Make a good O better or a poor D average?

[CouchCoach]

We all know the owner is a follow the ball GM and I certainly can't blame him, I think every owner would be that type of GM. That sells tickets and makes happy fans.

The question is how to use that 1st pick. Make what's good better or what's poor average?

My first inclination is if not now, when? When do they start to fix this defense? Used a 1st on a WR last draft, going to do that again with an OL or TE or even wackier, a WR? They could trade Gallup and use that 10 pick on Waddle or Smith. Do not put that past this WR loving GM.

But that's not the point. Can they accomplish more this season making that offense more potent than bringing that defense up to average? This offense has the signs of being one that can average 30 ppg and all they need to do is keep 10 of their opponents under that to win the East. I do think 10 wins takes it.

So, where I've been all about fixing this D and getting started on that asap, I question whether that is the right approach for this season. And this season is all I am talking about here, not the future, 2021.

This team will ride the offense as far as it can take them so are they better off to make it better and deeper?

I do not think Pitts or Sewell will be there but Slater, Waddle and Smith might be.

Is this a case of a repeat of the 1st in 2020? At 10, there really isn't a D player but there is at least one O player worthy of that pick?

Surtain is the only D player I've seen continually break the top 10 at 10. I think that is because of the perceived need of Dallas for a D player more than where he truly falls on most boards. Are Waddle and Smith better WR's than he is a CB? Slater a better OL than he is a CB?

 

[MarcusRock]

I don't think Pitts or Surtain will be there. I'd love a trade down, but unless a QB falls, who'd be there for a trade-down opportunity?

To answer your question though you have to go defense. That said, anyone you get is going to need time to gel with NFL speed and decision-making so by my accounts, the offense is going to have to shoulder the load earlier in the season until any defensive infusions gain their sea legs. We have a good offense but it hinges on how fast Dak can get back into his groove. There may be some frustrations until mid-season but we should reach the 10-win barometer. Just get into the dance and then anything can happen.

 

[INCowboysFan]

Good thing it isn't a one round draft so we can address both sides of the ball.

 

[CATCH17]

You just gotta take the best player at position of need.


Pitts is an exception to the rules because he is a rare talent and you shouldn’t pass on that for some guy who likely has no impact on the outcome of a game like Surtain.

Pitts could be a double digit TD guy consistently as well as providing all kinds of matchup problems.

 

[12+88=7]

Let's say the offense averages 27 to 28 points. Will getting another offensive weapon raise that to 35 points, I think not.

The defense gives up 27 to 28 points. But drafting for the defense can improve that to 21 points.

You can improve the team more by making the defense better. There is more opportunity on that side of the ball.

You need to draft defense. If the OL and Prescott can be healthy Dallas will have enough offense.

 

[RodeoJake]

We saw last year where a great offense and a horrible defense gets us. A middle of the road D should have had us undefeated until Dak went down.

 

[CouchCoach]

Good thing it isn't a one round draft so we can address both sides of the ball.

This is only about that 1st pick, not the draft. Easy to assume that if they make 10 picks, 7 are D.

 

[MarcusRock]

This is only about that 1st pick, not the draft. Easy assume that if they make 10 picks, 7 are D.

Did you not read @Bobhaze's thread on assumptions? Lol.

 

[fivetwos]

Making the offense we have into a great one has nothing to do with this draft.

That can happen IF the injury bug doesn't hit again (which there's not much control over), AND someone can get through to #21 and motivate him into being the player that he is capable of being.

 

[Future]

Let's say the offense averages 27 to 28 points. Will getting another offensive weapon raise that to 35 points, I think not.

The defense gives up 27 to 28 points. But drafting for the defense can improve that to 21 points.

You can improve the team more by making the defense better. There is more opportunity on that side of the ball.

You need to draft defense. If the OL and Prescott can be healthy Dallas will have enough offense.

So you can't get an offensive player that gets you a touchdown, but you can do the exact same thing on the defensive side of the ball?

What kind of skewed logic is that?

 

[starfan1]

We all know the owner is a follow the ball GM and I certainly can't blame him, I think every owner would be that type of GM. That sells tickets and makes happy fans.

The question is how to use that 1st pick. Make what's good better or what's poor average?

My first inclination is if not now, when? When do they start to fix this defense? Used a 1st on a WR last draft, going to do that again with an OL or TE or even wackier, a WR? They could trade Gallup and use that 10 pick on Waddle or Smith. Do not put that past this WR loving GM.

