Offseason/Draft Thoughts

[Cowboyny]

Draft Position

-Just took a look at the Jaguars schedule, they play Tenn twice, Jets, Raiders. All teams picking ahead of us.
-After this week, the following 3 games could determine our draft position: Giants, Panthers, Bengals. Also don't forget about the final week when teams bench their starters.
-What can potentially hurt the Cowboys is their strength of schedule
-Believe the Cowboys should be picking in that 6-12 range.

Free Agency/Trade Market

-Think they should go the veteran route to fill the #2 receiver. We have seen this team struggle developing young receivers. Go either go the trade route again or fa.
-We are going to need several, bridge veteran signings:

-Right Tackle (if Steele does get released) Swing Tackle type
-MLB
-DT (this position needs to be totally rebuilt)

Draft

-Defensive Line, Running Back rooms have to be upgraded, both areas reportedly are deep this year. Add a big mike linebacker.

 

[gtb1943]

the huge problem with that is that Big and Little Enos refuse to treat FA seriously

 

[cnuball21]

Draft Position

-Just took a look at the Jaguars schedule, they play Tenn twice, Jets, Raiders. All teams picking ahead of us.
-After this week, the following 3 games could determine our draft position: Giants, Panthers, Bengals. Also don't forget about the final week when teams bench their starters.
-What can potentially hurt the Cowboys is their strength of schedule
-Believe the Cowboys should be picking in that 6-12 range.

Free Agency/Trade Market

-Think they should go the veteran route to fill the #2 receiver. We have seen this team struggle developing young receivers. Go either go the trade route again or fa.
-We are going to need several, bridge veteran signings:

-Right Tackle (if Steele does get released) Swing Tackle type
-MLB
-DT (this position needs to be totally rebuilt)

Draft

-Defensive Line, Running Back rooms have to be upgraded, both areas reportedly are deep this year. Add a big mike linebacker.

I wonder what WRs would be available via trade? It’s a crap WR FA class…Higgins is probably the best but we aren’t going to pay that kind of money.

A few good DT options out there in FA though.

 

[Cowboyny]

I wonder what WRs would be available via trade? It’s a crap WR FA class…Higgins is probably the best but we aren’t going to pay that kind of money.

A few good DT options out there in FA though.

What are some of the DT available next yr?

Diggs could be the wildcard. I wouldn't be opposed to bring Cooper back, who MM was the driving force of letting him go. Traded usually happen when teams do not want to extend young players. Watson from the Packers could be one of those types.

 

[beware_d-ware]

In a vacuum, I like the idea of signing a DT vs drafting one. Most DTs don't play up to their potential until year 2 or 3, and then they want a new deal. Just pay a vet who's already gone up his learning curve.

With that being said, my top draft target is Mason Graham. If he develops into anywhere near his Derrick Brown, Christian Wilkins comps, he'll be the kind of player that teams don't let get away.

I would absolutely sign a vet, just to make sure we have at least a functional player at DT next season, but that in no way should stop you from drafting a stud like Graham. If anything, knocking out needs in free agency makes it easier to go BPA and draft an obvious stud.

WR is actually a good spot to draft and start a rook. They translate faster than any other position in football except RBs. A young WR who's going to be good, will show you that he's good very quickly.

 

[cnuball21]

What are some of the DT available next yr?

Diggs could be the wildcard. I wouldn't be opposed to bring Cooper back, who MM was the driving force of letting him go. Traded usually happen when teams do not want to extend young players. Watson from the Packers could be one of those types.

BJ Hill probably the top target for DT.

Diggs is 30 and coming off a major injury…he doesn’t do much for me but is the exact type of player Dallas would sign magically thinking he’d recreate his impact from 5 years ago. Coop would be a good target but he’s not coming back to this circus.

Fingers crossed on a trade option. My gut says the WR room isn’t improving next year bc the only realistic option is our 1st pick and I don’t think we’ll do it.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

In a vacuum, I like the idea of signing a DT vs drafting one. Most DTs don't play up to their potential until year 2 or 3, and then they want a new deal. Just pay a vet who's already gone up his learning curve.

