Draft prediction

[Idgit]

We'll do what we've been doing for the last several years. Get a player we consider to be an impact defender (probably a defender) in the first, though going offense if we think a unique talent has dropped won't be out of the question. We'll be looking to get in position to get a CB to replace the loss of Claiborne somewhere in the first three rounds and may maneuver to do so if the opportunity presents itself. We'll probably add a rotational DL at some point early, though there's no guarantee that'll be a first round player. With Tapper taking Crawford's spot and Paea taking McClain's, we're looking for a clear upgrade in the rotation.

From there, we're really looking for young guys we can bring up through the ranks to become eventual starters in 2-3 years. I'm sure we'll be skewing to defense if we can get in position to do so, but OL, WR, RB are all still in play if the right guy is there. Next year we're going to have a lot of extra picks and fewer roster spots and more FA money, too. Not sure how all that is going to work out, but it may mean we're more open to trading future picks to get guys we like better right now. That could make things interesting.

 

[rambo2]

If any trade movement is happening, it's going be into the top of the 2nd with Cleveland, SF, or Chicago moving up for a QB to compliment their 1st round pick(s). They get a 5th year option and Dallas takes a small dip, takes a similar quality player and picks up an extra 4th. If either Pittsburgh or NO is moving up, it's ahead of the Cowboys to snatch a defensive player, not a trade with a QB.

Another option would be trading around in the middle rounds. With likely 4 compensatory picks coming next year (my prediction is a 4, 2 5ths and a 6th), that provides excess capital to move around between rounds 3-5 to acquire specific targets.

I'm pretty sure that the Saints want the Tech qb.

 

[jazzcat22]

I doubt the Steelers but another QB who is getting some 1st round buzz now is Davis Webb.

It's definitely possible the Cowboys could be getting offers for that pick with a QB in mind.

I would not mind a slight trade down if no more than 5 to 8 slots. Depending what player is there at 28 of course. If more than 8 slots, it better be a pretty good trade for us.