But that's not the point. Can they accomplish more this season making that offense more potent than bringing that defense up to average? This offense has the signs of being one that can average 30 ppg and all they need to do is keep 10 of their opponents under that to win the East. I do think 10 wins takes it.

So, where I've been all about fixing this D and getting started on that asap, I question whether that is the right approach for this season. And this season is all I am talking about here, not the future, 2021.

This team will ride the offense as far as it can take them so are they better off to make it better and deeper?

I do not think Pitts or Sewell will be there but Slater, Waddle and Smith might be.

Is this a case of a repeat of the 1st in 2020? At 10, there really isn't a D player but there is at least one O player worthy of that pick?

Surtain is the only D player I've seen continually break the top 10 at 10. I think that is because of the perceived need of Dallas for a D player more than where he truly falls on most boards. Are Waddle and Smith better WR's than he is a CB? Slater a better OL than he is a CB?

Yes is the easier answer but i would only give consideration to slater its my hope that Parsons is there. We have 10 picks and I know you are just talking about pick one. If we end up with offense with #10 I have absolutely no issue with that as I truly believe we can still take care of our needs and improve roster.

 

[dwmyers]

If Sewell is there take him. If Pitts is there take him. If a QB someone totally covets is there, keel haul them for as many draft picks as we can get.

Otherwise,

I'd be looking at talent in the top15 and any of those players fill my bill. Given a choice I take Surtain and if also given a choice I take Horn. But if I'm forced to take a LB, a OL, or Vera-Tucker
I don't see that I have much to complain about.

D-

 

[CowboyRoy]

We all know the owner is a follow the ball GM and I certainly can't blame him, I think every owner would be that type of GM. That sells tickets and makes happy fans.

The question is how to use that 1st pick. Make what's good better or what's poor average?

My first inclination is if not now, when? When do they start to fix this defense? Used a 1st on a WR last draft, going to do that again with an OL or TE or even wackier, a WR? They could trade Gallup and use that 10 pick on Waddle or Smith. Do not put that past this WR loving GM.

But that's not the point. Can they accomplish more this season making that offense more potent than bringing that defense up to average? This offense has the signs of being one that can average 30 ppg and all they need to do is keep 10 of their opponents under that to win the East. I do think 10 wins takes it.

So, where I've been all about fixing this D and getting started on that asap, I question whether that is the right approach for this season. And this season is all I am talking about here, not the future, 2021.

This team will ride the offense as far as it can take them so are they better off to make it better and deeper?

I do not think Pitts or Sewell will be there but Slater, Waddle and Smith might be.

Is this a case of a repeat of the 1st in 2020? At 10, there really isn't a D player but there is at least one O player worthy of that pick?

Surtain is the only D player I've seen continually break the top 10 at 10. I think that is because of the perceived need of Dallas for a D player more than where he truly falls on most boards. Are Waddle and Smith better WR's than he is a CB? Slater a better OL than he is a CB?

Just look at it this way................................The Cowboys are never going to compete for a title legitimately until the defense drastically improves. Doesnt matter how good the offense gets.

So based on that VERY sound logic...............what are you taking?

 

[CowboyRoy]

So you can't get an offensive player that gets you a touchdown, but you can do the exact same thing on the defensive side of the ball?

What kind of skewed logic is that?

We already have plenty of studs on offense that are going to get us lots of TD's. We have very little on D that will save us a TD.

All your doing by throwing the TD to Pitts is taking one away from Lamb.

Very simple logic.

 

[Vinnie2u]

Just look at it this way................................The Cowboys are never going to compete for a title legitimately until the defense drastically improves. Doesnt matter how good the offense gets.

Improve the Middle... DT, MLB and Safeties... Until then Dallas is just a finesse Team..

 

[DoctorChicken]

At this point, I honestly think making a poor D average would help.

An average defense could give our already good offense the ball more, giving them more opportunities to score.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Improve the Middle... DT, MLB and Safeties... Until then Dallas is just a Finesse Team..

First thing is they have to be able to stop the run again. DT, Linebackers. Sadly, I dont think the LBER thing is happening THIS year.

 

[CowboyRoy]

At this point, I honestly think making a poor D average would help.

An average defense could give our already good offense the ball more, giving them more opportunities to score.

An average defense that creates more turnovers would go a looooooong way.

 

[kskboys]

There's very little room to move upwards on O. The gain would be small no matter who it is.

 

[JBS]

So you can't get an offensive player that gets you a touchdown, but you can do the exact same thing on the defensive side of the ball?

What kind of skewed logic is that?

Was just going to say the exact same thing