It's one thing to share your personal hopes and dreams because you want to see a name in the first round that you recognize, but what do you really think the RB plan is for 2015?
Personally, I don't see any way we draft Gurley or Gordon in round 1. We fans may not believe in McFadden, Randal, and Dunbar, but we signed one, and neither of the other two were released with all the RB options out there, despite also signing Ryan Williams.
I think the Cowboys are serious about seeing what McFadden can do behind our OL.
I think the Cowboys are serious about seeing what Ryan Williams can do behind this line and away from the scout team.
I believe the Cowboys believe in what they've seen from Randal in limited duty.
I believe the Cowboys know what they have in Dunbar and may be committed to seeing him more on 3rd downs.
Demarco Murray was the 71st selection in his draft, third round, and that wasn't even a deep draft for RBs. I don't believe for a second that the Cowboys think Gurley's or Gordon's upside is that much higher than any one of 6 or more other RBs in the draft to warrant selecting a RB so high.
The Cowboys are very likely to see a number of DTs that can step into the rotation right away at #27 and really solidify that position group. They are likely to see at least 2-3 worthy CBs who might step in and start the season as our 3rd best corner on the field. There's a chance they may see the top FS prospect there or another worthy DE, and I feel very confident that they will see a top notch LB available at #27.
Those are all positions of much greater need that, in later rounds, also need more development than a RB. The Cowboys can add a fifth RB to their stable, one with great upside, on the 2nd and even 3rd day. I, for one, don't believe that Gurley or Gordon stand to have a much more successful pro career, much less rookie season, than Duke Johnson or Jay Ajayi or even lesser prospects like Buck Allen of USC.
Who was the last RB at Wisconsin who didn't have a great career in college? Who was the last one to translate big to the NFL? Who was the last RB to struggle in Georgia's run game? Who was the last one to make it big in the NFL? We could ask those questions about most RB's. There isn't a sure thing. I won't be surprised if Duke Johnson ends up having a better career in the NFL than any back in this draft.
Strengthen the defensive with a CB, LB, or DL in round 1....almost all mocks have quality players available at 27. Find another RB and another WR on another day. I think once again, Jerry will listen to Stephen and McClay, and I find it hard to imagine either of them telling him to take any RB in round 1.
