DMN: What to do at No. 27? George: Why Cowboys need to win now, trade up

[CCBoy]

What to do at No. 27? George: Why Cowboys need to win now, trade up
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The Cowboys are on the clock. But this countdown is all about Father Time.

Quarterback Tony Romo is 35. Tight end Jason Witten is 32.

And, 72-year-old owner Jerry Jones likes to say, “I don’t have time to have a bad time.”

With aging stars, the Cowboys must win now. That’s why Dallas must be aggressive and trade up to select a player who will provide immediate impact.

With a franchise quarterback in the final stages of his career, the Cowboys aren’t in position to rest on their laurels after a 12-4 season in 2014.

Forget laying up in front of the water hazard — let it fly. Let the wheeling-and-dealing Jones roll on.

The Cowboys do have needs at multiple positions, but they can move up a few spots in the first round Thursday without sacrificing a 2015 draft pick. They pulled it off just five years ago.

The Cowboys pick No. 27 overall Thursday. That’s the same position they had going into the 2010 draft.

The Cowboys swapped first-round picks with New England in 2010 — also giving the Patriots their third-round pick and getting back a fourth-round selection — to move up three spots to draft receiver Dez Bryant.

That’s worked out well for the Cowboys. Bryant, who slid in the draft because of off-the-field concerns out of Oklahoma State, is now a two-time Pro Bowler.

Bryant is one of the league’s elite receivers. An All-Pro in 2014, he led the NFL with 16 touchdown catches.

Just imagine what the Cowboys’ offense would look like today without Bryant.

Now, envision what another impact player such as Bryant could do for this Cowboys team in 2015.

Perhaps Romo’s prophecy of a Super Bowl win for the Cowboys would ring true.

Potential candidates
Todd Gurley / RB / Georgia

He’ll probably be top RB on Cowboys’ draft board.

Byron Jones / CB / Connecticut

Smart and instinctive, he is a former safety with elite coverage skills.

Shane Ray / DE / Missouri

Health concerns over his foot could cause him to slide in the draft.

 

[phildadon86]

If shane ray slipped to us i would be all over it

 

[tyke1doe]

I wouldn't be adverse to trading up to get Gurley, especially if we can swap a third for a fourth.

Other than him, unless Jameis Winston, Amari Cooper or Leonard Williams drops, I say stay put or trade down.

 

[DallasBlockersClub]

What to do at No. 27? George: Why Cowboys need to win now, trade up
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The Cowboys are on the clock. But this countdown is all about Father Time.

Quarterback Tony Romo is 35. Tight end Jason Witten is 32.

And, 72-year-old owner Jerry Jones likes to say, “I don’t have time to have a bad time.”

With aging stars, the Cowboys must win now. That’s why Dallas must be aggressive and trade up to select a player who will provide immediate impact.

With a franchise quarterback in the final stages of his career, the Cowboys aren’t in position to rest on their laurels after a 12-4 season in 2014.

Forget laying up in front of the water hazard — let it fly. Let the wheeling-and-dealing Jones roll on.

The Cowboys do have needs at multiple positions, but they can move up a few spots in the first round Thursday without sacrificing a 2015 draft pick. They pulled it off just five years ago.

The Cowboys pick No. 27 overall Thursday. That’s the same position they had going into the 2010 draft.

The Cowboys swapped first-round picks with New England in 2010 — also giving the Patriots their third-round pick and getting back a fourth-round selection — to move up three spots to draft receiver Dez Bryant.

That’s worked out well for the Cowboys. Bryant, who slid in the draft because of off-the-field concerns out of Oklahoma State, is now a two-time Pro Bowler.

Bryant is one of the league’s elite receivers. An All-Pro in 2014, he led the NFL with 16 touchdown catches.

Just imagine what the Cowboys’ offense would look like today without Bryant.

Now, envision what another impact player such as Bryant could do for this Cowboys team in 2015.

Perhaps Romo’s prophecy of a Super Bowl win for the Cowboys would ring true.

Potential candidates
Todd Gurley / RB / Georgia

He’ll probably be top RB on Cowboys’ draft board.

Byron Jones / CB / Connecticut

Smart and instinctive, he is a former safety with elite coverage skills.

Shane Ray / DE / Missouri

Health concerns over his foot could cause him to slide in the draft.

I'm not opposed to trading up if the value is there...unfortunately it won't be. First round picks are expensive and the RB class is deep.

 

[Stash]

I wouldn't be adverse to trading up to get Gurley, especially if we can swap a third for a fourth.

Other than him, unless Jameis Winston, Amari Cooper or Leonard Williams drops, I say stay put or trade down.

So, I have to ask (politely of course).

A trade up and giving up our first and third round picks for Gurley is a better idea than giving up less for Adrian Peterson?

I endorse the 'clock is ticking' mindset mentioned here regarding the ages of Romo, Witten, and Jerry, as well as the built-in process that makes keeping a quality team together long term a difficult proposition anyway, but the part where you pay more for a rookie who will need to learn doesn't work for me.

