Mock 13Dec2012 and Free Agents

[burmafrd]

Originally Posted by Oh_Canada

Cowboys are apparently up against the cap so don't hold your breath on any significant signings.

If that's the case there's not a snowball's chance in hell they pick three consecutive olineman. Holmes is vastly overrated in my opinion, no better than Costa or Bernadeau at center.

I like Thomas better than Cooper, but both should be regulars on Sundays.

Brandon Williams would be a inspired choice in the 4th.

Smith at #218 would be a steal.

You are all wet about Holmes. He is already much better then Bernie or Costa

[RS12]

Hey X, supposedly Oakland is getting ready to burn it down, they want to accumulate picks, hope Jerry doesnt get another trade up idea. I think they like Bryant but a guy on their roster I like alot is Denarius Moore. Ideal number three. Dont you think Cooper and Thomas go higher than you have em slotted.

[RS12]

Originally Posted by burmafrd

You are all wet about Holmes. He is already much better then Bernie or Costa

Yep he was just fine most of the game versus Lotuleilei. Also he played on a bad ankle most of the year. Can also play guard. I'd be all over him in third.

[supercowboy8]

Originally Posted by RS12

Hey X, supposedly Oakland is getting ready to burn it down, they want to accumulate picks, hope Jerry doesnt get another trade up idea. I think they like Bryant but a guy on their roster I like alot is Denarius Moore. Ideal number three. Dont you think Cooper and Thomas go higher than you have em slotted.

I would be happy to trade a 2nd for a player or two from Oakland.
Lamarr Houston would be nice addition to our DL

[DFWJC]

Originally Posted by xwalker

Free Agents:
Desmond Bryant DE 6-6, 311 Age 26 (Oakland)

Terrance Knighton NT 6-3, 330 Age 26 (Jacksonville)
or
Sammie Lee Hill NT 6-4, 329 Age 26 (Detroit)

Matt Slauson OG 6-5, 315 Age 26 (NYJ)
or
Brandon Moore OG 6-3, 305 Age 32 (NYJ)

Draft:
Trade 16 for 26 and 58. Trade 176 for 186 and 218.

26 Jonathan Cooper OG 6-3, 310
Strong and very quick. Played Center in 2 games.

48 Dallas Thomas OT/OG 6-5, 310
Strong and very quick. Has played both LT and LG.

58 Best available OLB (Tank Carradine, Brandon Jenkins, M. Buchanan)

80 Khalad Holmes OC 6-3, 305
Very underrated player, IMO.

112 D.J.Swearinger S 5-11, 210
Solid build. Good in coverage and a big hitter. See video below.

144 Brandon Williams NT 6-2, 328
[View Full Quote]Great work ethic. Good quickness for this size.

176 Uber-Athletic CB, maybe Josh Johnson 5-11, 195

218 Quanterus Smith OLB 6-5, 248
Very talented but needs development. Out for 2012 with injury.

Works for me!

[xwalker]

Originally Posted by RS12

Hey X, supposedly Oakland is getting ready to burn it down, they want to accumulate picks, hope Jerry doesnt get another trade up idea. I think they like Bryant but a guy on their roster I like alot is Denarius Moore. Ideal number three. Dont you think Cooper and Thomas go higher than you have em slotted.

I don't see Oakland trading away any young guys with low dollar contracts. Do you like any of the FA Wide Receivers?
http://nfltraderumors.co/2013-nfl-free-agents/

[xwalker]

Originally Posted by RS12

Hey X, supposedly Oakland is getting ready to burn it down, they want to accumulate picks, hope Jerry doesnt get another trade up idea. I think they like Bryant but a guy on their roster I like alot is Denarius Moore. Ideal number three. Dont you think Cooper and Thomas go higher than you have em slotted.

I think #26 is possible for Cooper. DeCastro was #24 last year and he didn't have Warmack in front of him.

Thomas and Holmes are the ones that probably go earlier; although, NFLDS has Thomas at #47 and Holmes at #89.

[Hailmary]

Slauson seems like a definite possibility as a FA addition.

He has a history with Callahan with the Jets and at Nebraska. He was one of the guys that was vocal in favor of the Jets keeping him around as Callahan's contract with the Jets was about to run out.

"In our room, Callahan means everything," said Slauson, who also played for him at Nebraska. "The guy is an incredible coach. He's the best coach I've ever had in my life, and I know all the other guys say the exact same thing. The guy has saved my career twice. If he's not here, I'll be really bummed. He's a huge part of our success. If he's gone, he'll be really missed."

[xwalker]

Originally Posted by Hailmary

Slauson seems like a definite possibility as a FA addition.

He has a history with Callahan with the Jets and at Nebraska. He was one of the guys that was vocal in favor of the Jets keeping him around as Callahan's contract with the Jets was about to run out.

"In our room, Callahan means everything," said Slauson, who also played for him at Nebraska. "The guy is an incredible coach. He's the best coach I've ever had in my life, and I know all the other guys say the exact same thing. The guy has saved my career twice. If he's not here, I'll be really bummed. He's a huge part of our success. If he's gone, he'll be really missed."

Interesting info.

[hra8700]

I wouldn't be surprised if we don't make a single major FA acquisition. And I would understand the reasoning if we didn't. The only situation where I would definitely jump on a player is if Buffalo chooses to franchise Andy Levitre and we can go after Jairus Byrd. But I doubt the team would do go that direction.

We'll cut free, it's looking like there's a strong chance we'll go with Parnell at RT next season. I think we'll definitely start Livings, and very likely Costa as well. There's a possibility we look for an upgrade on Bernadeau.

Probably the most likely acquisition is a 3-4 DE.