Dallas interest in OL?

[Doomsday101]

I think that many fans are making a mistake overlooking Sherrod . I would actually put him and Carimi on the same level. Sherrod may even be better than Carimi as a swing tackle or full time left tackle. He could come in and start at RT as a rookie. Sherrod is more physical than Castanzo and would fit the Cowboy`s blocking scheme better. Carimi or Sherrod would make my draft day. Add Marcus Cannon and Moffitt and the OL would be well on it`s way to being fixed.

I just hope the Cowboys can add one of the upper tier linemen in this draft. I like Carimi but frankly I would not be upset with Smith, Castanzo or Sherrod. I would hope that it would be within a trade down situation instead of taking them at 9

 

[jnday]

I just hope the Cowboys can add one of the upper tier linemen in this draft. I like Carimi but frankly I would not be upset with Smith, Castanzo or Sherrod. I would hope that it would be within a trade down situation instead of taking them at 9

I agree with the trade-down . I just don`t think the talent is there to justify the pick at 9.

 

[Doomsday101]

I agree with the trade-down . I just don`t think the talent is there to justify the pick at 9.

I think the Cowboys are in a prime spot at 9 for a potential trade. As top 5 players go off the board teams start getting antsy for their guy and I think the likelihood of a trade offer is very good for the Cowboys.

I think the only way Dallas would trade up is if Peterson slipped above 5

 

[jnday]

I think the Cowboys are in a prime spot at 9 for a potential trade. As top 5 players go off the board teams start getting antsy for their guy and I think the likelihood of a trade offer is very good for the Cowboys.

I think the only way Dallas would trade up is if Peterson slipped above 5

I hope that a trade up doesn`t happen for any player. If Dallas plays this thing right , they could end up with three top-end players in the first couple of rounds. A RT, RG and a DB would suit me.

 

[TheFinisher]

I agree if we are going to take a tackle then trade down from 9. IMO there's not a big difference between any of the top guys and we can get a good one anywhere in the 20's. Taking one at 9 is a terrible use of value for that pick, we're talking about a RT here. Get Carimi in the 20's.

 

[Cover 2]

How NFL site sees him is what I saw in Carimi.

Carimi was the 2010 Outland Trophy winner as the best interior lineman in college football and it appears likely that he will have continued success at the next level. Carimi is simply a "bad man" who looks to punish defensive ends on every play. His non-stop motor, coupled with his ideal size, make him a terror in the running game and he has enough athleticism to hold his own in pass protection. Like all tall lineman, Carimi struggles at times with leverage and may have to make the move to right tackle in the NFL. Overall, Carimi is a beast who should be picked in the middle of the first round.


Everyone has a pet cat and I do like Smith but when say he is the best and it is not debateable that becomes a joke since there are no gaurntees with any of these player. Every year some draft pick is talked about as a can't miss and every year some of those can't miss bomb, after the fact every guru says they knew it becuase of work ethic or some other excuse but few every said that before the draft.

I just don't see Carimi as having Smith's potential.

This season I see Carimi as being the better player.

Four years from now I see Smith as being the better player.

It comes down to how the scouts project them. I see Smith as being projected higher. I guess we'll have to wait until the draft to see how the pros project them.

 

[supercowboy8]

He shut Cameron Jordan down. Plus he has a lot more potential than Carimi. I like Carimi, and if we don't pick Smith I would be thrilled if he fell to us in the 2nd, but Smith is by far the better prospect. His feet, arm length, and nastiness are perfect for a franchise tackle. On top of that he has production, so he's not another Bruce Campbell.

I never said he was another Bruce campbell. I don't care about his potential. I don't care if 5 years from now he can be a LT. I need a RT right now and Carimi is a better RT right now. Thats all that matters.

Jerry has said time and time again that a 1st round pick especially the 9th overall should start. Smith might be able to start at RT but not as good as Carimi at RT.

Also, wow he played great vs one player who is in a 3-4. How many times do you see 3-4 DEs rushing the passer and getting sacks.
Got any other players besides just Jordan.

