Fanspeak Mock 4/23

[basstapp]

I went away from forcing a D-line pick in the first round and drafted the BPA. I think Dix steps in and solidifies our secondary.

There is a lot of depth in the draft for the D-line so I took Easley (1st rounder if it wasn't for his injury) a DE in Trent Murphy (did a fantastic job in rushing the passer).

Not sure how far Brandon Thomas drops because of injury, but if he is available in the 4th I grab him no problem and red shirt him.

I take a 4 year player in Kevin Norwood who is a grinder and does everything you ask. One of the better route runners in the draft, has average speed, and is a consistent blocker. I think he is a Patrick Crayton type of player.

The only player I regret taking in this draft is Connor Shaw. I could have taken Matt Patchan, but I didn't. Overall I think that our defense fills some major holes and we have a lot of upside going into next year with Thomas on the Line.


16 S HA’SEAN CLINTON-DIX
ALABAMA

47 DT DOMINIQUE EASLEY
FLORIDA

78 DE TRENT MURPHY
STANFORD

119
G BRANDON THOMAS
CLEMSON

158
WR KEVIN NORWOOD
ALABAMA

229
QB CONNOR SHAW
SOUTH CAROLINA

231
DE AARON LYNCH
USF

238
FB TREY MILLARD
OKLAHOMA

248
G ZACH FULTON
TENNESSEE

251
OT DONALD HAWKINS
TEXAS

254
DT KEN BISHOP
NORTHERN ILLINOIS

 

[Zimmy Lives]

I'd be okay with your draft but I'd prefer a guard/OT sandwiched between two d-linemen in the top three rounds.

 

[xwalker]

Decent draft, although I think they prefer Ward over Dix and could trade down in the 1st or up in the 2nd to get him.

I keep see Zach Fulton is mock after mock and I can't figure out why.

 

[xwalker]

I'd be okay with your draft but I'd prefer a guard/OT sandwiched between two d-linemen in the top three rounds.

Yes, at this point they almost have to get a Guard that can be ready as a backup this year. They have Zero depth at the position.

 

[Zimmy Lives]

Yes, at this point they almost have to get a Guard that can be ready as a backup this year. They have Zero depth at the position.

Yup! He needs to push for a starting job or be a solid backup at guard or tackle.

I think the first three picks should be lineman unless one of the premier WRs or LBs falls in the 1st or 2nd.

 

[jterrell]

Solid draft with a lot of guys that particular fanspeak list underrates.
Actually a very reasonable choice in Connor Shaw.
He is a very capable long-term NFL back up and that's what you are drafting in that area.
I like that he is a similar athlete to Romo so can run the same offensive principles.
Doesn't have body to withstand 16 games but is the kind of guy who could play well in limited time and eventually earn someone overpaying him to be a starter.
Not exactly Matt Schaub but that type of guy who can be great if not exposed to defenses long-term.

Disagree mightily with thoughts above about OG. You take them if they are there but you darn sure don't reach for one.
Dallas has to have another OG on the roster by opening week but we are a long ways off from that.
There will cuts from other teams and are free agents still available including Brian Waters.
You don't panic to fill a 3rd OG role.
If anything you've drafted Thomas too high.
He was a late 2nd-high 4th round guy before injury.
He's probably late 5th to early 7th now.
Would love to get him with our first 7th and would support him in the 6th.
Before then it is too much risk for zero immediate gain.
The issue others see is that drafting Thomas doesn't help you fill that role this year.
While that is fair it isn't good roster planning to force one out of this draft class.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Can't see a 1st round safety.

 

[jterrell]

Can't see a 1st round safety.

Dix won't be there and you are very likely right.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Decent draft, although I think they prefer Ward over Dix and could trade down in the 1st or up in the 2nd to get him.

I keep see Zach Fulton is mock after mock and I can't figure out why.

I would say they pick him because he is the best OG left on their rankings when they get to a spot. Just a guess.

 

[basstapp]

I also saw Thomas as a 2nd rounder - I don't think I ever saw him that low. I could be wrong though. Fulton is just a massive lineman. Plays with a ton of power, but struggles in run blocking. I think he is a low risk draft pick with some ceiling if we can work on his technique.

 

[jterrell]

I would say they pick him because he is the best OG left on their rankings when they get to a spot. Just a guess.

I have pretty consistently struggled to find interior guys of value in these mocks and when I do I have to go OC.
Not a great year for those guys.
A traded down that nets something in round 3 would be very helpful in that regard.

If we were to perfectly craft a draft to fit our needs Sua-Filo or Sankey would fall to 47 or Gabe Jackson in round 3.
But most mocks place those guys 10-20 picks out of range for us.
Traditionally OGs fall (though not last year) and if they in 2014 we may be looking at an answer in the above scenarios.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

I have pretty consistently struggled to find interior guys of value in these mocks and when I do I have to go OC.
Not a great year for those guys.
A traded down that nets something in round 3 would be very helpful in that regard.

If we were to perfectly craft a draft to fit our needs Sua-Filo or Sankey would fall to 47 or Gabe Jackson in round 3.
But most mocks place those guys 10-20 picks out of range for us.
Traditionally OGs fall (though not last year) and if they in 2014 we may be looking at an answer in the above scenarios.

There is a name or two I usually find in the 7th if I need a OG. Beyond on those couple of names I don't know much about the others. If they are gone and I just want to take an OG...I will just pick whoever is highest on the rankings and hope for the best lol.

 

[jterrell]

I also saw Thomas as a 2nd rounder - I don't think I ever saw him that low. I could be wrong though. Fulton is just a massive lineman. Plays with a ton of power, but struggles in run blocking. I think he is a low risk draft pick with some ceiling if we can work on his technique.

CBS currently ranks him round 6-7.
Drafttek had him rated in the 70s before injury and how he is 231.
http://www.drafttek.com/2014-NFL-Draft-Prospect-Rankings/Top-College-Offensive-Guards-2014-Draft.asp

 

[basstapp]

CBS currently ranks him round 6-7.
Drafttek had him rated in the 70s before injury and how he is 231.
http://www.drafttek.com/2014-NFL-Draft-Prospect-Rankings/Top-College-Offensive-Guards-2014-Draft.asp

Thanks for the information - didn't know that - Instead of Trent Murphy I might of taken a Guard there and taken Aaron Colvin instead of Thomas.

 

[basstapp]

Thanks for the information - didn't know that - Instead of Trent Murphy I might of taken a Guard there and taken Aaron Colvin instead of Thomas.

Here is my new fanspeak mocked based on the discussion above. Skipped QB because I'm guessing that Weeden is going to be the one backing up Romo. I think Orton gets released.

16
OLB ANTHONY BARR
UCLA

47
DT DOMINIQUE EASLEY
FLORIDA

78
G TRAI TURNER
LSU

119
DE KAREEM MARTIN
NORTH CAROLINA

158
CB AARON COLVIN
OKLAHOMA

229
DE AARON LYNCH
USF

231
OT MATT PATCHAN
BOSTON COLLEGE

238
DT KEN BISHOP
NORTHERN ILLINOIS

248
P KIRBY VAN DER KAMP
IOWA STATE

251
RB ISAIAH CROWELL
ALABAMA STATE

254
FB TREY MILLARD
OKLAHOMA