News: DMN: Gosselin: If Cowboys have top-five pick in draft, here's two positions they should...

[BoysFan4ever]

With Jerry you never know what to expect

 

[Fletch]

No way I would use a top 5 pick on a RB. That's insane. And this crop of QB's isn't elite. Epic fail by Goose on this one

I find it hilarious that just about everyone, especially those that want to take a different route in the draft than the route being suggested find that said QB class, or said RB class, or whatever class is weak. That's always the narrative. "That class is weak this year, we'd be stupid to draft that position."

Fact is, nobody knows. I rarely agree with Goose, but he's right. It's time to get dynamic with catalytic players at the major skills positions. QB, RB, WR.

 

[jazzcat22]

I like Ezekiel Elliott and would love to see him play for the Cowboys. But not if we have to take him with a top 5 pick.

Absent a standout quarterback (and I'm not convinced Lynch and Goff are), you build the defense or the offensive line. We're set at offensive line. We need more defensive playmakers. You can never have enough of them, and they become particularly more important the deeper into the season you get.

Elliot, would love to have him here. but right now he is ranked as the 17th best overall player. So agree, do not reach for at #5. If a QB not there, then possibly Ramsey at #5. They can get Henry in the 2nd round at RB. If they choose to not go QB with any of the 1st 2 picks.

 

[jazzcat22]

With Jerry you never know what to expect

Yeah, maybe he tries to trade for AP to get that RB.....

 

[Oh_Canada]

Can't wait to see him on the bench.

I would pass on Jones and Hack. If we pass on one in the first, I wouldn't mind seeing a guy like Hogan picked in the 4th-5th round

I would draft Hack in the fourth for sure, any earlier would be a reach in my opinion.

Like Hogan plenty as a solid backup, spot starter type. He has a lot of Matt Hasselbeck in him.

Joshua Dobbs is a decent developmental guy as well, he hasn't had the best group of wr's around him but performed pretty admirably all things considered.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

No way I would use a top 5 pick on a RB. That's insane. And this crop of QB's isn't elite. Epic fail by Goose on this one

+1000 on the tailback.

I think Paxton Lynch is elite. He may not be ready to start right away, but I think the skillset and potential is worthy of being elite.

I don't think people realize just how bad his offense is. Watch the Temple game. Lots of dropped passes, no pass protection and nobody could get open. Without Lynch, Memphis is lucky to win 4 games this year.






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[robjay04]

I find it hilarious that just about everyone, especially those that want to take a different route in the draft than the route being suggested find that said QB class, or said RB class, or whatever class is weak. That's always the narrative. "That class is weak this year, we'd be stupid to draft that position."

Fact is, nobody knows. I rarely agree with Goose, but he's right. It's time to get dynamic with catalytic players at the major skills positions. QB, RB, WR.

The last RB taken in the top 5 was Trent Richardson. I am not sure but if I was to guess, it was Reggie Bush before that. Richardson has been an epic bust and Bush hasn't lived up to the hype.

Adrian Peterson and Todd Gurley were taken fairly high(neither was top 5)...but the best running backs in the league are usually taken in the bottom half of the first or the 2nd-3rd rounds...bad value to take a RB there and you are almost setting yourself up for a bust.

 

[mldardy]

No way I would use a top 5 pick on a RB. That's insane. And this crop of QB's isn't elite. Epic fail by Goose on this one

Neither you or this clown Gosselin knows how these QBs will turn out. It makes me laugh when people say this crop of QBs isn't elite. No one knows what this crop of QBs will be like. The bottom line is you better draft a QB to backup Romo and groom as the future QB now before it's too late. Waiting for the right crop of QBs to come along is silly because you might not get that opportunity. You gotta draft a QB now.

 

[robjay04]

Neither you or this clown Gosselin knows how these QBs will turn out. It makes me laugh when people say this crop of QBs isn't elite. No one knows what this crop of QBs will be like. The bottom line is you better draft a QB to backup Romo and groom as the future QB now before it's too late. Waiting for the right crop of QBs to come along is silly because you might not get that opportunity. You gotta draft a QB now.

Draft a QB? Yes

Draft a QB in the first even though they are nowhere near a top 5 ranked player? No

My favorite story is the story of the Vikings, Jaguars and Titans. They took quarterbacks 5 years ago (Ponder, Locker and Gabbert) because they needed to draft a QB. All 3 of those teams drafted a new QB in the first a few years later because they made a mistake. Many of the premier players in the league were taken in that draft (Julio Jones, AJ Green, JJ Watt, Tyron Smith, Cam Newton) but those teams bombed on their first round pick and set their teams back 4-5 years.

