George: Cowboys' five priorities as they scout Senior Bowl practices - Dallas Cowboys Forum

**WoodysGirl** · 01-20-2013

List will be extensive as they examine seniors who could meet their needs

BRANDON GEORGE
The Dallas Morning News Staff reports
bgeorge@dallasnews.com
Published: 19 January 2013 09:18 PM

As the Cowboys continue to rework their coaching staff, they’ll have to divide their focus starting Monday when the team’s coaches, scouts and front office staff travel to Mobile, Ala., to watch Senior Bowl practices.

The Cowboys’ brass will be busy trying to identify players who fill their needs, including those who fit into their new 4-3 base defense.

But the Cowboys’ top off-season priority has to be upgrading the offensive line, which struggled throughout 2012. The Cowboys have the 18th overall pick and could be in the market for a guard or center.

The Cowboys lacked depth at wide receiver last season and aren’t likely to re-sign backup running back Felix Jones, also putting them in the market for another running back behind starter DeMarco Murray.

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Biggems · 01-20-2013

I watched a lot of the game.....and I know the defenses are very vanilla, but that said, Terron Armstead played a nice game and often completely overpowered his one on one opponent.....Also, he was very good at switching of on his assignments from the 1st rusher to the 2nd rusher.

He seemed to have a nice understanding of how to block. He seemed to know when to stonewall his guy and also when to ride his guy past the QB, allowing the QB to step up in the pocket and find a receiver.

I think he would make a very good 5th or 6th round selection.....as he can play both OT positions.....

Risen Star · 01-20-2013

I look forward to the day when the secondary isn't listed on the Cowboys' short list of needs.

You may say I'm a dreamer....

xwalker · 01-20-2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biggems

I watched a lot of the game.....and I know the defenses are very vanilla, but that said, Terron Armstead played a nice game and often completely overpowered his one on one opponent.....Also, he was very good at switching of on his assignments from the 1st rusher to the 2nd rusher.

He seemed to have a nice understanding of how to block. He seemed to know when to stonewall his guy and also when to ride his guy past the QB, allowing the QB to step up in the pocket and find a receiver.

I think he would make a very good 5th or 6th round selection.....as he can play both OT positions.....

Yes, Terron Armstead looked very solid in the East-West Shrine game. His only negative is that he checked in with a 33.5" arm length.

Code:

North Roster Offense/Special Teams
POS    HT       WT    Player
QB    6'3"    228    Zac  Dysert
QB    6'5"    232    Mike  Glennon
QB    6'2"    228    Ryan  Nassib
RB    5'11"    192    Kenjon Barner
RB    5'10"    198    Johnathan Franklin
RB    5'7"    190    Robbie  Rouse
FB    6'3"    240    Kyle Juszczyk
WR    6'2"    206    Aaron Dobson
WR    5'9"    177    Marquise Goodwin
WR    6'1"    228    Chris  Harper
WR    6'4"    220    Aaron  Mellette
WR    5'11"    197    Denard Robinson
WR    6'0"    182    Markus  Wheaton
TE    6'6"    253    Jack  Doyle
TE    6'6"    260    Nick Kasa
TE    6'5"    245    Ryan  Otten
OL    6'3"    304    Braxston Cave
OL    6'7"    305    Eric Fisher
OL    6'7"    312    Kyle Long
OL    6'4"    305    Joe Madsen
OL    6'5"    297    Justin Pugh
OL    6'6"    295    David Quessenberry
OL    6'4"    310    Hugh Thornton
OL    6'6"    318    Ricky Wagner
OL    6'5"    310    Brian  Winters

PK    6'1"    205    Quinn Sharp
LS    6'6"    235    Luke  Ingram
PT    6'0"    208    Jeff Locke

Code:

North Roster Defense   
POS    HT       WT    Player     
DL    6'5"    240    Michael Buchanan
DL    6'7"    280    Margus  Hunt
DL    6'4"    275    Datone Jones
DL    6'5"    265    Alex Okafor
DL    6'1"    292    Jordan Hill
DL    6'3"    315    Kawann Short
DL    6'3"    325    Brandon  Williams
DL    6'3"    320    Sylvester Williams
LB    6'2"    230    Steve Beauharnais
LB    6'1"    228    Arthur Brown
LB    6'1"    230    Khaseem  Greene
LB    6'2"    240    Kevin  Reddick
LB    6'2"    263    John Simon
LB    6'2"    233    Trevardo Williams
DB    6'0"    210    Jonathan  Cyprien
DB    6'0"    186    Will Davis
DB    6'0"    198    Dwayne Gratz
DB    6'2"    205    TJ  McDonald
DB    5'11"    190    Jordan  Poyer
DB    5'11"    196    Jamar Taylor
DB    6'1"    215    Phillip Thomas
DB    6'0"    186    Desmond  Trufant
DB    6'1"    200    Duke Williams
DB    6'1"    190    Blidi Wreh-Wilson

Code:

South Roster Offense/Special Teams
POS    HT       WT    Player
QB    6'4"    220    Landry Jones
QB    6'4"    240    EJ  Manuel
QB    6'2"    218    Tyler  Wilson
RB    5'9"    192    Andre Ellington
RB    5'11"    210    Mike Gillislee
RB / RS    5'11"    173    Onterio McCalebb
RB    5'11"    215    Stepfan  Taylor
FB    6'2"    245    Tommy  Bohanon
WR    6'2"    209    Cobi Hamilton
WR    6'1"    200    Tavarres  King
WR    6'2"    195    Quinton Patton
WR    6'0"    206    Ryan Swope
WR    6'1"    200    Conner Vernon
WR    6'2"    205    Terrance Williams
TE    6'4"    260    Vance McDonald
TE    6'3"    244    Mychal Rivera
TE    6'5"    272    Michael  Williams
OL    6'6"    310    Oday Aboushi
OL    6'6"    335    D.J. Fluker
OL    6'5"    285    Dalton  Freeman
OL    6'7"    320    Garrett Gilkey
OL    6'6"    303    Lane  Johnson
OL    6'5"    314    Xavier Nixon
OL    6'4"    300    Brian Schwenke
OL    6'5"    310    Dallas Thomas
OL    6'4"    300    J.C. Tretter
OL    6'3"    343    Larry Warford

PK    6'2"    190    Dustin Hopkins
LS    6'1"    224    Carson Tinker
PT    6'2"    215    Ryan Allen

Code:

South Roster Defense
POS    HT       WT    Player
DL    6'5"    270    Ezekial Ansah
DL    6'2"    304    Everett Dawkins
DL    6'5"    258    Lavar  Edwards
DL    6'4"    270    Malliciah Goodman
DL    6'2"    316    Corey Grissom
DL    6'4"    327    Montori Hughes
DL    6'3"    358    John Jenkins
DL    6'4"    268    Cornelius Washington
LB    6'1"    228    Jamie Collins
LB    6'2"    230    Zaviar  Gooden
LB    6'2"    245    Nico Johnson
LB    6'2"    230    Sean Porter
LB    6'4"    248    Chase  Thomas
LB    6'1"    250    Vince Williams
DB    6'0"    185    Robert Alford
DB    6'0"    200    Marc Anthony
DB    6'2"    216    Sanders Commings
DB    6'2"    212    Robert Lester
DB    5'10"    190    Leon  McFadden
DB    6'0"    210    Bacarri Rambo
DB    5'10"    180    B.W.  Webb
DB    6'0"    215    J.J. Wilcox
DB    6'1"    218    Shawn Williams

Boys122 · 01-20-2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by Risen Star

I look forward to the day when the secondary isn't listed on the Cowboys' short list of needs.

You may say I'm a dreamer....

I'm in agreement with you there, we need to get better up front. We need to add a three-technique pass rusher for starters. The only position in the secondary I believe we need to improve at is the safety position. Unless of course Matt Johnson is someone who can step up.

Not sure how Church will recover but I see him as a solid backup for us. We need more speed. A ballhawk who can also play the line of scrimage and be a run stopper.

Sensabaugh has obviously lost a step and needs to be replaced. At least one safety has to be drafted. If we improve the DL with better players that can create a good pass rush, the secondary will play better. I just think we need better safeties. We don't need to draft any corners this year, you're right.

Our needs coming into this draft should be like this: OL, DL, S, most importantly.