Cowherd: Cowboys easily can win this year's NFL Draft

[Stash]

As crazy as it sounds...It wouldn't shock me. Because I keep coming to the same conclusion. Is he worth a top 5 pick?...No. But does he give us the most bang for our pick right now??? I keep coming up yes.

I keep reminiscing about the year 1990.....

I had my wishes on a RB from Florida.....We had already spent our number 1 pick in the supplimental draft for Steve Walsh( in which we would have had the #1 overall pick). My biggest fear was Tampa Bay was sitting w/ the 4th pick in the draft...would take him. And wouldn't you know it.....they passed....selecting Keith McCants LB Alabama. Somehow...someway....that kid from Florida University lasted until the 17th pick in the draft....and we ended up trading up for one said...Emmitt Smith.

You have to wonder...Does Tampa Bay regret that decision?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1990_NFL_draft

Now....I'm not saying Elliot is the next Emmitt Smith. I don't get that vibe like I had w/ Emmitt. But what if he is that type of player?

I don't want to live that nightmare the Bucs have had to endure for the last 26 years. Do you?

The next story...that calms my nerves is looking back @ the opposite end of the spectrum. Wasting a pick on Felix Jones. Don't want to go back down that road either.

So I guess the real question is......What is the best way for this franchise to get better? Do they go for the long term solution? or do they push all in for this moment?

With Jerry running out of years...Just like Tony is (and a head coach on the hot seat)....I got a feeling they may do what any degenerate gambler would do..."Go all in" and hope for the best...come hell or high water.

I'd like your opinion in this.

Would you prefer using your #4 overall pick on Elliot, and paying him $4.135 million a year, or signing Lamar Miller for $5 million and using that #4 pick on another need?

My clear answer is choice number two.

 

[dallasfan4lizife]

this talk about drafting a player with an immediate impact is BS. How many rookies have ever had an immediate impact? Even if that rookie has a significant impact, what does that equate to? 1 win? This team was 4-12 for God sakes. If we don't draft a QB, my contempt for Jerry will continue to grow.

 

[dallasfan4lizife]

I'd ask this:

We got not one, not two, but three 1st round talents last year. Where was the "impact"?

There were three excellent rookies added to this team in 2015, where was the "impact"?

People like to throw around that word to justify why this team just has to take a defensive player at #4, but have no support for that belief with facts to back it up.

When this team hits on draft picks, it's usually dumb luck. I'd prefer that dumb luck to be put towards a QB that could have a significant impact in the future.

 

[Floatyworm]

I'd like your opinion in this.

Would you prefer using your #4 overall pick on Elliot, and paying him $4.135 million a year, or signing Lamar Miller for $5 million and using that #4 pick on another need?

My clear answer is choice number two.

Neither.....

Not a fan of Lamar Miller. Think your wasting money. Never take on another teams RB if they let him go. There is usually a reason they are letting him go. Always try to get younger @ the RB position...not older.

If it was up to me....I'd take the best availble player @ 4...which I think will be Jack. Then I draft a RB later...4-6th round. If you could get the kid Drake (Alabama) in the early part of round 4...I think your getting a pretty good deal. Plus don't forget Jack can run the ball pretty well too.

RB by committee in 2016....then hit it again in 2017 for a lead back replacing Mcfadden. I like the kid @ UNC.

 

[conner01]

I'd ask this:

We got not one, not two, but three 1st round talents last year. Where was the "impact"?

There were three excellent rookies added to this team in 2015, where was the "impact"?

People like to throw around that word to justify why this team just has to take a defensive player at #4, but have no support for that belief with facts to back it up.

That is true
The draft is not an exact science and there are very few instant impact players

 

[weaver21]

Neither.....

Not a fan of Lamar Miller. Think your wasting money. Never take on another teams RB if they let him go. There is usually a reason they are letting him go. Always try to get younger @ the RB position...not older.

If it was up to me....I'd take the best availble player @ 4...which I think will be Jack. Then I draft a RB later...4-6th round. If you could get the kid Drake (Alabama) in the early part of round 4...I think your getting a pretty good deal. Plus don't forget Jack can run the ball pretty well too.

RB by committee in 2016....then hit it again in 2017 for a lead back replacing Mcfadden. I like the kid @ UNC.

Miller is only 24 (going to be 25 in April) so he's pretty much not even hit his prime yet. He also wasn't properly utilized in Miami and I think he could succeed here where he could get 15-25 carries a game instead of the 5-15 he got in Miami. I'd defintely take a look at Miller and see what his price range is. If it's in the range of 4-5 years, 20-25$ million, I'd sign him up.

 

[DogFace]

Ha - I have them turned off, so I'm not even sure what my picture is.

It's Walter White. A very "negative" poster has the exact picture. I thought he turned into a smart person.

 

[noshame]

Jerry said no QB at #4 because he's going up to #1 to get the QB of his choice.

 

[Stash]

Neither.....

Not a fan of Lamar Miller. Think your wasting money. Never take on another teams RB if they let him go. There is usually a reason they are letting him go. Always try to get younger @ the RB position...not older.

It sure didn't look like neither when you were typing about Emmitt Smith and the Buccaneers remorse a little while ago.

And "older" isn't a valid criticism for Lamar Miller. The guy is only 24 years old. Devontae Booker, a RB expected to go in the second round is already 23.

