows what he’s doing, alright? He knows that the most important skill for an offensive lineman is the ability to play an instrument.

by Ekijoh on Mar 19, 2011 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions

I forgot that!

Thanks

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by dunkman on Mar 19, 2011 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions

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by Nick Castillo on Mar 19, 2011 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions

Anthony Castonzo looks like a fit for this OL, which needs some help

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by Guru506 on Mar 19, 2011 5:35 PM CDT reply actions

I know less than most draftsters here about college players

but I like what I’ve read about his explosiveness. The line needs that improved burst in run blocking.

Don't believe everything you think.

by dunkman on Mar 19, 2011 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions

chia is waaaaasted

At a wedding drunk hyping dez spiderman bryant now that’s loyalty!!!

by Archie Barberio on Mar 19, 2011 7:15 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

miller time snitchessssssss!!!!!!!!!

Haaaaaas.haaaaasa jadakiss voice snitchesssddddddsssssss!!!!!!!

by Archie Barberio on Mar 19, 2011 7:16 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Ha ha!

Way to party Chia. Enjoy my man.

Don't believe everything you think.

by dunkman on Mar 19, 2011 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions

ugh

mad hungover and its only 12 am man
ugh
no more alchohol
crazy how sober I am right now just got home fell asleep in the car
I guess I threatned to break this guys nose when I was touting Dez as the best WR in football
ugh im gonna wake up with a bad hangover man

by Archie Barberio on Mar 19, 2011 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Don’t drink and drive Chia.

Seriously dude.

by G_SWAG on Mar 20, 2011 12:38 AM CDT up reply actions

i didnt man, I was in a car, not driving dude

by Archie Barberio on Mar 20, 2011 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions

Give Jerry a modicum of credit

The problem is Jerry hasn’t drafted an OL in the first round in years. Hopefully he’ll wise up and change that pattern. Draft an OL in the first or second round and you’ll usually get someone who can play. Draft later as the cowboys traditionally have done and you get those big, fat, clumsy guys you’re talking about, although there are some notable exceptions, Free and the great Larry Allen, oops he was taken in the second, my bad. I Can’t think of anyone else off the top of my head, but you’re right in general. We need to get an OL in the first. If we trade down a bit and obtain extra pick(s), we can potentially get another in the second. Add a DL in the second and concentrate on a free agent safety who can start and we’ll be pretty well off in terms of our needs.

by pfloyd1 on Mar 19, 2011 7:26 PM CDT reply actions

I salute your optimism

I’ll be very happy if they roll that way.

Don't believe everything you think.

by dunkman on Mar 19, 2011 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions

Hey Chia

.Don’t get too drunk we need you

by pfloyd1 on Mar 19, 2011 7:27 PM CDT reply actions

oh im destructable Im f'n beat right now waaaay too many highballs (thats old school)

by Archie Barberio on Mar 19, 2011 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions

MILLER TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DeMarcus Ware 2.0 right there

The Ohio State Buckeyes are your Sugar Bowl champions... and for the 7th year in a row Michigan still sucks.

by Blue Eyed Devil on Mar 19, 2011 9:58 PM CDT reply actions

yessir

by Archie Barberio on Mar 19, 2011 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions

IF Miller falls to Number 6....

he is a Cowboy…..I will guarantee it…..

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by I am Ironman!!! on Mar 20, 2011 8:56 AM CDT reply actions

Unless Peterson is available as well …

by One.Cool.Customer on Mar 20, 2011 9:25 AM CDT up reply actions

I would bust a nut

by Archie Barberio on Mar 20, 2011 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions

My Cowboys Big Board

Von Miller
Nick Fairly
Patrick Peterson

The Ohio State Buckeyes are your Sugar Bowl champions... and for the 7th year in a row Michigan still sucks.

by Blue Eyed Devil on Mar 20, 2011 12:44 PM CDT reply actions

Meh.

I’m growing higher and higher on Von Miller. I wouldn’t put him number one, I’d go:

1.) Peterson

(GAP)

2.) Von Miller

(smaller gap)

3.) Nick Fairley
4.) Tyron Smith
5.) JJ Watt.

I hope a CBA gets done by the draft so Jerry can trade this year’s second, next year’s first and second for Cleveland’s first so they can get Patrick Peterson and Tyron Smith.

by Omar Little on Mar 20, 2011 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions