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Surveying the Dallas Cowboys mock drafts
by Dave Halprin (Grizz) Tue Feb 19, 2008 at 12:07:36 PM EDT
Since there isn’t much Dallas Cowboys news going on at the moment and with the Scouting Combine just around the corner, I thought this would be a good time for a survey of mock drafts. These mocks are fun to look at but until moves are made in free agency they are semi-useless. Although, the Cowboys might not be major players in free agency this year except with their own free agents, so our needs come draft day may be very similar to what they are today.
Anyway, here’s a quick survey of some popular draft sites/gurus. Enjoy!
Mel Kiper
Previous mock selection: Mario Manningham*, WR, Michigan
Assuming owner Jerry Jones doesn't package picks to trade up, expect Dallas to use its two picks to address needs at corner, receiver, offensive tackle and possibly running back. Baker's stock is dropping after an injury-plagued senior season and a mediocre showing at the Senior Bowl, but he possesses the athleticism and technique to surprise a lot of people at the next level.
Previous mock selection: Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy
If owner Jerry Jones can't strike a deal for McFadden, he could settle for Arkansas' other first-round running back prospect. Felix Jones is a speedster who could complement current Dallas RB Marion Barber well and provide a home run threat in the return game.
Scout.com
The Sports Xchange
Scott Wright
Personally, I like Don Banks' mock the best of those listed above.
by Dave Halprin (Grizz) Tue Feb 19, 2008 at 12:07:36 PM EDT
Since there isn’t much Dallas Cowboys news going on at the moment and with the Scouting Combine just around the corner, I thought this would be a good time for a survey of mock drafts. These mocks are fun to look at but until moves are made in free agency they are semi-useless. Although, the Cowboys might not be major players in free agency this year except with their own free agents, so our needs come draft day may be very similar to what they are today.
Anyway, here’s a quick survey of some popular draft sites/gurus. Enjoy!
Mel Kiper
22 Dallas Cowboys (from CLE) Mario Manningham, WR Michigan
28 Dallas Cowboys Rashard Mendenhall, RB Illinois
Don Banks 28 Dallas Cowboys Rashard Mendenhall, RB Illinois
22 RB Felix Jones Arkansas Jr. 6-0 205 If the Cowboys don't package their two No. 1's in an effort to move up and take Arkansas running back Darren McFadden, maybe they'll sit tight and settle for the Hogs' other play-making rusher. Jones would replace Julius Jones, and become the new half of the Marion Barber-Jones backfield tandem.
28 CB Dominique-Rodgers Cromartie Tenn. State Sr. 6-2 181 The Cowboys need someone solid opposite cornerback Terence Newman, and the likes of Anthony Henry and Jacques Reeves really isn't getting it done. Rodgers-Cromartie had a great Senior Bowl showing despite his small-school label, and the success of his cousin, San Diego's Antonio Cromartie, also adds to the first-round buzz he has generated in recent weeks.
Todd McShay 28 CB Dominique-Rodgers Cromartie Tenn. State Sr. 6-2 181 The Cowboys need someone solid opposite cornerback Terence Newman, and the likes of Anthony Henry and Jacques Reeves really isn't getting it done. Rodgers-Cromartie had a great Senior Bowl showing despite his small-school label, and the success of his cousin, San Diego's Antonio Cromartie, also adds to the first-round buzz he has generated in recent weeks.
- Dallas Cowboys (from 10-6 Cleveland) -- Sam Baker, OT, USC
Previous mock selection: Mario Manningham*, WR, Michigan
Assuming owner Jerry Jones doesn't package picks to trade up, expect Dallas to use its two picks to address needs at corner, receiver, offensive tackle and possibly running back. Baker's stock is dropping after an injury-plagued senior season and a mediocre showing at the Senior Bowl, but he possesses the athleticism and technique to surprise a lot of people at the next level.
- Dallas Cowboys -- Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas
Previous mock selection: Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy
If owner Jerry Jones can't strike a deal for McFadden, he could settle for Arkansas' other first-round running back prospect. Felix Jones is a speedster who could complement current Dallas RB Marion Barber well and provide a home run threat in the return game.
- Cowboys(from Browns) Mario Manningham WR 6-0 187 Michigan Junior Even though the Cowboys are picking up Terrell Owens' roster bonus next season, that doesn't mean they shouldn't think about the future. T.O. and Terry Glenn are in their thirties, so adding a young playmaker like Mario Manningham will give Dallas a receiver to build around.
- Cowboys Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie CB 6-1 183 Tennessee State Senior The Cowboys got a receiver with their first pick that they can mold for the future, and now they will upgrade their defense. The secondary is a concern, and adding depth and a playmaker is ideal. Rodgers-Cromartie is rising fast up draft boards and may end up being a steal for the Cowboys.
22 DAL Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas
28 DAL Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas
Pete Prisco 28 DAL Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas
- Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois
- Limas Sweed, WR, Texas
- AQIB TALIB
- FELIX JONES
