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Not a whole lot here regarding the Cowboys, I apologize. I'm also sorry it's so short, I'm really under the weather the last two days but there are a few notes here I was specifically asked about in PM's and promised I would get out. Hope to have another longer, more Cowboys related update before March is over.

*Look for the Bills to make a strong play for Wisconsin QB Russell Wilson in the 3rd or 4th round.

*Michigan St DT Jerel Worthy seems to have gained some attention after his pro day. Despite mixed reports there is some belief he will be a prime target for teams picking in the 15-20 range.

*Look for the NY Jets to try and trade up if they start feeling teams are poking around Notre Dame WR Michael Floyd. One team that has them concerned is Seattle Seahawks at 12 who have expressed a great deal of interest in Floyd.

*There is growing consensus around the league the wild card in the top 10 may be the Buffalo Bills. They have a history of making surprising moves and with two high profile FA's at DE in the mix already they may be more inclined to let loose then play it conservative. I'm told two hot names are Stanford OG David DeCastro and Iowa OT Riley Reiff.

*It seems the one certain outside of Luck and Griffin going in the top two spots is the Tennessee Titans will be taking the best defensive player on their board. Rumors recently have them with a sweet tooth for South Carolina LB/DE Melvin Ingram but it's unlikely he will fall to 20 and the Titans have to many needs to move up. Another name to keep an eye on is Clemson DE Andre Branch who I hear they compare favorably to Javon Kearse.

*In more Stanford OG David DeCastro news, I spoke to a member of the Rams who may have just been throwing out a major smoke screen but was interesting none the less. It's widely believed the jolted Browns would like to toss one back at the Rams and select Oklahoma St WR Justin Blackmon who is believe to be the apple of the Rams eye. If that happens says my source the Rams will give serious consideration to DeCastro at #6. The Rams in need of offensive line help would be much better off with DeCastro but at #6? Interesting follow up on this one, the Rams have a consultant by the name of John Hannah, his nephew the head of scouting.

*A source from the Minnesota Vikings tell me at this point in time the brass is split on LSU CB Morris Claiborne and USC OT Matt Kalil.

*The Detroit Lions have expressed a deep interest in Oregon RB LaMichael James who I'm told could be an option in Round 2.

*Speaking of the Detroit Lions, I'm told there are several teams possibly interested in parting with a 4th round pick for Lions restricted FA DT Sammie Lee Hill. This very well could end up being one of those rare player for picks draft day swaps.

*Look for the Cleveland Browns to start working the phones to move up from 22 if Alabama RB Trent Richardson starts to fall. I'm told a good landing spot could be the Dallas Cowboys at 14 who the Browns like to deal with and gets them ahead of the Bengals at 17 who despite signing Green Ellis still will very much keep their eye on Richardson.

*The New Orleans Saints are said to have an eye for Boise St QB Kellen Moore.

*I'm told the NY Giants will explore several RB options in the draft but the hot name right now is Miami(FL) RB Lamar Miller.

* Although the Dallas Cowboys have stated they do not have any interest in drafting a QB this year I find it interesting there are plans to send Wade Wilson to watch Arizona St QB Brock Osweiler in Tempe on March 30th where will be putting on a show for scouts.

*It appears Arizona St ILB Vontaze Burficts email apology and request to prove himself and be given one more chance after his poor pro day showing has warmed the hearts on at least one team. The Philadelphia Eagles plan to invite Burfict in for a private workout. I'm told it's not a matter of just doing their homework, their is serious interest on the Eagles part.
 
So if Minny get Claiborne then who would get Kalil 1st.....Rams?


Thanks for the info SDogo
 
*Speaking of the Detroit Lions, I'm told there are several teams possibly interested in parting with a 4th round pick for Lions restricted FA DT Sammie Lee Hill. This very well could end up being one of those rare player for picks draft day swaps.

I remember talk of the Cowboys having interest in him when he came out.

