Cowboys only mock draft; rounds 1-5 only

[Manwiththeplan]

1.) Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin
He's my first choice, but if he's gone, I'd take Brewster or even DeCastro in that order. He steps in at center, Kosier plays another year at guard, while Arkin/Nagy battle it out at the other guard spot.
2.) Jared Crick, DE, Nebraska
Got off to a slow start this year, but he did prove last year he can produce with playing next to Suh (14.5 TFL and 9.5 sacks). When healthy Jason Hatcher was a great inside presence, but it appears he'll always struggle staying healthy and we could really use a guy with Crick's size that can get after the QB.
3.) Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford
I really believe no team, GB, NO or PHI has the talent we have at the #1, #2 and #3 recieving threats (Witten, Miles and Dez), but we're pretty thin after that. Robinson and Phillips are okay, but we could really use a better 3rd WR or a better 2nd TE.
4.) Ryan Lindley, QB, San Diego State
I think they'll take a QB, and hope it's not before round 4. This is likely Kinta's last year in Dallas, so Lindley can compete with McGee for the #2 spot.
5.) Casey Heyward, CB, Vanderbelt
Ball hawking CB, with good size and decent speed. Hopefully we can squeeze 1 more year out of Newman. Almost have to, but so far, we've gotten good play from Jenkins, Scandrick and Ball. Tonight against Philly could be a determining factor on if we draft at CB early.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

This is pretty tight because it falls in line with a lot of my thinking. Although I havent seen Crick.

I also think we can sign Grubbs now that Schefter is already reporting that Rice will be tagged.

Tyron - Arkin - Konz - Grubbs - Free

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

Just looked him up, thats a lot of picks by Lindey.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

If I were Jerry, I'd send Grubbs a blank check, a pen and a ticket to Dallas

 

[windward]

Just looked him up, thats a lot of picks by Lindey.

I prefer Tannehill.

 

[xwalker]

Is Grubbs better than Carl Nicks?

 

[Manwiththeplan]

I prefer Tannehill.

Tannehill at worst, will go early second.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

Is Grubbs better than Carl Nicks?

I think so. But I'm really not a fan of 340 pound linemen. I think your body isn't meant to carry that weight and the bigger guys don't have the logevity of the guys that weigh 320 or less (Grubbs is 315, so he's not a small guy himself).

 

[VACowboy]

I like your plan as a whole. I'll offer this draft alternative...

1. Peter Konz (C) - Wisconsin
Stud pivot man ready to start at the pro level.

2. Vinny Curry (OLB) - Marshall
Big, fast guy who gets to the QB.

3. Coby Fleener (TE) - Stanford
Great pass-catching TE who can stretch the field.

4. Geno Smith (QB) - West Virginia
Accurate, big-armed passer with good size and excellent mobility. He dropped 463 on LSU

5. Casey Hayward (CB) - Vanderbilt
Ball-hawking CB in the SEC. So far this season he has 5 INT's, 8 PBU's and 13 PD's.

6. Tydreke Powell (DT) - UNC
Stocky DT who can prolly play DE or DT in a 3-4.

7. Matt Daniels (S) - Duke
Daniels is my pet cat. The kid is 6-1, 210, covers extremely well and hits like a ton of bricks. He was a one man wrecking crew against VT. Through 8 games, he leads the team in tackles with 82, has 2 int's and 13 PBU's.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

I like your plan as a whole. I'll offer this draft alternative...

1. Peter Konz (C) - Wisconsin
Stud pivot man ready to start at the pro level.

2. Vinny Curry (OLB) - Marshall
Big, fast guy who gets to the QB.

3. Coby Fleener (TE) - Stanford
Great pass-catching TE who can stretch the field.

4. Geno Smith (QB) - West Virginia
Accurate, big-armed passer with good size and excellent mobility. He dropped 463 on LSU

5. Casey Hayward (CB) - Vanderbilt
Ball-hawking CB in the SEC. So far this season he has 5 INT's, 8 PBU's and 13 PD's.

6. Tydreke Powell (DT) - UNC
Stocky DT who can prolly play DE or DT in a 3-4.

7. Matt Daniels (S) - Duke
Daniels is my pet cat. The kid is 6-1, 210, covers extremely well and hits like a ton of bricks. He was a one man wrecking crew against VT. Through 8 games, he leads the team in tackles with 82, has 2 int's and 13 PBU's.

not bad, but Curry is going to go waaay before our second round pick.

 

[VACowboy]

not bad, but Curry is going to go waaay before our second round pick.

Ya, prolly.

 

[KingintheNorth]

Love, love, love the 1st round pick.

Not so much on the rest. Crick seems too inconsistent. Flenner is average but this is a very weak draft for TE's. I like about 8 to 10 QB's over Lindley and I haven't been impressed with Heyward at all.

 

[xwalker]

Ben Grubbs sounds like a good option. He is only 27.

The one concern is that he appears to have only played in 1 game this season due to an injury.

If they draft Konz and sign a top notch FA guard, then there would be numerous options for the other OG spot and they could have all young players as backups.

I hate having older players as backups because they take a roster spot that could go to a young player with future upside.

2012 OL:

LT - T. Smith
LG - Top Notch FA (maybe Ben Grubbs)
OC - Peter Konz
RG - Preseason winner of competition between Kosier, Nagy, Arkin, Kowalski, Costa
RT - Free

Crazy Alternate:

LT - Parnell
LG - Doug Free
OC - Peter Konz
RG - Preseason winner of competition between Kosier, Nagy, Arkin, Kowalski, Costa
RT - T. Smith

One of the local media guys said on the radio during training camp that some people in the Cowboys organization really, really like Parnell. I think it might have been one of the Cowboys writers like Mickey Spagnola. They think he just needs 1 more offseason to gain a little more strength/power.

Doug Free appears to be heavier this season. Maybe too heavy.

 

[VACowboy]

One of the local media guys said on the radio during training camp that some people in the Cowboys organization really, really like Parnell. I think it might have been one of the Cowboys writers like Mickey Spagnola. They think he just needs 1 more offseason to gain a little more strength/power.

Wouldn't THAT be sweet.

 

[windward]

Tannehill at worst, will go early second.

Oh I know. And I'm willing to invest a first on him.