Some of ya'll need to chill out

[jazzcat22]

No problem with Parsons, but I cannot get over the lack of quality players picked up in FA. Pathetic. Carlos Watkins? Brent Urban? Yikes.

And who would have you signed instead?

 

[ICP]

I've learned through the years that Jerry and Co. never pick the player I hope they do and I mean never. The only recent player I can remember hoping they draft was Dak and it was just because I thought he might be serviceable as a back-up.

 

[ICP]

And if the Cowboys drafted Slater you'd be *****ing that they didn't take Parsons.

Once Surtain was gone I was really hoping Slater, that's how I knew they would take Parsons. I did have an even worse feeling that they would trade back farther and end up with Farley, really glad that didn't happen.

 

[Verdict]

Slater was the right pick, just like when Zach Martin was when he fell to us.

Time will tell. That’s possible. I would have probably drafted Slater as well based on the concensus, but the Cowboys are rumored to view him strictly as a guard at the NFL level.

 

[jazzcat22]

I knew top corners never make it out of the top 10 but we had the opportunity to snatch the best tackle in the draft. They should have traded down with the Bears and snatch the top Safety or the CB from Virginia Tech. We do things backwards.

Or more like, most of the fans think backwards, but think they know better, for which they do not.

For those thinking they wanted Farley, such as you are saying, they would then whine about Jerry taking an injured player.
Healthy best defensive player in the draft in Parsons, or a 2 time back surgery risk in Farley?

 

[Verdict]

Once Surtain was gone I was really hoping Slater, that's how I knew they would take Parsons. I did have an even worse feeling that they would trade back farther and end up with Farley, really glad that didn't happen.

In hindsight that may have proven to be a better move. I was sort of hoping for another trade down, myself. But they seem to have a very high opinion of Parsons. Those crying for defense got it snd they are still *****ing.

 

[TheSkaven]

To people complaining about the trade with Philly, that WR was going in the division either way and right now the Giants have a better offense. In many ways it was good strategy to let Philly get him and pick up an extra 3rd round pick that now a division opponent can't use.

Who is complaining? I haven't seen a single fan complain about that trade. In a draft that's deep in the 2nd and 3rd round, the Cowboys now have 4 picks there, and they traded down and screwed the Giants which can make us all laugh.

What people are complaining about is the actual pick. A lot of us have been concerned about the swinging door we have at guard, aka the little boy with a tight end frame playing guard, aka CONNOR WILLIAMS. Forget about Rashawn Slater's arms, we could have plugged him in at guard and could have swung him over to tackle during the inevitable weeks that T.Smith is out. Offensive line would have improved immensely. Instead, we took a player at the only position where we seem to be OK and now we probably have to take a player like Vander Esch or Neal off the field to get the rookie on the field.

 

[Verdict]

Or more like, most of the fans think backwards, but think they know better, for which they do not.

For those thinking they wanted Farley, such as you are saying, they would then whine about Jerry taking an injured player.
Healthy best defensive player in the draft in Parsons, or a 2 time back surgery risk in Farley?

Both have some degree of risk. Let’s hope the Cowboys got it right.

 

[kevm3]

Our defense was utterly atrocious last year and we actually lost some guys like Aldon Smith and Sean Lee, and LVE is Sean Lee 2.0, so they pretty much were forced to draft defense. Not surprised they went with Parsons at all. Drafting Slater is pretty much saying that we are committed to scoring 40 or 50 points a game.

 

[davey999]

And who would have you signed instead?

If I post any names all I get is "we don't have the money" or "that's too much".

How about Malcolm Brown, Brockers, or Tomlinson? Guys who can actually play?

 

[Verdict]

Who is complaining? I haven't seen a single fan complain about that trade. In a draft that's deep in the 2nd and 3rd round, the Cowboys now have 4 picks there, and they traded down and screwed the Giants which can make us all laugh.

What people are complaining about is the actual pick. A lot of us have been concerned about the swinging door we have at guard, aka the little boy with a tight end frame playing guard, aka CONNOR WILLIAMS. Forget about Rashawn Slater's arms, we could have plugged him in at guard and could have swung him over to tackle during the inevitable weeks that T.Smith is out. Offensive line would have improved immensely. Instead, we took a player at the only position where we seem to be OK and now we probably have to take a player like Vander Esch or Neal off the field to get the rookie on the field.

Well many are complaining. Lol. Not me, but check out a few of the posts on here a bit closer.