With that being said, my top draft target is Mason Graham. If he develops into anywhere near his Derrick Brown, Christian Wilkins comps, he'll be the kind of player that teams don't let get away.

I would absolutely sign a vet, just to make sure we have at least a functional player at DT next season, but that in no way should stop you from drafting a stud like Graham. If anything, knocking out needs in free agency makes it easier to go BPA and draft an obvious stud.

WR is actually a good spot to draft and start a rook. They translate faster than any other position in football except RBs. A young WR who's going to be good, will show you that he's good very quickly.

I love everything in this post.......
**I would not pass on Graham but if I can get Walker with a 2nd rounder, I'm happy.
** I am warming to the idea of taking Ted Mack and pairing him with Lamb. I'm starting to think he could have more impact alone with high-level RB. Like you, I would rather sign a free-agent DT if can't draft Graham or one of the top 3.

 

[cnuball21]

In a vacuum, I like the idea of signing a DT vs drafting one. Most DTs don't play up to their potential until year 2 or 3, and then they want a new deal. Just pay a vet who's already gone up his learning curve.

With that being said, my top draft target is Mason Graham. If he develops into anywhere near his Derrick Brown, Christian Wilkins comps, he'll be the kind of player that teams don't let get away.

I would absolutely sign a vet, just to make sure we have at least a functional player at DT next season, but that in no way should stop you from drafting a stud like Graham. If anything, knocking out needs in free agency makes it easier to go BPA and draft an obvious stud.

WR is actually a good spot to draft and start a rook. They translate faster than any other position in football except RBs. A young WR who's going to be good, will show you that he's good very quickly.

May I interest you in signing BJ Hill in FA and drafting Mason Graham?

 

[nhcowboysfan]

Why are we considering drafting a WR? We already drafted a WR this year - by giving up our 2025 4th round pick for Mingo. So we have Lamb, Mingo, Tolbert, Flournoy, Turpin, and Brooks. Cooks likely won't be back. Any chance we can use any draft picks next year - preferably our 1st, 2nd and 3rd to upgrade at DT, RB, OL, S, and/or LB.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

ny chance we can use any draft picks next year - preferably our 1st, 2nd and 3rd to upgrade at DT, RB, OL, S, and/or LB.

I agree but let's say we are drafting #4

*** RB.....too high for Jeanty
*** S........too high
***DT.......Graham
***OL......Banks or Campbell
***LBer ....too high
**WR........Tet Mack

Of course, a trade-down could happen.....

 

[Cowboyny]

In a vacuum, I like the idea of signing a DT vs drafting one. Most DTs don't play up to their potential until year 2 or 3, and then they want a new deal. Just pay a vet who's already gone up his learning curve.

With that being said, my top draft target is Mason Graham. If he develops into anywhere near his Derrick Brown, Christian Wilkins comps, he'll be the kind of player that teams don't let get away.

I would absolutely sign a vet, just to make sure we have at least a functional player at DT next season, but that in no way should stop you from drafting a stud like Graham. If anything, knocking out needs in free agency makes it easier to go BPA and draft an obvious stud.

WR is actually a good spot to draft and start a rook. They translate faster than any other position in football except RBs. A young WR who's going to be good, will show you that he's good very quickly.

I agree about Graham, he the type of player who can improve our DL right away. As for receiver, Tolbert has really set us back, he was considered a 2nd rd player by them, but isn't a starting caliber receiver in this league. At least a player like Terrance Williams was a solid starter, Tolbert not so much.

 

[tm1119]

Draft Position

-Just took a look at the Jaguars schedule, they play Tenn twice, Jets, Raiders. All teams picking ahead of us.
-After this week, the following 3 games could determine our draft position: Giants, Panthers, Bengals. Also don't forget about the final week when teams bench their starters.
-What can potentially hurt the Cowboys is their strength of schedule
-Believe the Cowboys should be picking in that 6-12 range.

Free Agency/Trade Market

-Think they should go the veteran route to fill the #2 receiver. We have seen this team struggle developing young receivers. Go either go the trade route again or fa.
-We are going to need several, bridge veteran signings:

-Right Tackle (if Steele does get released) Swing Tackle type
-MLB
-DT (this position needs to be totally rebuilt)

Draft

-Defensive Line, Running Back rooms have to be upgraded, both areas reportedly are deep this year. Add a big mike linebacker.

