WR is an overrated need

[WillieBeamen]

Do you realize there is a high likelihood Diggs isn’t going to be a reliable starter anymore? Do you know how bad teams are that have trash corners? You should if you’ve been a Cowboys fan over the years.

Says who? Because hes coming off injury?

 

[Blast From The Past]

There is never a reason to talk about TE. Jerry always wants a TE.

Second round Te's to be exact

 

[Vinnie2u]

CB, RB and WR in the first 3 rounds. No particular order highest on the board.

 

[ChronicCowboy]

I think I am one of them that you are talking about that wants a DT instead of a WR.

Here is my reasoning. They have a #1 WR that they paid a #1 pick for 4-5 years ago, and now have decided that they will give him big dollars to be that #1.
They gave a #3 for Tolbert, a #4 for Mingo, they just signed Paris Campbell who is about to hit his prime. They have Cropper, Brooks, and Flournoy that they may or may not be able to develop. They also really need a #2 WR -- not a #1. Draft a #1 WR and you end up having to pay him shortly and they aren't paying both CD and the other #1, so you are basically saying we are drafting CD replacement. Why do that unless you just think the new guy is a generational player....think Randy Moss. If not, then get the playmaker from RB or TE.

In the end, you still only have 5OL, 1QB, and 5 Skill players on the field on offense at any one time........Those 5 skill players can be RB, TE, or WR.....or any combination thereof. So far, I would say they have 1 of 5 in CD. So could it be a WR, yes, but it could just as easily be a RB, and increase the value of CD and the other WR with a running game.

Dallas has said they are going to get more physical, and they are not going to be so weak -- so they can impose their will instead of shrinking at the spotlight.

So if they are going to actually do what they are saying, they need to be strong running up the middle - and stopping the run, and they need to be able to power run the football for first downs at any time - imposing their will. OR they can keep getting punched in the mouth and keep trying to finesse the ball with a QB that while good isn't accurate.

The reason for DT is that is what Jimmy Johnson started with to build his defense, #1 overall pick 1991 Russell Maryland . Vince Wilfolk was the start for the NE defense. Ray Lewis for the Ravens. Sapp/Vea for the Buccaneers, Giants Dline, Randy White for the Cowboys, etc. When you can shut down the middle of the field, you make defending lots easier. Yes, they drafted Mazi a couple years ago, but so far he has busted.....will he produce now? If yes, awesome you have two guys to rotate. If no, then you need one. So drafting a 1T late in the first round is not out of the question.

IMO, the WR core will look much better with a better running game, and better blocking (health) by the OL. A more accurate QB might help as well.
To really improve the team though, you need to stop the run and make the other team one dimensional - where you can actually use the talent of a Micah Parsons instead of waste it.

I’m not saying you’re wrong in wanting to solidify the front 7. I’m just telling you the realistic outcome at 12. 85% chance the pick is Golden. 5% chance of Johnson. 5% chance of Ty Warren. 5% chance of Jeanty.

If they trade down all options are on the table.

 

[Dalmations202]

WR is the biggest need of the team and it’s even remotely close. We are a Lamb injury away from being on par with the Toronto Argonauts, get real!

So B rated Qb and Te, D rated Rb room.....but IF our A rated WR gets hurt then we are the Argonauts so WR is the biggest need? What if he doesn't get hurt?

 

[Dalmations202]

I’m not saying you’re wrong in wanting to solidify the front 7. I’m just telling you the realistic outcome at 12. 85% chance the pick is Golden. 5% chance of Johnson. 5% chance of Ty Warren. 5% chance of Jeanty.

If they trade down all options are on the table.

You may be 100% correct. I have watched the last 30 years as well and this is a last 30 years move. Why change something that doesn't work, when it works great for marketing?

 

[kskboys]

It seems that playoff teams in recent years (without elite QBs) have 2 very good WRs.
Eagles
Lions
49ers
Etc..

And super bowl teams have disruptive DTs.

 

[kskboys]

C Jones and Hargrove were not first round picks. Simmons was considered highly rated and still not in the top 15 because he lacked pass rush ability. So basically don’t go DL at 12. Good tip

Boyhowdy did you swing and miss on that one.

Even if a DT is not rated top 15, it does not follow that he is not a game changer.

Simmons slid purely because of a 2016 assault conviction. Had nothing to do w/ talent. Widely considered top 20 talent, many had him top 5ish.

 

[QuestForSix]

So B rated Qb and Te, D rated Rb room.....but IF our A rated WR gets hurt then we are the Argonauts so WR is the biggest need? What if he doesn't get hurt?

Our WR room is an F even with Lamb. Jalen Tolbert is our WR 2, absolutely pathetic. Probably the worst in the league along with Carolina and Vegas

 

[Chasing6]

Our WR room is an F even with Lamb. Jalen Tolbert is our WR 2, absolutely pathetic. Probably the worst in the league along with Carolina and Vegas

Tolbert had a solid year last season12+ yards per catch and 7 TD's, both higher than CD.

 

[thunderpimp91]

Tolbert had a solid year last season12+ yards per catch and 7 TD's, both higher than CD.

Lamb also caught 100+ balls and had 1,000+ yards despite fewer passing snaps than Tolbert. Tolbert is no Lamb.

 

[SHAMSzy]

Says who? Because hes coming off injury?

He didn’t look the same/was bad before he got hurt last season. Another serious knee injury/procedure & you think he’ll come back stronger than ever? It’s likely his best days are behind him if we’re being objective. Obviously I hope he has multiple pro bowls ahead of him but we can’t hang our hat on that based on the information available to us now about how he played pre injury, the injury suffered & the position he plays.