The Position Everyone Seems to be Forgetting...

[realtick]

I hear a lot of talk (and rightfully so) about the need to add talent to the interior of the offensive line, defensive line, secondary and outside linebackers.

However, there is one position that needs a serious influx of talented depth: offensive tackle

This team was seriously fortunate that it made it through the entire season with Doug Free and Tyron Smith unscathed.

Our immediate backup to those starters was Jeremy Parnell and perhaps Dockery in a pinch.

It wouldn't shock me one bit if this team nabs an OT somewhere in the first four rounds.

Who should we be looking at in your opinion?

[Woods]

If we do end up trading back in Round 1, for whatever reason, I think Glenn could be interesting as he could play OG and RT, imo.

[Dash28]

Originally Posted by Woods

If we do end up trading back in Round 1, for whatever reason, I think Glenn could be interesting as he could play OG and RT, imo.

If we traded down, Cordy would make a lot of sense.

[realtick]

If we're trading back into the bottom end of the 1st round, I'd much rather take Mike Adams from Ohio State. He's got all the tools to be a really good one.

[robert70x7]

Originally Posted by realtick

Who should we be looking at in your opinion?

Round 1: Kalil, Reiff, Martin (no others)

Round 2: Mike Adams, Zebrie Sanders

Round 3: Bobby Massie, Mitchell Schwartz, Brandon Mosley

Round 4: Matt McCants, Tony Bergstrom, James Brown

Round 5: Nate Potter

Round 6: Matt Reynolds

Round 7: Tom Compton, Andrew Datko

I know there are others, but based on our pick position and where I have these guys ranked, these are the ones I think would be available.

[tm1119]

Ehh I wouldn't take a backup in the 1st 4 rounds. There is always free agency if we don't like 1 of the later round prospects. I personally like Daron Rose from N. Alabama. 6'5 320 and started for Florida St. at LT his sophomore year. Had to transfer because of grades, but I really like him as project in the 6th or 7th round.

[RS12]

Originally Posted by realtick

If we're trading back into the bottom end of the 1st round, I'd much rather take Mike Adams from Ohio State. He's got all the tools to be a really good one.

I agree. Houck says Free can play guard, that is good enough for me.

[robert70x7]

Originally Posted by RS12

I agree. Houck says Free can play guard, that is good enough for me.

I'm glad someone else heard that interview. Once he moves back to right tackle, I think he will be much more effective. He was mediocre this year on the left side while Tyron was elite on the right side.

[realtick]

Originally Posted by robert70x7

Round 1: Kalil, Reiff, Martin (no others)

Round 2: Mike Adams, Zebrie Sanders

Round 3: Bobby Massie, Mitchell Schwartz, Brandon Mosley

Round 4: Matt McCants, Tony Bergstrom, James Brown

Round 5: Nate Potter

Round 6: Matt Reynolds

Round 7: Tom Compton, Andrew Datko

I know there are others, but based on our pick position and where I have these guys ranked, these are the ones I think would be available.

Some good names there. I'm not sure we have a realistic chance at Kalil though unless he completely bombs the combine.

[robert70x7]

And just for reference, the market for tackles is slim pickings, as it should be.

Demetrius Bell, Anthony Collins, Jared Gaither, King Dunlap, D'Anthony Baptiste, Dennis Roland, Stacy Andrews, Max Starks, Jeff Backus, Stephon Heyer, Mike Otto, Pat McQuistan, Paul McQuistan.

[realtick]

Originally Posted by robert70x7

And just for reference, the market for tackles is slim pickings, as it should be.

Demetrius Bell, Anthony Collins, Jared Gaither, King Dunlap, D'Anthony Baptiste, Dennis Roland, Stacy Andrews, Max Starks, Jeff Backus, Stephon Heyer, Mike Otto, Pat McQuistan, Paul McQuistan.

Anxious times in the McQuistan household...

[MichaelWinicki]

That's a valid question.

I have no idea what the Cowboy brain trust feels about Parnell.

For all I know they could be high on the guy. I'm not ready to toss him out of the loop quite yet, but there should be some concerns.

I agree with what someone else posted about Glenn and his ability to play tackle.

I think DeCastro is of the same ilk. The guy is 6'5, 315lbs and seems to have some lateral agility. I think he could potentially do a decent job at RT if need be.

[robert70x7]

Just some more information from NFL Draft Scout....

Average # of tackles taken over the previous has been 20. But look at the trend....

2006 - 27
2007 - 22
2008 - 25
2009 - 17
2010 - 19
2011 - 19

Also, it states that approximately 62 TOTAL offensive tackles will make it to a camp (~ 2 per team).

[realtick]

Originally Posted by MichaelWinicki

That's a valid question.

I have no idea what the Cowboy brain trust feels about Parnell.

For all I know they could be high on the guy. I'm not ready to toss him out of the loop quite yet, but there should be some concerns.

I agree with what someone else posted about Glenn and his ability to play tackle.

I think DeCastro is of the same ilk. The guy is 6'5, 315lbs and seems to have some lateral agility. I think he could potentially do a decent job at RT if need be.

I'm actually higher on Parnell than most, but again, we were quite lucky that Free and Smith made it through the entire season healthy. It seems we are woefully thin depthwise at the position.

[robert70x7]

Originally Posted by realtick

I'm actually higher on Parnell than most, but again, we were quite lucky that Free and Smith made it through the entire season healthy. It seems we are woefully thin depthwise at the position.

I think with the draft, you are trying to find players who could potentially start for you in the forseeable future. This team has at least 7 needs in other positions that need to be filled with these picks. We have to rely on the scouting and coaches to develop these players from un-drafted to serviceable backup.

We can't use picks on positions where in an ideal situation they wouldn't start for 5 years. Also, we can't draft with the mindset that one of them could have a season ending injury. We just have to trust that Parnell and other guys we bring in can develop and perform when their time is called.