Burks, Green, Zion I think are the team's targets at 24

CouchCoach said:

Long before the Combine, they watched him carry their alma mater to it's best record in years and you can bet they've had conversations with the HC about him as they did about Yosemite..

Funny about these draft reports is how often they're wrong both ways.

The rap on Yosemite was his getting to the 2nd level, which he never had problems with in the NFL. He did not have to get to the second level at WIS because of their run game strategy, hit the hole and go.

Burks had a poor showing at the Combine and I thought that could drop him into that 24 range but I have seen some bringing him back up the board.

I do not want a WR with that 1st but if that's going to happen, I want him. He is a load to tackle but he needs to work on his concentration because dropping anything with those 10" hands is ridiculous.

There is something else about him, that Emmitt quality. Unless he's in a cast, he's playing and doing everything he can for his team. He knew that his QB and he were the only chance for a win and he played with some kind of nagging injury throughout the season and would get a new one, go to the sideline and be back in the game. He became the broadcast guys doing the games favorite player because we do not see enough of that, just tough as hell with no quit.

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Cowboyny said:

Isn't that what we lack with departed Connor and Biaz? I agree, Linderbaum's physical traits bother me, but he is excellent on tape against top competition playing in the Big Ten. I want a power Guard who can move people in the run game and have a strong anchor so Dak has a pocket to work with.

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cnuball21 said:

Im coming around on Linderbaum just want to know we’re going to be pull blocking like crazy in the run game as that’s his biggest strength.

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Cowboyny said:

Cowboys have been connected with Treylon Burks since the combine. He offers a very unique skillset, where whoever drafts him, must have a plan how to use him. I like the player, but hate the idea of drafting another 1st receiver in a deep class. However, don't think they pass him if on the board as he should be their highest rated player at a position of need. Believe he is the only top receiver who has a chance to be there at 24.

Odds on favorites would be either top Guard: Green or Zion Johnson, unless a player who they didn't expect falls into their laps like a top 5 Edge or a top Tackle. Tony Pauline said yesterday he is hearing that all the tackles will be scooped up early on and Tyler Smith is going to go much higher then many are projecting. I haven't found anything connecting the Cowboys to Smith.

What about Linderbaum? You have to believe he would be the best player on their board over these 3. Are they looking to replace Biaz or looking to give him legitimate competition at the position? Think Left Guard is the bigger need, but it would be interesting to see who they take if both Guards are also on the board.

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WillieBeamen said:

Burks would be an excellent pick


“Burks isnt the type of receiver Dak excels with”….Dumb statement


You shouldnt want 3 of the same type of receivers on this team. Burks would help this anemic passing offense inside the RZ and is the type of player that shows up in the biggest games, unlike the overrated $20m a year guy that was here the last 3 seasons


Yall will say “another WR with a first rounder…yuck”, but clamor for a guard

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stasheroo said:

Dez 2.0.

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Cowboyny said:

Cowboys have been connected with Treylon Burks since the combine. He offers a very unique skillset, where whoever drafts him, must have a plan how to use him. I like the player, but hate the idea of drafting another 1st receiver in a deep class. However, don't think they pass him if on the board as he should be their highest rated player at a position of need. Believe he is the only top receiver who has a chance to be there at 24.

Odds on favorites would be either top Guard: Green or Zion Johnson, unless a player who they didn't expect falls into their laps like a top 5 Edge or a top Tackle. Tony Pauline said yesterday he is hearing that all the tackles will be scooped up early on and Tyler Smith is going to go much higher then many are projecting. I haven't found anything connecting the Cowboys to Smith.

What about Linderbaum? You have to believe he would be the best player on their board over these 3. Are they looking to replace Biaz or looking to give him legitimate competition at the position? Think Left Guard is the bigger need, but it would be interesting to see who they take if both Guards are also on the board.

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• Most analysts have these as top 20 picks.
  • Trevor Penning
  • Devin Lloyd
  • Chris Olave

• More analysts than not have these players in the top 20 now.
  • George Karlaftis
  • Devonte Wyatt
  • Zion Johnson

xwalker said:

Let's draw the line at the top 18 players on the Cowboys board and which ones might fall to #18?

• Most analysts have these as top 20 picks.
  • Trevor Penning
  • Devin Lloyd
  • Chris Olave

• More analysts than not have these players in the top 20 now.
  • George Karlaftis
  • Devonte Wyatt
  • Zion Johnson

DT Wyatt is interesting. The opinions are widely varied; however, more and more analysts have been moving him up to their top 20.

LB Lloyd would be hard to bypass at #24.

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xwalker said:

Based on an interview with S.Jones, I'm certain it will be:
OL, WR, Defensive Front (DT, DT, LB).

It's probably not LB unless they really love the player over all others that are available.
- Devin Lloyd: If he is available at #24, then there is an issue that we (fans) don't know about.
- Nakobe Dean: I don't see them bypassing an OL or WR to draft a 5-11 LB, especially considering they have two LBs with elite coverage ability (Parsons and Jabril Cox).

I don't think they'll force a pick at OG unless they think that player is a legit option at OC or OT.

I think they likely have about 18 players rated as true 1st rounders.
- If a DL, OT or WR from that top group falls to #24, then that's the pick.

I'm not certain that they would draft Linderbaum.
- They've had issues with C. Williams and Biadasz lacking power.

If Trevor Penning is available, I can't see them bypassing him.

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Rayman70 said:

Burks is Deebo with speed. Needs 2 work on his routes.

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ghst187 said:

Would hate a Burks pick like I hated the 2009 draft

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Cowboyny said:

Cowboys have been connected with Treylon Burks since the combine. He offers a very unique skillset, where whoever drafts him, must have a plan how to use him. I like the player, but hate the idea of drafting another 1st receiver in a deep class. However, don't think they pass him if on the board as he should be their highest rated player at a position of need. Believe he is the only top receiver who has a chance to be there at 24.

Odds on favorites would be either top Guard: Green or Zion Johnson, unless a player who they didn't expect falls into their laps like a top 5 Edge or a top Tackle. Tony Pauline said yesterday he is hearing that all the tackles will be scooped up early on and Tyler Smith is going to go much higher then many are projecting. I haven't found anything connecting the Cowboys to Smith.

What about Linderbaum? You have to believe he would be the best player on their board over these 3. Are they looking to replace Biaz or looking to give him legitimate competition at the position? Think Left Guard is the bigger need, but it would be interesting to see who they take if both Guards are also on the board.

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Rayman70 said:

Burks is Deebo with speed. Needs 2 work on his routes.

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