ESPN's Todd McShay: Mock 3.0 2/26/15

[DFWJC]

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/mock/?season=2015&version=3&source=Todd-McShay-Mock-Draft


27) Dallas Cowboys (12-4)

Melvin Gordon
COLLEGE: Wisconsin
HT: 6-0
WT: 215
POS: RB

Analysis: Cornerback, defensive line and tight end are among the positions Dallas could look to address this offseason, and depending upon how the DeMarco Murray and Dez Bryant contract situations turn out, running back and wide receiver could also become priorities. If the Cowboys can keep only one of those guys, Murray is likely the odd man out as the 27-year old running back. Gordon's running style and skill set is very similar to Murray's as a workhorse who runs hard, gets from zero to 60 in a flash and displays great vision and patience as a runner, which would make him an ideal replacement. He isn't great in the passing game but showed some improvement at it this season. This pick would break the two-year streak of no running backs being drafted in the first round

 

[DBOY3141]

So according to McShay, TE is a need?

 

[DFWJC]

1. Jameis Winston
2. Leonard Williams
3. Donte Fowler Jr
4. Kevin White
5. Randy Gregory
6. Marcus Mariota
7. Danny Shelton
8. Shane Ray
9. Brandon Scherff
10. Amari Cooper
11. Trae Waynes
12. Devante Parker
13. Vic Beasley
14. Kevin Johnson
15. Arik Armstead
16. Anrdus Peat
17. Malcolm Brown
18. Doriel Green-Beckham
19. Erek Flowers
20. Landon Collins
21. Bud Dupree
22. Jalen Collins
23. Cam Erving
24. Eli Harold
25. TJ Clemmings
26. Marcus Peters
27. Melvin Gordon
28. Eddie Goldman
29. La'el Collins
30. Jordan Phillips
31. Todd Gurley
32. Carl Davis

 

[DFWJC]

So according to McShay, TE is a need?

Seems to be a lot of people saying that. Most put it in our top 4-5 needs. Interesting, I guess.

 

[NeonNinja]

I like Gordon, but would take Collins in that situation.

 

[Idgit]

Seems to be a lot of people saying that. Most put it in our top 4-5 needs. Interesting, I guess.

Just means they don't really know the rosters of all the teams they cover.

 

[xwalker]

1
Jameis Winston
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-14)
COLLEGE: Florida State
Class: Soph
HT: 6-3
WT: 231
POS: QB

