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[chicago JK]

Cowboy Plus has an article that I can't view that says the Cowboys want to move back in the draft and acquire picks. Can anyone post this article. I am not sure who wrote the article.

[Cowgal]

By JEAN-JACQUES TAYLOR / The Dallas Morning News


IRVING – Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones has made no secret of his desire to trade the 22nd pick in the NFL draft in New York, move down and acquire additional selections.

After all, the Cowboys have only five picks – none in the final two rounds – and several glaring holes. But for the Cowboys to move down in the draft today, Jones and coach Bill Parcells must find a club willing to move up.

That could be difficult in a draft that's supposed to contain only nine impact players. Teams don't think there's much difference between the 10th and 17th players or the 18th and 30th players, which is why the Cowboys believe they could drop as low as 30th in the first round and come away with a player – such as Michigan running back Chris Perry – they like.

Kansas City, Carolina and New England seem like the most probable candidates to move up to the Cowboys' spot because each of those teams covets a receiver, and this is one of the deepest drafts for receivers in recent years. Some mock drafts have as many as six receivers going in the first round.

Every team's draft board is different because each reflects the evaluation of its scouts combined with its needs. In general, though, most teams drafting at the end of the first round don't move up unless they have a player ranked among the top 15 on their board and they see moving up as an opportunity to get a player they ordinarily wouldn't have a chance at.

Thus, the best chance for the Cowboys to trade down probably involves having a receiver such as Washington's Reggie Williams, Wisconsin's Lee Evans, Ohio State's Michael Jenkins or LSU's Michael Clayton available at No. 22. The Chiefs, Panthers or Patriots might then decide to pull the trigger on a deal to ensure they get the receiver of their choice.

If the Cowboys move down, they'll employ the "80 percent rule" to ensure they get a player they like. For example, if the Cowboys move down six picks to No. 28, it means there are at least five players – 83.3 percent – they would like to draft. Four players would represent 67 percent, so they would be less likely to deal.

The ambiguity at their draft position is why the Cowboys have not targeted one or two players. Besides, Jones said the Cowboys might prefer to select a player such as Oregon State running back Steven Jackson, Virginia Tech running back Kevin Jones or Arkansas tackle Shawn Andrews at 22.

"The farther you go in the draft, the less you focus on need," Jones said. "You focus on whether a player can come in and be a long-term contributor. At this level, we are not going to worry about players we pass up. We want the ones I am least worried about in terms of skill level, injury and character.

"You have more players that look alike at the bottom. At the top, they distinguish themselves. They're usually pretty different and you can point to something and get excited. At the bottom of the first round, the difference becomes more marginal and you look for things like speed, quickness or character to separate them."

Jones has said his primary goal is to get three starters out of this draft, an indication the Cowboys would like to secure a running back, a right tackle and a cornerback – the order doesn't matter – with their first three picks.

The Cowboys consider Jackson and Jones to be the top backs in the draft, followed by Michigan's Perry and Florida State's Greg Jones. They don't have to draft a running back in the first round to get quality, but this is considered a poor draft for offensive tackles, which means the Cowboys are probably going to have to get one in the first two rounds to ensure he's capable of starting this season.

If the Cowboys wait until the third round to take a lineman, they might target Purdue's Kelly Butler (6-7, 320), South Carolina's Travelle Wharton (6-3, 312) or Florida's Max Starks (6-7, 350).

With the departure of Mario Edwards, who signed a free-agent contract with Tampa Bay, the Cowboys need a player to compete with Pete Hunter and Donald Mitchell at right cornerback. Depending on the draft expert, there are six, seven or eight cornerbacks who can start as rookies.

Players such as Ricardo Colclough of Tusculum (Tenn.), McNeese State's Keith Smith, UCLA's Matt Ware and Arkansas' Ahmad Plummer should be available in the second or third rounds.

[chicago JK]

By JEAN-JACQUES TAYLOR / The Dallas Morning News


IRVING – Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones has made no secret of his desire to trade the 22nd pick in the NFL draft in New York, move down and acquire additional selections.

After all, the Cowboys have only five picks – none in the final two rounds – and several glaring holes. But for the Cowboys to move down in the draft today, Jones and coach Bill Parcells must find a club willing to move up.

That could be difficult in a draft that's supposed to contain only nine impact players. Teams don't think there's much difference between the 10th and 17th players or the 18th and 30th players, which is why the Cowboys believe they could drop as low as 30th in the first round and come away with a player – such as Michigan running back Chris Perry – they like.

Kansas City, Carolina and New England seem like the most probable candidates to move up to the Cowboys' spot because each of those teams covets a receiver, and this is one of the deepest drafts for receivers in recent years. Some mock drafts have as many as six receivers going in the first round.

Every team's draft board is different because each reflects the evaluation of its scouts combined with its needs. In general, though, most teams drafting at the end of the first round don't move up unless they have a player ranked among the top 15 on their board and they see moving up as an opportunity to get a player they ordinarily wouldn't have a chance at.

Thus, the best chance for the Cowboys to trade down probably involves having a receiver such as Washington's Reggie Williams, Wisconsin's Lee Evans, Ohio State's Michael Jenkins or LSU's Michael Clayton available at No. 22. The Chiefs, Panthers or Patriots might then decide to pull the trigger on a deal to ensure they get the receiver of their choice.

If the Cowboys move down, they'll employ the "80 percent rule" to ensure they get a player they like. For example, if the Cowboys move down six picks to No. 28, it means there are at least five players – 83.3 percent – they would like to draft. Four players would represent 67 percent, so they would be less likely to deal.

The ambiguity at their draft position is why the Cowboys have not targeted one or two players. Besides, Jones said the Cowboys might prefer to select a player such as Oregon State running back Steven Jackson, Virginia Tech running back Kevin Jones or Arkansas tackle Shawn Andrews at 22.

