Downs is at a whole different level than anyone in this draft

[DallasEast]

The Bears' Mark Carrier was the last safety to win defensive rookie of the year. And the vote was not even close.

On paper, Caleb Downs is as good (if not better) than Carrier coming out of college. I can easily see him matching or beating Carriers' ten interceptions in his first year in the league. Like the OP said, the guy literally covers the whole field.

However, all great players are usually dependent upon their units in performing their ultimate best. My single hope is this season's defensive front getting consistent quarterback pressure on passing downs. If so, I am sure Downs will have a fantastic first season.

 

[gtb1943]

Which is crazy because his role won’t be limited to ‘safety’.

He will be your safety plus your box defender plus your nickel back.

The very best DCs will always tell you just how important a top safety is

 

[StarW]

Were you upset they traded two 5s to move up?

They picked 2 4th up in the Philly trade 30 minutes later, so no.

 

[FVSTONE]

Were you upset they traded two 5s to move up?

Nope, there was probably another team waiting in the wings to make a trade with Miami had the Cowboy trade not happened.

 

[dupree89]

The Bears' Mark Carrier was the last safety to win defensive rookie of the year. And the vote was not even close.

On paper, Caleb Downs is as good (if not better) than Carrier coming out of college. I can easily see him matching or beating Carriers' ten interceptions in his first year in the league. Like the OP said, the guy literally covers the whole field.

However, all great players are usually dependent upon their units in performing their ultimate best. My single hope is this season's defensive front getting consistent quarterback pressure on passing downs. If so, I am sure Downs will have a fantastic first season.

wow i havent seen you in awhile.

 

[DallasEast]

Get ready to laugh.

Dallas lives inside dude’s head.

 

[DallasEast]

wow i havent seen you in awhile.

My friend, real life sometimes blocks fun time completely outta the frame, lol.

 

[jazzcat22]

Downs is a legit top 3-4 pick. Cowboys stole him.

It's been so long since the Cowboys had a dominant Safety!!!!!

Get ready folks. Because this kid is better than Darron Woodson.

One guy said last night. He is like Troy Polamalu but not as many big splash plays. But is always around the ball and tackles.

 

[Mikexike]

Yea, I think so considering RB careers are much shorter too.

Agreed, Cardinals messed up.

 

[starfan1]

It’s been awhile since fans were excited about a pick like Downs.

It’s good to see and while Bain was my #1 target Downs was second so I’m excited to see what this kid will do.

If our front 7 can generate some playmaking this kid could put up some good numbers

 

[Ironicalicon]

It's been a long time since I was this excited about a defensive draft pick in these parts.

Caleb Downs would immediately start, without a question, for all 32 teams. He could very well be the best safety in football by midseason, perhaps even sooner. He's the elite of the elite of the elite.

Just watch.

He's been clearly the best player in college football on the defensive side for at least two years. Watching Ohio State play, the guy is everywhere making plays all over the field. And not just sometimes...all the time.

He's already got a veterans understanding of the game, which he's had since he was a freshman. Saban didn't play freshmen, but he let Downs actually quarterback his defense as a freshman. He's a Tom Brady in a safety body.

I've always been partial to safeties, and I do not know why they're not valued more than they are. This guy is the pedigree of the greatest safeties of all time both mentally and physically. Teams just let terrific safeties drift in the draft, and later regret it. This is going to be the case for the 11 teams that could have nabbed him, and the others that failed to trade up.

He hits like a truck and runs like a deer. He knows how to get every player lined up on defense. He calls out routes at the line of scrimmage already. He's from a high-quality family. He's an all-star safety, linebacker, slot corner, and occasional pass rusher all rolled into one.

He's Cooper DeJean times ten. I hated when we didn't draft DeJean. Now I'm glad we didn't.

Not many guys like this come along. With good fortune health-wise, this is a perennial All-Pro (not just pro bowl) who will find his way to the Hall of Fame. Paired with Jalen Thompson, who's also a smart player, this could be the best deep safeties we've had since Washington and Woodson.

Yes, he's that good. Best player in the draft by a mile. And he's ours.

The Cowboys just made the best draft pick, lucky or not, that they've made since Emmitt Smith.

So... You're saying he's good??



Jokes aside, I'm thrilled to have him! It only took 35 years or so and we have another great Safety!

 

[Mikexike]

finally after chasing Thomas and Adams we get our own!!!! sooo freakin PUMPED!!!!

 

[Proof]

Were you upset they traded two 5s to move up?

this is the dumbest complaint i’ve heard

 

[Whirlwin]

It's been a long time since I was this excited about a defensive draft pick in these parts.

Caleb Downs would immediately start, without a question, for all 32 teams. He could very well be the best safety in football by midseason, perhaps even sooner. He's the elite of the elite of the elite.

Just watch.

He's been clearly the best player in college football on the defensive side for at least two years. Watching Ohio State play, the guy is everywhere making plays all over the field. And not just sometimes...all the time.

He's already got a veterans understanding of the game, which he's had since he was a freshman. Saban didn't play freshmen, but he let Downs actually quarterback his defense as a freshman. He's a Tom Brady in a safety body.

I've always been partial to safeties, and I do not know why they're not valued more than they are. This guy is the pedigree of the greatest safeties of all time both mentally and physically. Teams just let terrific safeties drift in the draft, and later regret it. This is going to be the case for the 11 teams that could have nabbed him, and the others that failed to trade up.

He hits like a truck and runs like a deer. He knows how to get every player lined up on defense. He calls out routes at the line of scrimmage already. He's from a high-quality family. He's an all-star safety, linebacker, slot corner, and occasional pass rusher all rolled into one.

He's Cooper DeJean times ten. I hated when we didn't draft DeJean. Now I'm glad we didn't.

Not many guys like this come along. With good fortune health-wise, this is a perennial All-Pro (not just pro bowl) who will find his way to the Hall of Fame. Paired with Jalen Thompson, who's also a smart player, this could be the best deep safeties we've had since Washington and Woodson.

Yes, he's that good. Best player in the draft by a mile. And he's ours.

The Cowboys just made the best draft pick, lucky or not, that they've made since Emmitt Smith.

My favorite player for years, Troy Polamalu
And I am not a Pittsburgh fan
I expect downs to be even better

 

[starfan1]

So... You're saying he's good??



Jokes aside, I'm thrilled to have him! It only took 35 years or so and we have another great Safety!

Hopefully he’s better than Roy Williams in coverage and just as solid against the run

 

[JBS]

this is the dumbest complaint i’ve heard

Just to be clear, I’m not complaining. I’m asking if he was upset bc he was highly against moving up. I was not

 

[Coogiguy03]

Just hope he plays this way

 

[erod]

Even Love at RB?

(just asking)

Yes.

He's probably a better running back than Love, too. Lol

 

[pitt33]

Also great to know he has a secondary coach as his DC.

Can’t wait to see him in a Cowboys uniform.

 

[pansophy]

I can’t remember the last time the war room was so legit excited. It was like they won the Super Bowl in there.