Tetairoa McMillan should be the pick if outside the top 5

[rambo2]

Cons:​

• Takes time for him to build up his speed
  I think McMillan has solid speed for his size. Many project he will run a sub 4.60 40-yard dash. The issue is his speed doesn't really show up until he is in the middle of his route. This hurts his get-off at the line of scrimmage, and it could hurt his ability to be the consistent deep ball WR teams will want him to develop into.
• Struggles against press coverage
  As you read above, his get-off at the line of scrimmage is an issue, and something NFL defenses could do to make his life even harder is by assigning a defender in press coverage. If you can knock him off his route and make him take even longer to get into the long-developing routes, his team may assign him defenses that could neutralize him as an option in the passing game early in his career.
  
  
• Not a reliable blocker
  At his size, you would like to assume you are getting a WR who excels as a blocker in the run game. That hasn't been the story for McMillan, who struggles in that regard. You would like to be able to play your top WRs on all three downs. But early in his career, I could see whichever team drafts him pulling him off the field for run plays while he develops in that area.

https://atozsports.com/nfl-draft/20...illan-scouting-report-profile-pro-comparison/

Hard Pass!

So you want to pass on a guy in the top 5 and draft a guy who isn't in the top 100 in the top 10.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

If they trade down from 1 and they are picking at 5 or 6 and Tet is on the board. He would be an excellent choice.

Definitely

 

[lane]

I'm not sure he even makes this roster. He'd have to beat out Jalen Brooks and I just don't see it.

Lol

 

[Risen Star]

Two words.

Jonathan

Mingo.


Two more words.

Bad

GM

Well, technically one word and one abbreviation.

You can't even count words.

 

[America's Cowboy]

So you want to pass on a guy in the top 5 and draft a guy who isn't in the top 100 in the top 10.

I judge players based on their on field performance, not by some blow Joe's opinions on social media. The WR guy is talented but does have his limitations.

 

[KingintheNorth]

You can't even count words.

Working on it.

I'm coachable.

 

[rambo2]

I judge players based on their on field performance, not by some blow Joe's opinions on social media. The WR guy is talented but does have his limitations.

It's obvious that you can draft the Texas dtackle much later than a top ten pick.

 

[America's Cowboy]

It's obvious that you can draft the Texas dtackle much later than a top ten pick.

I said to trade down into the late teens in the 1st round and pick up an extra pick (2nd) or two (4th).

 

[rambo2]

I said to trade down into the late teens in the 1st round and pick up an extra pick (2nd) or two (4th).

You can draft your dtackle in the 3rd or 4th round.

 

[America's Cowboy]

You can draft your dtackle in the 3rd or 4th round.

Ok. Check this out...

Trade down from the Top 10 into the late teens and secure an extra 2nd and 4th round picks. Use that late teens 1st round pick on a WR who is fast, quick and can gain separation right away at the line of scrimmage. Someone like Texas Longhorns WR Isaiah Bond: 5'11", 180 lbs, 4.28 40 yard dash, great separation WR and a playmaker who has played both for the Alabama Crimson Tide and Texas Longhorns. THIS is the type of WR the Cowboys need on offense...

https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/stats/Isaiah-Bond-WR-Alabama



Then use our early 2nd round pick on DT / DE Alfred Collins. If not, can always risk taking him with our 3rd round pick. I don't believe he will last past the 2nd round, but it's possible he lasts into the 3rd round. Dude is a beast, playmaker and can play anywhere along the D-line. 6'5", 320 lbs, 4.9 40 yard dash...



Then use our picked up 4th round pick on RB Jaydon Blue. 6'0", 200 lbs, 4.40 40 yard dash. Dude has a unique blend of breakaway speed, strength, quickness and burst. Can run both in between the Tackles or outside. Always has the potential to run for a big play. Very similar to Tony Pollard but a little stronger.

 

[NDGAEDE]

Him and Carter should be the targets. Pick up a RB in rd 2.

 

[rambo2]

Bond is closer to 5ft. 9. He would be a bad pick for Dallas. The Ohio State receiver would be better at the top of the 2nd round.

 

[cnuball21]

Bond is closer to 5ft. 9. He would be a bad pick for Dallas. The Ohio State receiver would be better at the top of the 2nd round.

Ebuka is safe but he doesn’t have the speed and traits Bond does. They’re similarly ranked just depends if you want the safer pick or the higher upside pick.

 

[rambo2]

Ebuka is safe but he doesn’t have the speed and traits Bond does. They’re similarly ranked just depends if you want the safer pick or the higher upside pick.

Ebuka will also block which would help with the new running back coming in. It's just an option.

 

[cnuball21]

Ebuka will also block which would help with the new running back coming in. It's just an option.

Agree - I just don’t see him as a 1st rounder. Good complimentary piece - fairly similar to JSN.

You like him in the 1st or 2nd? If 2nd I don’t love it but could get on board.

 

[rambo2]

Agree - I just don’t see him as a 1st rounder. Good complimentary piece - fairly similar to JSN.

You like him in the 1st or 2nd? If 2nd I don’t love it but could get on board.

I said top of the 2nd above. As of right now I have him at 32 on my board.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I am warming to the idea of the top 1 or 2 WR IF we pick in the 5-12 range and maybe use 2nd on Deone Walker and RB in 3rd. Ted Mack with Lamb adds lots of options. Not to mention an out from Lamb's contract in 2027.

If we are drafting in 1-5 range....... take Hunter or trade down a bit and take Graham. This kid reminds me of Aaron Donald/Warren Sapp.

 

[Aven8]

Two words.

Jonathan

Mingo.


Two more words.

Bad

GM

Well, technically one word and one abbreviation.

The Mingo ate your baby! Sorry I couldn’t resist! Lol

 

[Proof]

I agree if the value is there but don't reach for positional need. In the 2020 draft pass rusher was a bigger need than WR. They were considering K'Lavon Chaisson as the need pick but Lamb was the BPA. Drafting Chaisson over Lamb would have been a debacle. Reaching for positional need never works out. Mazi Smith, Kelvin Joseph, and Luke Schoonmaker are all recent examples.

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true to an extent, and generally the right philosophy, but in the top 5 or so i think position wins out barring elite of the elite prospect

 

[exciter]

I don't think we will end up with a top 5 pick. I have us in the 6 - 10 range. McMillan is similar to Drake London and Tee Higgins. Higgins is set to command $30 million per year as a free agent. Getting a $30 million player on cost control is huge. He will help us in the red zone which is an area the Cowboys struggle in. I view him as a safe pick. He will be an elite #2 option as a WR.

They just dropped a 134m contract on a receiver. They need to focus resources at other positions. I just don’t see him projecting to more than an average possession receiver at the next level. Doesn’t look near as fluid as Higgins and I still think London was overdrafted!