Dane's 1st mock draft

[Cowboyny]

Joey Galloway ..........wasn't drafted by Jerry but .......

Just saying, they have a distinct prototype for the position. Yes, Galloway/Cooks were receivers we traded for in the past.

 

[Cowboyny]

Burden is a good WR.

But, how does he help the run game and stopping the run? You know, the 2 biggest issues for the Cowboys.

This has to be the focus. Deep Draft for RB's and Defensive Lineman. That is where you attack the draft and double up on both areas.

You can see why I have been looking at some veteran receivers, I want the draft to focus on those 2 weaknesses.

 

[rambo2]

They did, but that trade really never worked out. That trade could of been more MM driven then the scouting department as he has had success with smaller receivers in the past.

It is something to watch, also will be dependent on who is the HC, who is running the offense as we know this front office gives a lot of weight to their staff in the draft room.

Cooks got them a win last week.

 

[rambo2]

This has to be the focus. Deep Draft for RB's and Defensive Lineman. That is where you attack the draft and double up on both areas.

You can see why I have been looking at some veteran receivers, I want the draft to focus on those 2 weaknesses.

Yes, you take advantage of what the draft has. That also keeps those players off of the competition.

 

[Sydla]

I would go WR over DT--on the condition that we sign some free agents.

Well we know they won't sign FAs, so I can't justify a WR over an equally rated DT at that first pick.

Adding a WR and then hodge podging the DT position for yet another offseason just leads to the same results.

 

[rambo2]

Well we know they won't sign FAs, so I can't justify a WR over an equally rated DT at that first pick.

Adding a WR and then hodge podging the DT position for yet another offseason just leads to the same results.

They are raising the 100 million for nothing? Why would they not use it?

 

[Cowboyny]

Cooks got them a win last week.

He did, but has been a disappointment.

 

[cnuball21]

Keep an eye on Stephon Diggs.........he's probably looking at a one-year prove it deal. He and Trevon always wanted to play together. This has Jerry written all over it.



On April 3, 2024, Diggs, along with a sixth-round selection in the 2024 NFL draft and a fifth-round selection in the 2025 NFL draft, was traded to the Houston Texans in exchange for a second-round selection originally acquired from the Minnesota Vikings in the 2025 NFL draft.[134] NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that the Texans restructured Diggs' four-year contract extension from the Bills into a one-year, $22.52 million deal.[135]

In his Texans debut, Diggs had 33 receiving yards with two receiving touchdowns in a 29–27 win over the Indianapolis Colts.[136] In Week 4 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Diggs scored his first career rushing touchdown.[137] On October 27, in Week 8 against the Colts, Diggs suffered a non-contact injury to his knee and did not return. It was later revealed to be a torn ACL, ruling him out for the remainder of the season.[138]

Declining WR coming off a major injury…that would be a Jerry special.

I’d prefer a first round WR if the value is right.

 

[cnuball21]

Burden is a good WR.

But, how does he help the run game and stopping the run? You know, the 2 biggest issues for the Cowboys.

An offensive threat outside of Lamb is right at the top of the list of needs with what you’ve referenced.

 

[J-man]

good player but a dumb pick, so yeah it's probably accurate. I'd take Nolen, Harmon, Pearce over a WR
IMHO, they can not pass on getting a stud DT/DE if they get the chance.

 

[Landryhat73]

Trade back and draft Kenneth Grant, T J Sanders, and Kaleb Johnson. Sign T. Higgins in free agency.

No way they sign Higgins and have two of the most expensive WR contracts in football.

 

[rambo2]

Declining WR coming off a major injury…that would be a Jerry special.

I’d prefer a first round WR if the value is right.

How about doubling up on the defensive line in the draft and signing a free agent receiver?

 

[rambo2]

No way they sign Higgins and have two of the most expensive WR contracts in football.

They have the money.

 

[reddyuta]

I would go WR over DT--on the condition that we sign some free agents.

DTs m6vh harder to develop that WRs.

 

[Dalmations202]

You had a #1 WR in Amari Cooper, and draft Cee Dee....but get rid of Amari because you have to pay CeeDee.
Are you ready to get rid of CeeDee? and is it time to replace him? If not, then why is Dallas contemplating a WR. You don't pay #1 prices for a #2.

If you want Jeanty because you think he is a generational back, then you take him there, IMO.

I don't think he is that generational back, and I think you could pick up a Tahj Brooks out of Tech who is a solid back who can be a bell cow, in the 2nd or third round and it would be a much better use of draft assets to get him in the 2nd or 3rd round.

All those DT and a few DE to pick though............Dallas, IMO, should be getting one of them. Any of them taken in the mock 1st, plus Scourton and DWalker.........you have good choices available. Quite possibly Grant if I were picking, but if you said Nolen, or Walker, or really any of the elite DL, I'd be ok with it.

Ideally for me. Trade down in 1st to the 20's and pick back up a forth at least. Take DWalker or Grant in the 1st, 2nd Tahj Brooks, and 3rd Lander Barton, LB, Utes to become your Mike in a year or so.

