Georgia pro day: Cordy Glenn impressive as possible first-rounder - Dallas Cowboys Forum

Risen Star · 03-05-2012

Cornerback Brandon Boykin, considered a potential first-round pick at next month's NFL Draft, did not participate in Georgia's pro day Monday, but offensive linemen Cordy Glenn impressed with a strong all-around workout.

Glenn is also considered a potential first-round selection. Glenn, a 6-5, 345 guard/tackle prospect, showed good movement skills, athletic ability and competitiveness, according to sources who attended the workout.

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NeonDeion21 · 03-05-2012

I would rather have Glenn than Upshaw or Kirkpatrick. He can be a really good player in this league at Guard and could provide some insurance at tackle if Smith or Free go down.

Risen Star · 03-05-2012

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I would rather have Glenn than Upshaw or Kirkpatrick. He can be a really good player in this league at Guard and could provide some insurance at tackle if Smith or Free go down.

He'd be a better RT than Doug Free.

**trickblue** · 03-05-2012

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He'd be a better RT than Doug Free.

We'll have to take a look this year, but Free was pretty solid at RT in his stint for Columbo a couple of years ago. He was also solid his first year at LT. He wasn't as good last year at LT but was adequate for the most part. The push up the middle killed us last year...

I think the switch between he and Smith will work out for us... I think everyone pretty much saw the switch coming as Smith appears to have ultra-elite skills...

Risen Star · 03-06-2012

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We'll have to take a look this year, but Free was pretty solid at RT in his stint for Columbo a couple of years ago. He was also solid his first year at LT. He wasn't as good last year at LT but was adequate for the most part. The push up the middle killed us last year...

I think the switch between he and Smith will work out for us... I think everyone pretty much saw the switch coming as Smith appears to have ultra-elite skills...

And I think what I've always thought. That Doug Free is a vastly overrated and now overpaid player who will only look good with a ton of help from tight ends and backs chipping.

He's not a natural RT. Doesn't have the girth nor the functional strength to move people. He's a LT. He just isn't a very good one.

**trickblue** · 03-07-2012

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I don't agree.

You don't approach the draft like it's veteran free agency. You acquire talent in the draft. You fill holes in FA.

Which is why I said if you have a player of need SLIGHTLY rated less than BPA, then you take him...

I am not on board with drafting for need at all costs...

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And I think what I've always thought. That Doug Free is a vastly overrated and now overpaid player who will only look good with a ton of help from tight ends and backs chipping.

He's not a natural RT. Doesn't have the girth nor the functional strength to move people. He's a LT. He just isn't a very good one.

I felt we signed him to a higher contract than w should as we felt he was a LT...

Regardless, he was good at RT when he played there... and he was good at LT two years ago...

He certainly wasn't a premiere LT this year but he was far from the worst in the league... Tyron Smith was always going to be LT for us IMO...

I think he will look better on either side if we improve in the interior... we need some maulers in there...

silverbear · 03-06-2012

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He'd be a better RT than Doug Free.

Don't be so quick to give up on Free, he played well two seasons ago at RT... maybe he's just not suited to play LT, but it doesn't follow that he can't play RT at a competent level...

CATCH17 · 03-06-2012

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Don't be so quick to give up on Free, he played well two seasons ago at RT... maybe he's just not suited to play LT, but it doesn't follow that he can't play RT at a competent level...

I hope you are right but the guys physical abilities just scream Left Tackle.

Athletic high motor player who is left handed.

I hope he bounces back.

28 Joker · 03-05-2012

I wouldn't hesitate to pull the trigger on Cordy Glenn at 14. Glenn is comparable to one Carl Nicks.

RS12 · 03-05-2012

Lower 1st maybe, middle 1st no.

Yuma Cactus · 03-05-2012

I read Dallas was one of only two teams not represented at Georgia's Pro day. I am not a Glenn fan in the 1st, maybe the 2nd. His agility #s are well below his straight line speed.

28 Joker · 03-05-2012

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I read Dallas was one of only two teams not represented at Georgia's Pro day. I am not a Glenn fan in the 1st, maybe the 2nd. His agility #s are well below his straight line speed.

The Bears were the other team. Glenn is a good fit for the Bears. It is interesting that the Cowboys were not there.

Glenn's short shuttle and 3-cone drill were not as good as Carl Nicks' numbers, but they compare favorably to Shawn Andrews' numbers. Andrews was an All-Pro guard, and he was picked at 16.

Andrews ran the short shuttle in 4.93.

Glenn ran the short shuttle in 5.00.

If the scouts were not happy with Glenn's numbers, he would have done them again at the Georgia Pro Day, too.

Andrews beat Glenn by only 7 hundredths of a second.

Andrews ran the 3-cone drill in 8.26.

Glenn ran the 3-cone drill in 8.13.

Here, Glenn bested Andrews.

burmafrd · 03-05-2012

Red Ball has clearly said he wants quicker faster O linemen.

350 lb guys are not that no matter what some claim.

The fact that no Boys were there is very telling

SDogo · 03-05-2012

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I read Dallas was one of only two teams not represented at Georgia's Pro day. I am not a Glenn fan in the 1st, maybe the 2nd. His agility #s are well below his straight line speed.

That would go against what I'm hearing. I'm being told Bill Callahan flew in from the Miami(Ohio) pro day as well as a handful of scouts. On last account it was Chicago and Miami that have not been accounted for. Could be wrong but I don't think Callahan is a figure that could be mistaken.

Matter of fact if watch some clips that ran on WXIA of the workout you can see 3 or 4 guys standing around in Dallas gear although I can't make out the faces.

28 Joker · 03-05-2012

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That would go against what I'm hearing. I'm being told Bill Callahan flew in from the Miami(Ohio) pro day as well as a handful of scouts. On last account it was Chicago and Miami that have not been accounted for. Could be wrong but I don't think Callahan is a figure that could be mistaken.

Matter of fact if watch some clips that ran on WXIA of the workout you can see 3 or 4 guys standing around in Dallas gear although I can't make out the faces.

That is good news to me, because I want all offensive line options on the table. Cordy Glenn should be in play, imo.