Clarence Hill: Look for the Cowboys to draft a WR in the 1st or 2nd round

[CouchCoach]

Because Cowboys.

And how does Booger help his Chosen One?

I do not think he's learned anything about how to help a QB. He was forced to address the OL by Romo's agent, and his wife I'd bet, after that stupid comment about Romo being the only one to play behind that OL. Here comes Martin and Yosemite. And part of the allure of Elliott was his built in pass blocking. Shades of Emmitt.

I think they lean toward Burks because they watched him all season help carry that team and he was THE guy that helped the AR QB stay out of trouble. He was a better skilled Dalton Schultz and he brings that extra dimension of being the closest thing to Deebo Samuel in this class and they just saw him defeat their defense.

I also think Booger still longs for his triplets and Burks is the closest thing to Irvin in this draft.

Add to that he's a follow the ball GM, he likes the show and is proud that his offense ranked 1st.

But, the biggest reason of all is that he's the owner and can do damn well what he pleases without penalty. No one is turning in their season tickets if he takes a WR in the 1st round.

 

[cnuball21]

Folks don’t like it (and I get it), but the Cowboys have nothing behind Lamb in terms of talent.

Banking on Gallup’s health was a predictably dumb move by the Cowboys FO. Washington is an experienced receiver, but that doesn’t mean he’s a viable #2.

After that, you have the likes of Fehoko, Brown, and a handful of nobodies.

You have to believe the team feels confident about a full recovery for MG…and if so he’s honestly a good deal at 10 mil for a quality #2.

I’d probably be more on board if a 1 fell to us at 24…but I think Londonnis the only one this year and be long gone with a few others.

So if we draft a WR at 24 it’ll be someone we hope that can be a good 2. Hard pass…

 

[Stash]

Good post…most don’t understand this as it relates to positional value in the draft.

This is the only reason I understand drafting another WR just really hope it isn’t in the 1st.

I’m all for adding a ‘speed receiver’ in round 3 or later. They could use that element added to a group that resembled a bunch of similar guys. But before then? No way. Too many other greater needs to be filled with better positional value.

 

[CouchCoach]

Folks don’t like it (and I get it), but the Cowboys have nothing behind Lamb in terms of talent.

Banking on Gallup’s health was a predictably dumb move by the Cowboys FO. Washington is an experienced receiver, but that doesn’t mean he’s a viable #2.

After that, you have the likes of Fehoko, Brown, and a handful of nobodies.

And they have the recent history, prior to Cooper, to call on regarding their QB and the WR's.

This is not a rap on Prescott, it is the reality of almost all of the QB's except Brady, he does not lift the WR's. Hell Burrows had Chase and Higgins to throw to and Stafford had an excellent receiver corps. And look at Brady's.

Rodgers, who I regard as the best in the game, check his numbers with Adams vs all the other WR's on the team. They've got one hell of a challenge because he demands perfection from his WR's.

Look at Brees without Michael Thomas.

40M for a QB and they're going into this season with this WR corps? They've got very little money tied up in WR's now, what's the harm of using a 1st on one that just might be the new #1WR?

 

[JBond]

Nope. Not a huge need. The huge need is OLine and more playmakers on defense.

 

[CouchCoach]

You have to believe the team feels confident about a full recovery for MG…and if so he’s honestly a good deal at 10 mil for a quality #2.

I’d probably be more on board if a 1 fell to us at 24…but I think Londonnis the only one this year and be long gone with a few others.

So if we draft a WR at 24 it’ll be someone we hope that can be a good 2. Hard pass…

Depends on who is there but I agree, could be a run once the first one comes off the board and some feel Williams is the next Justin Jefferson so he might go 1st over London.

If Burks is off before 24, I think that changes things but if you watched him as I did all season long, and the Jones did that in person and know the coaching staff well, he is the best WR, after London, for Prescott because he's that YAC WR that Lamb was at OU but hasn't delivered in the NFL. That was what put him into the 1st round. His YAC was ridiculous in college.

As far as Gallup is concerned, the son is already saying out 2-3 games and they always peddle the injuries lightly so that's nor 5-6.

Are the Cowboys, and particularly this QB, able to wait on what might be their best WR to come back and how long will it take him to get to 100%, if he can do that this year? Not all of them can.

The key is who falls to 24? Is that a highly ranked interior OL or a WR?

 

[Cowboyny]

I don't think people "dispute" they could take a WR.

What many have said is that it would be kind of idiotic to use a 1st round pick on a WR. This team literally does not have a competent starting LG. They have a below average OC. They still are middling at DT. They have a real hole at starting RDE.

But yeah, using your third first round pick in four years on a WR is a smart way to build your team.

