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Trade down ouf 4 and get another second round pick

1 Noah Spence, DE, 6-3 #255 Eastern Kentucky
Fluid, balanced athlete with smooth lateral quickness and change of direction ability to avoid blocks. Gets upfield quickly with his first step burst and closes fast, staying low to the ground with above average coordination. Wins the corner and controls his momentum extremely well with his natural leverage giving him an added advantage. Displays deadly dip to flatten to the quarterback.
Spence is a versatile front-seven defender, lining up at left and right end, standing up or putting his hand on the ground. He appears comfortable on his feet and has dropped in space enough to show that he can do it.

2a Hunter Henry, TE, 6-5 #255 Ark
Adequate height and length for the position. Outstanding athlete for his size with speed to separate in his routes.
Fluid pass-catcher with flexible body control, easily adjusting to throws. Dangerous after the catch with his toughness and agility. Natural hands-catcher, tracking well in his pattern and high-pointing in contested situations. Tough finisher and rarely drops the ball.
High effort blocker with the hustle to get downfield, working through the whistle. Competitive and balanced at the linebacker level as a blocker. Knows where the sticks are and was a reliable third down target (93 of his 116 career catches resulted in a first down or touchdown). Experienced lining up inline and in the slot.

2b Jordan Howard, RB, 6-1 #225 Indiana
Powerfully-built with his weight evenly distributed throughout his frame, Howard isn't shy about lowering his pads and finishing runs, consistently getting extra yardage after contact. Faster on the field than he'll likely test, accelerating to top speed quickly to throw off pursuit angles. Good vision, balance and surprising lateral agility for a back of his size, making him difficult for defenders to line up. Strings together his cuts to follow blocks and weave through different levels of the defense, not allowing arm tackles to slow him down. Only caught 11 passes in 2015, but flashes soft hands and body control to handle more duties at the next level. Alert and willing in pass protection.

3 Artie Burns, CB, 6 #195 Maimi
Burns possesses the body control and sticky hands to snatch passes outside of his frame and possesses impressive ball skills, overall. He is an effective open-field tackler, tripping up ballcarriers with his length and showing good awareness to rip at the ball when assisting

4 . Javon Hargrave, DT, 6 - 1 #315 South Carolina State
He is stout at the point of attack with strong hands to lock out and control blocks. When he wins off the snap, he's able to disrupt the pocket's rhythm

4c Jatavis Brown, SS, 5 -11 #220 Akron
Explosive with range." Brown is the reigning MAC Defensive Player of the Year. The 5-foot-11, 218-pounder posted 116 tackles, 19.5 TFL, 11.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and an interception during his monster 2015 campaign

6 Lloyd Carrington, CB, 5-11 #200 Arizona State
Carrington may lack the straight-line speed scouts would prefer but his awareness and physicality fit in a zone-based scheme at corner. Clubs could see Carrington as a possible safety convert, as well.

6c Geronimo Allison, WR, 6-3 #200 Illnois
leading the Illini in both receptions (65) and receiving yards (882)
Tall receiver with strong, soft hands -- ideal for a possession-type receiver.
Quick footwork is a plus.Catches the ball with his hands, not his body. Snatches the ball out of the air routinely.Heralded route-runner. Takes great angles
Length stands out, helps him extend to make tough catches, especially on the sidelines

6c Caleb Benenoch, OT, 6-6 #305 UCLA
Sports the lean, athletic frame of the modern day NFL tackle, looking more like a tight end than an offensive lineman. Eases out of his stance, showing light, quick feet and very good lateral agility to mirror edge rushers. Agile enough to make the collapse down on unsuspecting defensive tackle or to block at the second level.
Plays with good knee bend to absorb bull rushers, anchoring surprisingly well given his lack of ideal girth. Possesses long arms and shows the functional strength to turn defenders, generating movement at the point of attack.

6c Kevin Hogan, QB, 6-3 #220 Standord
Hogan passes the eye test with a broad-shouldered, well-built frame for the position. Instincts, accuracy and velocity are enough to overcome the quirky deliveryHogan has good (but not great) accuracy to all levels with especially impressive touch on deep passes when he has the room to step into his throw. While accuracy is a concern, arm strength is not. Hogan has a rifle. Hogan has been well protected by the elite talent blocking in front of him but when pressure does force him off his spot, he is willing to step up in the pocket, exhibiting poise, toughness and quick decision-making to either throw or run. Hogan intrigued with his accuracy when on the move as a senior, including the ability to roll out and throwing back against the grain. Like Andrew Luck before him, Hogan is faster (and stronger) than he looks, making him a formidable threat on the run. Stanford's scheme calls for lots of play-action, boots and throwing on the move and deep shots - staples of a pro-style offense that suit Hogan's athleticism and strong arm well
 

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Someone that could stretch the seams of defenses would drastically help our offense but I don't think we need to spend a high draft pick to get that guy. Especially when Witten won't let them on the field.
 

