I want Justin Blalock!

[Bob Sacamano]

NFLDraftCountdown has him running a 5.10, not bad for 320, not bad at all

[silverbear]

Originally Posted by summerisfunner

NFLDraftCountdown has him running a 5.10, not bad for 320, not bad at all

Justin did himself a lot of good here... he came in lighter, after criticisms about his weight... he put up 40 reps, tied for best among the offensive linemen... then he runs a 5.1 40, after the expectations were that he'd run in the 5.25 range...

Now he's got it all, the college resume and the workout numbers...

[bbgun]

Won't happen. The Cowboys just don't draft o-linemen in the first round--not even stud tackles, let alone guards.

[Bob Sacamano]

Originally Posted by silverbear

Justin did himself a lot of good here... he came in lighter, after criticisms about his weight... he put up 40 reps, tied for best among the offensive linemen... then he runs a 5.1 40, after the expectations were that he'd run in the 5.25 range...

Now he's got it all, the college resume and the workout numbers...

I hate the idea of an Olineman in the 1st, much less a freakin' OG, but if we have to take Blalock, I would be okay w/ it, not real excited, but I wouldn't bash the pick, he's an athlete at a position of need

[Woods]

Originally Posted by summerisfunner

I hate the idea of an Olineman in the 1st, much less a freakin' OG, but if we have to take Blalock, I would be okay w/ it, not real excited, but I wouldn't bash the pick, he's an athlete at a position of need

But I think we may be able to move down a few slots, pick up an extra draft choice, and still get Blalock, if that's who we're targeting.

But my first preference is for someone who can get pressure on a QB. As much as I hope Ellis is back, I just don't think we can count on him.

[JFlgn]

Just a few questions, only one sarcastic.

Is anybody worried that he has to make the switch from tackle to guard? Didn't he get some time at guard in the senior bowl SilverBear?

Why didn't I see big Mike Williams, 4th overall pick cut from Buffalo and Jacksonville, on that list Biggems?

[Star4Ever]

While Blalock has playe some tackle, he's primarily played guard.

[5mics]

Originally Posted by AMERICAS_FAN

I want Justin Blalock! I know, I know; there's no way he'll fall all the way down to us. But WOW! This dude lifted 225 pounds 40 times at the combine. That's Larry-Allen-esque. I's love for him to become a Cowboy. A fan can dream, can't he?

AF

Still could fall to us! Sign Steinbach, draft Blalock and our line could look like this:
LT - Flozell
LG - Kosier
OC - Gurode
RG - Steinbach
RT - Blalock (R)

or

LT - Steinbach
LG - Kosier
OC - Gurode
RG - Blalock (R)
RT - Flozell

[Biggems]

Originally Posted by Star4Ever

While Blalock has playe some tackle, he's primarily played guard.

Blalock played the tackle opposite Jonathan Scott at UT.....he played some guard, but he was mostly a tackle

[Bob Sacamano]

Blalock is going to be a OG in the pros

[5mics]

Originally Posted by summerisfunner

Blalock is going to be a OG in the pros

Not after the Cowboys draft him. Meet Colombo's replacement...

[Bob Sacamano]

Originally Posted by 5mics

Not after the Cowboys draft him. Meet Colombo's replacement...

good one

[Biggems]

Originally Posted by summerisfunner

Blalock is going to be a OG in the pros

I agree.....but he will also be able to play Tackle if need be......but he will be drafted to play guard.....

in college he was mostly a Tackle though

[Bob Sacamano]

Originally Posted by Biggems

I agree.....but he will also be able to play Tackle if need be......but he will be drafted to play guard.....

in college he was mostly a Tackle though

but how often do linemen switch positions? not often

[silverbear]

Originally Posted by summerisfunner

I hate the idea of an Olineman in the 1st, much less a freakin' OG, but if we have to take Blalock, I would be okay w/ it, not real excited, but I wouldn't bash the pick, he's an athlete at a position of need

And for my part, there will be enough good guards and centers on the board in the second round, perhaps even in the third, that I won't get bent out of shape if the
Boys look elsewhere in the first round...

I want a good interior lineman on the first day of the draft, and I don't care if his name is Justin Blalock, Ben Grubbs, Manny Ramirez, Samson Satele or Kyle Young... actually, I think right now, I'd prefer one of the center/guard combos on that list, Satele or Young... this would give Gurode the competent backup that the Boys need...