My Line of Scrimmage Mock

[burmafrd]

one thing that needs to be remembered; of all the lower then 3rd rd picks, only Free is a starter that is good. All those other picks up to now have shown little or nothing. So spending a couple of picks in the 4th and lower rds per year just has NOT gotten it done. That is why higher picks are needed. Frankly 1st and 2nd rd. You look at the starters in 2007- only Kosier was a pick by someone lower than the 2nd rd
Biggs- 1st rd; colombo 1st Rd; Gurode 2nd rd; Flozel 2nd rd. And that was the O line that helped the team set a win record for the season. Now it faded against the giants; worn down by the Giants being able to platoon their defensive players. In the first half we had a 10 minute drive.

[CCBoy]

Valid points, burm.

And it is also worth noting that most Dallas discards that caught on strongly with another team, also had fairly high entrance rounds into the draft with the Cowboys as well.

Burm, I still guard a player's heart with mine. Now I'm not conflicting with your view. Only presenting my sight on aspects of players here.

Let's take a quick look at one and gain an additional view only to expand thoughts....let's start with who is being thrown against the proverbial wall now on site: Phil Costa

Maybe take in a personal side to a professional player...

*What I am relaying is taken from an Article by John Tranchina in Dallas Cowboy Star Magazine.

Although he took over for a five-time Pro Bowler, Phil Costa was a solid center in his first season starting for the Cowboys.

Now, not many on site have a really functional knowledge of the exact personalities and characteristics for many of the non-twitter players on the Dallas Roster.

So let's start with the picture of what other players refer to Costa....and that being the nick-name of Bulldog.

That's a great name for an offensive lineman. It implies an aggressive nature, with consistant fight in the package. It implies the nature to never back down.

This is what Jay Ratliff said in describing Costa: 'Phil Costa, he's the man. He's good. He's going to be playing for a long time. He's certainly got my respect just for the fact that he doesn't give up and he wants to get better.'

Kyle Kosier commented, 'The bulldog, Phil Costa is a great player. He fights, he never gives up. He's always willing to learn and he'll come ask me a question and I'll give it to him and and he'll listen to me, like Tyron does. These guys are going to have a long career here. (Tyron Smith and Costa are on both sides of Kosier in the lockerroom.)

A humble Costa downplays any success that he may have experienced this season, and responds in this manner, he echoes the voice of Head Coach Jason Garrett and the focus of treating each day as a focus and not looking ahead or looking behind. That's how you get ahead, 'win the day.'

Costa came up with Maryland, starting two seasons primarily as a guard.

His rookie year with Dallas, he saw active duty and play for two games. Here, he played at guard as an injury replacement. Although that experience was limited, he considers the 2010 season as critical to his development. Particularly because of the guidance that Andre Gurode provided him. 'You try and determine at a young age what it takes to play in this league, and the dedication, the extra time that you put in.'

Jeremy Parnell stated: 'We had great players here last season, that taught Phil how to do what he is doing now. Parnell has been a game day inactive for two seasons with Dallas. He was previously on the New Orleans Practice Squad.

And now that Costa is the starter, he hasn't hesitated to tutor his backup, Kevin Kowalski. Kowalski is another undrafted free agent that made the team out of Training Camp.

Kowalski states, 'He has been great. He has made himself available to me. Any questions that I have for him, he helps me out.'

Tryon Smith states, 'It's been a great experience with Phil. We learn together.'

As the season progressed and he became more accustomed to the NFL game, Costa felt his biggest improvement came in his communication with the rest of the offensive line.

Overall, Costa has earned the confidence of his teammates and coaching staff, not just because of his poise and performance, but also from the dogged way he approaches his job.

[Clove]

Originally Posted by Hostile

This is going to focus on OL and Defensive front 7. In other words, blocking and tackling.

First of all in Free Agency I would go after Carl Nicks, Calais Campbell, and Laron Landry. I re-sign Laurent Robinson and Anthony Spencer.

I flip Free and Smith, and I move Ratliff to DE. He says he will play anywhere, but prefers NT. Well, he can play the Nose at times, but would start at LDE and Campbell at RDE.


#14. David DeCastro, OG, Stanford, 6'5", 315. I put him at RG (Nicks plays LG) and get ready to pass to set up the run. I believe this guy on sweeps right is every bit as potent as any Offensive weapon on a team. The pick just makes sense. Trade up to get him if you have to, but get him.

#45. Dontari Poe, NT, Memphis, 6'5", 350. A massive man who eats up double teams and pushes the pocket backwards. No more running up the middle. He starts.

[View Full Quote]#83. Vinny Curry, OLB, Marshall, 6'3", 263. He could rise up the ranks, but right now he fits near here and I think he would be a steal. If we can't re-sign Spencer I'd consider him at #45 and would also consider starting him.

#114. Michael Brewster, C, Ohio State, 6'4", 305. He starts right away. I have that much faith he is better than Kowalski and Costa.

#145. Matt Reynolds, OT, BYU, 6'4", 305. Need OT depth. He is a RT at the NFL level.

#176. Jerry Franklin, ILB, Arkansas, 6'1", 245. Need depth at ILB.

