Drafted by Cowboys 3rd Round, Pick 90 - Cowboys Draft G Connor McGovern Penn State

[CowboyinMD]

 

[Sydla]

McGovern has position flexibility and provides insurance in the event Frederick can’t come back or isn’t the same player.

OK.

Did you need to use your third round pick on a backup OL?

 

[xwalker]

Pretty simple. Martin eventually moves to LT, Smith to RT, Collins is toast.

 

[Hennessy_King]

If your starting C from last season was leaving or was a disaster, it would be different.

McGovern's insurance, but it's mainly about RT.

No panic here.

Theres a hole at RT in 2019?

 

[beware_d-ware]

Collins is gone after this season.

Fleming's on a two year deal.

McGovern's only path to snaps is if Collins gets released, Connor Williams moves to tackle, and Williams beats out Fleming. That's not a great outlook for a 3rd round pick.

 

[pansophy]

Who said beard was lying? This pick makes no sense for the 2019 season

Dak was sacked 1 fewer time (56) last year than his first two years combined (57). The OL was not good and needed to be addressed in some form. From all accounts he is heavy enough and strong enough to play as a rookie at guard, which we definitely need help at. How other players get shuffled around on the OL we can worry about later.

 

[The Quest for Six]

Hence, we need a good swing tackle for security so enter Williams.

Williams arms are too short to play tackle at this level imo

 

[sureletsrace]

Now that you've all wet your undies complaining so hard,

Third round picks are rarely immediate starters.

Regardless of position. I swear, I think some of you don't even know how this works and just get up in arms about it because you like being mad or something. R-E-L-A-X.

 

[ShortRound]

 

[Alexander]

OK.

Did you need to use your third round pick on a backup OL?

Apparently yes.

 

[Texas_Pete]

This alarming I think they know something about fredbeard and his condition that isn't good

For me, not really. Our OL needs flexibility. He can play multiple roles across the line which is good.

Just as important, they might move Connor to RT and plug McGovern in at LG.

Why? Collins is looking for a big paycheck next year. I don't think Dallas feels they have to pay him to keep an effective OL. Remember, Connor was a LT at Texas. RT shouldn't be a problem for him.

 

[KJJ]

'he could start on PUP,we have to be ready for that.

We definitely needed to cover ourselves. No guarantees Frederick can come back to the level he was or can play at all. He won’t know until he puts on the pads where he’s at. You hope for the best with him but have to prepare for the worst.

 

[Hennessy_King]

Dak was sacked 1 fewer time (56) last year than his first two years combined (57). The OL was not good and needed to be addressed in some form. From all accounts he is heavy enough and strong enough to play as a rookie at guard, which we definitely need help at. How other players get shuffled around on the OL we can worry about later.

Agreed the line sucked. We have the most money invested in the o line in the entire NFL. We need to allocate resources elsewhere and figure it out on the o line

 

[texbumthelife]

Anyone really believe we had the talent to win the Superbowl last year? Because this draft is a depth draft so far which tells me that's what the FO thinks.

 

[_sturt_]

Theres a hole at RT in 2019?

There could be.

Like I said, but like the online crew said before I did, there's reason to think Collins could be traded before tomorrow's done.

Collins is almost certainly not going to be here in 2020.

 

[Gaede]

In retrospect, I like the Hill pick more than this.

McGovern's got no impact on 2019

 

[Hennessy_King]

For me, not really. Our OL needs flexibility. He can play multiple roles across the line which is good.

Just as important, they might move Connor to RT and plug McGovern in at LG.

Why? Collins is looking for a big paycheck next year. I don't think Dallas feels they have to pay him to keep an effective OL. Remember, Connor was a LT at Texas. RT shouldn't be a problem for him.

So we made a pick for 2020 and watch this guy on the inactive list for 17 weeks

 

[CowboyRoy]

Why would you move an all pro best at the posiiton in the NFL to his weaker position, don't see Martin as a left tackle...

Why is it his weaker position?

Why would u put your best Lineman at guard when u need him at LT?

 

[PhillyCowboysFan]

Yeah this worries me. Was hearing good things about Frederick being on track.

Maybe he isn’t right and all the talk was to camouflage a need. My mind is just wondering right now.

 

[Motown12]

Yeah, I just don't know how to parse this McGovern pick. Are they pessimistic about Frederick's recovery from his illness? Are they going to move Conner Williams to RT? Are they going to trade La'El? Do they not have any faith in Williams?

I'm watching film of him right now and 5 minutes in, he looks like your standard power guard. I can see how he is worth a mid round pick, but damn, I thought our OL was set at all five spots for at least the next two seasons.

I would guess they know they can't resign LC next year and are planning on moving CW to RT in 2020. If the Raiders just gave an average RT all that jack then someone will pay LC. Not saying I agree with the logic but that seems to be what people are speculating. I drank the kool aid when S. Jones said this team needs to win now but then are drafting players which seems more about the future.