Draft priorty

[Canada180]

I certainly hope they don't take a receiver or running back at 12, personally I'd rather an offensive Tackle, defensive tackle or Defensive end at 12. Preferably, I'd like to trade back this year an acquire more picks

Absolutely agree with this line of thinking.
Id like a trade down and take Golden
Then Dt, and bpa in the 2 ( extra 2nd from traded down)
Wishful thinking Henderson RB in 3rd

 

[DuncanIso]

If the Cowboys go WR at 12 he will have a rookie contract so yes they can afford it.

RB1 in the 1st.

RG1 2nd

BPA def in the 3rd

Mingo at WR2

Turp is slot.

Dallas should have 6M left in cap after the draft. (20M for 2026 rollover)

 

[Canada180]

Its a great year to trade down my friends

 

[big dog cowboy]

Not a bad idea but it's not the splash that Jerry likes to make

Jerry is looking for a splash. It's what he's always done.

This whole theory about Jerry wanting to make a splash is very outdated.

In the last 8 drafts he has a total of 1 splash pick - Lamb.

 

[Bullflop]

I'm hoping the Cowboys pick the BPAs at any position of need in the entire draft.

 

[calicowboy54]

Much talk about drafting a WR with are first pick. If we select a WR at 12, he better be an absolute stud. We need a another WR but what we’re paying Lamb huge $$, can we really afford it? I’m convinced the regardelss of need we should be selecting the best available player, rds 1-3.
Im hoping for of DT, OT, MLB or perhaps a Stud CB. We need to run and stop the run first and foremost.
Or if we trade down get more picks then draft WR, Edge LB, or RB in round 1
Discuss

if you can get a Big time game changer for next 5 years you do it. Lamb is signed for next 4 years you need someone that IF you have to cut bait from lamb you can and let them take over. Not to mention we are going to restucture lamb just like Dak because we have too, or there contracts kill us.

 

[fivetwos]

They are probably hoping for a small trade down, but the first player is going to be an offensive skill player. The mission is making the Prescott deal not look so bad.

Not what I would do, but if the first pick isn’t a WR, bet the house they’ll reach for one in the second.

The best scenario we can hope for is probably if Sanders is there, and someone wants to move up significantly and dangles next years first, and focus on building the DL early. They will not be doing that but one can hope.

 

[blueblood70]

WR is a clear need. Right now, if you slow down Ceedee, no one else on the offense can beat you.

If a better player at another position is available at 12, then fine. But I don't understand the opinion that we shouldn't take a WR.

As much as some of that is true it's not completely true first of all that was in the old offense but Tolbert had numbers comparable to about 75 per cent of the free agents people like the name drop around here that just got moved or traded from another teams down years he didn't he's actually getting better not saying he's a weapon but also Turpin misused here and a healthy Ferguson guaranteed with the new offense they're going to try to get him back in the fold so it's not like we're talentless outside of lamb I get what you mean as a true weapon you try to tell me that a guy picked in the draft even as high as 12 is a guarantee to be better than anything else we have as a number two option, like guaranteed?

And again I agree it is a need we do need to get our second wide receiver option solidified sooner than later and I wouldn't mind it at pick #12 but don't act like we haven't switched the whole entire offense they're going to try to have different formations that run all off where they look like run formations they're going to rededicate themselves to the run and get some of these weapons like Turpin can take the top off a defense a beat just about anybody from the slot, he just was not used enough on offense in my opinion.. And while Tolbert looks like a number three, I think that he is growing up and he's going to offer more than you think. I mean he was better than Brandon Cooks last year And his numbers were as good as Brandon Cooks the year before. If Brandon Cooks was supposed to be our number two then Tolbert can at least get you that much...

 

[blueblood70]

I'm hoping the Cowboys pick the BPAs at any position of need in the entire draft.

