CBS Mock Draft 2/8/15

[BrAinPaiNt]

Everyone knows that the lifeblood of any successful NFL team is the draft -- the tough part for NFL decision-makers is recognizing when to stay true to this theory and when to reward home-grown products for their development.

Take the Dallas Cowboys, for example. After rushing for nearly 500 more yards than anyone else in 2014, pending free agent DeMarco Murray certainly deserves a big contract. Jerry Jones may see a cheaper alternative via the draft, however. The Detroit Lions have a similar decision to make with Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley. If Julius Thomas isn't re-signed in Denver, finding a replacement tight for Gary Kubiak's TE-friendly offense may surge to the top of John Elway's priorities.

Much will change between now and April 30. For now, here's how I see the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft shaking out.


27. Dallas Cowboys -- Todd Gurley, RB, Georgia: Set to hit free agency, DeMarco Murray is going to command a lot of money. The Cowboys could re-sign him and elect to fill a hole on defense with this pick but it is hard to imagine Jerry Jones being able to turn down a player with Gurley's talent should the Cowboys be in the market for a starting running back.

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[MonsterD]

So if we draft Gurley then Ryan Williams will be the starter until the end of the season when Gurley can play?

 

[reddyuta]

What's the ETA on Gurley? I really would be bummed out if he can't play half the season.

 

[Dwight]

I don't like that pick at all. A good running back can be selected in the third to fifth rounds.

If the team does well in free agency then BPA (RT, DT, DE, G, LB, S, or WR) should be the approach.

 

[KingintheNorth]

At 27, we are at the mercy of so many factors. Gurley is a top 10 talent. We'd have to be a little patient but this is a gamble I would take.

I'm a DeMarco Murray fan but I feel Gurley will be the better NFL player when it's all said and done.

 

[locked&loaded]

What's the ETA on Gurley? I really would be bummed out if he can't play half the season.

Yeah, it sucks, you never really hear anything about these guys recovering. I guess no news is good news?

 

[Questfor6]

What's the ETA on Gurley? I really would be bummed out if he can't play half the season.

McShay said on ESPN the other day from what he's heard it sounds like Gurley would probably start the year on someones PUP list and be full go by week 7 when eligible.

 

[LatinMind]

So if we draft Gurley then Ryan Williams will be the starter until the end of the season when Gurley can play?

Gurley will be working out before the draft. And reports that have come out have put him back in action towards the end of TC

 

[Alexander]

Gurley will be working out before the draft. And reports that have come out have put him back in action towards the end of TC

Heard the same as well.

If there is a comparison, I think he's about on the same timetable as Easley was last season, able to work out lightly prior to the draft.

 

[LatinMind]

Heard the same as well.

If there is a comparison, I think he's about on the same timetable as Easley was last season, able to work out lightly prior to the draft.

Yeah, if the medical staff gives the thumbs up. I think he will be the pick at 27 if he's there.

 

[rags747]

Gurley will not be at 100% this year, neither will Sean Lee. It usually takes two yrs to be back to where u were prior to the injury. Why am I really not that excited about Gurley, seems like Richardson at Alabama or am I just missing it with him?

 

[jazzcat22]

I would rather have a DL or DB, and get a RB later on.
I would not complain [too much] about Gurley though. I would be, well I really hope they know what they are doing, and trust them. My complaining would be about using a 1st round pick on a player, yet again recovering from an injury. How has this worked out for us in the past. Meaning contributing year 1. Not year 2 or 3. Not that we used 1st or 2nds, but seem we used other picks higher than they should have.

If a later round pick, like the 7th, then yes. Not saying he slips that far, but meaning another player, like Gardner last year, or Whaley as a FA. We don't have enough depth yet to even use a 5th round pick for a future potential star. So prefer not to use a 1st.

 

[reddyuta]

Gurley will not be at 100% this year, neither will Sean Lee. It usually takes two yrs to be back to where u were prior to the injury. Why am I really not that excited about Gurley, seems like Richardson at Alabama or am I just missing it with him?

Nope .Gurley has speed and vision which Richardson doesn't,my main problem with him is he might not be able to contribute a lot this season especially early on.

 

[xwalker]

So if we draft Gurley then Ryan Williams will be the starter until the end of the season when Gurley can play?

Yes, there is a good chance that he would go on the PUP and not be active until week 7.

I do think the combination of Ryan Williams and Randle with a little help from Dunbar could be decent. I guess they could add a player in FA for the veterans minimum that was a good pass protector, non-fumbler which could help get them through 6 games.

If teams think Gurley will be ready for game 1, then I don't think he is available at #27.

 

[HellCrowe]

I would rather have a DL or DB, and get a RB later on.
I would not complain [too much] about Gurley though. I would be, well I really hope they know what they are doing, and trust them. My complaining would be about using a 1st round pick on a player, yet again recovering from an injury. How has this worked out for us in the past. Meaning contributing year 1. Not year 2 or 3. Not that we used 1st or 2nds, but seem we used other picks higher than they should have.

If a later round pick, like the 7th, then yes. Not saying he slips that far, but meaning another player, like Gardner last year, or Whaley as a FA. We don't have enough depth yet to even use a 5th round pick for a future potential star. So prefer not to use a 1st.

Everyone is asking for a DL at 27. I don't see one that realistically will be there that can come in and be a game changer and be effective off the bat at 27 that everyone will be happy about. If you want a Greg Ellis, that's what you are getting at 27 and even at our 2nd round pick. I don't mind a Greg Ellis, don't get me wrong. My thinking is BPA and draft someone with more upside at 27 (Gurley/Peters). Now Marcus Peters I feel will drop due to his character concerns but not sure how far. The other top 2 CBs will also be taken.

 

[waving monkey]

BPA always> If Gurley drops to 27 wouldn't that be BPA.
I'd take MBrown in a heart beat despite the 1st round knock on 1 techs
that flies in the face of BPA

 

[JoeyBoy718]

BPA always> If Gurley drops to 27 wouldn't that be BPA.
I'd take MBrown in a heart beat despite the 1st round knock on 1 techs
that flies in the face of BPA

Green-Beckham would be BPA over Gurley

 

[waving monkey]

is

Green-Beckham would be BPA over Gurley

is he on the Cowboys board? I doubt it

 

[waving monkey]

Everyone is asking for a DL at 27. I don't see one that realistically will be there that can come in and be a game changer and be effective off the bat at 27 that everyone will be happy about. If you want a Greg Ellis, that's what you are getting at 27 and even at our 2nd round pick. I don't mind a Greg Ellis, don't get me wrong. My thinking is BPA and draft someone with more upside at 27 (Gurley/Peters). Now Marcus Peters I feel will drop due to his character concerns but not sure how far. The other top 2 CBs will also be taken.

Again, the Greg Ellis type has already been talked about. I would be dancing in the streets
if we could get that good and dependable player at 27. Maybe so maybe no,I think not