My top 10 CB Rankings for the Cowboys

[Knotamus]

Don't sleep on the other UCF Corner Tay Gowan.

Thanks for the name drop. Gowan really does sound like a kid Quinn needs to get his hands on. He looks the part physically, but he has yet to prove himself on a larger stage. I must admit, you have me intrigued. I definitely have him on my short list in the later rounds, exp if (and hopefully) Dal chooses to double dip at corner again like they did in 2017 (Awuzie & Lewis.. actually picked 3 in Marquez White).

 

[Knotamus]

No issue taking him in rd 2. The biggest concern I have is not at the corner position but finding that single high safety, as the class might be just 3-4 deep. This would be an excellent area to fill in fa due to they may miss out in the draft process

Im totally with you with this concern. FA will prob be the easiest way to solve this prob...and I don’t want to start the rumor mill again.. but call me crazy, I’d be willing to take a chance Earl Thomas at this point, but I digress.

That said, I’m secretly hopeful Dal can manage a ‘trade-down’ scenario where they pick up an additional 2nd Rd’er. Moehrig in the 2nd would be a steal like Diggs was last year. And at this point, Grant may even be out of reach. But Andre Cisco could be available. He was on his way to collegiate stardom before cooling off last year due to injury. He’s a true single high safety.
https://www.profootballnetwork.com/syracuse-safety-andre-cisco-poised-for-college-football-stardom/

 

[Cowboyny]

Im totally with you with this concern. FA will prob be the easiest way to solve this prob...and I don’t want to start the rumor mill again.. but call me crazy, I’d be willing to take a chance Earl Thomas at this point, but I digress.

That said, I’m secretly hopeful Dal can manage a ‘trade-down’ scenario where they pick up an additional 2nd Rd’er. Moehrig in the 2nd would be a steal like Diggs was last year. And at this point, Grant may even be out of reach. But Andre Cisco could be available. He was on his way to collegiate stardom before cooling off last year due to injury. He’s a true single high safety.
https://www.profootballnetwork.com/syracuse-safety-andre-cisco-poised-for-college-football-stardom/

Cisco scares the hell out of me, a lot of ball production, but gives up way too many big plays. Our scheme is all about keeping everything in front of them and not giving up the big play, a gambler like Cisco defeats the purpose. A legit single high FS is like having a lottery ticket as there aren't many in the entire league. Think the team either needs to trade up from 44 or trade back from 10 to secure either Moehrig or Grant. Most likely they will get shut out and will be taking a day 3 player not many a firmilair with. Really like to take a chance on Hooker, if only he can stay healthy, fits the position like a glove.

I think Earl's day in the league are over, nobody wants anything to do with him.

 

[CowboyRoy]

No, winning didn't help them in the draft, but players don't tank. Our team was too talented to lose to the worst teams in this league. It hurts us for juicy, trade down options, but we were talking about the same prospects at 4 and now at 10, cause this draft is top heavy with offensive players. Do believe Farley is the best defensive player in the draft.

This team was not too talented after all the injuries. And who cares anyway? Getting the a top 5 pick would have been amazing. We would have been in the mix for anyone wanting to trade up for a top QB. Trading back would have been an option. Surely you can understand the value in that? And at the very least, right now we are hoping Farley or one of the those guys drops to us, when would could have just taken them at 5 or 4 or 6.

 

[tyke1doe]

I admire your common sense. Really, thats all anyone needs to understand the value of a high pick. Amazing how many fans lack common sense.

The 3rd pick might have given us a windfall from teams trading up.

In fairness, tanking is a fan's dream - not a player's.
It's not like the Cowboys were going to up and lose to get the No. 1st, 2nd or 3rd overall pick.
That issue was simply out of our hands. We had no power or control over the Cowboys winning or losing.
So someone hoping we continue to win and forfeit a higher draft position is akin to arguing over whether Dez actually caught that ball in Green Bay.
Good for argument's sake, but aint a dang thing we can do to change anything.
The outcome is the outcome.

 

[CowboyRoy]

In fairness, tanking is a fan's dream - not a player's.
It's not like the Cowboys were going to up and lose to get the No. 1st, 2nd or 3rd overall pick.
That issue was simply out of our hands. We had no power or control over the Cowboys winning or losing.
So someone hoping we continue to win and forfeit a higher draft position is akin to arguing over whether Dez actually caught that ball in Green Bay.
Good for argument's sake, but aint a dang thing we can do to change anything.
The outcome is the outcome.

Fans that think tanking means the players actually trying to lose doesn't understand the concept.

Now I have seen cases where management doens't care if they lose.

 

[tyke1doe]

Fans that think tanking means the players actually trying to lose doesn't understand the concept.

Now I have seen cases where management doens't care if they lose.

Yeah, like the Eagles did in the last game or the Jets who refused to play prevent against Henry Ruggs.

Unfortunately for Jets fans, their management is so screwed up even when they TRY to lose, they win.

 

[cnuball21]

Early on thought the corner class looked weak, but it is starting to show more depth then I originally thought. A lot of Big/Small corners, that look to lack elite speed. 40 times are very important for this position, but without the combine, I bet we are going to see fast numbers in these so called pro dates.

1-Farley Virginia Tech (believe best def. player in the draft, elite speed, ball skills, some durability concerns)
2-Surtain Alabama (master technician, high floor player that only flaw is long speed/quickness)
3-Horn South Carolina (extremely aggressive and handsy, will need to clean it up or a flag machine)
4-Melifonwu Syracuse (fits Quinn's scheme very well, big/long corner with elite speed, still not refined)
5-Campbell Georgia (fits the big/long corner prototype, but just doesn't make enough plays on the field)
6-Newsome Northwestern (the CB many are sleeping on, great fit in C3, does have durability concerns)
7-Stokes Georgia (possesses strong ball skills, but some question he speed/quickness)
8-Molden Washington (slot corner with elite instincts)
9-Robinson UCF (very physical slot corner with good feet, some believe he could be a 1st rd player)
10-Adebo Stanford (another player many are sleeping on, opt out, but excellent fit as a zone corner)

Just missed-Thomas Michigan

Why isn't Asante Samuel on my list? Just don't see this team taking an undersized outside corner. McClay covets elite size/length for the position. If they do take a smaller corner, it would be more for the slot role.

Good list, but don’t think you can keep Samuel off if you’re going to leave Molden on.

Also, get ready for Campbell to be a top 25 pick. He’s got to clean up technique issues he’s long and will likely run around a 4.4.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Yeah, like the Eagles did in the last game or the Jets who refused to play prevent against Henry Ruggs.

Unfortunately for Jets fans, their management is so screwed up even when they TRY to lose, they win.

Yah, I think the Eagles probably did that. I actually applaud them for doing it. From a fan point of view.

 

[Cowboyny]

Good list, but don’t think you can keep Samuel off if you’re going to leave Molden on.

Also, get ready for Campbell to be a top 25 pick. He’s got to clean up technique issues he’s long and will likely run around a 4.4.

I think Molden will be viewed as a slot only prospect, where Samuel can play inside, but is more of a smaller outside corner. This list is Cowboys perspecific, where I do not think the Cowboys will consider him due to his lack of size/length.

Aaron Robinson is getting some 1st rd love after the senior bowl. Campbell certainly can be a 1st rd selection. Kind of like last year with a deep class, after the top 3, rankings will be differ from team to team. It wouldn't surprise me if 5 go in rd 1 or even a quality option falls to our 2nd rd pick like Diggs last season.

 

[cnuball21]

I think Molden will be viewed as a slot only prospect, where Samuel can play inside, but is more of a smaller outside corner. This list is Cowboys perspecific, where I do not think the Cowboys will consider him due to his lack of size/length.

Aaron Robinson is getting some 1st rd love after the senior bowl. Campbell certainly can be a 1st rd selection. Kind of like last year with a deep class, after the top 3, rankings will be differ from team to team. It wouldn't surprise me if 5 go in rd 1 or even a quality option falls to our 2nd rd pick like Diggs last season.

I hear ya...good year to add CB talent. A lot of depth in this class.

 

[Cowboyny]

This team was not too talented after all the injuries. And who cares anyway? Getting the a top 5 pick would have been amazing. We would have been in the mix for anyone wanting to trade up for a top QB. Trading back would have been an option. Surely you can understand the value in that? And at the very least, right now we are hoping Farley or one of the those guys drops to us, when would could have just taken them at 5 or 4 or 6.