The Bengals drafted AJ Green in the first, Andy Dalton in the second in the same year.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

If they're in the top five an one of the top 2 QBs is there then they're going to have to seriously consider it. If they're not there then I think Dallas is very likely to move down a few slots and pick up some extra picks.

 

[conner01]

I think if lynch is there or maybe Goff, they will take a QB . If neither is there I think they go CB. Don't think they take a RB that high but could trade down some and take Elliott

 

[robjay04]

If they're in the top five an one of the top 2 QBs is there then they're going to have to seriously consider it. If they're not there then I think Dallas is very likely to move down a few slots and pick up some extra picks.

It would have to do a lot with free agency as well. If Dallas does in fact make a move for a player such as Johnny Manziel, they would probably be more willing to trade back a few slots...maybe even pick up a 1st for 2017 in the process.

Draft is all speculation at this point. Stinks, we have two games to go and draft talk is the most interesting talk about this team.

 

[mldardy]

Draft a QB? Yes

Draft a QB in the first even though they are nowhere near a top 5 ranked player? No

My favorite story is the story of the Vikings, Jaguars and Titans. They took quarterbacks 5 years ago (Ponder, Locker and Gabbert) because they needed to draft a QB. All 3 of those teams drafted a new QB in the first a few years later because they made a mistake. Many of the premier players in the league were taken in that draft (Julio Jones, AJ Green, JJ Watt, Tyron Smith, Cam Newton) but those teams bombed on their first round pick and set their teams back 4-5 years.

The Bengals drafted AJ Green in the first, Andy Dalton in the second in the same year.

Well how do you know this. We haven't had the combine and other workouts to know whether to draft a QB near the top 5. I don't care what the Vikings, Jags, and Titans did. That has nothing to do with the Cowboys and this years draft.

 

[Sydla]

If there isn't a QB or RB worth a top 5 pick, don't force it.

Get the best impact player when you are that high, whether it be offense or defense.

Andrew Billings is a Suh-type player. He would instantly make our defensive line dominant.

Billings isn't a Top 5 prospect either.

 

[Sydla]

If Leonard Fournette were available, would he be worthy of the top 5, in your opinion?

Not sure.

But I am not talking future drafts. I am talking this draft. And there isn't a TB in this draft worth Top 5 consideration.

 

[Craig]

N to rb in round 1, but if there is a qb you like that wont get to you in rd 2 draft him. You dont need elite in 2016, you need a guy you can develop into a leader of the offense. If you have that great line protecting a good qb and give him a couple of weapons, he'll win you games.

 

[tyke1doe]

Not sure.

But I am not talking future drafts. I am talking this draft. And there isn't a TB in this draft worth Top 5 consideration.

I was just wondering.

 

[robjay04]

Well how do you know this. We haven't had the combine and other workouts to know whether to draft a QB near the top 5. I don't care what the Vikings, Jags, and Titans did. That has nothing to do with the Cowboys and this years draft.

I agree entirely with that...we haven't had the combine or workouts. That is why we shouldn't be set on taking a QB regardless of who it is, that is how you get in trouble.

If a player is there, the team feels is a fit and an elite prospect, take him...just don't take a chance on a QB ranked 20th overall on your board just because you need a QB.

 

[Craig]

The last RB taken in the top 5 was Trent Richardson. I am not sure but if I was to guess, it was Reggie Bush before that. Richardson has been an epic bust and Bush hasn't lived up to the hype.

Adrian Peterson and Todd Gurley were taken fairly high(neither was top 5)...but the best running backs in the league are usually taken in the bottom half of the first or the 2nd-3rd rounds...bad value to take a RB there and you are almost setting yourself up for a bust.

Im very against taking a rb early, but to be fair, a big part of tge reason rbs taken early bust is that they are joining completes messes. If the cowboys spent a top 5 pick on the best rb available i have no doubt that they would become one of the most productive rbs in the league pretty quickly. Problem is, i think they could get the same out of the 7th best rb and could take them in the third or fourth round.

 

[cej757]

Draft a QB? Yes

Draft a QB in the first even though they are nowhere near a top 5 ranked player? No

My favorite story is the story of the Vikings, Jaguars and Titans. They took quarterbacks 5 years ago (Ponder, Locker and Gabbert) because they needed to draft a QB. All 3 of those teams drafted a new QB in the first a few years later because they made a mistake. Many of the premier players in the league were taken in that draft (Julio Jones, AJ Green, JJ Watt, Tyron Smith, Cam Newton) but those teams bombed on their first round pick and set their teams back 4-5 years.

The Bengals drafted AJ Green in the first, Andy Dalton in the second in the same year.

I actually wanted the Cowboys to sign Christian Ponder over trading for Cassell.