I think they should be looking for a franchise LT if possible. Just rip the band-aid off and put Guyton where he belongs at RT.

 

[Cowboyny]

BJ Hill probably the top target for DT.

Diggs is 30 and coming off a major injury…he doesn’t do much for me but is the exact type of player Dallas would sign magically thinking he’d recreate his impact from 5 years ago. Coop would be a good target but he’s not coming back to this circus.

Fingers crossed on a trade option. My gut says the WR room isn’t improving next year bc the only realistic option is our 1st pick and I don’t think we’ll do it.

I was surprised when the Giants traded Hill a few years ago. He is a solid player, but will depend on his market if he is worth the price.

There will be other receivers that come available, rebuilding teams tend to deal them away for future picks.

 

[Cowboyny]

I think they should be looking for a franchise LT if possible. Just rip the band-aid off and put Guyton where he belongs at RT.

It's probably too early to move Guyton to the right side, we need to give him more time to develop.

 

[cnuball21]

Why are we considering drafting a WR? We already drafted a WR this year - by giving up our 2025 4th round pick for Mingo. So we have Lamb, Mingo, Tolbert, Flournoy, Turpin, and Brooks. Cooks likely won't be back. Any chance we can use any draft picks next year - preferably our 1st, 2nd and 3rd to upgrade at DT, RB, OL, S, and/or LB.

B/C outside of Lamb we have zero offseason weapons…

 

[cnuball21]

It's probably too early to move Guyton to the right side, we need to give him more time to develop.

Guyton last 3 games have been promising…let him develop and leave him there.

Obviously the sack against HOU was a silly play but he only gave up 2 pressures that game.

 

[Cowboyny]

Guyton last 3 games have been promising…let him develop and leave him there.

Obviously the sack against HOU was a silly play but he only gave up 2 pressures that game.

I have seen some improvement too, my biggest issue is his durability thus far these season. He needs all the reps he can get!

 

[cnuball21]

I have seen some improvement too, my biggest issue is his durability thus far these season. He needs all the reps he can get!

Yup - the more he plays the better he seems to get. I’m very encouraged as of late that we might have our LT of the future.

 

[baltcowboy]

The Cowboys just have to many holes. You guys don’t seem to understand how good Detroit, Philadelphia, and Green Bay are. All three of those teams are 30 points better than a healthy Cowboys team. It’s gonna take luck, multiple draft success, and great moves by the front office to improve this team. Plus we are not even talking about Washington, Atlanta, Arizona, Seattle ect who are all loaded. San Francisco who is a bigger disappointment than us also is a better team. I don’t see much change.

I am scared to death of what the three stooges are going to do with our 1st round pick. At the very least expect a dog and pony show. The extension of Dak killed us in the leverage department. The Cowboys have to protect their investment. As of right now I can’t see them not picking Jeanty with the first pick. He is the best weapon in the draft.

 

[cnuball21]

The Cowboys just have to many holes. You guys don’t seem to understand how good Detroit, Philadelphia, and Green Bay are. All three of those teams are 30 points better than a healthy Cowboys team. It’s gonna take luck, multiple draft success, and great moves by the front office to improve this team. Plus we are not even talking about Washington, Atlanta, Arizona, Seattle ect who are all loaded. San Francisco who is a bigger disappointment than us also is a better team. I don’t see much change.

I am scared to death of what the three stooges are going to do with our 1st round pick. At the very least expect a dog and pony show. The extension of Dak killed us in the leverage department. The Cowboys have to protect their investment. As of right now I can’t see them not picking Jeanty with the first pick. He is the best weapon in the draft.

If I had to guess what happens we’ll sign a few aged FA vets to short term deals that were good 5 years ago, draft Jeanty and then our usual 2nd round head scratcher.

It’s actually fairly easy to make roster moves to free up a lot of money to be active in FA and be relevant very quickly with a good draft…but I have 0 confidence we do that.