4-7 is double dipping DL, OL and a QB for development. Build trenches.

Dak is here a few years. Get developmental guys in line.
CeeDee is here a few years. Tolbert and Mingo with Turpin, etc......should be fine with a #2 vet WR FA pickup.
Diggs, and hopefully Bland and Lewis should be here a few years.
Parsons hopefully will be here.

OL is not hurting too bad. You have young guys to fill in now, you just need younger developmental ones.
TE is over populated.

S with Hooker, Dono, Bell, Thomas..........all depends on how new DC utilizes, but as a group they aren't bad unless you ask them to be man v man guys and they don't do that well at all.
CB good
LB needs a Mike, but SAM and Will are pretty good now depending on DC needs. Kendricks is a stopgap till a new Mike could be found. Parsons might be the guy as well, depending on how utilized.

DE -- Kneeland is DLaw replacement. SWilliams could be upgraded due to health, but he is legit and Parsons plays one of these quite often.
DT -- Osa is good for a 3T rush guy but I am not sure they pay top dollar for a non 3 down guy because he doesn't have the weight to anchor.. Mazi is as much 3T as he is 1T and really doesn't anchor well even if he is a little larger -- should not have lost the weight, IMO. Could definitely UPGRADE here.

With all this said, definitely not crazy about a WR pick for Dallas --regardless of how good he is, unless they think he is a generational guy that could replace CeeDee in a couple.

 

[cnuball21]

How about doubling up on the defensive line in the draft and signing a free agent receiver?

I’d prefer to use FA for DTs and draft a WR early.

There are 0 realistic FA WRs that love the needle. And no, we aren’t paying Higgins.

 

[rambo2]

I’d prefer to use FA for DTs and draft a WR early.

There are 0 realistic FA WRs that love the needle. And no, we aren’t paying Higgins.

How would you know? To me it makes sense to grab some of these young dlinemen in the draft.

 

[cnuball21]

You had a #1 WR in Amari Cooper, and draft Cee Dee....but get rid of Amari because you have to pay CeeDee.
Are you ready to get rid of CeeDee? and is it time to replace him? If not, then why is Dallas contemplating a WR. You don't pay #1 prices for a #2.

If you want Jeanty because you think he is a generational back, then you take him there, IMO.

I don't think he is that generational back, and I think you could pick up a Tahj Brooks out of Tech who is a solid back who can be a bell cow, in the 2nd or third round and it would be a much better use of draft assets to get him in the 2nd or 3rd round.

All those DT and a few DE to pick though............Dallas, IMO, should be getting one of them. Any of them taken in the mock 1st, plus Scourton and DWalker.........you have good choices available. Quite possibly Grant if I were picking, but if you said Nolen, or Walker, or really any of the elite DL, I'd be ok with it.

Ideally for me. Trade down in 1st to the 20's and pick back up a forth at least. Take DWalker or Grant in the 1st, 2nd Tahj Brooks, and 3rd Lander Barton, LB, Utes to become your Mike in a year or so.

4-7 is double dipping DL, OL and a QB for development. Build trenches.

Dak is here a few years. Get developmental guys in line.
CeeDee is here a few years. Tolbert and Mingo with Turpin, etc......should be fine with a #2 vet WR FA pickup.
Diggs, and hopefully Bland and Lewis should be here a few years.
Parsons hopefully will be here.

OL is not hurting too bad. You have young guys to fill in now, you just need younger developmental ones.
TE is over populated.

S with Hooker, Dono, Bell, Thomas..........all depends on how new DC utilizes, but as a group they aren't bad unless you ask them to be man v man guys and they don't do that well at all.
CB good
LB needs a Mike, but SAM and Will are pretty good now depending on DC needs. Kendricks is a stopgap till a new Mike could be found. Parsons might be the guy as well, depending on how utilized.

DE -- Kneeland is DLaw replacement. SWilliams could be upgraded due to health, but he is legit and Parsons plays one of these quite often.
DT -- Osa is good for a 3T rush guy but I am not sure they pay top dollar for a non 3 down guy because he doesn't have the weight to anchor.. Mazi is as much 3T as he is 1T and really doesn't anchor well even if he is a little larger -- should not have lost the weight, IMO. Could definitely UPGRADE here.

With all this said, definitely not crazy about a WR pick for Dallas --regardless of how good he is, unless they think he is a generational guy that could replace CeeDee in a couple.

Letting Cooper go wasn’t a money thing it was a poor Jerry decision…per the usually.

Having enough money to have 2 high end WRs is not an issue our FO is just stubborn. Secondly having 1 weapon is not enough - most legit contenders have AT LEAST 2.

I agree we have a lot of holes so don’t need to force the pick but WR is a massive need.

 

[Landryhat73]

They have the money.

You would have over $70 million for the year in the WR position.

 

[rambo2]

You would have over $70 million for the year in the WR position.

Not with the modification of Lamb's contract.