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How did the Cowboys’ draft stack up against their division foes?

The 2019 NFL draft seemingly took forever to get here, and then it flew by in an instant. The first round featured a lot of surprises that included all three of the Cowboys’ divisional rivals trading up, while the Cowboys traded down later in the draft to acquire two more picks.

In the end, the Cowboys ended up with a draft class that deviated a lot from what many thought would happen, but the group of players still looks fairly impressive. But how did they actually grade out, and how did the rest of the NFC East? We’ll break that down.



Dallas Cowboys

Picks:
58th overall: Trysten Hill, DT - UCF
90th overall: Connor McGovern, OG - Penn State
128th overall: Tony Pollard, RB - Memphis
158th overall (from BUF): Michael Jackson, CB - Miami
165th overall: Joe Jackson, EDGE - Miami
213th overall: Donovan Wilson, S - Texas A&M
218th overall (from CIN): Mike Weber, RB - Ohio State
241st overall (from OAK): Jalen Jelks, EDGE - Oregon

The Cowboys entered the draft with six picks and left with eight, and got some high value players in the later rounds. Many fans and analysts felt that Trysten Hill at 58th overall was bad value, but Rod Marinelli reportedly coveted Hill and he can thrive as an athletic 3-technique that Dallas has lacked for a while. The McGovern pick was a true surprise, but investing in the offensive line is never a bad thing.

Tony Pollard is another pick that was panned for its value, but Pollard is an exciting athlete who can score as a runner, receiver, or kick returner. Michael Jackson fits the Kris Richard prototype to a tee, and Dallas found some underrated edge rushers in Joe Jackson and Jalen Jelks. It was a bit surprising to see them take a second running back, but Mike Weber fits the mold of a traditional running back, whereas Pollard is more of a utility player.

Safety Donovan Wilson stands as the biggest question mark, both because he was a relatively unknown name and because Dallas could have had any of the draft’s top safeties at 58 instead. Maybe they just really like George Iloka, though. It seems as if Dallas really did draft solely on best player available based on their internal grades regardless of roster needs. Here’s hoping they were right in their player assessments.

Grade: C+

Again it's one of many. Take it with some salt or sugar and best of luck analyzing without seeing them on an NFL field
 
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I guess it’s all in how we view the potential. But NY and Wash potential is most impressive to me. They both took their hopeful new franchise QB and elite pass rushers, both in 1st round.

We can all critique how those QB’s might turn out but the intentions are what impress me. If they turn out both teams could be set at the most important positions. If not then their struggles will continue.

At least coming in they are probably more talented than what we have at those positions. Of course time will tell how their talents translate to the NFL.

On the face I’d drool over the possibilities with a 1st round QB and DL. And it appears they added more talent than we did.
 
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Not a single player drafted was who I wanted at the time--which is a good thing! :hammer:Randle & Green were of my previous interest :flagwave:

TRUST those not posting here:clap:
 
northerncowboynation said:
How did the Cowboys’ draft stack up against their division foes?

The 2019 NFL draft seemingly took forever to get here, and then it flew by in an instant. The first round featured a lot of surprises that included all three of the Cowboys’ divisional rivals trading up, while the Cowboys traded down later in the draft to acquire two more picks.

In the end, the Cowboys ended up with a draft class that deviated a lot from what many thought would happen, but the group of players still looks fairly impressive. But how did they actually grade out, and how did the rest of the NFC East? We’ll break that down.
New York Giants

Picks:
6th overall: Daniel Jones, QB - Duke
17th overall (from CLE): Dexter Lawrence, DT - Clemson
30th overall (from SEA): DeAndre Baker, CB - Georgia
95th overall (from CLE): Oshane Ximines, EDGE - Old Dominion
108th overall: Julian Love, CB - Notre Dame
143rd overall: Ryan Connelly, LB - Wisconsin
171st overall: Darius Slayton, WR - Auburn
180th overall: Corey Ballentine, CB - Washburn
232nd overall (from MIN): George Asafo-Adjei, OT - Kentucky
245th overall (from LAR): Chris Slayton, DT - Syracuse

The Giants made themselves the laughing stock of the NFL on Thursday night (right alongside the Raiders) by drafting Daniel Jones at sixth overall. Their other two first-round picks were talented players, but there are questions over whether or not there were better players available.