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Someone that could stretch the seams of defenses would drastically help our offense but I don't think we need to spend a high draft pick to get that guy. Especially when Witten won't let them on the field.

We have Swaim.....we are set at TE.
 

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Someone that could stretch the seams of defenses would drastically help our offense but I don't think we need to spend a high draft pick to get that guy. Especially when Witten won't let them on the field.

Witten needs a good back up - that sure the heck is not Escobar

this kid has winner written all over him
 
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If we didn't have Gregory, I'd be all for Spence. Nothing wrong with having a surplus of DEs, but you want a roster that complements one another. I think we should run with Gregory/Lawrence as our DEs. Get a solid veteran who can play both DE spots. Also, get a big 1-tech with pass rushing ability. I keep hearing people say Marinelli doesn't invest in 1-techs. Maybe not in your traditional run stuffing 1-techs, but I'm sure he'd like having a 310+ pounder who can draw double teams and rush the QB on every down (Billings/Robinson/Rankins). You want a starting D-line without any weak links. You also want solid depth. I think Gregory-Crawford-Bilings/Robinson/Rankins-Lawrence can be a good D-line for the short and long term.
 

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4. Dallas Cowboys: Jared Goff, QB, California
The Cowboys have a tough decision to make. They could take a position player to help them immediately, as they hope to make a Super Bowl run with Tony Romo, or they could take Romo's successor. Romo turns 36 before the 2016 NFL Draft and can't be counted on stay healthy. Taking the longer-term view, Dallas may not have a better shot to land a good quarterback to replace Romo. Plus, Romo could easily be on injured reserve again next season and the veteran cast off route hasn't produced well for the Cowboys (see Brandon Weeden, Matt Cassel).

Taking a quarterback like Carson Wentz or Jared Goff would make the most sense for the long-term future of the franchise.

in 2015, Goff completed 64 percent of his passes for 4,719 yards with 43 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. He has a quality, accurate arm with field vision. Goff also has functional mobility to avoid rushers and pick up some yards on the ground. The 6-foot-4, 215-pounder is lanky and could use more weight. He also could have some issues with getting rattled and handling the rush in the NFL. Holding up against the pass rush led to him having some mechanical issues that he's working on fixing. Goff enjoyed a breakout 2014 season. The sophomore completed 62 percent of his passes for 3,973 yards with 35 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He displayed real pocket-passing potential while playing with a less-than-ideal supporting cast. Goff became the starter as a freshman in 2013 and completed 60 percent of his passes for 3,508 yards with 18 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
 

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Trade down ouf 4 and get another second round pick

1 Noah Spence, DE, 6-3 #255 Eastern Kentucky
Fluid, balanced athlete with smooth lateral quickness and change of direction ability to avoid blocks. Gets upfield quickly with his first step burst and closes fast, staying low to the ground with above average coordination. Wins the corner and controls his momentum extremely well with his natural leverage giving him an added advantage. Displays deadly dip to flatten to the quarterback.
Spence is a versatile front-seven defender, lining up at left and right end, standing up or putting his hand on the ground. He appears comfortable on his feet and has dropped in space enough to show that he can do it.

2a Hunter Henry, TE, 6-5 #255 Ark
Adequate height and length for the position. Outstanding athlete for his size with speed to separate in his routes.
Fluid pass-catcher with flexible body control, easily adjusting to throws. Dangerous after the catch with his toughness and agility. Natural hands-catcher, tracking well in his pattern and high-pointing in contested situations. Tough finisher and rarely drops the ball.
High effort blocker with the hustle to get downfield, working through the whistle. Competitive and balanced at the linebacker level as a blocker. Knows where the sticks are and was a reliable third down target (93 of his 116 career catches resulted in a first down or touchdown). Experienced lining up inline and in the slot.

2b Jordan Howard, RB, 6-1 #225 Indiana
Powerfully-built with his weight evenly distributed throughout his frame, Howard isn't shy about lowering his pads and finishing runs, consistently getting extra yardage after contact. Faster on the field than he'll likely test, accelerating to top speed quickly to throw off pursuit angles. Good vision, balance and surprising lateral agility for a back of his size, making him difficult for defenders to line up. Strings together his cuts to follow blocks and weave through different levels of the defense, not allowing arm tackles to slow him down. Only caught 11 passes in 2015, but flashes soft hands and body control to handle more duties at the next level. Alert and willing in pass protection.

