cowboyjoe
04-22-2012, 07:10 AM
http://thelandryhat.com/2012/04/22/how-i-would-draft-if-i-managed-the-dallas-cowboys-3/
ROUND 1: First off we need Tony Romo protected. In Romo’s years as the starting QB, he has never had a great offensive line to watch his back. In the last four seasons Romo has suffered three injuries that involved broken bones. I feel that the main concern in the draft is to pick up a great offensive lineman that can not only hold off the defense during pass attempts but create holes for our runners. That is why in the first round of the draft I think we should take Stanford G, David DeCastro. But if he isn’t available then we would need to grab Cordy Glenn from Georgia. I think that either one of these guys would help Romo sleep better the night before facing any heavy pass rush team. DeCastro may be more slightly more NFL ready but Glenn is faster while being 30lbs bigger. With one of these big guys on the line it should open up the running game more and that’s what this team hasn’t had in a long time.
ROUND 2: A lot of people would think that the Cowboys need another cornerback by the second round but I disagree. I think by Jerry Jones signing Brandon Carr, corners are not a top priority this round. I think that having a pass rusher to be on the opposite side of DeMarcus Ware would be more beneficial to the team. Naturally Melvin Ingram would be top choice but he will be gone early in the first round. I would take him in first round if he was available at the 14th pick and get a guard in second instead, but I wouldn’t lose picks to trade down to get him. In the second round I would choose Marshal’s DE/OLB Vinny Curry, or Clemson’s DE/OLB Andre Branch. Both have the ability to make impacts on other teams by either taking some of the focus off Ware or being punished for not focusing enough on them. Both can be sack magnets and force quarterbacks to throw a little sooner than they had hoped.
ROUND 3: I think the third round would require drafting the best cornerback available. I think that could be Casey Hayward from Vanderbilt, or Josh Norman from Coastal Carolina. Both of these guys are talented enough to cover any number three receivers in the NFL and a quality replacement if Mike Jenkins or Brandon Carr gets injured. I believe with our pass rush they will be there to bat down any balls thrown there way. They will also be a good addition for Rob Ryan’s defense. They are natural man covers and have great ball awareness.
ROUND 1: First off we need Tony Romo protected. In Romo’s years as the starting QB, he has never had a great offensive line to watch his back. In the last four seasons Romo has suffered three injuries that involved broken bones. I feel that the main concern in the draft is to pick up a great offensive lineman that can not only hold off the defense during pass attempts but create holes for our runners. That is why in the first round of the draft I think we should take Stanford G, David DeCastro. But if he isn’t available then we would need to grab Cordy Glenn from Georgia. I think that either one of these guys would help Romo sleep better the night before facing any heavy pass rush team. DeCastro may be more slightly more NFL ready but Glenn is faster while being 30lbs bigger. With one of these big guys on the line it should open up the running game more and that’s what this team hasn’t had in a long time.
ROUND 2: A lot of people would think that the Cowboys need another cornerback by the second round but I disagree. I think by Jerry Jones signing Brandon Carr, corners are not a top priority this round. I think that having a pass rusher to be on the opposite side of DeMarcus Ware would be more beneficial to the team. Naturally Melvin Ingram would be top choice but he will be gone early in the first round. I would take him in first round if he was available at the 14th pick and get a guard in second instead, but I wouldn’t lose picks to trade down to get him. In the second round I would choose Marshal’s DE/OLB Vinny Curry, or Clemson’s DE/OLB Andre Branch. Both have the ability to make impacts on other teams by either taking some of the focus off Ware or being punished for not focusing enough on them. Both can be sack magnets and force quarterbacks to throw a little sooner than they had hoped.
ROUND 3: I think the third round would require drafting the best cornerback available. I think that could be Casey Hayward from Vanderbilt, or Josh Norman from Coastal Carolina. Both of these guys are talented enough to cover any number three receivers in the NFL and a quality replacement if Mike Jenkins or Brandon Carr gets injured. I believe with our pass rush they will be there to bat down any balls thrown there way. They will also be a good addition for Rob Ryan’s defense. They are natural man covers and have great ball awareness.