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I waited till just a few days before for a few reasons, mainly I wanted to see what might play out with Miles Austin. Certainly nothing wrong with doing multiple mock drafts as some do, but I didnt have the time.
Obviously we have 11 picks and 9 of those could be in play (comp picks must be used as we know). I do think we'll see a very active draft weekend, and I think its possible we end up with two first day picks (both 2nd rounders). I dont see us using all 11 picks as is, but for the purposes of this, I will use all 11. Moves I think we'll see:
1) Since we dont have a 1st rd pick, I think they will try to recoup that first day pick by getting a 2nd pick in the 2nd round.
2) I think Greg Ellis will be traded, either for a middle round pick straight up, or perhaps as part of a deal to move up. Contrary to the thoughts of some in here, Ellis does have trade value because he can rush the passer. He has also shown he can do it from either the OLB or LDE spot, which gives us more flexibility.
3) We may trade a pick or two for future picks, as we did last yr. Otherwise I think they will be aggressive and trade up for specific guys they believe fit what they want to do on offense and defense, and wont "wait" or hope for guys to fall in their laps. Especially early.
4) I'm passing on QB. Mainly because I think its an awful QB draft, but also because it isnt a critical need with Romo and Kitna in the fold here. Maybe they sign someone as a rookie f/a and plant them on the PS.
5) I ddnt take an OT until the 7th rd, although I think this is an area they may address alot sooner. To me, the eventual starters at LT and RT are more a critical need than any of the interior OL positions. Of course we dont know how Free is progressing this offseason and if he comes along, we'd be in good shape.
6) Depending on how the draft pans out, they might add a veteran CB via free agency before training camp.
Picks:
2nd rd #51: Louis Delmas SS/FS Western Michigan: I dont think we would get him at 51, so I do see us possibly moving up to insure we do land him, maybe 8-10 spots. Mosley is rarely wrong when it comes to our early picks, and he seems convinced its either Delmas or Robiskie. Safety is the worst position on our team IMO, and this guy should challenge to start from day one and at the least play extensively in the nickel/dime defenses.
3rd rd #69: Lawrence Sidbury OLB Richmond: I think this becomes somewhat of a need pick, as I believe Ellis will be gone. Sidbury gives us more depth and at the least this yr can rotate in on some passing downs and spell Ware/Spencer.
4th rd #101: Brandon Tate WR/Returner North Carolina: Explosive return guy once he gets healthy, also a good developmental WR that also is showing the pure WR skills needed to be a factor. Could be the #3 guy in 2010 but for 2009, greatly impacts our field position via punt and maybe kickoff returns too. Butch Davis loves the kid, and we know he has a number of close ties here.
4th rd #117: Jason Phillips ILB TCU: Has to get healthy, but we have the luxury of waiting on him. Probably more of a special team demon early on, but could be eventual replacement for Keith Brooking down the road. Love this kids attitude.
5th rd #156: Kyle Moore DE USC: They are obviously at least considering DE's, as they brought in Jarron Gilbert for a visit. Bown is a JAG, Hatcher has not come on and Spears is in the last yr of his contract. Moore is a guy many seem to think will add quite a bit of weight to his frame and be an ideal 3-4 DE.
5th rd #166: Roy Miller NT Texas: They get the high motor rotational NT here. Probably will never be a starter, but is the perfect complement to Ratliff and could also pay some dividends in a short yardage DT role.
5th rd # 172: Roger Allen OG Missouri Western: Guard isnt an area I think is a critical need but this kid has some flexibility to play outside in a pinch because of the long arms. Potentially physical, overpowering drive blocker than you know Houck and Garrett will like. Alot of upside here.
6th rd #197: Don Carey CB Norfolk St: Small school developmental CB can compete for a spot.
6th rd #208: Brannan Southerland: Do everything FB, is a decent short yardage runner, good receiver and capable blocker. Should compete against Deon Anderson for FB spot, who hasnt been the lead blocker many had thought he would be. With emphasis on the run, this position is a key again.
7th rd #210: Sebastian Vollmer OT Houston: Developmental T to compete against McQusitan and Free...picked him because of the apparent interest and visits.
