News: Peter King on Dallas' first pick

Clarkson · Apr 15, 2020

the strength of the offensive line has been what's kept this team from pure disaster at times.
keeping that a strength seems reasonably smart.

Staubacher · Apr 15, 2020

Risen Star said:
It's something I was leaning toward for weeks now.

Seems like you would've fallen over by now.

Proof · Apr 15, 2020

Bullflop said:
Such a game plan to trade down in the hopes of drafting their center of the future in Cesar Ruiz is seemingly a workable plan. The Cowboys' center spot is a valuable spoke in the wheel of making the OL another effective unit within their offensive setup. Let's see how that plan goes, assuming it truly is one. Let's bear in mind that we could obtain extra draft pick(s) for such a deal if it happens. I can see where it might work, if handled correctly.

Why do you use so many extra words???!!?

darthseinfeld · Apr 15, 2020

Ruiz has been gaining alot of momentum this past week and his stock rock now seems to be rock solid first

reddyuta · Apr 15, 2020

darthseinfeld said:
Ruiz has been gaining alot of momentum this past week and his stock rock now seems to be rock solid first

i can digest a trade down but i cannot do it at 17.

RS12 · Apr 15, 2020

cowboyec said:
cesar ruiz name still hasn't appeared on our visits list.

peter king needs to try harder.

Not true. Saw today I think Clarence Hill, they videoconferenced with him.

cowboy_ron · Apr 15, 2020

Alexander said:
17. DALLAS. “It’s too high for a center,” said one personnel wag, “but they love the Michigan center (Cesar Ruiz), and they could trade down a few spots and still be sure of getting him.” Interesting: a plug-and-play heir to Travis Frederick.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/04/13/nfl-draft-rumors-coronavirus-life-peter-king/

They said Fredrick was drafted too high as well.

cowboyec · Apr 15, 2020

RS12 said:
Not true. Saw today I think Clarence Hill, they videoconferenced with him.

I posted that BEFORE the news today from Jane Slater that he indeed has interviewed.

so apologies to peter king who had this one right.

cowboyec · Apr 15, 2020

the fact that we HAVE interviewed Ruiz is a game changer for me.
I like the player so...what the hell...strengthen the middle.

peter king got this'n right.

StarBoyz83 · Apr 15, 2020

Defense defense defense with the 1st 3 picks

Redball Express · Apr 15, 2020

johneric8 said:
I agree! I'm firmly in the camp of going Defense heavy to a fault. Look at the teams that end up winning championships, the most important thing is defense and our is severely lacking.
As far as I'm concerned if our offense takes another jump even with looney will be more than good. Lets also remind ourselves that Prescott may take another jump up after another off season.
I know we talk about getting the best player on the board, and I think that holds true for first round, but after that I say go ultra heavy on Dt's and CB's... Bottom line is it's time to go heavy on defense for a change and let the chips fall where they may.

Nice horn you are blowing there.

Only issue I have is we do not seem to know defense very well and we hope with the new coaches that changes.

But I think maybe you split up your 1st two picks, one defense one offense.

We just signed 2 DL guys. Unless we see a top 10 talent at 17, then just take the BPA. We have multiple needs on offense..center, TE, WR, guard, etc.

We can not fix it all and other teams have agendas, too.

Our biggest thing going is stealth. Not tipping our hand is going to help tons.

Bullflop · Apr 16, 2020

Proof said:
Why do you use so many extra words???!!?

To get my ideas across clearly and concisely. Why do you ask such simple questions?

charron · Apr 16, 2020

The drop off from Fred ears to looney does not warrant the need to use a 1st on a center. Add in that McGovern could take over after next year and it really seems silly with bigger needs all over the defense.

gjkoeppen · Apr 16, 2020

Howboutdemcowboys31 said:
You can trade up early into the second and scoop him. Id much rather that

That maker less than zero sense. They could trade down picking up a pick, possibly a high 2nd round pick to go with a first round pick or USE multiple picks to get the same player. Or the Cowboys can just stick to the defensive side of the ball and we can forget about another "insiders" speculation.
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Buzzbait · Apr 16, 2020

acr731 said:
What are they going to do this year without Garrett to lead the draft?

We're DOOMED!! :muttley:

mcmvp · Apr 16, 2020

DakPresgoat said:
If they select a center in the first round. I am going to vomit.

Strong words for what would be a strong pick. Not at 17 perhaps, but if they gained draft capital by moving back and grabbed Ruiz later - that would be a very solid get. Surprised that so many seem to disagree with that.

johneric8 · Apr 16, 2020

Redball Express said:
Nice horn you are blowing there.

Only issue I have is we do not seem to know defense very well and we hope with the new coaches that changes.

But I think maybe you split up your 1st two picks, one defense one offense.

We just signed 2 DL guys. Unless we see a top 10 talent at 17, then just take the BPA. We have multiple needs on offense..center, TE, WR, guard, etc.

We can not fix it all and other teams have agendas, too.

Our biggest thing going is stealth. Not tipping our hand is going to help tons.

Yes, good points! There is a real chance though with new coaches and a few nice pieces this defense is transformed. The 49ers did this in one off season between 18 and 19.
I think they go heavy on defense because that is where there are the most questions, a numbers game if you will gives you a better shot at shoring things up. think about it for a second, this is opposite of the strategy that we've had the past and probably the reason why we need to go that way.

Proof · Apr 16, 2020

Bullflop said:
To get my ideas across clearly and concisely. Why do you ask such simple questions?

lol. I think you misunderstand the meaning of concise. Which was the entire point of the question. You type like foghorn leghorn

CATCH17 · Apr 16, 2020

cowboy_ron said:
They said Fredrick was drafted too high as well.

So now because of Frederick we give the team a pass to overdraft centers?

I hate this type of logic.

It’s not smart to overdraft centers because Travis Frederick turned out good.

cowboy_ron · Apr 16, 2020

CATCH17 said:
So now because of Frederick we give the team a pass to overdraft centers?

I hate this type of logic.

It’s not smart to overdraft centers because Travis Frederick turned out good.

Maybe it wasn't an "overdraft" at all.........just better scouting. I hate when people just roll with the pundits and not realize that they could just POSSIBLY be wrong.

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