Only if a receiver falls in their laps, will they take another 1 in rd one. There have been several rumors that they were targeting a receiver on day 2, which makes more sense.

 

[Cowboyny]

It's more wishful thinking that the Cowboys don't again do something incredibly stupid.

I have no problem adding a day 2 receiver, but am totally against using another 1st rd pick at the position. This front office always has prioritized the position, so it wouldn't shock me if they did take another one.

 

[Cowboyny]

The Cowboys probably think more highly of Ball and the Nebraska interior lineman then we fans do. We will see during minicamp.

I think they will add multiple lineman via fa and the draft.

 

[Cowboyny]

Who do you think the swing tackle will be? I think Billy Turner is the guard/center.

Turner is off the market, but there are other who can fill the role.

 

[cowboyec]

treylon burks,arkansas.
chris olave,ohio st.
jameson williams,bama.
2nd
george pickens,georgia.
david bell,purdue.
romeo doubs,nevada.

 

[Stash]

I have no problem adding a day 2 receiver, but am totally against using another 1st rd pick at the position. This front office always has prioritized the position, so it wouldn't shock me if they did take another one.

They would further cement their well-earned reputation as football morons by doing so.

For once in their lives, let them be proactive and see where the league trends are going.

The smart teams are trading away from the huge money receivers. Because it is no longer a hard-to-get premier position.

We couldn’t learn the lesson of:

1. Not using a premium draft pick on a running back
2. Not giving a huge second contract to a running back

This despite all of the evidence stating us in the face. And now, we’re going to take a page from the Matt Millen GM Playbook?

 

[Cowboyny]

I wouldn't say there aren't concerns about Biaz, but Guard is the bigger need. Hell, we saw Green taking snaps with Philbin watching. Think they want a power interior player who helps the run game and has a strong anchor for Dak to navigate a pocket. Green/Smith/Kinnard types.

 

[Stash]

I think they will add multiple lineman via fa and the draft.

 

[Cowboyny]

They would further cement their well-earned reputation as football morons by doing so.

For once in their lives, let them be proactive and see where the league trends are going.

The smart teams are trading away from the huge money receivers. Because it is no longer a hard-to-get premier position.

We couldn’t learn the lesson of:

1. Not using a premium draft pick on a running back
2. Not giving a huge second contract to a running back

This despite all of the evidence stating us in the face. And now, we’re going to take a page from the Matt Millen GM Playbook?

Zeke actually was worth is draft status on his rookie deal, was an elite player, but not so much after his extension, which was a huge mistake.

Team needs a #3 receiver who also can spot start in case of injury. Special Teams ability would be a plus. We did draft Gallup in rd 3 in a deep wr class, we may be able to land a similar player in that range this yr.

 

[Cowboyny]

I think if they do, it will be on par with the James Washington signing.

 

[CouchCoach]

Only if a receiver falls in their laps, will they take another 1 in rd one. There have been several rumors that they were targeting a receiver on day 2, which makes more sense.

Where do you think those rumors originate?

Booger said unless a Lamb or Parsons falls, they taking an OL. Biggest surprise of this draft would be for them to take an OL with the 1st pick.

 

[Cowboyny]

They tried to draft Trai Turner back in 2014.

He is only 28 and played for 3M last season.

5x Pro Bowl
2x All Pro

I like him as well, wonder why he is still available, maybe injury?

 

[cnuball21]

And they have the recent history, prior to Cooper, to call on regarding their QB and the WR's.

This is not a rap on Prescott, it is the reality of almost all of the QB's except Brady, he does not lift the WR's. Hell Burrows had Chase and Higgins to throw to and Stafford had an excellent receiver corps. And look at Brady's.

Rodgers, who I regard as the best in the game, check his numbers with Adams vs all the other WR's on the team. They've got one hell of a challenge because he demands perfection from his WR's.

Look at Brees without Michael Thomas.

40M for a QB and they're going into this season with this WR corps? They've got very little money tied up in WR's now, what's the harm of using a 1st on one that just might be the new #1WR?

When the Cowboys let Cooper walk Lamb became the #1. And they just paid Gallup 10+ mil to be the 2.

The harm is Lamb is your 1, and there is not a prospect as good as him in the draft, so if you use 24 on WR your pumping millions and a high draft pick into someone who might be 4th ish on the list of targets depending on who you factor Schultz in.

 

[CouchCoach]

Zeke actually was worth is draft status on his rookie deal, was an elite player, but not so much after his extension, which was a huge mistake.

Team needs a #3 receiver who also can spot start in case of injury. Special Teams ability would be a plus. We did draft Gallup in rd 3 in a deep wr class, we may be able to land a similar player in that range this yr.

Team may need a #1WR.