Mocking The Cowboys Draft: Hijacking MTD's Latest Mock Draft

1. Jenkins, CB – can’t argue with it if DeCastro, Brockers and Coples are off the board. Tempted to take Richardson as BPA
2. Ben Jones, C – hopefully we’ll pick up a guard in FA and getting Jones means no more Costa
3. Jared Crick, DE – considered a 1st round talent until his injury, could be a steal in the 3rd. Reminiscent of the Lee + Carter picks.
4. Chandler Jones, DE/OLB – a favourite of some on here
5. Evan Rogrigues, TE – a blocking TE to replace Marty B
6. Tanner Brock, LB – much needed ILB depth

1. J.Jenkins (though I’d look to trade down)
2. B.Irvin LB W.Va: Get your rusher here
3. G.Iloka S Boise: rangy and can play man too
4. K.Reyes (good value and replaces Coleman)
5. L.James RB Oregon: Dedicated return guy
6: T.Brock (ILB depth)

this is a scenario that hurts IMO and why I’m increasingly leery of 14th- In reality:

1st- You either take Richardson or trade the pick. If you trade the pick to say Cincy at 17, I think Jenkins is there anyway, plus you get Cincy’s 3rd. If you trade farther back- say NE for 27 & 48 in this scenario, you can get Perry or Curry and Osemele and Poe.

If you take and keep Richardson, you shop Felix (but you don’t fire-sale him.)

Unless you have Ingram rated super-high, in which case you take him, this is the poster-child for trade back in the 1st.

Arent we getting another 4th round pick this year??? could get another player you were looking at.

Now what I will say is we’re in decent shape. If Nicks signs that means we’ll likely be able to target more of the defensive guys we want. If we end up drafting Decastro in the first round(which I have no problem with) it really turns into BPA at that point. Spencer is not with the FRANCHISE TAG!!! I don’t even think I need to elaborate on that. Serviceable and good are two different things we all need to realize that. He’s (4-5)million guy tops!! If not he can walk!! Moving ahead if Jenkins is a top -10 talent why not take him at (14)? Because he was 20year old arrested with pot?? Whoever passes up because of an issue like this is Smoking the dope! You guys and media overblow minor issues.. Josh Hamilton has character issues. Does anyone want to see the Rangers can him? No. Lawrence Taylor was late to a game.. On a cocaine binge… By late I don’t mean players arrive at 9 and he showed up at 1030 and the game starts at 1. I mean second quarter he showed up!!! Now I’m not calling ANYONE LT!! But these are Real character issues! Not they found $10 bag of pot so he can’t be trusted. What’s funny about that whole situation is before he was dismissed he decided to return to school for his degree. So why are we questioning his intelligence or character?? That move said alot with out saying anything. He would have been a first rounder last year as well. So if money and all the wrong things were in the forefront of his life why would he do that? But back to the draft lol … There are Solid defensive prospects at all our positions of need. Here’s my ideal draft

1. Jenkins/DeCastro
2. B. Jones/Curry
3. Crick/ Reyes
4. C. Harris / Tramaine Thomas SS
5. Derek Wolfe
6. Best ILB available
7. Best DB available
7.

1. Peter Konz (C, Wisconsin): Despite losing some support, he is still the best center in the draft and provides an instant upgrade to the middle of the Cowboys offensive line. He is the best player available with DeCastro, Coples, and Kirkpatrick of the board. Konz will anchor the Cowboys offensive line for the next decade, and with Tyron Smith at left tackle (and Free at right tackle), Kosier, Nagy, Kowalski, and Arkin will be left to fight to upgrade the guard spots.

2. Coby Fleener (TE, Stanford): With Witten aging gracefully, it is time to add a second tight end that can actually be a threat in the passing game. With reported 4.5 speed, Fleener could develop into a downfield threat and give Dallas more options out of two-tight end sets with Murray or Jones in the backfield.

3. George Iloka (SS, Boise State): Iloka has the coverage skills to take the receiving tight ends that are becoming en vogue, as well as the size to come up in the run game (Wes Bunting). George could finally shore up a position of need in the secondary that could improve the play of the cornerbacks still on the roster (Jenkins and Scandrick).

4. Evan Rodriguez (FB/TE, Temple): A traditional FB that will be flexible enough to play the role of Moose in Garrett’s offense. He has the size (6’3", 250) to absorb the beating and will provide a presence on the offensive side of the ball out of the backfield and in short yardage. Will take over full time for Fiammetta after 2012.

4. (Compensatory) Micah Pellerin (CB, Hampton) Pellerin could be developed into a strong press cornerback. He has good size (6’1", 195) and likes to play physically at the line of scrimmage (Wes Bunting). He could eventually develop into a starter with the proper coaching…which Dallas may finally have.

5. Donte Paige-Moss (DE/OLB, North Carolina): STEAL of the draft (Spencer’s eventual replacement)! A first round talent (6’4", 260) after a stellar Sophomore season where he collected 13.5 tackles for loss (7.0 sacks), but saw his stock plummet with poor coaching that also affected his fellow preseason first round teammate, Quinton Coples. An ACL injury suffered in December will make him available in the fifth round. Wait, an injured linebacker from North Carolina with first round talent? Sound familiar?

6. Trumaine Johnson (CB/FS, Montana): Johnson will probably run a mid 4.4 forty and will therefore project as more of a safety candidate. Johnson is surprisingly smooth (Wes Bunting) for his size (6’2", 204) and can match-up against the bigger receivers from the free safety position. Trumaine will need several years to make the transition form small school cornerback to NFL starting free safety.

7. Jeremy Lane (CB, Northwestern State): Lane has shown good aggressive play (6’0", 183) at the All-Star games and the size Dallas is looking for at cornerback (according to Bryan Broaddus, ESPN). With good progress, Lane could eventually supplant Scandrick as the slot nickle cornerback.

That the reports of Spencer signing the franchise tag are correct. It may not be such a bad thing, this makes him easier to trade, and hey if not he eats up $9 mil for a year. The Cowboys will still be looking at $17 mil to spend(including Newman’s cut), and they can probably finagle another $3-5 mil restructing contracts, and maybe cutting Kosier.

Spend $4 mil to keep Laurent. $6 mil on a center(Myers or Wells). Then, split the $7-12 mil that’s left on a backup QB, CB, and S.

Draft:
1. Melvin Ingram – He gets a year to watch while getting in on sub packages and special teams.
2. Jamell Fleming- I think he can come in and be the 3rd CB right away on the outside, when Scandrick slides in the slot.
3. Brandon Brooks- Big, mobile lineman, sounds right to me. Throw him in the mix with Arkin, Nagy, Costa, and Kowalski. Best 2 start, in between Tyron, Vet, and Free.
4. Chandler Jones- I wouldn’t take this guy in the 2nd, like I’ve seen suggested, but was surprised to see him sitting here and snatch him up. He can play 4-3 DE and 3-4 OLB. I think he’s better than Albright.
4. (Comp) George Bryan- We need a replacement for Marty B. Here he is, with better hands and less athleticism.
5. Evan Rodriguez- The guy’s versatility is what caught my attention when reading about him. Good hands, good speed, and doesn’t mind getting his nose dirty. Insurance for Fiametta. Take Chapas outta here.
6. BJ Coleman- McGee’s time is past, and here’s a young gunner(not Chris or Neef) for Garrett to groom.
7. Trumaine Johnson- I can’t see him being here, but I didn’t see him listed in the 1st 6 rounds, so I’m snatching him up with my last pick.

but they’re both good. I wouldn’t mind either of them. I especially like your choice of Cliff Harris, though. He’s my pet cat this year and I’d love for him to show up on our board.