Cover 32: Should The Cowboys Draft a WR High?

[Corso]

All things being equal you go defense.

But depending how the picks fell I'd have no problem taking a wide receiver in the first round.

If there was no one wanting to trade up outside the division.

Exactly right.
If that is the best situation to go with- go with it.
Don't go reaching if that's your only other option.

There is such a thing as a second round and a third and trading picks as the draft goes and so on...

No? Doesn't happen? Watch. Yo minds about to get blown!
Would it get done correctly? Well now... Jerry's running this outfit so you never can tell with him, but...

It's been done before- even by Hoss Jones himself.

 

[Kristen82]

Better than drafting a high WR.

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[DoctorChicken]

Ewww no.

 

[big dog cowboy]

well why not, we took the best CB coming out of College, and that worked out really well....... oh wait! nevermind

When he gets healthy and put into a situation where he can use his talent, I'll get back with you. Until then no one knows.

 

[TwoCentPlain]

Only if it's Sammy Watkins. And he won't make it out the top 10.

I'm hoping he slides to the Cowboys. Highly, highly, highly unlikely. But, hey Dez slid. I ran many mock simulations at first-pick.com and have yet to see Sammy Watkins get past Detroit. Usually he is taken with the 3rd - 8th pick. I'm glad he isn't going to the NYG, Wash, or Philly.

 

[theSHOW]

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[Tabascocat]

If Sammy Watkins is still there, grab him and don't look back! He won't be unless he doesn't perform well at the combine or gets a low score on his test.

I don't see another WR coming out like Dez the man-child did and fell to us.

If it comes to our pick with good to mediocre DL talent and a top-notch WR, go with the WR IMO. I like Kelvin Benjamin(FSU) too but I am not sure it is worth it to draft him and pass on a defensive player, but Watkins would be worth it.

 

[Setackin]

IN A F******* HEART BEAT!!!! if it was dez bryants twin brother Dwyane bryant lol

No...

 

[DogFace]

Noooooooooooooooo...

 

[SacramentoKing]

if its BPA

 

[Fredd]

(sigh)...no thank you on WR....BPA should be used but only in the sense that it should be BPA that is a DL or OL (or possibly LB, although none will be there worth taking with the 1st pick)

 

[dragon_mikal]

What if I told you there was a bonafide, number one wide receiver in the upcoming draft and Dallas was interested. What would be the highest draft pick you would use on said receiver? Would you even want the team to draft another receiver after using a third round selection on Terrence Williams in 2013, along with drafting tight end Gavin Escobar in the second round?

Let’s continue with this hypothetical question. What if this player was Dez Bryant-like and possessed very similar ball traits, aggressiveness and physicality? What would be your argument against using the selection on a wide receiver? The first “reason” why you may decide against drafting a wide receiver early is because of need at every defensive position. The Cowboys were the worst defense in the league and may be losing former star players DeMarcus Ware, Jason Hatcher and Anthony Spencer. They have much more pressing needs than receiver, right?

The next argument may be that they don’t need another number one receiver because they just spent a high pick on Terrence Williams. It’s the classic debate of best player available versus need.

Let’s debunk the second “reason” first (I put parenthesis around the word reason because it’s actually more of an excuse). The Cowboys want and need their number two receiver to essentially be a second number one. Look at the recent trend of transactions, draft picks (or almost use of draft picks) to demonstrate this.

2008: Number 1 WR: Terrell Owens

Move: Trade a 1st, 3rd and 7th Round Pick for Roy Williams

Read the rest at http://cover32.com/cowboys/2014/01/16/should-the-cowboys-draft-a-wide-receiver-early/

Jerry is that you?

 

[dragon_mikal]

if its BPA

This team isn't good enough to take BPA. Too many needs on the defensive side of the ball.

 

[Bullflop]

If it came down to choosing between a mediocre d-lineman or an elite WR, the choice is to take the elite guy. Drafting primarily for position is a losing proposition. Average can be had in later rounds. Not so with the elite players who might easily impact many seasons thereafter.

 

[Zimmy Lives]

If said WR is the 2nd coming of Calvin Johnson, then absolutely you draft him. Anyone else would be a wasted pick considering the Cowboys other needs.

 

[Boys122]

WR is one of our biggest strengths, we need to let Harris and Williams get their turn. Let's focus on the defense side of the ball. Lord knows we need it.

 

[xwalker]

What if I told you there was a bonafide, number one wide receiver in the upcoming draft and Dallas was interested. What would be the highest draft pick you would use on said receiver? Would you even want the team to draft another receiver after using a third round selection on Terrence Williams in 2013, along with drafting tight end Gavin Escobar in the second round?

Let’s continue with this hypothetical question. What if this player was Dez Bryant-like and possessed very similar ball traits, aggressiveness and physicality? What would be your argument against using the selection on a wide receiver? The first “reason” why you may decide against drafting a wide receiver early is because of need at every defensive position. The Cowboys were the worst defense in the league and may be losing former star players DeMarcus Ware, Jason Hatcher and Anthony Spencer. They have much more pressing needs than receiver, right?

The next argument may be that they don’t need another number one receiver because they just spent a high pick on Terrence Williams. It’s the classic debate of best player available versus need.

Let’s debunk the second “reason” first (I put parenthesis around the word reason because it’s actually more of an excuse). The Cowboys want and need their number two receiver to essentially be a second number one. Look at the recent trend of transactions, draft picks (or almost use of draft picks) to demonstrate this.

2008: Number 1 WR: Terrell Owens

Move: Trade a 1st, 3rd and 7th Round Pick for Roy Williams

Read the rest at http://cover32.com/cowboys/2014/01/16/should-the-cowboys-draft-a-wide-receiver-early/

They rank players by tiers. There is a very low probability that a WR is available that they have ranking a full tier above all other available players.

The primary purpose of trades is to match BPA with need. If the Cowboys have that WR ranked that high, there is a high probability that a team that needs a WR also has him ranked high. If the Cowboys are only team that has him ranking that high, then as a fan, you probably don't want them to draft him.

It's something to blog about, but it's about a 1% chance that they end up in the situation to make that decision.

 

[Gadfly22]

I don't believe in pure BPA. Suppose the BPA is a WR in the 1st round, and you already have a solid, young No. 1 WR on the roster. Then, in the second round, BPA is again a WR. Do you take him? What if it were 2 QBs in a row, to add to your established young star starter? TEs? Maybe in the pre-salary cap days, when trading actual players was easier.

In today's economic structure, I think you have to go modified BPA: prioritize positions, and go BPA only in those positions. Don't lock yourself into one position (e.g., DT) or even one category (e.g., D-line). But focus on BPA where the needs are greatest.

 

[dmq]

I can see the quote now.

Jerry, "We wanted to make a splash."

 

[visionary]

you do this pretty much every year
i remember last year you were hot on us drafting the next 'game changer', tavon austin, how would that have worked out for us in place of frederick and williams?

football 101
build the trenches
we have enough flash and sizzle