3 Artie Burns, CB, 6 #195 Maimi
Burns possesses the body control and sticky hands to snatch passes outside of his frame and possesses impressive ball skills, overall. He is an effective open-field tackler, tripping up ballcarriers with his length and showing good awareness to rip at the ball when assisting

4 . Javon Hargrave, DT, 6 - 1 #315 South Carolina State
He is stout at the point of attack with strong hands to lock out and control blocks. When he wins off the snap, he's able to disrupt the pocket's rhythm

4c Jatavis Brown, SS, 5 -11 #220 Akron
Explosive with range." Brown is the reigning MAC Defensive Player of the Year. The 5-foot-11, 218-pounder posted 116 tackles, 19.5 TFL, 11.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and an interception during his monster 2015 campaign

6 Lloyd Carrington, CB, 5-11 #200 Arizona State
Carrington may lack the straight-line speed scouts would prefer but his awareness and physicality fit in a zone-based scheme at corner. Clubs could see Carrington as a possible safety convert, as well.

6c Geronimo Allison, WR, 6-3 #200 Illnois
leading the Illini in both receptions (65) and receiving yards (882)
Tall receiver with strong, soft hands -- ideal for a possession-type receiver.
Quick footwork is a plus.Catches the ball with his hands, not his body. Snatches the ball out of the air routinely.Heralded route-runner. Takes great angles
Length stands out, helps him extend to make tough catches, especially on the sidelines

6c Caleb Benenoch, OT, 6-6 #305 UCLA
Sports the lean, athletic frame of the modern day NFL tackle, looking more like a tight end than an offensive lineman. Eases out of his stance, showing light, quick feet and very good lateral agility to mirror edge rushers. Agile enough to make the collapse down on unsuspecting defensive tackle or to block at the second level.
Plays with good knee bend to absorb bull rushers, anchoring surprisingly well given his lack of ideal girth. Possesses long arms and shows the functional strength to turn defenders, generating movement at the point of attack.

6c Kevin Hogan, QB, 6-3 #220 Standord
Hogan passes the eye test with a broad-shouldered, well-built frame for the position. Instincts, accuracy and velocity are enough to overcome the quirky deliveryHogan has good (but not great) accuracy to all levels with especially impressive touch on deep passes when he has the room to step into his throw. While accuracy is a concern, arm strength is not. Hogan has a rifle. Hogan has been well protected by the elite talent blocking in front of him but when pressure does force him off his spot, he is willing to step up in the pocket, exhibiting poise, toughness and quick decision-making to either throw or run. Hogan intrigued with his accuracy when on the move as a senior, including the ability to roll out and throwing back against the grain. Like Andrew Luck before him, Hogan is faster (and stronger) than he looks, making him a formidable threat on the run. Stanford's scheme calls for lots of play-action, boots and throwing on the move and deep shots - staples of a pro-style offense that suit Hogan's athleticism and strong arm well

If you take a DT (Rankins, Nkemdiche, Billings, Reed, Butler, Clark - one will fall) or LB (Leonard Floyd, Su'a Cravens, Joshua Perry) in the second instead of TE, and I will sign on the dotted line right now. :D
 

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If we didn't have Gregory, I'd be all for Spence. Nothing wrong with having a surplus of DEs, but you want a roster that complements one another. I think we should run with Gregory/Lawrence as our DEs. Get a solid veteran who can play both DE spots. Also, get a big 1-tech with pass rushing ability. I keep hearing people say Marinelli doesn't invest in 1-techs. Maybe not in your traditional run stuffing 1-techs, but I'm sure he'd like having a 310+ pounder who can draw double teams and rush the QB on every down (Billings/Robinson/Rankins). You want a starting D-line without any weak links. You also want solid depth. I think Gregory-Crawford-Bilings/Robinson/Rankins-Lawrence can be a good D-line for the short and long term.

Injuries happen. Potential is not always reached. And besides, need at least THREE pass rushers for Marinelli to rotate. At LEAST 3. But love the idea of getting either Billings/Rankins/Robinson (in that order for me) to shore up the interior of the DL.
 

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You take Hunter Henry and thank your lucky stars you have Witten's replacement
 

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Injuries happen. Potential is not always reached. And besides, need at least THREE pass rushers for Marinelli to rotate. At LEAST 3. But love the idea of getting either Billings/Rankins/Robinson (in that order for me) to shore up the interior of the DL.

I agree about needing 3 pass rushers. My point was more about having three young round 1-2 DEs fighting for two spots. I'd rather have our starters at DE and a veteran or mid round pick as a 3rd DE. I just don't want a 23 year old with All Pro potential to feel like he doesn't have a place on the team.
 

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I agree about needing 3 pass rushers. My point was more about having three young round 1-2 DEs fighting for two spots. I'd rather have our starters at DE and a veteran or mid round pick as a 3rd DE. I just don't want a 23 year old with All Pro potential to feel like he doesn't have a place on the team.

I can see that being a problem of course. But would rather have the problem of 3 good to great pass rushers on the team hungry and pushing each other for more time. That's a great problem to have IMO.
 
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