 

[Verdict]

Our defense was utterly atrocious last year and we actually lost some guys like Aldon Smith and Sean Lee, and LVE is Sean Lee 2.0, so they pretty much were forced to draft defense. Not surprised they went with Parsons at all. Drafting Slater is pretty much saying that we are committed to scoring 40 or 50 points a game.

Not really. You can draft defenders throughout the draft. You just have to choose wisely.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

It's interesting, Slater is about 300/305 lbs. He's basically the same size as Williams, who everybody hates on because of his size. Same thing will happen with Slater if you play him at Guard.

Just saying........

 

[jazzcat22]

If I post any names all I get is "we don't have the money" or "that's too much".

How about Malcolm Brown, Brockers, or Tomlinson? Guys who can actually play?

And how do you know Basham and Urban can't play. Maybe they are a better fit for the role planned for them. And yes money comes into play. Maybe those guys wanted top dollar, and we did not need to pay top dollar. We have 2 young promising DT's playing. I am ok with what they did. Would I want any of the 3 players you mentioned, hell yes. But I also understand why it did not happen as well.

 

[davey999]

And how do you know Basham and Urban can't play. Maybe they are a better fit for the role planned for them. And yes money comes into play. Maybe those guys wanted top dollar, and we did not need to pay top dollar. We have 2 young promising DT's playing. I am ok with what they did. Would I want any of the 3 players you mentioned, hell yes. But I also understand why it did not happen as well.

That's fine. Then the team will struggle again stopping the run, IMO. We shall see, I guess.

Also, we seem to be frugal on FA's, yet paying top dollar to guys like Jaylon Smith and Anthony Brown, who are mediocre at best.

 

[JoeKing]

Kmart doesn’t put their best products on sale

And we all know Stephen loves shopping for those blue light specials. LOL

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

I don't think it's that fans worry about What Parsons can do on the field. That kid has the talent to do it all, there is literally nothing he can't do with his talent. The concern is, what WILL he do, off the field?

That, I think, is the concern.

 

[jazzcat22]

That's fine. Then the team will struggle again stopping the run, IMO. We shall see, I guess.

Also, we seem to be frugal on FA's, yet paying top dollar to guys like Jaylon Smith and Anthony Brown, who are mediocre at best.

Brown is good value for his contract. He is not great, but he is certainly not a liability. He is underrated by many fans. But then again, they underrate just about every player. Can't have all pro bowlers 53 man deep. Brown is a good fill in / spot guy than can even start a game or 2, but not a full time guy. Though in a pinch and no options, he can do it.

Jaylon, yes overpaid, so it seems, they should have waited another year. But he will be here at least this year, so hope he improves. But can't be all on Jaylon, as he had no help last season. Even Ray Lewis could not help this defense last year if out there all lone. I will wait to see Jaylon under Quinn and a healthy defense, and offense to make any judgements.

 

[DandyDon52]

Excuse you, young man. I said neither Pitts or Surtain would fall to us and was doubted. And then that's exactly what happened.

Hey Marcus hows it going? Sometimes your just too smart !
From what I saw teams at the top were not willing to trade down, they had a guy in mind, and if he was there they were going to pick him, not
do any trade down.
When Atl came up, and pitts was there I thought I bet they take pitts, and they did. They had decided to keep ryan, and give him a top weapon
and that is what they did. Even though they have a bad defense.

I looked at jerry when they showed him in war room, and he wasnt his usual jovial self. I think he wanted pitts, surtain or horn.
But he went along with the other guys. And no trade up was either their choice, or no one above them would trade down, could be either one.

As far as parsons goes, lets just hope he can be a good impact player. I am surprised they would take a LB that high, but it might turn out to
be a good pick.

I dont think picking a CB or RB in top ten is a good idea anyway, CB's often wont be as good in pros as they are in college, it is a roll of the dice
on them, and RB's just as good can be had in 2nd or 3rd rounds or even lower.

Wash also took a LB, so it will be interesting to see which team picked the best LB.

I was also surprised mac jones fell to the pats, who swooped him up lol.
Curious now to see how he fares, compared to the qb's taken above him.

 

[mardwin]

The Cowboys viewed him as an OG.

“Analysis: Slater was a terrific left tackle at Northwestern who opted out of the 2020 season and then turned in a sensational pro-day workout. I prefer him as a zone-blocking guard rather than a left tackle in the NFL. In a system that puts him in motion and gives him a running start, Slater will be very effective at the next level.”

Oh I forgot, you were using the same scouting sources that thought Taco was better than Watts and Byron Jones was a natural FS.