I think they go into every year wanting to do that but then they get these guys that are all very similar kind of hard to break BPA unless you use need like if there's a tie, they're all 3 guys that come up when it's your turn and then they got to make a quick decision and sometimes they get it wrong... And you're right they've done it other teams have done it you can't go in thinking position you gotta think about impact player you take the most impactful player but for your team like it fits your offense or fits your defense so there's a fine line between best player available and need.

Because if this were true just hypothetically Shadeur Sanders if he ends up at 12 in my opinion if there were talks all offseason about him possibly being a top five pick but he's a clear first rounder and he may be raw why would you not take the quarterback if it's BBA it breaks most rules and most ties if there's a quarterback that has that kind of potential and he slips to you even though you don't need one today you're supposed to take him...

I know now you're going to say no take BPA but then you're going to take out three or four positions what if it happens to be the Penn State tight end? Are you saying if he's there at 12 to take him because there are people saying he probably is worth it that people are under raiding him right now he could be one of the better tight end prospects that came out in a while other than Brock Bowers maybe he could be that guy I don't know but this is where this debate comes in if there's a position that you don't want because you don't need it well isn't that the same thing as not taking bpa?

 

[Coogiguy03]

Much talk about drafting a WR with are first pick. If we select a WR at 12, he better be an absolute stud. We need a another WR but what we’re paying Lamb huge $$, can we really afford it? I’m convinced the regardelss of need we should be selecting the best available player, rds 1-3.
Im hoping for of DT, OT, MLB or perhaps a Stud CB. We need to run and stop the run first and foremost.
Or if we trade down get more picks then draft WR, Edge LB, or RB in round 1
Discuss

by the time the rookie would be ready for a deal we should almost be done with lamb's deal, rinse and repeat

 

[StarOfGlory]

Usually i am a trenches guy. But we've been using a lot of high picks lately on DT, DE, OL. Time to balance things out a bit. Rounds 1-3 WR, RB, CB in no particular order just the highest on the board when the pick comes up.

It doesn't matter if we used high picks recently on the line. If our picks are underperforming than pick again. We need DT badly. Two of our top four picks should be DT. Last year we gave up 137 rush yards per game, 31st in the league. We were gashed for over 140 yards in eight games. The games we held opponents to under 100 can be counted on one hand. Most of the board wants a more balance attack to help out Dak. It's hard to play ball control when the other team is doing it better. Also, if the BPA at any given time is OL, take it. The best way to help the run game is to get a good to great line. Stop the band aid approach and do it right.

 

[Spottswoode]

Its a great year to trade down my friends

I agree…unfortunately it may not be a great year to trade up.

IMO, the top of this draft isn’t great and it may be a challenge to find a willing trade partner. I don’t see a big difference between likely players available at #12 v. further down, especially considering the cost to move up.

 

[fivetwos]

It doesn't matter if we used high picks recently on the line. If our picks are underperforming than pick again. We need DT badly. Two of our top four picks should be DT. Last year we gave up 137 rush yards per game, 31st in the league. We were gashed for over 140 yards in eight games. The games we held opponents to under 100 can be counted on one hand. Most of the board wants a more balance attack to help out Dak. It's hard to play ball control when the other team is doing it better. Also, if the BPA at any given time is OL, take it. The best way to help the run game is to get a good to great line. Stop the band aid approach and do it right.

Couldn’t agree more on DT. I’d trade down (if they can) and focus on the DLine early.

Problem is…aside from the fact that there’s no way they do that…if they don’t get a WR in the first, they will pull the usual second round panic and reach for one. That player may very well not be able to beat out Tolbert, right away anyway.

But yeah, adding a third day two pick and using two of those early picks on DT would help, and maybe give a shred of confidence that someone in the building finally has the right idea.

 

[thunderpimp91]

As much as some of that is true it's not completely true first of all that was in the old offense but Tolbert had numbers comparable to about 75 per cent of the free agents people like the name drop around here that just got moved or traded from another teams down years he didn't he's actually getting better not saying he's a weapon but also Turpin misused here and a healthy Ferguson guaranteed with the new offense they're going to try to get him back in the fold so it's not like we're talentless outside of lamb I get what you mean as a true weapon you try to tell me that a guy picked in the draft even as high as 12 is a guarantee to be better than anything else we have as a number two option, like guaranteed?