Fortunately for Giants fans, the rest of the draft turned out pretty well. Oshane Ximines is a talented pass rusher and Darius Slayton is a physically gifted receiver who was misused at Auburn. They also added two vastly underrated cornerbacks in Julian Love and Corey Ballentine. If not for a lackluster first round, the Giants’ draft grade would be a lot higher. But hey, that’s what happens when you spend a top ten draft pick on an average quarterback that you don’t even plan on playing right away.

Grade: D+

Washington Commanders

Picks:
15th overall: Dwayne Haskins, QB - Ohio State
26th overall (from IND): Montez Sweat, EDGE - Mississippi State
76th overall: Terry McLaurin, WR - Ohio State
112th overall (from BUF): Bryce Love, RB - Stanford
131st overall (from BUF): Wes Martin, OG - Indiana
153rd overall: Ross Pierschbacher, OC - Alabama
173rd overall: Cole Holcomb, LB - North Carolina
206th overall: Kelvin Harmon, WR - NC State
227th overall: Jimmy Moreland, CB - James Madison
253rd overall: Jordan Brailford, EDGE - Oklahoma State

Perhaps the biggest surprise of the entire draft was that the Commanders had one of the best drafts around the league. After reports that they were trying to trade up for a quarterback, Washington held firm at 15 and still got who I graded as the best quarterback in the draft with Dwayne Haskins. Then they got Montez Sweat who, if his heart condition turns out to be not that serious, will be a thorn in offensive linemen’s sides for years to come.

Adding Haskins’ college receiver, Terry McLaurin, in the third round was a very good move too. McLaurin has been compared to Stefon Diggs, and his chemistry with Haskins will help both of them adjust quicker to the NFL. I’m not sure what Bryce Love’s durability will be like coming off an ACL tear, but he can pair nicely with Derrius Guice and Chris Thompson in the backfield. Wes Martin and Ross Pierschbacher are two offensive linemen with potential to grow into quality starters with time, and getting Kelvin Harmon - graded as my sixth best receiver in the draft - at 206th overall is great value.

It seems strange to say, but the Commanders had a really good draft. It’s too early to tell how Haskins and the rest of their quarterback situation will pan out, but Washington at least has secured some really good, young foundation pieces for the future.

Grade: A-

Philadelphia Eagles

Picks:
22nd overall (from BAL): Andre Dillard, OT - Washington State
53rd overall (from BAL): Miles Sanders, RB - Penn State
57th overall: JJ Arcega-Whiteside, WR - Stanford
138th overall: Shareef Miller, EDGE - Penn State
167th overall: Clayton Thorson, QB - Northwestern

The Eagles came into the draft with arguably the most complete roster in the division, with their biggest challenge in 2018 being all the injuries they sustained. Still, their biggest needs were on defense, so it’s puzzling that Philadelphia only spent one draft pick on that side of the ball in a developmental edge rusher.

That said, the offensive players they did draft are pretty good. Andre Dillard won’t start right away but he’ll replace Jason Peters shortly and should do a great job of that, while Miles Sanders is a dynamic running back to share snaps with Jordan Howard. JJ Arcega-Whiteside is a physically dominant pass catcher who can win almost any 50/50 ball thrown his way. Clayton Thorson looks to be the primary backup quarterback now, but with Carson Wentz’s injury history, I’d be hoping for a better backup plan than that if I were an Eagles fan.

The Eagles sent a message with this draft that they’re all in on Wentz after an offseason filled with fairly ludicrous takes about whether they should move on from their former second overall pick. Philadelphia fortified their skill positions for Wentz while also investing in his long-term security, but their lack of defensive improvement is concerning.

