Apparently we had an A+ draft

Sporting News
Dallas -- A


Analysis: Jerry Jones didn't end up with a wide receiver or tight end to help Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, but it was OK to table that position in lieu of boosting others. Booker is a great replacement for Zack Martin, and Cornelius has starting potential inside or out for their offensive line. Blue is their kind of speedy, power runner, and Ezeiruaku and Revel were absolute steals, given both could have gone at the end of the first round. Dallas addressed most key weaknesses as it tries to become tougher overall.

Yahoo Sports
Dallas -- A


Here's why: The Cowboys were able to fill some needs with players who might be able to make serious impacts as rookies. Guard Tyler Booker, pass rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku and cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. have a chance to be instant impact starters with long-term upside for the Cowboys. Dallas added three players whom many draft analysts had as first-round prospects without trading assets to acquire them.
 
Western said:
Sporting News
Dallas -- A


Analysis: Jerry Jones didn't end up with a wide receiver or tight end to help Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, but it was OK to table that position in lieu of boosting others. Booker is a great replacement for Zack Martin, and Cornelius has starting potential inside or out for their offensive line. Blue is their kind of speedy, power runner, and Ezeiruaku and Revel were absolute steals, given both could have gone at the end of the first round. Dallas addressed most key weaknesses as it tries to become tougher overall.

Yahoo Sports
Dallas -- A


Here's why: The Cowboys were able to fill some needs with players who might be able to make serious impacts as rookies. Guard Tyler Booker, pass rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku and cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. have a chance to be instant impact starters with long-term upside for the Cowboys. Dallas added three players whom many draft analysts had as first-round prospects without trading assets to acquire them.
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I notice, in that first graphic, not a single team got an A+.
 
These things are complete subjective fodder. More content for people discuss and keep your eye focused on the NFL.

Don’t worry. The early season QB rankings will be out soon, so that will give people something else to argue about until someone else releases the next inconsequential ranking.

Besides, who is to say PFF got it right. Sports Illustrated gave the Cowboys a B+ while handing the Giants an A+. I guess SI sucks, right?
 
Risen Star said:
Player comps.

Tyler Booker - Larry Allen
Donovan Ezeiruaku - Derrick Thomas
Shavon Revel Jr. - Champ Bailey
Jaydon Blue - Marshall Faulk
Shemar James - Derrick Brooks
Ajani Cornelius - Will Shields
Jay Toia - Haloti Ngata
Phil Mafah - Frank Gore
Tommy Akingbesote - Incomparable
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Well then…

I guess that would be the greatest draft in NFL history.

I knew Jerry & Co. would come around eventually.
 
The players they drafted were good picks but it feels like the Cowboys had those positions covered and nothing they needed was addressed. Sure Booker helps the Oline but that pick really should of been Grant. The three absolute worst positions on the Cowboys are MLB, DT, RB. I know you don't draft for position of need but at some point you need to make a decision when the players are that close like Booker and Grant.
 
lwehlers said:
no way a B- to a C is my grade. no impact running back or a wr in this group this year. first three rounds were good then after that and not having a fourth really hurt this draft.
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I don’t see any bad picks on the list.
 
Hadenough said:
The players they drafted were good picks but it feels like the Cowboys had those positions covered and nothing they needed was addressed. Sure Booker helps the Oline but that pick really should of been Grant. The three absolute worst positions on the Cowboys are MLB, DT, RB. I know you don't draft for position of need but at some point you need to make a decision when the players are that close like Booker and Grant.
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Year 2 of the rebuild.
 
I've seen where we've got this A+ while the Giants got an A, the Eagles and A- and the Skins a B.

What's the grade on out free agent aquisitions?

We started out as the 3rd place team in the East, have we gained ground?.....thats all that matters in the end
 
You get a B from Melly Mel.

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Top needs entering the draft: Running back, wide receiver and cornerback

The Cowboys, coming off a disappointing and injury-plagued 7-10 season, could have gone in several directions at No. 12 overall. They could have targeted the defensive line, where they lost key depth with DeMarcus Lawrence and Chauncey Golston departing in free agency. They could have picked a guard to replace future Hall of Famer Zack Martin, who retired in February. They could have taken a tackle to create competition for Tyler Guyton and Terence Steele.

Or Dallas could have done the flashy thing and taken a playmaker to help the offense. It doesn't have a standout No. 2 receiver behind CeeDee Lamb, nor does it have a game-changing running back. I thought running back Omarion Hampton might be an option, along with wideouts Matthew Golden or Tetairoa McMillan (who went off the board at No. 8).

So what did the Cowboys do? Well, they went unflashy with guard Tyler Booker, who can step in for Martin. Look, I like Booker as a player -- he is my No. 1-ranked guard. I just don't love the value at No. 12, which I wrote about Thursday night. I would have rather them trade down to add more capital that could have helped a depleted roster. I don't think team owner Jerry Jones & Co. will care much about the value if Booker becomes a multi-time Pro Bowler, but it matters when I'm trying to grade a class from top to bottom.

Now, I did like what the Cowboys did on Day 2, adding edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku and cornerback Shavon Revel Jr., both of whom could have landed in the first round if everything broke right. They have the potential to be early starters for a Dallas defense undergoing a ton of turnover. Ezeiruaku could help fans forget about Lawrence, whose time with the team ended unceremoniously.

On Day 3, the Cowboys finally snagged a running back, but I had others rated over Jaydon Blue. Damien Martinez, Devin Neal and DJ Giddens were all higher in my rankings. It drafted another back -- Phil Mafah, adding to a crowded depth chart. I like the competition, though. Jay Toia is a big run-stopping nose tackle who can plug holes on defense.

Overall, this is a solid, if unspectacular, haul.

Grade: B
 
...will see if the experts got it right. Last year they gave Dallas a C.

They were right, bad year.
 
I am just a fan, but I don't think the gap between Hoffman and Booker is going to be that big in 2025. I think the Cowboys could have used the 12th pick to upgrade other positions more.

The Cowboys skill position players before the draft, outside of CeeDee, were sub-par and after the draft I don't think they are much better. This is going to be a problem for them. Will they improve in the red zone?

Then I look at their run defense and again we are relying on a coach who has essentially boasted "we will stop the run". But to do that they need players to stop the run. This draft did not really move the needle there either. We are depending on Mazi making the greatest improvement in 1 year in the history of football. We have to hope Justin Rogers, and 2 7th round draft picks who were basically afterthoughts, will make things better.

Talent-wise, the Cowboys had a good draft. But in terms of filling needs, this draft let a lot of meat on the bone.

Then again I said this will be a two year process to improve so there is always next year. It just concerns me that we had loads of RB and DT talent in this draft and did not take advantage of it as much as we could have.
 
Reality said:
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Where did you find this pic of Kellen Moore?
 
lwehlers said:
no way a B- to a C is my grade. no impact running back or a wr in this group this year. first three rounds were good then after that and not having a fourth really hurt this draft.
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Mingo is your 4th. Stephen says he can be a #2 WR in this league.
 
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