*Look for the Cleveland Browns to start working the phones to move up from 22 if Alabama RB Trent Richardson starts to fall. I'm told a good landing spot could be the Dallas Cowboys at 14 who the Browns like to deal with and gets them ahead of the Bengals at 17 who despite signing Green Ellis still will very much keep their eye on Richardson.

If the Cowboys guy is gone at 14 and Cleveland gives their 22 and 2nd rounder, done.

* Although the Dallas Cowboys have stated they do not have any interest in drafting a QB this year I find it interesting there are plans to send Wade Wilson to watch Arizona St QB Brock Osweiler in Tempe on March 30th where will be putting on a show for scouts.

Not interested in this guy at all. Keep thinking Dan McGuire.

BTW these threads are like crack.
 
*In more Stanford OG David DeCastro news, I spoke to a member of the Rams who may have just been throwing out a major smoke screen but was interesting none the less. It's widely believed the jolted Browns would like to toss one back at the Rams and select Oklahoma St WR Justin Blackmon who is believe to be the apple of the Rams eye. If that happens says my source the Rams will give serious consideration to DeCastro at #6. The Rams in need of offensive line help would be much better off with DeCastro but at #6? Interesting follow up on this one, the Rams have a consultant by the name of John Hannah, his nephew the head of scouting.

Cant be. All your NON contacts on this board keep saying he isnt worth 14.:laugh1:
 
Unless he is a right tackle, DeCastro makes no sense for a team that has giant money invested in Harvey Dahl and Scott Wells. That is pure smokescreen.
 
cowboysooner;4474971 said:
Unless he is a right tackle, DeCastro makes no sense for a team that has giant money invested in Harvey Dahl and Scott Wells. That is pure smokescreen.

I tend to believe so and was not even going to post it but I thought it was interesting and then found it even more interesting when I learned the bit about Hannah.
 
SDogo, any information you're able to pass on is much appreciated. Feel better, man!
 
It's been said many times before, these posts are awesome Sdogo. Not a lot of Cowboys info but still a very interesting read. Looking forward to you next cowboy only thread. Keep up the excellent work and feel better.
 
SDogo;4474950 said:
*Michigan St DT Jerel Worthy seems to have gained some attention after his pro day. Despite mixed reports there is some belief he will be a prime target for teams picking in the 15-20 range.

Did you intentionally avoid making this range 14-20?
 
SDogo;4474973 said:
I tend to believe so and was not even going to post it but I thought it was interesting and then found it even more interesting when I learned the bit about Hannah.

I don't doubt they might even have him 6th or higher on their board. I just don't think they can take him given positional value and their team needs. Of course they could look at this as the 1st year of a new regime and they want to build the best team possible for 3 4 & 5 years down the road and will just take bpa no matter considering they have the luxury of multiple high draft picks over the next 3 years. However, that does not necessarily jive with how Jeff Fisher thinks or signing 2 older big ticket free agents that may need to be replaced after 4 years.
 
I love these threads. You can get a sense of what Dallas might do if some of the teams ahead of us are tipping their hands.
 
Sasquatch;4474994 said:
Did you intentionally avoid making this range 14-20?

no, that was the range I was given. lol
 
SDogo -

When teams are evaluating talent, how much do they really look at talent overall on their board as "this guy fits for us at OLB but not the Skins" or more of a range rating, like you just described above?
 
casmith07;4475034 said:
SDogo -

When teams are evaluating talent, how much do they really look at talent overall on their board as "this guy fits for us at OLB but not the Skins" or more of a range rating, like you just described above?

You would be surprised. Just as often you or I may make mock drafts every team does the same. You might also be surprised how often teams check out various mock drafts on web sites just to get a feel for how a draft may unfold.
 
jobberone;4475094 said:
Thanks SDogo. How far is Lyman from Anderson?

About 40 minutes, I work in Pelzer/Anderson.
 
Clevelands 1st (#22) and 2nd (#37) is equal in value to our 1st (#14) and 3rd (#82) if you go by the Trade Value Chart (1310 vs. 1280). I would love to have 3 picks in the top 50 and would do that in a minute if DeCastro is not there at #14.
 

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