Grade: B-

Dallas Cowboys

Picks:
58th overall: Trysten Hill, DT - UCF
90th overall: Connor McGovern, OG - Penn State
128th overall: Tony Pollard, RB - Memphis
158th overall (from BUF): Michael Jackson, CB - Miami
165th overall: Joe Jackson, EDGE - Miami
213th overall: Donovan Wilson, S - Texas A&M
218th overall (from CIN): Mike Weber, RB - Ohio State
241st overall (from OAK): Jalen Jelks, EDGE - Oregon

The Cowboys entered the draft with six picks and left with eight, and got some high value players in the later rounds. Many fans and analysts felt that Trysten Hill at 58th overall was bad value, but Rod Marinelli reportedly coveted Hill and he can thrive as an athletic 3-technique that Dallas has lacked for a while. The McGovern pick was a true surprise, but investing in the offensive line is never a bad thing.

Tony Pollard is another pick that was panned for its value, but Pollard is an exciting athlete who can score as a runner, receiver, or kick returner. Michael Jackson fits the Kris Richard prototype to a tee, and Dallas found some underrated edge rushers in Joe Jackson and Jalen Jelks. It was a bit surprising to see them take a second running back, but Mike Weber fits the mold of a traditional running back, whereas Pollard is more of a utility player.

Safety Donovan Wilson stands as the biggest question mark, both because he was a relatively unknown name and because Dallas could have had any of the draft’s top safeties at 58 instead. Maybe they just really like George Iloka, though. It seems as if Dallas really did draft solely on best player available based on their internal grades regardless of roster needs. Here’s hoping they were right in their player assessments.

Grade: C+

Again it's one of many. Take it with some salt or sugar and best of luck analyzing without seeing them on an NFL field
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I wonder why we don't hear about the. character issues with Sweat like we do with hill. Our former d coach, Baker, who coached sweat says he does not take to coaches who yell at him. To me that's pretty severe. That along with a heart condition looks like a huge risk.
 
DBOY3141 said:
I wonder why we don't hear about the. character issues with Sweat like we do with hill. Our former d coach, Baker, who coached sweat says he does not take to coaches who yell at him. To me that's pretty severe. That along with a heart condition looks like a huge risk.
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Was he benched tho?
 
northerncowboynation said:
How did the Cowboys’ draft stack up against their division foes?

The 2019 NFL draft seemingly took forever to get here, and then it flew by in an instant. The first round featured a lot of surprises that included all three of the Cowboys’ divisional rivals trading up, while the Cowboys traded down later in the draft to acquire two more picks.

In the end, the Cowboys ended up with a draft class that deviated a lot from what many thought would happen, but the group of players still looks fairly impressive. But how did they actually grade out, and how did the rest of the NFC East? We’ll break that down.

New York Giants

Picks:
6th overall: Daniel Jones, QB - Duke
17th overall (from CLE): Dexter Lawrence, DT - Clemson
30th overall (from SEA): DeAndre Baker, CB - Georgia
95th overall (from CLE): Oshane Ximines, EDGE - Old Dominion
108th overall: Julian Love, CB - Notre Dame
143rd overall: Ryan Connelly, LB - Wisconsin
171st overall: Darius Slayton, WR - Auburn
180th overall: Corey Ballentine, CB - Washburn
232nd overall (from MIN): George Asafo-Adjei, OT - Kentucky
245th overall (from LAR): Chris Slayton, DT - Syracuse

The Giants made themselves the laughing stock of the NFL on Thursday night (right alongside the Raiders) by drafting Daniel Jones at sixth overall. Their other two first-round picks were talented players, but there are questions over whether or not there were better players available.

Fortunately for Giants fans, the rest of the draft turned out pretty well. Oshane Ximines is a talented pass rusher and Darius Slayton is a physically gifted receiver who was misused at Auburn. They also added two vastly underrated cornerbacks in Julian Love and Corey Ballentine. If not for a lackluster first round, the Giants’ draft grade would be a lot higher. But hey, that’s what happens when you spend a top ten draft pick on an average quarterback that you don’t even plan on playing right away.