And again I agree it is a need we do need to get our second wide receiver option solidified sooner than later and I wouldn't mind it at pick #12 but don't act like we haven't switched the whole entire offense they're going to try to have different formations that run all off where they look like run formations they're going to rededicate themselves to the run and get some of these weapons like Turpin can take the top off a defense a beat just about anybody from the slot, he just was not used enough on offense in my opinion.. And while Tolbert looks like a number three, I think that he is growing up and he's going to offer more than you think. I mean he was better than Brandon Cooks last year And his numbers were as good as Brandon Cooks the year before. If Brandon Cooks was supposed to be our number two then Tolbert can at least get you that much...

1) If you're trying to argue that Tolbert was just as effective as a Cooper Kupp and similar players last year its just incorrect. Also comparing him to Cooks is a waste of time. Brandin Cooks wasn't brought back for a reason, and that is because the guy is past him prime and hit production both years was below what you want out of your WR2.

2) There is no evidence that they have completely switched the entire offense. In fact if you go back and really watch the games toward the end of the year the exact things Shottenheimer is talking about shows up on film. Dedicated to the run, short splits for WRs, Multi TE sets, using a FB, balanced formations you can run and pass out of. I think people are in for a bit of a surprise if they think the offense is going to look radically different just because of the coaching changes.

 

[Texas_Pete]

If the Cowboys go WR at 12 he will have a rookie contract so yes they can afford it.

We need someone to take triple coverage off of CeeDee who is better than:

Tolbert
Brooks
Fluornoy
Turp

If either of these guys get significant targets/snaps, the Cowboys are in trouble IMO.

 

[MonsterD]

Just not day 1. The best TE out there doesn't change this offense enough for a day 1 pick. day 2 maybe, day 3 yes if the value is there.

Well I'd say about 1/4th of the people in the draft zone are convinced Warren is a big time difference maker.

I personally am not sure he could really inflate the offense that much more than the WRs, but everyday I am less and less enthused about drafting a WR at 12. Maybe Warren is better than Golden or Tetairoa.

Could be a more fatigue thing but I can't see the WRs being that special and Warren might be a top 5 TE in the NFL. Who knows.

 

[Gambit]

Not a bad idea but it's not the splash that Jerry likes to make to get people at the stadium buying hot dogs and jerseys.

When was the last time said splash was made in draft? Serious question.

Was Guyton a splash? Tyler Smith? Mazi?

When was this supposed splash you speak of?

 

[Chasing6]

Much talk about drafting a WR with are first pick. If we select a WR at 12, he better be an absolute stud. We need a another WR but what we’re paying Lamb huge $$, can we really afford it? I’m convinced the regardelss of need we should be selecting the best available player, rds 1-3.
Im hoping for of DT, OT, MLB or perhaps a Stud CB. We need to run and stop the run first and foremost.
Or if we trade down get more picks then draft WR, Edge LB, or RB in round 1
Discuss

You are making too much common sense. Plus all the talk has been getting more physical and running the ball.

So GM Jethro will draft a WR/CB/DE.

 

[BrassCowboy]

I certainly hope they don't take a receiver or running back at 12, personally I'd rather an offensive Tackle, defensive tackle or Defensive end at 12. Preferably, I'd like to trade back this year an acquire more picks

We definitely should take a wr with first pick. Can we trade down, I would be open to that, but it should still be a wr with first pick.
I will take it a step further and say we need a WR and a RB within first 3 picks

 

[Chasing6]

We definitely should take a wr with first pick. Can we trade down, I would be open to that, but it should still be a wr with first pick.
I will take it a step further and say we need a WR and a RB within first 3 picks

We are bringing in 11 different RB's to look at, so don't be surprised when we get a RB in round 5 or 6 and stick with the RB by committee.