3 biggest needs to address in 2010.

[The Curly One]

it would be a pretty dull draft day but i wouldn't mind if we went all OL, we need to get younger all across the line

While I agree the problem with drafting an O-line is it usually takes 2 or 3 years before they are productive and we do not have that kind of time.
We need performance now. Flo got to go..... He has been a bust from the time we got him. A few good plays then a holding penalty, false start and a few whiffed blocks per game.

For a draft you want instant gratification someone who can produce their first year if possible. Very few offensive linemen are able to make a positive impact their rookie year.

The other thing is NO quarterback is going to consistantly perform good (or last)with out protection so sooner or later you are going to have to bite the bullet and get an O-line.
No team will go far in the playoffs with out a good offensive line. When was the last time the Cowboys were dominant in the playoffs?
It before Troy Aikman was forced to retire due to lack of protection.

The Cowboys have many problems but the worst is and has been for many years the offensive line. Once you start protecting the quarterback his numbers will get much better.
If they ever blocked then the runningbacks would look good to. Dont hold your breath waiting for the offensive line to do their job, it aint gonna happen.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Tackle - Flozell Adams needs to be replaced NOW. The wheels are off and rolling down the street. The Cowboys are pushing their luck at LT. RT is hardly anything secure either. Doug Free is still a question mark, Columbo may not be the same player and nobody else is worth talking about.

Guard/Center - 30 year old starters here and mediocre to bad backups. No brainer.

Cornerback - If Sensabaugh is retained we're fine. I don't like Ken Hamlin, but he's not awful. There just aren't many game changing safeties in the NFL. On the corner front, Terence Newman's older and we could use more depth.

That's pretty much how I see it too.

Those three positions.

However if Spears or Bowen leave I could see CB dropping to #4 on the list and DE moving up.

I don't see a FS being drafted that early... Not with the other Hamlin on the roster.

Round 1 - OT or a very, very good guard or even a center who can play guard.

Round 2 - Either an offensive line position that wasn't drafted in round 1 or a CB.

Round 3 - Offensive line, corner or maybe DE.

Round 4 - NT.

Round 5 - Safety.

 

[Primetime42]

That's pretty much how I see it too.

Those three positions.

However if Spears or Bowen leave I could see CB dropping to #4 on the list and DE moving up.

I don't see a FS being drafted that early... Not with the other Hamlin on the roster.

Round 1 - OT or a very, very good guard or even a center who can play guard.

Round 2 - Either an offensive line position that wasn't drafted in round 1 or a CB.

Round 3 - Offensive line, corner or maybe DE.

Round 4 - NT.

Round 5 - Safety.

You don't draft interior linemen in the first round, much less spend your first three (early) picks for guys who won't make an impact for at least a year.

 

[BourbonBalz]

This thread = no brainer. OL, OL, OL, OL. If we lose Spears and/or Hatcher, DE becomes almost as important.

 

[BourbonBalz]

Of course, the problem is we have done a very poor job drafting OL for quite some time.

 

[Nexx]

I want Roy out of here and wr still wouldn't be a concern. We're actually better with Hurd on the field and I don't want to lose him. We need to cut this guy loose so we can have room for real players. Rant off.

I'll say OL, DT, and K if Folk doesn't improve.

Hurd? U srs? Wow talk about overating the scrubs on your bench.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

You don't draft interior linemen in the first round, much less spend your first three (early) picks for guys who won't make an impact for at least a year.

You're right.

I wouldn't draft an interior lineman first, unless they were either the first guard or center off the board.

I'm not sure what position could be drafted in rounds 1-3 that is going to make an immediate impact given the current roster...

QB- Funny.
RB- Just about impossible.
WR- Jerreh has already said no WR in round 1, maybe rounds 2 or 3.
Safety- Not with Hamlin waiting in the wings.
OLB- Too many existing bodies.
ILB- Maybe given Brookings age.
TE- Nope.
DE- Depends on what happens with Spears, Bowen & Hatcher.
NT- Maybe

 

[Primetime42]

You're right.

I wouldn't draft an interior lineman first, unless they were either the first guard or center off the board.

I'm not sure what position could be drafted in rounds 1-3 that is going to make an immediate impact given the current roster...

QB- Funny.
RB- Just about impossible.
WR- Jerreh has already said no WR in round 1, maybe rounds 2 or 3.
Safety- Not with Hamlin waiting in the wings.
OLB- Too many existing bodies.
ILB- Maybe given Brookings age.
TE- Nope.
DE- Depends on what happens with Spears, Bowen & Hatcher.
NT- Maybe

Poor choice of words on my part.

When I say "make an impact", I'm really referring to any type of impact whatsoever.

Any linemen we draft are going to spend game days on the inactive list at best. Free and Brewster will probably be the depth guys on game day.

At least a backup WR or DB could get some reps on special teams.

BTW I think we're really overrating Hamlin.

 

[The Realist]

Poor choice of words on my part.

When I say "make an impact", I'm really referring to any type of impact whatsoever.

Any linemen we draft are going to spend game days on the inactive list at best. Free and Brewster will probably be the depth guys on game day.

At least a backup WR or DB could get some reps on special teams.

BTW I think we're really overrating Hamlin.

