Linebacker is shaping up to be a draft priority

[GimmeTheBall!]

O Line
Corner
DL
Saftey
LB

 

[gjkoeppen]

Id personally try to trade LVE.

For the same reasons you want to trade LVE if true are the same reasons teams won't trade for him. If a team offers a low round pick, that's not worth taking over keeping him and having him play.
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[gjkoeppen]

I would plug in JOK at WLB day 1 and let Jaylon and LVE fight over the other two spots.

Who is JOK?: Is it that hard to actual type out a person';s name?
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[jaythecowboy]

Who is JOK?: Is it that hard to actual type out a person';s name?
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His is

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah

 

[black label]

lve toilet talkers sunny

 

[Chuck 54]

Maybe it’s time for one of our 3-4 young backers to step up as well.

 

[Cowboyny]

I would plug in JOK at WLB day 1 and let Jaylon and LVE fight over the other two spots.

JOK is more of a projection. He played a rover safety type of role. With his size and our lack of DT play in front of him, he might get shallowed up by lineman. Read Broaddus say there is bad tape out there for him playing LB, where he believes JOK is more of a safety prospect. Too many questions for me, if they would use a top 10 pick on him.

 

[Cowboyny]

If LVE can stay healthy and they do switch to a 4-3 scheme, they won't need Neal as a linebacker. Jaylon isn't going anywhere, he got paid so they will allow him to redeem himself, plus the Jones boys refuse to admit they were wrong about a player they invested in like Jaylon.

I agree, Neal isn't needed at LB, but Jaylon/Lve must rebound this upcoming season or they will be replaced.

 

[Cowboyny]

I'd try to get Cox and/or Browning in round 3 depending on what we do round 1. They're solid LB options. I'd really like McNeil at 44 because I think he and Tufele are 2 of the best DTs in the draft which is also a big need. So, round 1 for me determines who we should draft between the two. If we get Moehrig, then Browning should be our choice with the first of 2 3rd round picks (or more depending on the trade down). If we go Pitts at 10, then we'll need Cox with the second of 2 3rds because we MUST, in that situation, draft Holland in round 3 to address safety.

I think we can forget about McNeil now after the Giants lost Tomlinson, they are going to replace him. Don't see the Cowboys taking a 1 Tech that high. Heard they like the Ohio State DT Togiai.

Browning/Cox are more 2nd rd prospects, it would be great if one would fall to 75, but it's not likely. Jamin Davis, McGrone, Werner are some of the prospects that should be there. We don't need stars, but more of a Hitchens type who can be solid contributors.

 

[Sandyf]

If Neal chooses the Boys, then you have Neal at WLB, Vander Esch at MLB, and J. Smith at the Sam/Leo spot.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

I think we can forget about McNeil now after the Giants lost Tomlinson, they are going to replace him. Don't see the Cowboys taking a 1 Tech that high. Heard they like the Ohio State DT Togiai.

Browning/Cox are more 2nd rd prospects, it would be great if one would fall to 75, but it's not likely. Jamin Davis, McGrone, Werner are some of the prospects that should be there. We don't need stars, but more of a Hitchens type who can be solid contributors.

Don't we pick ahead of the Giants in round 2 anyway? Though Togiai would be a 3rd rounder I think, so I'd probably take Holland and Davis or Werner in round 3 if we don't go S early.

 

[Typhus]

The linebacker talent drops off considerably after JOK and Zaven Collins. Strong Consideration should be given to drafting an LB in round 1. With multiple tradedowns, Dallas can pick up multiple 2nd round picks and still land Zaven Collins. Trading down once to 18, and we might still have a shot at JOK.

Its one thing to think and another to do it.
Its not easy to find a trading partner on a whim, it takes some strategy and a lot of stars aligning just right.
Its easier to trade up then it is back most times.

 

[Mr_437]

It was in someone's report, I think the Michael G., that if Neal signs with Dallas he will play SS because LVE is moving to WILL. Which, makes sense to me cause LVE is not a MLB. Zaven Collins is my guy to play MLB if they draft one. Dude is unique 6-4 260 can do it all, and is a playmaker...to me he's a more athletic Rolondo McClain.

 

[Typhus]

Nah I hope like heck Jerry doesn't pick up his option. We have enough terrible contracts. LVE is damaged goods.
I rather draft his replacement. Speaking of linebackers. If Parsons or JOK is there do we pass? I can see passing on JOK even though he is considered the pass coverage linebacker in the draft. A little on the small side at 220lbs but he is one of the new skoo linebackers. Very fast and can cover. Parsons I love his blitzing, size and etc.

The only way Parsons gets passed the top ten is if Denver and Dallas pass on him, but Im betting that Denver takes him at 9.
They need LB help drastically.

 

[baltcowboy]

We are well aware that Jaylon must have a big rebound season as he isn't playing up to his contract and is a release candidate after the season.

Team needs to decide if they are going to pick up Lve's option for next yr this May. Recently heard it's for over 9 million. With his poor health and declining play, it is looking likely they don't pick up the option.

Joe Thomas recently left via fa. Sean Lee hasn't yet decided if he's going to play next season or not.

With the team moving back to the 4-3, another starter is needed. With Lve's lack of durability, another starter caliber linebacker has to be added for depth. I expect one starter to be signed and a future starter to be drafted. It might be a good idea to spend multiple picks on the positional group as the future is totally uncertain.

We can’t rule out the Cowboys drafting Parsons, Collins and JOK in the first round. I think you stated in another thread that Quinn’s defenses can be half 3/4 and half 4/3.With JOK maybe you can run a hybrid defense with 3 safeties. I actually think the Cowboys can find hybrid safety/linebackers later in the draft with Deablo Va Tech and the big Florida St kid.

 

[Creeper]

I am going to assume with 10 picks the Cowboys will take at least 2 LBs in the draft.

 

[baltcowboy]

Incredible the difference from 2018.

2018 we were all thinking we're covered at the LB position for the foreseeable future with 2 up and coming stars...now, not so much.

I still think these guys "read their press clippings" and didn't work as hard in the film room - that and they had terrible coaching, Jaylon

thinking he deserved a Pro Bowl selection last year tells me that.

It just shows how fast the league changes. Just a few years ago we also had the best offensive line in football. Now Tyron is coming back from a decapitation and Collins from hit replacement.

 

[blueblood70]

No matter what they do in fa, many unknowns for the future at the position.

the future is now each year is new fill holes play and reorganize next offseason.. the NFL seasons are ONE Offs lets get this offseason complete before we judge..one week into FA and month before draft and how many months before preseason games are played?

lets calm dont and see the roster before all these posts about holes that are needs..

BTW there are few LBs that were hurt or didnt get a lot of playtime last season that still could be in the mix..thats what MCs OTAS, and PS are for. Finding players..

 

[charron]

Not any more so than before free agency.. In fact free agency tips their hand at what they want in the draft. When they sign a player to a short contract they do so knowing they want to target his replacement in this draft or the next pending how the draft falls.

 

[Rayman70]

I want 2 Linebackers from thsi draft. KJ Britt and either Pete Werner or Collins. Parsons isnt as good as the 3 dudes I mentioned. Those dogs WILL hunt. Parsons seems like alot of hype and not much substance. Is he a leader of men?I want my MLB top be an alpha dog..a mudder..a thug with some FB IQ.