 

[xwalker]

What to do at No. 27? George: Why Cowboys need to win now, trade up
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The Cowboys are on the clock. But this countdown is all about Father Time.

Quarterback Tony Romo is 35. Tight end Jason Witten is 32.

And, 72-year-old owner Jerry Jones likes to say, “I don’t have time to have a bad time.”

With aging stars, the Cowboys must win now. That’s why Dallas must be aggressive and trade up to select a player who will provide immediate impact.

With a franchise quarterback in the final stages of his career, the Cowboys aren’t in position to rest on their laurels after a 12-4 season in 2014.

Forget laying up in front of the water hazard — let it fly. Let the wheeling-and-dealing Jones roll on.

The Cowboys do have needs at multiple positions, but they can move up a few spots in the first round Thursday without sacrificing a 2015 draft pick. They pulled it off just five years ago.

The Cowboys pick No. 27 overall Thursday. That’s the same position they had going into the 2010 draft.

The Cowboys swapped first-round picks with New England in 2010 — also giving the Patriots their third-round pick and getting back a fourth-round selection — to move up three spots to draft receiver Dez Bryant.

That’s worked out well for the Cowboys. Bryant, who slid in the draft because of off-the-field concerns out of Oklahoma State, is now a two-time Pro Bowler.

Bryant is one of the league’s elite receivers. An All-Pro in 2014, he led the NFL with 16 touchdown catches.

Just imagine what the Cowboys’ offense would look like today without Bryant.

Now, envision what another impact player such as Bryant could do for this Cowboys team in 2015.

Perhaps Romo’s prophecy of a Super Bowl win for the Cowboys would ring true.

Potential candidates
Todd Gurley / RB / Georgia

He’ll probably be top RB on Cowboys’ draft board.

Byron Jones / CB / Connecticut

Smart and instinctive, he is a former safety with elite coverage skills.

Shane Ray / DE / Missouri

Health concerns over his foot could cause him to slide in the draft.

So in a win now mode he trades up for an injured RB, a DE that might require surgery or a CB that might be available without trading up.

 

[tyke1doe]

So, I have to ask (politely of course).

A trade up and giving up our first and third round picks for Gurley is a better idea than giving up less for Adrian Peterson?

I endorse the 'clock is ticking' mindset mentioned here regarding the ages of Romo, Witten, and Jerry, as well as the built-in process that makes keeping a quality team together long term a difficult proposition anyway, but the part where you pay more for a rookie who will need to learn doesn't work for me.

Fair question.

1. I am more in favor of a swap than I am for losing a lower pick without anything in return.
2. I wouldn't be absolutely opposed to giving up a third for Gurley because I think he will be a dynamic back.
3. Gurley is younger than AP and won't cost as much as AP.
4. I believe Gurley can step right in to play.
5. I think Gurley better fits this team than any of the other running backs. That's why I would go up to get him whereas I would be hesitant for us to do that for anyone else.

I like Adrian Peterson and wouldn't mind having him. But he is 30 years old; he does carry a high salary, and I doubt the Vikings let him go for merely a third.

 

[Bowdown27]

Shane Ray screwed himself big time. I think he Dallas out of round one. I wouldn't be opposed to trading up only for Gurley. Gordon I would but just s few spots. If it's too far ahead of us stay put and take bpa for defense

 

[Stash]

Fair question.

1. I am more in favor of a swap than I am for losing a lower pick without anything in return.
2. I wouldn't be absolutely opposed to giving up a third for Gurley because I think he will be a dynamic back.
3. Gurley is younger than AP and won't cost as much as AP.
4. I believe Gurley can step right in to play.
5. I think Gurley better fits this team than any of the other running backs. That's why I would go up to get him whereas I would be hesitant for us to do that for anyone else.

I like Adrian Peterson and wouldn't mind having him. But he is 30 years old; he does carry a high salary, and I doubt the Vikings let him go for merely a third.

Fair answers. Thanks for taking the time.

 

[Aven8]

So, I have to ask (politely of course).

A trade up and giving up our first and third round picks for Gurley is a better idea than giving up less for Adrian Peterson?

I endorse the 'clock is ticking' mindset mentioned here regarding the ages of Romo, Witten, and Jerry, as well as the built-in process that makes keeping a quality team together long term a difficult proposition anyway, but the part where you pay more for a rookie who will need to learn doesn't work for me.

While I don't care about getting AD, John Clayton said he's hearing a 4th is all it would take. Herm Edwards said today all you would need him for is 2 years. He said is the SB worth $13 million? Priceless!

 

[Stash]

While I don't care about getting AD, John Clayton said he's hearing a 4th is all it would take. Herm Edwards said today all you would need him for is 2 years. He said is the SB worth $13 million? Priceless!

Raegarding that estimate from Clayton, where did you see that? Is it recent or the quote he made months ago?

 

[Aven8]

He was on Fitz and Frito on ESPN here in Dallas within the past couple of weeks. He said nobody at that age has ever received anything more than a 4 at that age in there career.