Draft Day ***2026 NFL Draft First Round Thread***

[Whiskey Cowboy]

That’s why I wanted Bain first and Thieneman second….Bain would have added more rush than Lawerence and Theineman not as good at Downs but he’s still a dope middle fielder who can play slot. Think the rush would have been better and safety with Thieneman plus Thompson is more than enough to make safety way better.

I was split on Bain and Downs at 11. Didn't expect Downs to be there. I'm happy with how it played out, but wouldn't have been disappointed with your scenario either.

Either way, the defense improved today. Downs brings high level play on the back end, and Q is obviously one of, if not the best interior defensive linemen in the game. Q and Clark in the middle should be disruptive enough in the middle to create opportunities for the outside backers, but none of that matters if ILB isn't addressed in a big way.

 

[gimmesix]

Bain as a bull rusher I’m wondering how long it will take him to get acclimated

I think because he plays with power, he will have more success earlier. Lawrence depends on his speed and isn’t as good at bending the corner as Bain. So NFL tackles will push him wide until he gains the strength to take the inside with power so they can’t get a jump with their drops.

 

[QuestForSix]

Some dogs on the board man. Wish we had a 2nd

 

[ShortRound]

 

[Risen Star]

No Vrabel in the war room.

I don't care if you catch me cross dressing and fooling around with my sister. I'm not missing the draft.

 

[Pabst]

Pats move up to select.. Russini? Weird move.

 

[Redsfan_83]

But we are all the ignorant ones.

LOL.

This is the reason he will not respond to you, and go hide in the closet again. The old saying goes, if you don't know.....

 

[Rockport]

LOL. When people said they need a LB they are talking about an ILB.

Lawrence is an OLB pass rusher in a 3-4.

You continue to embarrass yourself.

He’s a LB. Like I said. Are you ok?

 

[jazzcat22]

Not settled yet.
We got 2 - 4th round picks yet via the Eagles.

 

[Sydla]

Ask me in a year

 

[Silverz1972]

I thought vrabel would have selected russini with that pick.

 

[erod]

Caleb Lomu is very dancey.

 

[RonWashington]

No Vrabel in the war room.

I don't care if you catch me cross dressing and fooling around with my sister. I'm not missing the draft.

From SB first year to question mark year 2

 

[Risen Star]

That guy is a complete homer. Notice how he forgets we traded a 2nd round pick as well for Quinnen Williams.

 

[Taggy12]

Pats trade up to 28 buffalo another in division for 31 and 125

 

[nobody]

Since the Bears took a Safety, do you think they were the ones that were planning to trade up to get Downs?

 

[Gonzomandela01]

While true Dallas usually drafts busts in the 2nd round anyway lol.

 

[Floatyworm]

You have to get to the passer . Explains the pick . Now go out and get a LB pick 92

 

[LACowboysFan1]

That’s the case for any player taken at that spot. Who was a sure fire lock to make us better on D?

Bane, Measidor, Styles, to name a few.

Look, I"ll give the guys every chance to prove me wrong, as always.

But why can't we pass by players with injuries and those who need "development"? I remember drafting guys like Parsons and Martin, highly ranked players who are NFL-ready.

Not so much this draft.

 

[DarkVader33]

We just gave Eagles a WR AGAIN!

There were still a couple really goods ones that would have been there for them. Are you here just to bash the cowboys and nothing else?