1st Rd pick, as Fredd sees it - @ #4, Dallas in cat-bird seat

[Fredd]

Here are the options, from my lounge chair (all assume QBs go 1 and 2); many will say "take Elliott", but not at #4 for me...if one of these small trade downs happen, then yup, I am on board


1) Ramsey is gone @ 3

Options: Draft Tunsil, make trade
- Draft Tunsil: you have the best young OLine for the next decade; regardless of who the QB or RB are, they will have the Great Wall of Texas (and not the one Trump wants to build)

- Trade options:
Tenn: the much spoken of trade with the Titans nets us 2- 2nd rounders to go with #15 in Rd1 and IMO, they should get more than that based on the two trades made to get to #1 and #2, respectively; if this happens, you likely go Lynch @ QB or defense if Lynch gone
Balt: sure, their "needs" don't suggest wanting the OT with their pick, but who thought this guy was going to be there? I could see them moving up two spots by giving us their 2nd rounder (w/ their #6) or possibly their 3rd and 4th rounders; this is where you grab Elliott


2)Tunsil is gone @ 3

Options: Draft Ramsey, make trade
- Draft Ramsey: I have not been shy saying that this guy is the best in the draft (along with Tunsil) so him "falling" to Dallas @ #4 is ah-ite by me. Pair him @ safety with Jones, you have the secondary not only being better this year, but for many years to come - AND, at safety, he isn't going to cost a King's ransom with a 2nd contract

- Trade Options:
Balt: again, they "need" a DB and have had ridiculous success with their safety's; trading up for Ramsey isn't out of the question
Bucs (#9): they want DB, and Ramsey could be there; 1st, 2nd and 4th?


3) Both Ramsey and Tunsil still there @ #4

- Draft Ramsey: I still feel he has potential to be amongst the best in this draft class

- Trade Options:
See Above: This option would make me fall off of my chair if I were the GM of Dallas; that would epitomize the "holding all cards" scenario; teams wanting Ramsey (for example) might have to out bid other teams that want Tunsil, or vice-versa.


Other potential Trade partners:

Bears (#11): They need/want DL and have us move out of the top 10, then the deal starts with their first and 2nd; they could be looking at choosing between Buckner and Bosa if they move up to #4

Dolphins (#13): They surely would love to get a crack at Elliott; their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gets their foot in the door but would have to give more than the Bears who likely have to give 3 picks to move up

Titans (#15): This has been widely discussed; they have A LOT of picks at their disposal having 3- 2nd rounders and the first pick in the 3rd (along with their first)l if Tunsil is there, look for an offer

I would hate to move down further than that, but who know what will be dangled out there. What say you?

 

[endersdragon]

So much seems to depend on who the Chargers take at 3... I am hoping so much that they take Tunsil.

 

[JohnsKey19]

I can't see them dropping out of the top 9, and that's even pushing it. If a trade down is a consideration, I believe they want to assure themselves of getting one of Elliot/Ramsey/Buckner. Tunsil and Bosa would be great consolation prizes, I guess. Of those 5, I'm sure there is some separation but those are their guys. The fact that Jax reportedly loves Floyd at #5 certainly helps.

 

[endersdragon]

I can't see them dropping out of the top 9, and that's even pushing it. If a trade down is a consideration, I believe they want to assure themselves of getting one of Elliot/Ramsey/Buckner. Tunsil and Bosa would be great consolation prizes, I guess. Of those 5, I'm sure there is some separation but those are their guys. The fact that Jax reportedly loves Floyd at #5 certainly helps.

Those 3 could easily be gone by pick 6, I could very easily see the Chargers take Tunsil, the team we trade with take Ramsey, the Jags take Buckner, and while the Ravens probably won't take Ramsey, some team might want to trade up ahead of us to take him (say the Phins).

 

[JIMMYBUFFETT]

I'm taking Ramsey if he's there and Bosa if he's not. I'm not getting cute and will just let one of the best two defensive players in the draft who also fit a need fall in my lap.

 

[conner01]

They are not taking tunsil
It's going to be Ramsey, Bosa, Elliott or a trade down if they can. One thing I would bet on in this draft where the choices are many and few, tunsil won't be the pick.

 

[Risen Star]

There are only 4 options for the Cowboys. Ramsey, Bosa, Elliott or trade down.

One of those four will be the way it shakes out Thursday night.

I will be in hiding by that point as Carsus makes his way to Philadelphia. If by chance I do run into him I will rub sunblock on his feet and beg for football forgiveness.

 

[Floatyworm]

So much seems to depend on who the Chargers take at 3... I am hoping so much that they take Tunsil.

I'm hoping they pass....and the Titans lose their minds...w/ a huge offer

 

[JohnsKey19]

Those 3 could easily be gone by pick 6, I could very easily see the Chargers take Tunsil, the team we trade with take Ramsey, the Jags take Buckner, and while the Ravens probably won't take Ramsey, some team might want to trade up ahead of us to take him (say the Phins).

I should've added that I think a trade down is very unlikely. In a perfect scenario, Baltimore and Jacksonville covet the same player. But that doesn't appear to be the case. I believe we sit tight at 4.