Grading Day One

[Chuck 54]

I know things fell the way Parcells wanted them to fall, but I'm still not comfortable giving it an A on paper.

I give the first 3 picks a B/B+ if Burnett can produce better than Bradie James.

While we got James in the 4th round with pick 103, Burnett in the 2nd with 42, James was actually bigger, faster, and had a higher rating by Kiper, 8.6 to 8.3.

Not saying Kiper is the man...just saying I'm not giving the draft an A yet because I think Burnett was not a homerun.

I actually thought we'd take Dan Cody, rated 9.3 and more productive, who played a standup position at Oaklahoma...I thought we might put him at the other OLB spot.

How do you guys grade the first 3 picks?

[cowboyfan4life_mark]

Originally Posted by wayne_motley

I know things fell the way Parcells wanted them to fall, but I'm still not comfortable giving it an A on paper.

I give the first 3 picks a B/B+ if Burnett can produce better than Bradie James.

While we got James in the 4th round with pick 103, Burnett in the 2nd with 42, James was actually bigger, faster, and had a higher rating by Kiper, 8.6 to 8.3.

Not saying Kiper is the man...just saying I'm not giving the draft an A yet because I think Burnett was not a homerun.

I actually thought we'd take Dan Cody, rated 9.3 and more productive, who played a standup position at Oaklahoma...I thought we might put him at the other OLB spot.

How do you guys grade the first 3 picks?

I think if Bullocks was there, he would be a Cowboy instead of Burnett.

[jobberone]

Very solid and addressed needs.

No nonsense approach.











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[booboo]

I thought according to 90% of the people on this forum, that we are only able to judge a draft after 3 years?

Is this opinion from the 2002 draft?

[jksmith269]

I think with Ware and Spears both of who could have gone in the top 10 and IMO are top 10 talent just based on that then I say you gotta give an A

Now add Burnett he was rated by Sporting news as one of the top 3 OLB's then for a second round pick prob a B for him (I don't know why we passed on Crowder)

Over all a B+/A-

[Chuck 54]

Originally Posted by booboo

I thought according to 90% of the people on this forum, that we are only able to judge a draft after 3 years?

Is this opinion from the 2002 draft?

You can't judge any draft until the players are either productive or stars or not on your team any more...still, everyone in the media and involved in mock drafts, etc, will give every team a grade...the question was simply to grade today's picks.

I'm assuming just about everyone will be happy and give it some grade between a B and A+ today....I gave it a B/B+....no opinion?

[Doomsday]

What do u think of Dallas' first 3 picks?

[Chuck 54]

Originally Posted by jksmith269

I think with Ware and Spears both of who could have gone in the top 10 and IMO are top 10 talent just based on that then I say you gotta give an A

Now add Burnett he was rated by Sporting news as one of the top 3 OLB's then for a second round pick prob a B for him (I don't know why we passed on Crowder)

Over all a B+/A-

I don't know about Crowder either...unless we were hoping for Rudd inside and then opted to go back outside with Burnett.

Any opinion on Dan Cody?

[Tio]

A- still have some weaknesses.

[Chuck 54]

Originally Posted by Doomsday

What do u think of Dallas' first 3 picks?

I think I got my thread up first, so you are obligated to respond there if i respond here ....

I loved Ware.....I was happy with Spears only because the guy in Dallas said we'd tried to move up for him 2-3 times without success, so they must have really wanted him, and imo must be truly moving to the 3-4.

I wasn't as thrilled with Burnett....he was the 3rd rated OLB, but it was a really lousy year for LB's....I was hoping Rudd would still be on the board and we'd have added an inside guy to go with Dat.

Hopefully Brady James and Burnett will get the job done...both LSU alums.

B+

[zagnut]

I can't think of a team that came out better than we did. I felt really good the year we took Roy/AB/Ross/Gurode, but AB and Ross were acknowledged headaches in school. The thing I like about this group is they're all bright, coachable guys with excellent tools. I'd go with a B+. I think we came out of the first day with the most improved team on paper.

[Doomsday]

Originally Posted by wayne_motley

I think I got my thread up first, so you are obligated to respond there if i respond here ....

I loved Ware.....I was happy with Spears only because the guy in Dallas said we'd tried to move up for him 2-3 times without success, so they must have really wanted him, and imo must be truly moving to the 3-4.

I wasn't as thrilled with Burnett....he was the 3rd rated OLB, but it was a really lousy year for LB's....I was hoping Rudd would still be on the board and we'd have added an inside guy to go with Dat.

Hopefully Brady James and Burnett will get the job done...both LSU alums.

B+

I meant to do this thread as a poll, didnt mean to step on your toes. LOL

[devotedfan]

Three value picks that filled needs. We didn't reach,...we didn't try to get fancy by trading down and fool ourselves. You'd like to get starters on day one. I defy anyone to accuse us of not getting three quality, young starters that can bring it and raise some hell. If this is not an 'A', then what is????

[jobberone]

Originally Posted by booboo

I thought according to 90% of the people on this forum, that we are only able to judge a draft after 3 years?

Is this opinion from the 2002 draft?

You can form an opinion but u r right. We won't no for sure until they step on the field and the final answer is done the road. U r right.

[Chuck 54]

Originally Posted by devotedfan

Three value picks that filled needs. We didn't reach,...we didn't try to get fancy by trading down and fool ourselves. You'd like to get starters on day one. I defy anyone to accuse us of not getting three quality, young starters that can bring it and raise some hell. If this is not an 'A', then what is????

I'd have preferred to stay with the 4-3, play Ware at DE, and use the #20 on a WR or FS.

Since we're clearly going to the 3-4, the Spears pick, while not flashy...that's why he was still on the board...was a good solid pick and critical.