We could very well have the pick of the litter of the 1st defensive player taken in this draft. Moving to the 10 slot, we are talking about the same defensive prospects that we would of over drafted within the top 5. I agree, we would of been in a far better position to get a ransom for a QB needy team. In my opinion, that door isn't completely shut, I see 4 at minimum in the top 10, could be even 5 QB's.

It's very hard to intentionally lose games when jobs are on the line. Look what happened in Philly, they fired their HC who recently won them a Super Bowl. Players don't tank, cause they don't want to have bad tape out there for other teams to see. We have seen coaches fired after 1 season. The Cowboys roster even with many players hurt, was still better then the worst teams in the league.

 

[Cowboyny]

I hear ya...good year to add CB talent. A lot of depth in this class.

In my opinion, I think Farley could be special. Diggs type of ball skills with 4.3 speed and isn't afraid to tackle. However, if they fail to not get him or take a trade too good to pass up, I am confident they will be able to draft a quality option, sometime in day 2.

 

[cnuball21]

In my opinion, I think Farley could be special. Diggs type of ball skills with 4.3 speed and isn't afraid to tackle. However, if they fail to not get him or take a trade too good to pass up, I am confident they will be able to draft a quality option, sometime in day 2.

He's the only potential CB1 in the draft IMO...after him you're hoping just to hit on a solid starter.

 

[visionary]

Early on thought the corner class looked weak, but it is starting to show more depth then I originally thought. A lot of Big/Small corners, that look to lack elite speed. 40 times are very important for this position, but without the combine, I bet we are going to see fast numbers in these so called pro dates.

1-Farley Virginia Tech (believe best def. player in the draft, elite speed, ball skills, some durability concerns)
2-Surtain Alabama (master technician, high floor player that only flaw is long speed/quickness)
3-Horn South Carolina (extremely aggressive and handsy, will need to clean it up or a flag machine)
4-Melifonwu Syracuse (fits Quinn's scheme very well, big/long corner with elite speed, still not refined)
5-Campbell Georgia (fits the big/long corner prototype, but just doesn't make enough plays on the field)
6-Newsome Northwestern (the CB many are sleeping on, great fit in C3, does have durability concerns)
7-Stokes Georgia (possesses strong ball skills, but some question he speed/quickness)
8-Molden Washington (slot corner with elite instincts)
9-Robinson UCF (very physical slot corner with good feet, some believe he could be a 1st rd player)
10-Adebo Stanford (another player many are sleeping on, opt out, but excellent fit as a zone corner)

Just missed-Thomas Michigan

Why isn't Asante Samuel on my list? Just don't see this team taking an undersized outside corner. McClay covets elite size/length for the position. If they do take a smaller corner, it would be more for the slot role.

good list

I’ll take 4/5/6 whoever is still there in rd 3

Farley missed the year and had injury concerns and I’m not sold on Surtain. That Alabama front 7 hides a lot of CB and safety issues

 

[stilltheguru]

He's the only potential CB1 in the draft IMO...after him you're hoping just to hit on a solid starter.

Lol fortune tellers. Thats a ridiculous take man. Cb1 can be found in every round.

 

[Cowboyny]

good list

I’ll take 4/5/6 whoever is still there in rd 3

Farley missed the year and had injury concerns and I’m not sold on Surtain. That Alabama front 7 hides a lot of CB and safety issues

You like those Georgia corners? Couldn't you say the same thing about their talented front 7?

 

[visionary]

You like those Georgia corners? Couldn't you say the same thing about their talented front 7?

Sign Awuzie or Lewis and give me one of 4-6 on your list

use FA dollars and premium picks to build front 7 and FS

that’s how I want this defense built
Not spending another premium pick on CB this year

 

[cnuball21]

Lol fortune tellers. Thats a ridiculous take man. Cb1 can be found in every round.

Sure...but you're more likely to hit the higher you pick on pretty much any position.

 

[stilltheguru]

Sure...but you're more likely to hit the higher you pick on pretty much any position.

Of course its more likely but whats also more likely is Farley not being the best cb in the draft. To say he's the only cb1........no. I'll easily take the field with more than 1 guy, either being better or the same level