MHO's First Mock!

Hello BTBers and welcome to my first FanPost. I have been an avid BTB reader for the last year and a half. With the distress of the 2011 season wearing off I thought I might give my humble opinion to the readers here on the blog. I have enjoyed reading all of your opinions through posts and responses over the last few weeks, and on occasion have posted my own.

I just spent the last hour making my first Mock Draft for the BTB fun we are having but thought it would be better served as a Fan Post. The first thing I would like to address is FA. I think JJ and Company will sign Carl Nicks, Michel Griffin, and a solid Center. As well as retain L. Robinson, Freight Train Fiametta, and Almost Anthony (if the price is right). I know what most of you are thinking "No way can JJ make all these signings happen". Well I for one have faith in our Front Office (as long as JG is there).

Now on to the draft. The talk of the town has been about DeCastro and how badly we need to shore up the front of our Offence. While I do agree with this conclusion I just don't think spending a first round pick on a Guard is what Jerry and Jason have in mind (that’s right I am on a first name basis with then...they just don't know it). As such I believe that they will address one Guard and the Center positions in FA (see above comments).

My Mock Draft after the break

Note: I am using the rules from the BTB Mock Draft for this little evolution.

Round 1: Dallas has too many holes to fill and the value at the 14th pick does not meet what the Front Office has in mind this year. They trade down with Green Bay for the 28th, 60th, 91st pick.

With the 28th pick in the 2012 Draft the Dallas Cowboys select- Dontari Poe DT Memphis.

- This addresses two needs with one move. A 3-4 Defense needs a monster Nose Tackle and Poe fits that mold at 6'5" tall weighing 350 lbs. he runs a 5.36 40 showing he has some athleticism on that big frame. With this pick Dallas can slide Rat to DE (which needed to happen about 3 years ago). With Rat at DE and Poe at NT opposing QBs shouldn't have a pocket to step up into.

Round Two: Now I know most of you hated the idea of trading down but we get an extra second and third rounder for the hassle. Dallas now owns the 45th and 60th pick.

Trade: Dallas trades 45 & 144 for the 42nd pick.

With the 42nd pick in the 2012 Draft the Dallas Cowboys select- Stephon Gilmore CB S.C.

-With so many secondary woes it is any wonder Jerry Jones didn't trade the next three years worth of draft picks for a top flight corner. That said I think Gilmore will be a solid number 2 CB to tag along with Jenkins. He may not have the most solid hands but his smooth hips and quick feet allow him to lock onto most WR (a much needed asset in Dallas).

With the 60th pick in the 2012 Draft the Dallas Cowboys select- Jonathan Massaquoi OLB Troy.

-JJ and Co. may or may not sign AA but either way they can't pass up the talent of Massaquoi. With Poe and Rat collapsing pockets Mass and Ware will be eating QBs all day long.

Round Three: We are now getting to the point that a team can take some chances. I have seen a lot of mocks taking Burfict in the third due to his athletic ability and it has become a major topic as of late.

With the 82nd pick in the 2012 Draft the Dallas Cowboys select- Vontez Burfict ILB Arizona St.

-I understand the controversy surrounding this issue. However, I just cannot deny or pass up the value here. If there is a coach who can get this kids head straight its JG and RR. I also think falling to the third might wake this kid up a little.

With the 91st pick in the 2012 Draft the Dallas Cowboys select- Kendall Reyes DT UConn

- Reyes is 6-4 and weighs 300 lbs while running a 4.99 40. In a 4-3 he is a DT but we need space eaters here in Dallas and now we have two. With Rat, Poe, Ware, Moss, and Reyes lining up to face opposing O-lines Vick, Eli, and RGIII (yes I think Shanahan is going to try to get him) will have nightmares for the next 6 years or so.

Round Four: This has been a defensive heavy draft so far and I plan to keep it that way.

With the 113th pick in the 2012 Draft the Dallas Cowboys select- Trenton Robinson FS Mich St.

- I had a hard time picking a player here because there weren't very many I was a huge fan of. However, getting a top 5 FS (granted it’s a weak class) in the fourth round isn't bad. Robinson is a converted corner with hard hands that can play the run or the pass. While he isn't a ball hawk he is a solid safety who can be groomed under M.G.

Round Five: Traded for Stephon Gilmore.

Round Six: The Defense seems pretty shored up by now (if everyone pans out) and Dallas can go strictly BPA not BPA with needs being talked about.

Trade: Dallas trades 175 & 213 for KC 171 & 229.

With the 171st pick in the 2012 Draft the Dallas Cowboys select- Philip Blake C Baylor.

- Some people probably feel like I should have traded up and taken Konz or picked up Molk but hear me out. Blake is 6' 2" and 312 lbs. This puts him right in to JGs range of O-lineman. He protected RGIII and shored up a Baylor line that had a stout run game as well as a stellar passing game. He can anchor, pull, and push DT around when asked. This will allow Callahan a little more breathing room with his lineman and give him a true Center to groom for the future.

Round Seven: Not much to say but see a need fill a need...I mean BPA all the way!

With the 229th pick in the 2012 Draft the Dallas Cowboys select- D'Anton Lynn CB Penn St.

- D'Anton Lynn is a zone corner who would allow Dallas to cut ties with Ball (Thank Jesus). He helped keep the Nitty Lions ranked as the No. 5 Pass Defense in the Nation and doesn't shy away from any assignment. While he may not be the next Revis he could be a solid contributor on game day.

So tell me BTB what do you think? Who would you rather have in place of another player? Is there something I missed about a player? Did I miss a player whom offered better value? I look forward to your chatter and will do my best to resond to any questions. Thank you for your time BTB and I hope you enjoyed reading this as much as I enjoyed writting it!