6th round Comp pick. Kavario Middleton, TE, Montana, 6'5", 250. Blocking TE who takes Bennett's roster spot when he leaves via FA.

#207. Donte Paige-Moss, OLB, North Carolina, 6'4, 260. Is leaving school too soon after an injury. Worth waiting for. Could be a late steal.

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I actually love all of those picks. I especially love the NT and the OLB. You wanna do a QB sneak on 3rd and short? Good luck.

Lee should be bigger, stronger, who knows what Carter will be but I hear he's a play maker, get some help in that secondary and let's see what happens.

[Prossman]

Love the mock hostile. This draft is going to have runs in the first. Qbs,and Cbs will get run on as teams do some panicing. If we stay patient we could land a guard and a nt. Though I would have a problem trading back a few spots to grab Konz and a extra 2. Though jerry scares tha crap outta me everytime he trades back. get a guard in free agency and snatch the best safety we can get our hands on ( laron laundry ) cause the draft is so week with them...again. Though getting bennette at center would be a nice move. The only knock ive read on him is he need to improve his lower body stregnth. With our trainers he could be the best overall centers come game one. Prossman

[Oh_Canada]

Originally Posted by Eskimo

Poe is a lot like Phil Taylor who went in the latter part of the first round last year and I see the same thing happening with Poe.

It is actually not a bad secondary plan that if DeCastro is gone and we don't like the players on the board to drop to the early 20s and get Poe. He apparently has really good athleticism for a man his size and could become our version of Ngata in our 3-4 playing at DE and collapsing the pocket. I'm sure he could also take some snaps at NT to give Rat a rest.

We could then try to fill the need at OLB in the 2nd or 3rd round.

We should be able to add an extra pick from the trade down to get an OG later in the draft to fortify the interior OL.

I agree with your assesment of Poe, if the guy plays well at the Senior Bowl (presume he'll be there) and tests even decent at the combine, he'll rocket up the draft. Players his size, athletic ability with his commitment to getting better are at a premium in the NFL.

Like the idea of this mock, except I would put a premuim on the front seven and draft a guard in the second round.

[burmafrd]

Originally Posted by CCBoy

Valid points, burm.

And it is also worth noting that most Dallas discards that caught on strongly with another team, also had fairly high entrance rounds into the draft with the Cowboys as well.

Burm, I still guard a player's heart with mine. Now I'm not conflicting with your view. Only presenting my sight on aspects of players here.

Let's take a quick look at one and gain an additional view only to expand thoughts....let's start with who is being thrown against the proverbial wall now on site: Phil Costa

Maybe take in a personal side to a professional player...

*What I am relaying is taken from an Article by John Tranchina in Dallas Cowboy Star Magazine.

Although he took over for a five-time Pro Bowler, Phil Costa was a solid center in his first season starting for the Cowboys.

[View Full Quote]Now, not many on site have a really functional knowledge of the exact personalities and characteristics for many of the non-twitter players on the Dallas Roster.

So let's start with the picture of what other players refer to Costa....and that being the nick-name of Bulldog.

That's a great name for an offensive lineman. It implies an aggressive nature, with consistant fight in the package. It implies the nature to never back down.

This is what Jay Ratliff said in describing Costa: 'Phil Costa, he's the man. He's good. He's going to be playing for a long time. He's certainly got my respect just for the fact that he doesn't give up and he wants to get better.'

Kyle Kosier commented, 'The bulldog, Phil Costa is a great player. He fights, he never gives up. He's always willing to learn and he'll come ask me a question and I'll give it to him and and he'll listen to me, like Tyron does. These guys are going to have a long career here. (Tyron Smith and Costa are on both sides of Kosier in the lockerroom.)

A humble Costa downplays any success that he may have experienced this season, and responds in this manner, he echoes the voice of Head Coach Jason Garrett and the focus of treating each day as a focus and not looking ahead or looking behind. That's how you get ahead, 'win the day.'

Costa came up with Maryland, starting two seasons primarily as a guard.

His rookie year with Dallas, he saw active duty and play for two games. Here, he played at guard as an injury replacement. Although that experience was limited, he considers the 2010 season as critical to his development. Particularly because of the guidance that Andre Gurode provided him. 'You try and determine at a young age what it takes to play in this league, and the dedication, the extra time that you put in.'

Jeremy Parnell stated: 'We had great players here last season, that taught Phil how to do what he is doing now. Parnell has been a game day inactive for two seasons with Dallas. He was previously on the New Orleans Practice Squad.

And now that Costa is the starter, he hasn't hesitated to tutor his backup, Kevin Kowalski. Kowalski is another undrafted free agent that made the team out of Training Camp.

Kowalski states, 'He has been great. He has made himself available to me. Any questions that I have for him, he helps me out.'

Tryon Smith states, 'It's been a great experience with Phil. We learn together.'

As the season progressed and he became more accustomed to the NFL game, Costa felt his biggest improvement came in his communication with the rest of the offensive line.

Overall, Costa has earned the confidence of his teammates and coaching staff, not just because of his poise and performance, but also from the dogged way he approaches his job.

sorry but an article claiming Costa was solid in his first year makes me ignore the rest of it. He was not solid. No way.