Feels like the Fredrick pick

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I remember that vibe being very similar to this one. A lot of us felt like we reached and weren't too excited about that pick. A few pro bowls and all pro's later some of us are eating crow.

I'm hoping Taco turns out to be the same exact way.

I wasn't really too thrilled with the pick and was hoping we would trade back, but I can't change it now so we'll have to play the watch and see game .
 
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lqmac1 said:
I remember that vibe being very similar to this one. A lot of us felt like we reached and weren't too excited about that pick. A few pro bowls and all pro's later some of us are eating crow.

I'm hoping Taco turns out to be the same exact way.

I wasn't really too thrilled with the pick and was hoping we would trade back, but I can't change it now so we'll have to play the watch and see game .
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It was a strong first pick. The reimagining of our defense is officially underway!!!
 
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lqmac1 said:
I remember that vibe being very similar to this one. A lot of us felt like we reached and weren't too excited about that pick. A few pro bowls and all pro's later some of us are eating crow.

I'm hoping Taco turns out to be the same exact way.

I wasn't really too thrilled with the pick and was hoping we would trade back, but I can't change it now so we'll have to play the watch and see game .
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yea, i didn't do any "i hope we take player x!" this year. heck, i didn't do a single mock draft or really pay much attention, just been too busy. so all i can do now is watch reactions from people and go by their past history to know if this pick is any good.

if risen hates it, he's a perennial pro bowler.
 
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Naw, I was feeling something else...

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I am thrilled about the pick. I am a fan of big DEs. Hate to compare him to Terrell Sighs, but it fits. Let's see how they compare coming out of college:

Suggs: 6'3" 260lbs, 4.84-40
Taco: 6'6" 272lbs, 4.92-40

Taco is bigger than Suggs was and about the same speed. Note: he played with a high ankle sprain all year. Was he 100% at the combine? I doubt it. His 40 probably should have been better than when he tested out.

With his size, he should be good against the run. I don't expect OTs to throw him around like a rag doll (although I expect T Smith to school him in practice early and often :laugh: - but that will be good for the rook in the long run).

Especially at 28, I am thrilled with the pick. Him and Irving will be a very nice tandem for years to come.

Tank, you are officially on notice.
 
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theranchsucks said:
Just dumb to say. Not even close. Why are so many people down on this pick. We draft an instant starter who is a three down player and will give us 7-12 sacks in his first year. What else do you want with the 28th pick? And at least he isn't one of those tweeners.
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Because it's more fun being a nay-sayer. The grass is always greener.

I'm pretty sure we did our HW on this guy. I'm happy. BPA and fit a need. Can't beat that.
 
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theranchsucks said:
Just dumb to say. Not even close. Why are so many people down on this pick. We draft an instant starter who is a three down player and will give us 7-12 sacks in his first year. What else do you want with the 28th pick? And at least he isn't one of those tweeners.
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7-12 sacks gets him Rookie of the Year consideration. Bold prediction.
 
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lqmac1 said:
I remember that vibe being very similar to this one. A lot of us felt like we reached and weren't too excited about that pick. A few pro bowls and all pro's later some of us are eating crow.

I'm hoping Taco turns out to be the same exact way.

I wasn't really too thrilled with the pick and was hoping we would trade back, but I can't change it now so we'll have to play the watch and see game .
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I was super excited about Fred
Taco, not so much
Fred was the best at his position in the draft
Taco, not so much
No comparison at all
I don't know if taco will be a bust, solid player or super star. But as just a prospect I think there were better prospects at db than taco is at de
 
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conner01 said:
I was super excited about Fred
Taco, not so much
Fred was the best at his position in the draft
Taco, not so much
No comparison at all
I don't know if taco will be a bust, solid player or super star. But as just a prospect I think there were better prospects at db than taco is at de
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so far most things i've seen show him to be a B to A- pick for the cowboys. who on the board would you have taken at that slot?
 
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