Look at the teams and players Carimi played against. He went up against top tier college DEs all season and played very well. We have a LT we need a RT and Carimi or Castanzo is that guy.

 

[Doomsday101]

I just don't see Carimi as having Smith's potential.

This season I see Carimi as being the better player.

Four years from now I see Smith as being the better player.

It comes down to how the scouts project them. I see Smith as being projected higher. I guess we'll have to wait until the draft to see how the pros project them.

I disagree, nothing against Smith and if we get him I'll be happy that we addressed the need with a quality guy but Carimi has been playing LT for a while now and has done a damn good job enough that he was the Outland winner as the best lineman. Carimi has faced very good rushers and did it well and he was a beast at run blocking. He was not just opening holes he was driving his man down field he was burying guys.

Again there are other lineman I like as well but Carimi is a damn fine player and should only get better as he gains experience on the pro level

 

[Doomsday101]

I hope that a trade up doesn`t happen for any player. If Dallas plays this thing right , they could end up with three top-end players in the first couple of rounds. A RT, RG and a DB would suit me.

I'm more inclinded to agree with you but if Peterson is what most think he is then I'm not going to be upset if he ends up in Dallas. I see the draft as more than just a 1 year thing it helps set the future and if I can get a Deion Sanders type CB then it will be hard to get upset over that,

 

[fortdick]

Exactly and rightnow Dallas is cuffed at LT by Doug Free because he needs help vs most of the top speed rushers in the league.


Every team in the NFL including the NFC East trys to feature a top flight speed rusher and that is where Free is limited.

Therefore, LT Smith over RT Carimi "erreyday" and twice on Gameday.

You're making stuff up now.

 

[jnday]

I have watched several of his games and about two hours worth of game film just to come to the opinion that he has potential but he is far from being the sure-thing all-pro that Wes Bunting and several of his followers are making him out to be. He is not ready to start at RT and LT is only a hope and a prayer. Three years down the road , he may live up to his billing . I have tried to look at this guy with an open mind considering the need for upgrades to the Dallas OL. He will not be an upgrade in the next year or two , maybe never. Smith is just to much of a project.[/quot

So ae you telling us he didnt whip Akem Ayers and Cameron Jordans butt like Bunting is saying. I can't belive Bunting just lied like that. You do know he didnt give up a sack last year right. he is also all pac 10. pretty good stats for a project.

I saw him get overpowered at the LOS, on several occasions. I also saw his defender get several hits on the QB. Bunting has his pet cats just like some of the other mediots. I really don`t take in to account what any of the mediots say when it comes to the OL.

 

[fortdick]

A combination of his athleticism, production, and attitude.

Than Solder is your man. Better athleticism than Smith, better size, All American and runner up in the Outland. Only three years playing tackle allows a lot of room for improvement, plus he stuck at left tackle and didn't get bumped to right.

 

[Doomsday101]

I think too big of a deal is being made about Free. He went up aginst guys like Pepper and Freeny and held his own. I hope we can get an OT who can play either side of the line but as for Free I'm very confident in him

 

[fortdick]

I think too big of a deal is being made about Free. He went up aginst guys like Pepper and Freeny and held his own. I hope we can get an OT who can play either side of the line but as for Free I'm very confident in him

Correct-o-mundo!

 

[jnday]

I'm more inclinded to agree with you but if Peterson is what most think he is then I'm not going to be upset if he ends up in Dallas. I see the draft as more than just a 1 year thing it helps set the future and if I can get a Deion Sanders type CB then it will be hard to get upset over that,

I honestly am not that good at evaluating DB talent , but I hope that he does turn out to be a shut-down corner if Dallas trades up. If not , the trade up will haunt the Cowboys for years.

 

[Doomsday101]

I honestly am not that good at evaluating DB talent , but I hope that he does turn out to be a shut-down corner if Dallas trades up. If not , the trade up will haunt the Cowboys for years.

You could say that with any pick if they don't pan out. According to many analyst they feel Peterson is the best prospect in the draft. Again for me I would look to trade down and get the OL player and an extra pick in the 2nd or 3rd but I'm not going to close my mine to other options or possibilities