7th rd #227: Otis Wiley FS/SS Michigan St: Safety is a position we need alot of help at. Developmental guy with atheltic abillity and special teams skill.
Obviously we have 11 picks and 9 of those could be in play (comp picks must be used as we know). I do think we'll see a very active draft weekend, and I think its possible we end up with two first day picks (both 2nd rounders). I dont see us using all 11 picks as is, but for the purposes of this, I will use all 11. Moves I think we'll see:
1) Since we dont have a 1st rd pick, I think they will try to recoup that first day pick by getting a 2nd pick in the 2nd round.
2) I think Greg Ellis will be traded, either for a middle round pick straight up, or perhaps as part of a deal to move up. Contrary to the thoughts of some in here, Ellis does have trade value because he can rush the passer. He has also shown he can do it from either the OLB or LDE spot, which gives us more flexibility.
3) We may trade a pick or two for future picks, as we did last yr. Otherwise I think they will be aggressive and trade up for specific guys they believe fit what they want to do on offense and defense, and wont "wait" or hope for guys to fall in their laps. Especially early.
4) I'm passing on QB. Mainly because I think its an awful QB draft, but also because it isnt a critical need with Romo and Kitna in the fold here. Maybe they sign someone as a rookie f/a and plant them on the PS.
5) I ddnt take an OT until the 7th rd, although I think this is an area they may address alot sooner. To me, the eventual starters at LT and RT are more a critical need than any of the interior OL positions. Of course we dont know how Free is progressing this offseason and if he comes along, we'd be in good shape.
6) Depending on how the draft pans out, they might add a veteran CB via free agency before training camp.
Picks:
2nd rd #51: Louis Delmas SS/FS Western Michigan: I dont think we would get him at 51, so I do see us possibly moving up to insure we do land him, maybe 8-10 spots. Mosley is rarely wrong when it comes to our early picks, and he seems convinced its either Delmas or Robiskie. Safety is the worst position on our team IMO, and this guy should challenge to start from day one and at the least play extensively in the nickel/dime defenses.
3rd rd #69: Lawrence Sidbury OLB Richmond: I think this becomes somewhat of a need pick, as I believe Ellis will be gone. Sidbury gives us more depth and at the least this yr can rotate in on some passing downs and spell Ware/Spencer.
4th rd #101: Brandon Tate WR/Returner North Carolina: Explosive return guy once he gets healthy, also a good developmental WR that also is showing the pure WR skills needed to be a factor. Could be the #3 guy in 2010 but for 2009, greatly impacts our field position via punt and maybe kickoff returns too. Butch Davis loves the kid, and we know he has a number of close ties here.
4th rd #117: Jason Phillips ILB TCU: Has to get healthy, but we have the luxury of waiting on him. Probably more of a special team demon early on, but could be eventual replacement for Keith Brooking down the road. Love this kids attitude.
5th rd #156: Kyle Moore DE USC: They are obviously at least considering DE's, as they brought in Jarron Gilbert for a visit. Bown is a JAG, Hatcher has not come on and Spears is in the last yr of his contract. Moore is a guy many seem to think will add quite a bit of weight to his frame and be an ideal 3-4 DE.
5th rd #166: Roy Miller NT Texas: They get the high motor rotational NT here. Probably will never be a starter, but is the perfect complement to Ratliff and could also pay some dividends in a short yardage DT role.
5th rd # 172: Roger Allen OG Missouri Western: Guard isnt an area I think is a critical need but this kid has some flexibility to play outside in a pinch because of the long arms. Potentially physical, overpowering drive blocker than you know Houck and Garrett will like. Alot of upside here.
6th rd #197: Don Carey CB Norfolk St: Small school developmental CB can compete for a spot.
6th rd #208: Brannan Southerland: Do everything FB, is a decent short yardage runner, good receiver and capable blocker. Should compete against Deon Anderson for FB spot, who hasnt been the lead blocker many had thought he would be. With emphasis on the run, this position is a key again.
7th rd #210: Sebastian Vollmer OT Houston: Developmental T to compete against McQusitan and Free...picked him because of the apparent interest and visits.
7th rd #227: Otis Wiley FS/SS Michigan St: Safety is a position we need alot of help at. Developmental guy with atheltic abillity and special teams skill.
