Time for our year 3 analysis of the 2015 Draft Class

[TheFinisher]

1/27 Byron Jones CB Connecticut
2/60 Randy Gregory OLB Nebraska
3/91 Chaz Green OT Florida
4/127 Damien Wilson ILB Minnesota
5/163 Ryan Russell DE Purdue
7/236 Mark Nzeocha OLB Wyoming
7/243 Laurence Gibson OT Virginia Tech
7/246 Geoff Swaim TE Texas

Well, at least Byron Jones has been available...

 

[phildadon86]

1/27 Byron Jones CB Connecticut
2/60 Randy Gregory OLB Nebraska
3/91 Chaz Green OT Florida
4/127 Damien Wilson ILB Minnesota
5/163 Ryan Russell DE Purdue
7/236 Mark Nzeocha OLB Wyoming
7/243 Laurence Gibson OT Virginia Tech
7/246 Geoff Swaim TE Texas

Well, at least Byron Jones has been available...

Swaim was a beast before got hurt last season, when he went down , our run game actually suffered, if only briefly

 

[big dog cowboy]

If you an optimist, it's a decent grade. If your a pessimist, it's a horrible grade.

Right now there are a lot of unknowns with that group to fairly evaluate it. A lot of "if's" cloud it. A lot.

 

[The Quest for Six]

1/27 Byron Jones CB Connecticut - solid starter
2/60 Randy Gregory OLB Nebraska - bust/drug addict( never plays another down in the NFL)
3/91 Chaz Green OT Florida - solid when played tackle for Smith, very injury prone(jury still out)
4/127 Damien Wilson ILB Minnesota - given starter role this year - another stupid decision off the field
5/163 Ryan Russell DE Purdue - liked his size/lack of burst/( just couldn't get there)
7/236 Mark Nzeocha OLB Wyoming - love his speed -injury prone(jury still out)
7/243 Laurence Gibson OT Virginia Tech - JAG
7/246 Geoff Swaim TE Texas - serious foot injury, showed promise/great value pick)


still too many question marks due to injury concerns for a draft class that should be clearer by now...

 

[SportsGuru80]

A lot of character and injury questions surrounding the 2015 class... B. Jones is the ONLY one I can see sticking around for a while.

 

[diefree666]

Need to give them three full SEASONS. Not three years from draft. BP got that from Landry. Though right now it does not look good.

 

[John813]

Going back to 2014, which has now had 3 full years of NFL experience, only 3 out of the 9 are still with the team.

Out of those 3, one is an all pro guard in Martin, an often injured DE in Lawrence and a solid backup/spot starter in Hitchens.

Martin is a lock to remain, but the other two may be looking for a new club next year.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

1/27 Byron Jones CB Connecticut
2/60 Randy Gregory OLB Nebraska
3/91 Chaz Green OT Florida
4/127 Damien Wilson ILB Minnesota
5/163 Ryan Russell DE Purdue
7/236 Mark Nzeocha OLB Wyoming
7/243 Laurence Gibson OT Virginia Tech
7/246 Geoff Swaim TE Texas

Well, at least Byron Jones has been available...

All of these players went pretty much where they were expected to go except for Nzeocha and Gibson who may have been projected to be undrafted and Gregory was a top-5 talent that dropped to the 2nd round.

I don't recall any worries about Wilson off the field (and he's still innocent until proven guilty). We were developing him nicely, although he didn't have much of a spot given SAM linebackers don't play much these days with the pass happy offenses out there.

Green can't stay healthy and Swaim came along nicely as a #2 TE that can block and catch a little, but he got hurt as well.

This is a good example of why judging drafts is a little ludicrous. It often comes down to players staying healthy and the coaching staff's ability to develop the talent. I think the staff helped develop these players, but they can't stay on the field due to injury issues (again, Wilson has yet to be suspended).





YR

 

[viman96]

You want to see at least 1-2 players stick per draft. Hope for 2-3. If Jones has a solid career then it will be considered a decent draft. If another player sticks and provides a legit role on the team then it will be a good draft.

 

[DogFace]

I may be the only one. I still say Gregory will have a good career. It would help if the NFL would liberalize their stance on marijuana. Either way I think he still makes a second contract with Dallas and has a decent career.

 

[okstateCowboy]

You want to see at least 1-2 players stick per draft. Hope for 2-3. If Jones has a solid career then it will be considered a decent draft. If another player sticks and provides a legit role on the team then it will be a good draft.

If that's the case then 2016 looks like the greatest draft of all time

 

[Section446]

Pretty average... Jones is afraid of turnovers and hasn't been the difference maker I was hoping for.

 

[viman96]

If that's the case then 2016 looks like the greatest draft of all time

It definitely has the potential to be a great draft.

 

[Macnalty]

Pretty average... Jones is afraid of turnovers and hasn't been the difference maker I was hoping for.

I agree the honeymoon is over for Bryon Jones after this season. The moving of positions his first year was not ideal, but no one walks into a perfect situation. For where we picked in the draft I am okay after year 2, he needs a big jump this year IMO to get his 5th year option.

 

[visionary]

If you an optimist, it's a decent grade. If your a pessimist, it's a horrible grade.

Right now there are a lot of unknowns with that group to fairly evaluate it. A lot of "if's" cloud it. A lot.

lol let's stick to facts
Only 1 starter out of 8 ......
Yep, that is a definite A

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

2/60 Randy Gregory OLB Nebraska - bust/drug addict( never plays another down in the NFL)

More so a mental disorder than a so called drug addict. Of all the drugs to be addicted to, Marijuana is a safer choice compared to alcohol or tobacco.

 

[KingintheNorth]

lol let's stick to facts
Only 1 starter out of 8 ......
Yep, that is a definite A

Standard Cowboy apologist procedure.


We need 3 years to grade the players.

3 years later.
We need more than 3 years.

More than 3 years later.
Everyone misses in the draft.
Jerry RULEZ!!!!1!!!!11!!

 

[GORICO]

So disappointing with recent Wilson arrest...our D always gets hit hard and we are not all that good anyway....Marinelli majic is our only hope

 

[JoeyBoy718]

1/27 Byron Jones CB Connecticut - The next Deion
2/60 Randy Gregory OLB Nebraska - The GOAT
3/91 Chaz Green OT Florida - No need for 5 linemen when you have Chaz Green
4/127 Damien Wilson ILB Minnesota - Model citizen
5/163 Ryan Russell DE Purdue - More trade value than Dexter Coakley
7/236 Mark Nzeocha OLB Wyoming - Never ending nacho ads
7/243 Laurence Gibson OT Virginia Tech - Best swing tackle in the league
7/246 Geoff Swaim TE Texas - Makes you almost forget about Jason Witten

How'd I do?

 

[Trouty]

I may be the only one. I still say Gregory will have a good career. It would help if the NFL would liberalize their stance on marijuana. Either way I think he still makes a second contract with Dallas and has a decent career.

Woot, Car!!!

#FreeRandyGregory