Prediction: BP will draft LINEMEN - Page 2 - Dallas Cowboys Forum

**MichaelWinicki** · 03-24-2005

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Originally Posted by Nors

Woodson was a LB in college and converted to SS. I don't believe he started his rookie year. Very weak Safety draft class......top to bottom

Well Nors let's take the Jackson kid at #42.

Spontae · 03-24-2005

I cannot help but believe BP will take the best player available in each slot, even if we trade down (or up).

Alexander · 03-24-2005

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Originally Posted by Eddie

We haven't taken a LB in the first round since Kevin Brooks.

I'm not sure we'll go that route this year.

Kevin Brooks was a defensive end.

The last first round linebacker we took was Robert Jones.

Before that it was 1984 with Billy Cannon, Hollywood Henderson in 1975 and then Lee Roy Jordan in 1963.

**MichaelWinicki** · 03-24-2005

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Originally Posted by Alexander

Kevin Brooks was a defensive end.

The last first round linebacker we took was Robert Jones.

Before that it was 1984 with Billy Cannon, Hollywood Henderson in 1975 and then Lee Roy Jordan in 1963.

Billy Cannon Jr.-- Now there was a 1st class bust.

scottsp · 03-24-2005

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Originally Posted by Eddie

We haven't taken a LB in the first round since Kevin Brooks.

I'm not sure we'll go that route this year.

The last linebacker we took in round one was Robert Jones in 1992. Kevin Brooks was a defensive end. That said, I dunno if any of that will impact what we do this go 'round.

Hoov · 03-24-2005

Excellent post, your probably right about the drafting.

Eddie · 03-24-2005

Kevin Brooks was a DE? Man, I can't remember that far back. I just remember Landry touting our highly anticipated flop LB Kevin Brooks. NE made a play for a trade for the guy, but Landry had faith in the guy.

Go figure.

ZiggyZ. · 03-24-2005

Dargon, I totally agree that trading down for linemen is a very viable strategy. And I wouldn't be upset if we trade down from both of our 1st round picks just for that reason.

ravidubey · 03-24-2005

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Originally Posted by MichaelWinicki

Billy Cannon Jr.-- Now there was a 1st class bust.

Though it was an injury and not necessarily his ability. Brandt recovered with Herschel Walker in 1985 and Sherrard in 1986 but the 1980's under Brandt really stunk for Dallas-- but nothing like the last ten years under Jerrah. I'd liken Jeffcoat to Ellis, but the closest Jerry has come close to a Walker or Sherrard was Larry Allen (thanls to Houck).

Chocolate Lab · 03-24-2005

I agree with you, Ziggy... I think at least one of Spears, Hawthorne, CJ Mosely, Travis Johnson, Luis Castillo, or similar will be a Cowboy.

ghst187 · 03-24-2005

Baas is the dude to get at 20 or with a slight trade down, this guy would pick up where Allen left off...a few years ago..
I like Sam Mayes late rounds.
I like Tuck in the second if no Howard...

shnagy · 03-24-2005

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Originally Posted by MichaelWinicki

I tend to agree. I would like a playmaking WR but I see the need for depth on the DL especially.

But our 2nd rounder had better be a FS.

You know, some how i forgot all about our safety need. I would have liked for us to sign someone in free agency to fill another one of our holes, but I'm not too sure about the quality of safeties in this draft class. We have so many needs, it will be hard to focus on just the line and nothing else.