Grade: D+

Washington Commanders

Picks:
15th overall: Dwayne Haskins, QB - Ohio State
26th overall (from IND): Montez Sweat, EDGE - Mississippi State
76th overall: Terry McLaurin, WR - Ohio State
112th overall (from BUF): Bryce Love, RB - Stanford
131st overall (from BUF): Wes Martin, OG - Indiana
153rd overall: Ross Pierschbacher, OC - Alabama
173rd overall: Cole Holcomb, LB - North Carolina
206th overall: Kelvin Harmon, WR - NC State
227th overall: Jimmy Moreland, CB - James Madison
253rd overall: Jordan Brailford, EDGE - Oklahoma State

Perhaps the biggest surprise of the entire draft was that the Commanders had one of the best drafts around the league. After reports that they were trying to trade up for a quarterback, Washington held firm at 15 and still got who I graded as the best quarterback in the draft with Dwayne Haskins. Then they got Montez Sweat who, if his heart condition turns out to be not that serious, will be a thorn in offensive linemen’s sides for years to come.

Adding Haskins’ college receiver, Terry McLaurin, in the third round was a very good move too. McLaurin has been compared to Stefon Diggs, and his chemistry with Haskins will help both of them adjust quicker to the NFL. I’m not sure what Bryce Love’s durability will be like coming off an ACL tear, but he can pair nicely with Derrius Guice and Chris Thompson in the backfield. Wes Martin and Ross Pierschbacher are two offensive linemen with potential to grow into quality starters with time, and getting Kelvin Harmon - graded as my sixth best receiver in the draft - at 206th overall is great value.

It seems strange to say, but the Commanders had a really good draft. It’s too early to tell how Haskins and the rest of their quarterback situation will pan out, but Washington at least has secured some really good, young foundation pieces for the future.

Grade: A-

Philadelphia Eagles

Picks:
22nd overall (from BAL): Andre Dillard, OT - Washington State
53rd overall (from BAL): Miles Sanders, RB - Penn State
57th overall: JJ Arcega-Whiteside, WR - Stanford
138th overall: Shareef Miller, EDGE - Penn State
167th overall: Clayton Thorson, QB - Northwestern

The Eagles came into the draft with arguably the most complete roster in the division, with their biggest challenge in 2018 being all the injuries they sustained. Still, their biggest needs were on defense, so it’s puzzling that Philadelphia only spent one draft pick on that side of the ball in a developmental edge rusher.

That said, the offensive players they did draft are pretty good. Andre Dillard won’t start right away but he’ll replace Jason Peters shortly and should do a great job of that, while Miles Sanders is a dynamic running back to share snaps with Jordan Howard. JJ Arcega-Whiteside is a physically dominant pass catcher who can win almost any 50/50 ball thrown his way. Clayton Thorson looks to be the primary backup quarterback now, but with Carson Wentz’s injury history, I’d be hoping for a better backup plan than that if I were an Eagles fan.

The Eagles sent a message with this draft that they’re all in on Wentz after an offseason filled with fairly ludicrous takes about whether they should move on from their former second overall pick. Philadelphia fortified their skill positions for Wentz while also investing in his long-term security, but their lack of defensive improvement is concerning.

Grade: B-

Dallas Cowboys

Picks:
58th overall: Trysten Hill, DT - UCF
90th overall: Connor McGovern, OG - Penn State
128th overall: Tony Pollard, RB - Memphis
158th overall (from BUF): Michael Jackson, CB - Miami
165th overall: Joe Jackson, EDGE - Miami
213th overall: Donovan Wilson, S - Texas A&M
218th overall (from CIN): Mike Weber, RB - Ohio State
241st overall (from OAK): Jalen Jelks, EDGE - Oregon

The Cowboys entered the draft with six picks and left with eight, and got some high value players in the later rounds. Many fans and analysts felt that Trysten Hill at 58th overall was bad value, but Rod Marinelli reportedly coveted Hill and he can thrive as an athletic 3-technique that Dallas has lacked for a while. The McGovern pick was a true surprise, but investing in the offensive line is never a bad thing.

