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WoodysGirl
05-08-2012, 11:42 AM
-- Carlos Mendez

When the Cowboys selected Morris Claiborne two weeks ago in the NFL draft, it marked only the fourth time in club history that they made back-to-back picks in the top 10.

The team picked Claiborne at No. 6. It followed the previous April selection of offensive tackle Tyron Smith at No. 9.

Two selections in a row that high could be a sign of good things to come.
In 1974 and ’75, the team took defensive end Too Tall Jones at No. 1 and defensive tackle Randy White at No. 2. Those choices served as the foundation for two Super Bowl teams and a 68-27 record over the next six years.

Read more here: http://sportsblogs.star-telegram.com/cowboys/2012/05/cowboys-dont-often-pick-back-to-back-in-the-top-10-but-twice-before-it-has-meant-something-super.html
cowboys2233
05-08-2012, 02:11 PM
-- Carlos Mendez

When the Cowboys selected Morris Claiborne two weeks ago in the NFL draft, it marked only the fourth time in club history that they made back-to-back picks in the top 10.

The team picked Claiborne at No. 6. It followed the previous April selection of offensive tackle Tyron Smith at No. 9.

Two selections in a row that high could be a sign of good things to come.


Oh, it's a sign of good things to come alright, but it doesn't stop there. Dez inexplicably falling to us two years ago, Demarco Murray inexplicably falling to us in the third round last year. These are also homeruns. I think if a team hits a homerun every other year, it's not bad. I think we've hit multiple homeruns over the last two or three years. It is going to show up sooner or later.
Galian Beast
05-08-2012, 04:38 PM
Oh, it's a sign of good things to come alright, but it doesn't stop there. Dez inexplicably falling to us two years ago, Demarco Murray inexplicably falling to us in the third round last year. These are also homeruns. I think if a team hits a homerun every other year, it's not bad. I think we've hit multiple homeruns over the last two or three years. It is going to show up sooner or later.

That's how I feel. I think Bryant, Lee, Smith, Murray, Claiborne, may all be really good draft picks for us. Possibly Carter too.
cowboys2233
05-09-2012, 10:11 AM
That's how I feel. I think Bryant, Lee, Smith, Murray, Claiborne, may all be really good draft picks for us. Possibly Carter too.

Oh, you're right, I even forgot about Lee! How could I forget Lee? Total homerun, not only from a talent standpoint but that guy is going to be viewed as the leader of this defense for the next ten years, he's got that look about him.