Azeez Ojulari

[fivetwos]

This player has received very little chatter around here, considering he plays a position that could certainly use a depth upgrade.

Really, I dont recall seeing him in one single posted simulator/mock to Dallas.

Is it because many figure he isnt worth pick 10, but will be gone by 44?

Trade down at 10 is a real possibility, and trying to call DE not a need is the same as calling LB not a need this time last year.

Seems that he should be ranked higher, especially accounting for the shortcomings of the other edge guys in this draft.

Of course I've read the obvious, but maybe theres a UG fan around that can comment on his game and how he may fit in Dallas.

 

[The Realist]

Led the SEC in sacks, TFL’s and FF’s. I wouldn’t be mad.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

I like him better than Paye.

 

[HungryLion]

This player has received very little chatter around here, considering he plays a position that could certainly use a depth upgrade.

Really, I dont recall seeing him in one single posted simulator/mock to Dallas.

Is it because many figure he isnt worth pick 10, but will be gone by 44?

Trade down at 10 is a real possibility, and trying to call DE not a need is the same as calling LB not a need this time last year.

Seems that he should be ranked higher, especially accounting for the shortcomings of the other edge guys in this draft.

Of course I've read the obvious, but maybe theres a UG fan around that can comment on his game and how he may fit in Dallas.

I think your initial hypothesis is exactly why he isn’t talked about much.

not worth the 10th pick and won’t be around at 44.


I do think he is well worth a discussion if either 1. The cowboys trade down or 2. The cowboys trade up from 44 and he is still on the board.


Can’t have too many pass rushers and he is a very solid prospect. Good athleticism and productive in a tough conference.

 

[fivetwos]

The reason I want to deal down from 10 and up thereafter is because so many players we ought to like fit into the lower than 10 but higher than 44 category.

I'd like to turn 2 top 44 picks into 3....then add beef on the DLine and backup OT in the mid rounds.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

The reason I want to deal down from 10 and up thereafter is because so many players we ought to like fit into the lower than 10 but higher than 44 category.

I'd like to turn 2 top 44 picks into 3....then add beef on the DLine and backup OT in the mid rounds.

It's not the worst of possible ideas.

 

[baltcowboy]

This player has received very little chatter around here, considering he plays a position that could certainly use a depth upgrade.

Really, I dont recall seeing him in one single posted simulator/mock to Dallas.

Is it because many figure he isnt worth pick 10, but will be gone by 44?

Trade down at 10 is a real possibility, and trying to call DE not a need is the same as calling LB not a need this time last year.

Seems that he should be ranked higher, especially accounting for the shortcomings of the other edge guys in this draft.

Of course I've read the obvious, but maybe theres a UG fan around that can comment on his game and how he may fit in Dallas.

The only way I see the Cowboys trading down is Surtain is not there at 10 and the 5th quarterback falls to 10. This is a 50/50 proposition. This might actually benefit the Cowboys if they get the right deal. Could we get to firsts and a second for the 10th pick? I would do that in a second.

 

[Gaede]

I think he'll probably end up going around 15-25. If we traded down, and couldn't get the CB or LB we wanted, I'd love to get Ojulari. Thing is, the need is obviously there for a pass rusher, but I just don't see us drafting one in the first. Think they'll look for a situational rusher later on

 

[Gaede]

The only way I see the Cowboys trading down is Surtain is not there at 10 and the 5th quarterback falls to 10. This is a 50/50 proposition. This might actually benefit the Cowboys if they get the right deal. Could we get to firsts and a second for the 10th pick? I would do that in a second.

I think they'll trade down for the right offer. A small trade down would make a ton of sense because there could be 4 or 5 guys ranked similarly. But I could also see a way bigger trade down (eg. mid 20s) if a team offers next years first.

I guess it's kind of a good thing that we have so many holes on defense. We could trade down to basically anywhere and still pick up a starter at a need position (S, LB, CB, DT)!

 

[AsthmaField]

He’s a good player, IMO.

For all we know, the team likes him but the media/fans haven’t been talking about him.

I like the player but his size is a concern... maybe the only concern. He seems big enough to play Quinn’s LEO position though. Some guys just play bigger than their actual size, and playing from a wide-9 would give him room to not have to hand fight an OT too much.