Tony Pollard is another pick that was panned for its value, but Pollard is an exciting athlete who can score as a runner, receiver, or kick returner. Michael Jackson fits the Kris Richard prototype to a tee, and Dallas found some underrated edge rushers in Joe Jackson and Jalen Jelks. It was a bit surprising to see them take a second running back, but Mike Weber fits the mold of a traditional running back, whereas Pollard is more of a utility player.

Safety Donovan Wilson stands as the biggest question mark, both because he was a relatively unknown name and because Dallas could have had any of the draft’s top safeties at 58 instead. Maybe they just really like George Iloka, though. It seems as if Dallas really did draft solely on best player available based on their internal grades regardless of roster needs. Here’s hoping they were right in their player assessments.

Grade: C+

Again it's one of many. Take it with some salt or sugar and best of luck analyzing without seeing them on an NFL field
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We will know the real grade in 3-4 years
 
Diehardblues said:
I guess it’s all in how we view the potential. But NY and Wash potential is most impressive to me. They both took their hopeful new franchise QB and elite pass rushers, both in 1st round.

We can all critique how those QB’s might turn out but the intentions are what impress me. If they turn out both teams could be set at the most important positions. If not then their struggles will continue.

At least coming in they are probably more talented than what we have at those positions. Of course time will tell how their talents translate to the NFL.

On the face I’d drool over the possibilities with a 1st round QB and DL. And it appears they added more talent than we did.
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They both had multiple first round picks. If they didn't add more draft potential than the Cowboys then they screwed up royally.
 
Hennessy_King said:
Was he benched tho?
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Again, I think we're looking at 1 year of Hill's college career. I've been discontented at times too. Sometimes the action isn't enough for me and I hate being benched ;). Impossible to judge anyone's character based on one action. Hell, if you judged mine based on one action I don't know what the judgement would be. I've done some not so smart things at times
 
NEODOG said:
Not single player drafted was who I wanted at the time--which is a good thing! :hammer:Randle & Green were of my previous interest :flagwave:

TRUST those not posting here:clap:
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hahaha at least you admit to being wrong about your picks @ green and randle. That's like me and the twelve step program:laugh:
 
Diehardblues said:
I guess it’s all in how we view the potential. But NY and Wash potential is most impressive to me. They both took their hopeful new franchise QB and elite pass rushers, both in 1st round.

We can all critique how those QB’s might turn out but the intentions are what impress me. If they turn out both teams could be set at the most important positions. If not then their struggles will continue.

At least coming in they are probably more talented than what we have at those positions. Of course time will tell how their talents translate to the NFL.

On the face I’d drool over the possibilities with a 1st round QB and DL. And it appears they added more talent than we did.
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Appearances can be deceiving can't t they :)
 
visionary said:
Good analysis
All hinges on Hill IMO
If he becomes Aaron Donald lite, this becomes B+
If he's not good then C
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I don't expect him to be Donald but if he's as good as Glover was here back in the early 2000's I'll take it. I would take a Lett too
 
While we can't predict how these draft classes will pan out as of right now, I would trade our draft class with the Giants or the Commanders
 
Some fans give all the love to McCay for our recent success in the draft. Most forget or don't realize that we added a new director of college scouting back in 2016. McCay had a big impact on getting Lional Vital from the Atlanta group in 2016. Vitals college scouting group have done a top notch job since then. Hopefully that follows in to 2019 and beyond
 
Hardline said:
While we can't predict how these draft classes will pan out as of right now, I would trade our draft class with the Giants or the Commanders
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Based on our success in drafting since 2016 I wouldn't. Most think the Giants totally reached at QB but when you put off making decisions about your aging QB that happens. It happened here a few years ago. Drafting a QB was unheard of in these parts other than some undrafted FA. The Skins? Also a QB conundrum! I don't want either of their conundrums
 
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