"The farther you go in the draft, the less you focus on need," Jones said. "You focus on whether a player can come in and be a long-term contributor. At this level, we are not going to worry about players we pass up. We want the ones I am least worried about in terms of skill level, injury and character.

"You have more players that look alike at the bottom. At the top, they distinguish themselves. They're usually pretty different and you can point to something and get excited. At the bottom of the first round, the difference becomes more marginal and you look for things like speed, quickness or character to separate them."

Jones has said his primary goal is to get three starters out of this draft, an indication the Cowboys would like to secure a running back, a right tackle and a cornerback – the order doesn't matter – with their first three picks.

The Cowboys consider Jackson and Jones to be the top backs in the draft, followed by Michigan's Perry and Florida State's Greg Jones. They don't have to draft a running back in the first round to get quality, but this is considered a poor draft for offensive tackles, which means the Cowboys are probably going to have to get one in the first two rounds to ensure he's capable of starting this season.

If the Cowboys wait until the third round to take a lineman, they might target Purdue's Kelly Butler (6-7, 320), South Carolina's Travelle Wharton (6-3, 312) or Florida's Max Starks (6-7, 350).

With the departure of Mario Edwards, who signed a free-agent contract with Tampa Bay, the Cowboys need a player to compete with Pete Hunter and Donald Mitchell at right cornerback. Depending on the draft expert, there are six, seven or eight cornerbacks who can start as rookies.

Players such as Ricardo Colclough of Tusculum (Tenn.), McNeese State's Keith Smith, UCLA's Matt Ware and Arkansas' Ahmad Plummer should be available in the second or third rounds.
Thanks. I am not sure if JJT is just guessing here or if he has heard these names from a source. Who knows.

I can guarantee you though we won't be drafting Ahmad Plummer from Arkansas. LOL

[Cowgal]

I wouldn't mind Matt Ware, but not until the third at the earliest.

[Tio]

By JEAN-JACQUES TAYLOR / The Dallas Morning News


IRVING – Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones has made no secret of his desire to trade the 22nd pick in the NFL draft in New York, move down and acquire additional selections.

After all, the Cowboys have only five picks – none in the final two rounds – and several glaring holes. But for the Cowboys to move down in the draft today, Jones and coach Bill Parcells must find a club willing to move up.

That could be difficult in a draft that's supposed to contain only nine impact players. Teams don't think there's much difference between the 10th and 17th players or the 18th and 30th players, which is why the Cowboys believe they could drop as low as 30th in the first round and come away with a player – such as Michigan running back Chris Perry – they like.

Kansas City, Carolina and New England seem like the most probable candidates to move up to the Cowboys' spot because each of those teams covets a receiver, and this is one of the deepest drafts for receivers in recent years. Some mock drafts have as many as six receivers going in the first round.

Every team's draft board is different because each reflects the evaluation of its scouts combined with its needs. In general, though, most teams drafting at the end of the first round don't move up unless they have a player ranked among the top 15 on their board and they see moving up as an opportunity to get a player they ordinarily wouldn't have a chance at.

Thus, the best chance for the Cowboys to trade down probably involves having a receiver such as Washington's Reggie Williams, Wisconsin's Lee Evans, Ohio State's Michael Jenkins or LSU's Michael Clayton available at No. 22. The Chiefs, Panthers or Patriots might then decide to pull the trigger on a deal to ensure they get the receiver of their choice.

If the Cowboys move down, they'll employ the "80 percent rule" to ensure they get a player they like. For example, if the Cowboys move down six picks to No. 28, it means there are at least five players – 83.3 percent – they would like to draft. Four players would represent 67 percent, so they would be less likely to deal.

The ambiguity at their draft position is why the Cowboys have not targeted one or two players. Besides, Jones said the Cowboys might prefer to select a player such as Oregon State running back Steven Jackson, Virginia Tech running back Kevin Jones or Arkansas tackle Shawn Andrews at 22.

"The farther you go in the draft, the less you focus on need," Jones said. "You focus on whether a player can come in and be a long-term contributor. At this level, we are not going to worry about players we pass up. We want the ones I am least worried about in terms of skill level, injury and character.

"You have more players that look alike at the bottom. At the top, they distinguish themselves. They're usually pretty different and you can point to something and get excited. At the bottom of the first round, the difference becomes more marginal and you look for things like speed, quickness or character to separate them."

Jones has said his primary goal is to get three starters out of this draft, an indication the Cowboys would like to secure a running back, a right tackle and a cornerback – the order doesn't matter – with their first three picks.

The Cowboys consider Jackson and Jones to be the top backs in the draft, followed by Michigan's Perry and Florida State's Greg Jones. They don't have to draft a running back in the first round to get quality, but this is considered a poor draft for offensive tackles, which means the Cowboys are probably going to have to get one in the first two rounds to ensure he's capable of starting this season.

If the Cowboys wait until the third round to take a lineman, they might target Purdue's Kelly Butler (6-7, 320), South Carolina's Travelle Wharton (6-3, 312) or Florida's Max Starks (6-7, 350).

With the departure of Mario Edwards, who signed a free-agent contract with Tampa Bay, the Cowboys need a player to compete with Pete Hunter and Donald Mitchell at right cornerback. Depending on the draft expert, there are six, seven or eight cornerbacks who can start as rookies.

Players such as Ricardo Colclough of Tusculum (Tenn.), McNeese State's Keith Smith, UCLA's Matt Ware and Arkansas' Ahmad Plummer should be available in the second or third rounds.
Thank you, good read

[da_boyz_mk]

man pick no.22 can't get here fast enough :)