Still, you’d have to worry about him setting the edge well enough and with Gregory, they may not be looking for a starter at WDE/LEO.

For me, if they used a first on him I’d be ok with it because he gets after QB’s and they would have a plan for him.

 

[Cowboyny]

This player has received very little chatter around here, considering he plays a position that could certainly use a depth upgrade.

Really, I dont recall seeing him in one single posted simulator/mock to Dallas.

Is it because many figure he isnt worth pick 10, but will be gone by 44?

Trade down at 10 is a real possibility, and trying to call DE not a need is the same as calling LB not a need this time last year.

Seems that he should be ranked higher, especially accounting for the shortcomings of the other edge guys in this draft.

Of course I've read the obvious, but maybe theres a UG fan around that can comment on his game and how he may fit in Dallas.

Usually this front office likes plug and play, day 1 impact starters in rd 1. He most likely would become the backup Leo for this team, at least for yr 1.

 

[stilltheguru]

He's good and should be a trade down option. Best pass rushing DE at the moment, but its cute how you need to be convinced of Ojularis game when games are available but you know for sure Barmore is weak because you watched so much of him. Righttttttt

 

[fivetwos]

Phillips has concussion issues before taking a single NFL snap, Rousseau hasn't played much and is a project type....

I'm just surprised Ojulari doesn't seem to be in the discussion to go ahead of the others at the position.

 

[Malhavoc]

Ojulari is a perfect fit for Quinn’s defense. All I really hope for is that this team finds the kind of players that fit.

 

[fivetwos]

He's good and should be a trade down option. Best pass rushing DE at the moment, but its cute how you need to be convinced of Ojularis game when games are available but you know for sure Barmore is weak because you watched so much of him. Righttttttt

Not a Barmore fan, sorry. I've seen enough of him to know that.

I haven't seen Ojulari play at all and won't try to pretend that I have, or that youtube videos prove anything. That was the point.

I've seen one, and not the other, and said so...separately.

I don't see the problem.

 

[fivetwos]

Usually this front office likes plug and play, day 1 impact starters in rd 1. He most likely would become the backup Leo for this team, at least for yr 1.

You're right about that.

That's why they will not at all pass on Surtain if he is there.

Where else would someone else start? Slater or Sewell at LG?

Maybe Moehrig in CF if Kazee isnt ready.

That's all folks....

 

[Malhavoc]

You're right about that.

That's why they will not at all pass on Surtain if he is there.

Where else would someone else start? Slater or Sewell at LG?

Maybe Moehrig in CF if Kazee isnt ready.

That's all folks....

Absolutely correct. Whoever this team takes in round 1 they view him as a Day 1 starter. A player that does not come off the field.

 

[Cowboyny]

You're right about that.

That's why they will not at all pass on Surtain if he is there.

Where else would someone else start? Slater or Sewell at LG?

Maybe Moehrig in CF if Kazee isnt ready.

That's all folks....

Pitts, Parsons

 

[beware_d-ware]

He's a similar type of player to K'Lavon Chaisson last year, but a cleaner projection. I was all over Chaisson at #17, so I don't think #10 for Ojulari is out of the question.

I think he's DE #1 in this draft. Phillips is super, super studly, but you are gambling on a Sean Lee-esque concussion history. Paye has all the athleticism in the world, but only turned it on in fits and starts. Rousseau had one monster year where he produced in non-translatable ways, then tested out as a really mediocre athlete. Ojulari's got the combo of tools, production, and clean background that no one else in this class really has.

DE is definitely a need spot for us, as Gregory and Aldon Smith are the last guys you'd call reliable and no one's in the wings behind them. Ojulari could get subbed in for like a third of the snaps his rookie year and the door would be wide open for him in '22. That's a clear enough path to snaps in my book.

 

[fivetwos]

Pitts, Parsons

Pitts I'll give you as a definite. Parsons is iffy but I suppose it depends on the actual base defense, which is BS.

Parsons would play a lot if he is pick 10.

How much effect he may have on things is the question.

I wonder if both OL, Pitts and Surtain are gone...do they go Parsons at 10?

I tend to think no, but then again you have one LB ready to walk and another that is much maligned...

I'd personally chance one of the edge guys or even go Moehrig at if a deal down is impossible at 10, over Parsons. JMO.