This is why we will most likely be trading down.

Free will be a starter

Get Austin, Sensy, Rat done in FA.

Is there money left for Spears/Hatcher?

Probably not.

Hence DE becomes a big priority.

Tyson Alualu or Arthur Jones.

As horrible as we are at creating turnovers, FS is another big priority.

Take one top of 2 and groom him for a year.

Stuckey, Robert Johnson, Morgan Burnett, Chad Jones LSU, Deunta Williams.

 

[UnoDallas]

I go

OT
OG
Inslber - Micah Johnson, Kentucky
RB Toby Gerhart, Stanford Height: 6-1. Weight: 232. I just like this guy he is a baller
FS Nate Allen, FS, South Florida


of course if McClain falls in our laps - or Dez Byrant

then its

OT 2nd round - Fox

OG 3-4

I think Free can play RT not sure about LT

 

[TheCount]

This is why we will most likely be trading down.

Free will be a starter

Get Austin, Sensy, Rat done in FA.

Is there money left for Spears/Hatcher?

Probably not.

Hence DE becomes a big priority.

Tyson Alualu or Arthur Jones.

As horrible as we are at creating turnovers, FS is another big priority.

Take one top of 2 and groom him for a year.

Stuckey, Robert Johnson, Morgan Burnett, Chad Jones LSU, Deunta Williams.

Ratliff doesn't need a new contract, perhaps you meant Bowen.

Who is Free starting for exactly?

 

[Primetime42]

This is why we will most likely be trading down.

Free will be a starter

Get Austin, Sensy, Rat done in FA.

Is there money left for Spears/Hatcher?

Probably not.

Hence DE becomes a big priority.

Tyson Alualu or Arthur Jones.

As horrible as we are at creating turnovers, FS is another big priority.

Take one top of 2 and groom him for a year.

Stuckey, Robert Johnson, Morgan Burnett, Chad Jones LSU, Deunta Williams.

There's a familiar face.

 

[Aikbach]

OL and DB depth.

Take a look a the best skill position left on the board and draft him be it receiver, runner, qb, linebacker, corner.

 

[TheRat]

1. FS
2. OT
3. OL Depth.


(WR is one of our smallest needs, we have an way above average WR core and I hope we can get rid of Williams and have Crayton + Austin start next year, it will improve our team drastically)

Mike Hamlin and Alan Ball are good.

We'll need DL depth. Or if Spears leaves in Free agency we could pick up Vince Wilfork.

 

[cowboyjoe]

1. FS
2. OT
3. OL Depth.


(WR is one of our smallest needs, we have an way above average WR core and I hope we can get rid of Williams and have Crayton + Austin start next year, it will improve our team drastically)

Disagree, we need a
1. OT
2. FS
3. WR that is an excellent punt returner and kickoff returner
4. Offensive line depth
5. FB if we can find a bruiser in the lower rounds about the 4th to 5th round

We should have a 3rd in compensation pick for Canty, either a 3rd or 4th compensation pick for Burnett, and a 5th to 7th for Keith Davis

We then should use our 3rd and 4th picks * you cant trade compensation picks* to move up in the 1st and 2nd round to get 2 impact players.

One of them a stud OT and one either a stud FS or a stud WR that is an excellent punt and kickoff returner.

Then, fill out the draft for backup offensive linemen.

 

[The Realist]

Disagree, we need a
1. OT
2. FS
3. WR that is an excellent punt returner and kickoff returner
4. Offensive line depth
5. FB if we can find a bruiser in the lower rounds about the 4th to 5th round

We should have a 3rd in compensation pick for Canty, either a 3rd or 4th compensation pick for Burnett, and a 5th to 7th for Keith Davis

We then should use our 3rd and 4th picks * you cant trade compensation picks* to move up in the 1st and 2nd round to get 2 impact players.

One of them a stud OT and one either a stud FS or a stud WR that is an excellent punt and kickoff returner.

Then, fill out the draft for backup offensive linemen.

How do you figure we are getting comp picks when we signed Brookins, Sensabaugh and Igor?

 

[The Realist]

Ratliff doesn't need a new contract, perhaps you meant Bowen.

Who is Free starting for exactly?

Rat deserves a new deal because he signed on the cheap before he developed into top 1-3 NT in the league.

Way below market value contract.

Free starting LT.

 

[RainMan]

I want Roy out of here and wr still wouldn't be a concern. We're actually better with Hurd on the field and I don't want to lose him. We need to cut this guy loose so we can have room for real players. Rant off.

I'll say OL, DT, and K if Folk doesn't improve.

We have time to figure out Roy's worth. I won't bother to argue that now.

But I'll agree that with Hurd and Ogletree, I think we have a pretty nice -- and young -- selection to choose from as backups. I wouldn't be opposed to adding another guy to the mix out of the draft, but I'm pretty darn comfortable with what we have even if we stood pat.

 

[JonJon]

I like Alan Ball at free safety. He seems to make tackles and also makes plays on the ball. He was in the vicinity of the Raiders TD, but you can't expect perfection on every play. Also I'm anxious for Mike Hamlin to get into the mix. I think most will be pleasantly surprised at his abilities. Ken Hamlin needs to leave.