If it was up to me....I'd take the best availble player @ 4...which I think will be Jack. Then I draft a RB later...4-6th round. If you could get the kid Drake (Alabama) in the early part of round 4...I think your getting a pretty good deal. Plus don't forget Jack can run the ball pretty well too.

In which case, I am very glad that it is not up to you. And Drake is almost 22 years old! An old man by your definition. You should want no part of him!

RB by committee in 2016....then hit it again in 2017 for a lead back replacing Mcfadden. I like the kid @ UNC.

Oh great, we get to invest yet more resources again next year. This plan sounds worse all the time.[/quote][/quote]

 

[Toruk_Makto]

You sit hear and listen to that ....and you wonder...Does the Cowherd realize San Diego can butcher that plan? "Take Goff...then trade him...or keep him. Dallas is in a great place."

It amazes me...a guy that talks sports for a living...has very little knowledge of how the draft works. It really does.

What makes Colin think Goff is any good to begin with?...Or a team would be willing to trade up?

He assumes Goff is a "Franchise QB"...and many a scout has their doubts. I think a better arguement could be made the Cowboys are in a horrible spot.

This draft class doesn't have any real blue chip prospects. A few good ones...but not franchise altering (in a good way) prospects. One would think having a top 5 pick would be ideal.....but in this case....whoever your drafting...your over drafting...and if your trading down..Your probably not gonna get good value there either.

I've worked a 1000 different scenerios in my head on how the Cowboys can hit it big in the draft...And I have yet to see anybody come up w/ a decent plan here or anywhere.

So really...If you think you got a plan...Let's hear it.

You're over thinking this.

The Cowboys should hope the best player in the draft falls to them who also fits a need. Jalen Ramsey.

 

[The Quest for Six]

This is how I see it unfolding

Ten - Tunsil
Cle - Goff
SD - Ramsey
Dal - (Wentz(my 1st choice, time is now to get a QB) - Buckner - Bosa(not a fan) - or trade down)

 

[CrownCowboy]

Elliot is our pick at 4...just watch.

I really want Elliot.

I've heard some chatter that the Giants are considering him at 10.

Let's trade down but ahead of them and grab him while adding another second rounder.

If not that scenario, I want this to be a defensive draft.

 

[Junglist]

this talk about drafting a player with an immediate impact is BS. How many rookies have ever had an immediate impact? Even if that rookie has a significant impact, what does that equate to? 1 win? This team was 4-12 for God sakes. If we don't draft a QB, my contempt for Jerry will continue to grow.

Someone who actually starts at least has a chance to have an immediate impact as opposed to someone sitting on the bench. Drafting a QB now, in a weak QB class, is an excersize in futility (imo).

 

[John813]

Woo, Back 2 Back Draft winners!

 

[Floatyworm]

It sure didn't look like neither when you were typing about Emmitt Smith and the Buccaneers remorse a little while ago.

And "older" isn't a valid criticism for Lamar Miller. The guy is only 24 years old. Devontae Booker, a RB expected to go in the second round is already 23.




In which case, I am very glad that it is not up to you. And Drake is almost 22 years old! An old man by your definition. You should want no part of him!



Oh great, we get to invest yet more resources again next year. This plan sounds worse all the time.

So let me get this straight...you wanna ride Miller and Mcfadden for how many more years before you invest draft picks?

Talk about "thank god" your not running the front office...Is that you Jerry?

 

[Stash]

So let me get this straight...you wanna ride Miller and Mcfadden for how many more years before you invest draft picks?

For a 24-year "older running back" like Miller? I think he's got a few years left in those "old" bones.

Talk about "thank god" your not running the front office...Is that you Jerry?

Anything is better than the Frankenstein's monster we're getting from you.

Drafting Myles Jack, paying Janoris Jenkins $12 million a year, Kellen Moore as the backup, it's like you wrote the book on what absolutely, positively, not to do.

 

[Arkyvarminter]

Someone who actually starts at least has a chance to have an immediate impact as opposed to someone sitting on the bench. Drafting a QB now, in a weak QB class, is an excersize in futility (imo).

The thing is, nobody knows if this QB class is weak. U can bet that there are a couple that will be good and they will probably be drafted in the 2nd or later.......its a crap shoot....

 

[Risen Star]

"The Cowboys can easily win this year's NFL Draft."

~looking around our war room~

Good luck with that.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

You sit hear and listen to that ....and you wonder...Does the Cowherd realize San Diego can butcher that plan? "Take Goff...then trade him...or keep him. Dallas is in a great place."

It amazes me...a guy that talks sports for a living...has very little knowledge of how the draft works. It really does.

What makes Colin think Goff is any good to begin with?...Or a team would be willing to trade up?

He assumes Goff is a "Franchise QB"...and many a scout has their doubts. I think a better arguement could be made the Cowboys are in a horrible spot.

This draft class doesn't have any real blue chip prospects. A few good ones...but not franchise altering (in a good way) prospects. One would think having a top 5 pick would be ideal.....but in this case....whoever your drafting...your over drafting...and if your trading down..Your probably not gonna get good value there either.

I've worked a 1000 different scenerios in my head on how the Cowboys can hit it big in the draft...And I have yet to see anybody come up w/ a decent plan here or anywhere.

So really...If you think you got a plan...Let's hear it.

No to Goff, mates! Let's pick a QB from the Dakotas who played against the best that third-rate colleges could sign.

 

[Arkyvarminter]

"The Cowboys can easily win this year's NFL Draft."

~looking around our war room~

Good luck with that.

Do you want a QB at 4?