2
Leonard Williams
Tennessee Titans (2-14)
COLLEGE: USC
Class: Jr
HT: 6-4
WT: 302
POS: DE

3
Dante Fowler Jr.
Jacksonville Jaguars (3-13)
COLLEGE: Florida
Class: Jr
HT: 6-2
WT: 261
POS: DE

4
Kevin White
Oakland Raiders (3-13)
COLLEGE: West Virginia
Class: Sr
HT: 6-2
WT: 215
POS: WR

5
Randy Gregory
Washington Commanders (4-12)
COLLEGE: Nebraska
Class: Jr
HT: 6-6
WT: 245
POS: DE

6
Marcus Mariota
New York Jets (4-12)
COLLEGE: Oregon
Class: Jr
HT: 6-3
WT: 222
POS: QB

7
Danny Shelton
Chicago Bears (5-11)
COLLEGE: Washington
Class: Sr
HT: 6-2
WT: 339
POS: DT

8
Shane Ray
Atlanta Falcons (6-10)
COLLEGE: Missouri
Class: Jr
HT: 6-2
WT: 240
POS: DE

9
Brandon Scherff
New York Giants (6-10)
COLLEGE: Iowa
Class: Sr
HT: 6-4
WT: 319
POS: OT

10
Amari Cooper
St. Louis Rams (6-10)
COLLEGE: Alabama
Class: Jr
HT: 6-0
WT: 211
POS: WR

11
Trae Waynes
Minnesota Vikings (7-9)
COLLEGE: Michigan State
Class: Jr
HT: 6-0
WT: 186
POS: CB

12
DeVante Parker
Cleveland Browns (7-9)
COLLEGE: Louisville
Class: Sr
HT: 6-2
WT: 207
POS: WR

13
Vic Beasley
New Orleans Saints (7-9)
COLLEGE: Clemson
Class: Sr
HT: 6-2
WT: 220
POS: DE

14
Kevin Johnson
Miami Dolphins (8-8)
COLLEGE: Wake Forest
Class: Sr
HT: 6-0
WT: 188
POS: CB

15
Arik Armstead
San Francisco 49ers (8-8)
COLLEGE: Oregon
Class: Jr
HT: 6-7
WT: 292
POS: DE

16
Andrus Peat
Houston Texans (9-7)
COLLEGE: Stanford
Class: Jr
HT: 6-6
WT: 313
POS: OT

17
Malcom Brown
San Diego Chargers (9-7)
COLLEGE: Texas
Class: Jr
HT: 6-2
WT: 319
POS: DT

18
Dorial Green-Beckham
Kansas City Chiefs (9-7)
COLLEGE: Missouri
Class: Jr
HT: 6-5
WT: 237
POS: WR

19
Ereck Flowers
Cleveland Browns (7-9)
COLLEGE: Miami (FL)
Class: Jr
HT: 6-6
WT: 329
POS: OT

20
Landon Collins
Philadelphia Eagles (10-6)
COLLEGE: Alabama
Class: Jr
HT: 6-0
WT: 228
POS: S

21
Bud Dupree
Cincinnati Bengals (10-5-1)
COLLEGE: Kentucky
Class: Sr
HT: 6-4
WT: 269
POS: OLB

22
Jalen Collins
Pittsburgh Steelers (11-5)
COLLEGE: LSU
Class: Jr
HT: 6-1
WT: 203
POS: CB

23
Cameron Erving
Detroit Lions (11-5)
COLLEGE: Florida State
Class: Sr
HT: 6-5
WT: 313
POS: OC

24
Eli Harold
Arizona Cardinals (11-5)
COLLEGE: Virginia
Class: Jr
HT: 6-3
WT: 237
POS: OLB


25
T.J. Clemmings
Carolina Panthers (7-8-1)
COLLEGE: Pittsburgh
Class: Sr
HT: 6-4
WT: 309
POS: OT

26
Marcus Peters
Baltimore Ravens (10-6)
COLLEGE: Washington
Class: Jr
HT: 5-11
WT: 197
POS: CB

27
Melvin Gordon
Dallas Cowboys (12-4)
COLLEGE: Wisconsin
Class: Jr
HT: 6-0
WT: 215
POS: RB

28
Eddie Goldman
Denver Broncos (12-4)
COLLEGE: Florida State
Class: Jr
HT: 6-4
WT: 336
POS: DT

29
La'el Collins
Indianapolis Colts (11-5)
COLLEGE: LSU
Class: Sr
HT: 6-4
WT: 305
POS: OT

30
Jordan Phillips
Green Bay Packers (12-4)
COLLEGE: Oklahoma
Class: Soph
HT: 6-5
WT: 329
POS: DT

31
Todd Gurley
Seattle Seahawks (12-4)
COLLEGE: Georgia
Class: Jr
HT: 6-0
WT: 222
POS: RB

32
Carl Davis
New England Patriots (12-4)
COLLEGE: Iowa
Class: Sr
HT: 6-4
WT: 320
POS: DT

 

[big dog cowboy]

Analysis: Cornerback, defensive line and tight end are among the positions Dallas could look to address this offseason

Tight End??? I'd draft a DL, CB, S, LB, OT and RB before I'd do that.

 

[DFWJC]

Just means they don't really know the rosters of all the teams they cover.

No really Idgit, I think there is a borderline consensus out there that Witten only has a year or two at most and that Escobar is not starter quality.
Whether we agree with that or not, is another story altogether.
But those that know our roster just fine also think TE--if the right one is there at some point in the draft--would be worthwhile. I'm sure they don't mean the 1st round.

 

[DFWJC]

Tight End??? I'd draft a DL, CB, S, LB, OT and RB before I'd do that.

Me too

 

[Idgit]

No really Idgit, I think there is a borderline consensus out there that Witten only has a year or two at most and that Escobar is not starter quality.
Whether we agree with that or not, is another story altogether.
But those that know our roster just fine also think TE--if the right one is there at some point in the draft--would be worthwhile. I'm sure they don't mean the 1st round.

Maybe. I think we've got three pretty good ones, and a good coach.

Can't imagine what people have seen from Hanna or Escobar to make them think that either can't play. It's a simple case of being buried behind an all-time great player.

I mean, I know some of us here at CZ complain, but that's mostly because we spent yet another #2 on a TE who won't get in the lineup. When the guys are in there, though, they produce.

 

[Hardline]

The Cowboys take Gordon with Collins and Gurley on the board?
No way.

 

[Dwight]

Dallas needs a back up QB, RT, and WR more than a TE.

I concur with McShay about the dline but he needs to rethink his assessment about the team needs.

 

[DFWJC]

The Cowboys take Gordon with Collins and Gurley on the board?
No way.

I agree.
Honestly not sure they would take Gordon even if those two weren't there. But they may be higher on him than I am.

 

[DFWJC]

Dallas needs a back up QB, RT, and WR more than a TE.

I concur with McShay about the dline but he needs to rethink his assessment about the team needs.

Most of those draft games (ex. First-Pick has it DE, DT, CB, TE, FS) or scouting sites tend to agree with him. it doesn't make them all right though.

 

[reddyuta]

Lael Collins should be the pick imo,he can play guard and be the backup RT.

 

[VACowboy]

Lael Collins should be the pick imo,he can play guard and be the backup RT.

All day long.

 

[AzorAhai]

I don't think the Cowboys would draft Gordon over Gurley. If they draft a RB in rd 1 I think its Gurley. In this situation my order of preference would be Gurley, La'el Collins, trade down, OO. I like Jay Ajayi just a hair less than Gordon and he could be had with a decent sized trade back and pick up the extra 3rd.

 

[Stash]

The Cowboys take Gordon with Collins and Gurley on the board?
No way.

Exactly. Gurley is special, worthy of a first round pick. I don't think Gordon is.

 

[maxdallasfan]

I just love how all the recent mocks show the Iggles staying at #20 since nobody will trade with poor Chippy.

Can't wait to see him slither back to college after next year.