Front office signals regarding the draft

[Killerinstinct]

I think they have decided to use Parsons in his rookie year role as opposed to lining him up as an Edge rusher. Their lack of interest in LB's and interest in Will McDonald are clues.

I think a 330 lb Left Guard is also what they want. That is an almost bare cupboard. 2 that will go early and a couple of mid rounders.

They are looking at DT's but mid to late rounders.

TE and RB - They will get one of each but I doubt early.

CB - They seem to be more interested in a premium Corner than I would have expected.

They may be signaling that they would like to trade down in the first similar to what they did the year they drafted Frederick and nab an extra late 3rd rd pick.

If I had to guess what a perfect draft (in their eyes) would fall like, it would look something like this.

1. trade back get an extra 3rd
1. Will McDonald (Edge)
2. Package 2nd and 4th to move up to the late 30's
2. Forbes or Stevenson (CB)
3. Mafi or maybe Bradford (OG)
extra 3rd RB of choice(they are looking at several)
5 Highest TE on their board
6. Random DT that wont move the needle
7. LB/S depth and special teams


This is what I see the F.O doing not what I would do.

 

[Cowboyny]

Don't think we can trade back and still get McDonald, but I agree with your thinking.

McDonald
Stevenson
Mafi

Day 3-RB, TE, NT and QB

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I'm not sure how many remember .....but Jerry was not initially on board with drafting Parsons. He wanted assurance that Parsons would not be used as an off-ball LBer.......not if this impacts a few wanting to draft a LBer with 26. Also, keep in mind MM is expecting Sam Williams to make a huge impact. We resign Flowers and still have Armstrong. My point, I see a DE as a 26 target.......position is in good shape.

 

[cnuball21]

I think they have decided to use Parsons in his rookie year role as opposed to lining him up as an Edge rusher. Their lack of interest in LB's and interest in Will McDonald are clues.

I think a 330 lb Left Guard is also what they want. That is an almost bare cupboard. 2 that will go early and a couple of mid rounders.

They are looking at DT's but mid to late rounders.

TE and RB - They will get one of each but I doubt early.

CB - They seem to be more interested in a premium Corner than I would have expected.

They may be signaling that they would like to trade down in the first similar to what they did the year they drafted Frederick and nab an extra late 3rd rd pick.

If I had to guess what a perfect draft (in their eyes) would fall like, it would look something like this.

1. trade back get an extra 3rd
1. Will McDonald (Edge)
2. Package 2nd and 4th to move up to the late 30's
2. Forbes or Stevenson (CB)
3. Mafi or maybe Bradford (OG)
extra 3rd RB of choice(they are looking at several)
5 Highest TE on their board
6. Random DT that wont move the needle
7. LB/S depth and special teams


This is what I see the F.O doing not what I would do.

This would be a grand slam IMO.

 

[Gambit]

I'm not sure how many remember .....but Jerry was not initially on board with drafting Parsons. He wanted assurance that Parsons would not be used as an off-ball LBer.......not if this impacts a few wanting to draft a LBer with 26. Also, keep in mind MM is expecting Sam Williams to make a huge impact. We resign Flowers and still have Armstrong. My point, I see a DE as a 26 target.......position is in good shape.

Edge like OL in similar position, we have guys on 1 yr deals that likely will be allowed to leave.

Nolan Smith or Will McDonald signals their replacements in the future. Just like if we take say Dawand Jones shows their thinking for OL next year and beyond.

Will McDonald and Schmitz and we definitely know who's leaving next year.

The problem with that is, historically our 1st is expected to play significant snaps year one. Not sure McDonald does that.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

1st is expected to play significant snaps year one. Not sure McDonald does that.

Bingo! Hell, I would even argue start day-one

 

[darthseinfeld]

I think they have decided to use Parsons in his rookie year role as opposed to lining him up as an Edge rusher. Their lack of interest in LB's and interest in Will McDonald are clues.

I think a 330 lb Left Guard is also what they want. That is an almost bare cupboard. 2 that will go early and a couple of mid rounders.

They are looking at DT's but mid to late rounders.

TE and RB - They will get one of each but I doubt early.

CB - They seem to be more interested in a premium Corner than I would have expected.

They may be signaling that they would like to trade down in the first similar to what they did the year they drafted Frederick and nab an extra late 3rd rd pick.

If I had to guess what a perfect draft (in their eyes) would fall like, it would look something like this.

1. trade back get an extra 3rd
1. Will McDonald (Edge)
2. Package 2nd and 4th to move up to the late 30's
2. Forbes or Stevenson (CB)
3. Mafi or maybe Bradford (OG)
extra 3rd RB of choice(they are looking at several)
5 Highest TE on their board
6. Random DT that wont move the needle
7. LB/S depth and special teams


This is what I see the F.O doing not what I would do.

Don't think we can trade back and still get McDonald, but I agree with your thinking.

McDonald
Stevenson
Mafi

Day 3-RB, TE, NT and QB

You guys think Mafi is a 3rd rounder. That would be a massive reach

 

[Cowboyny]

You guys think Mafi is a 3rd rounder. That would be a massive reach

Nobody knows his projection, with many teams bringing him in for a 30 visit you would think he is higher then a 5th rd prospect the media scouts have him.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Nobody knows his projection, with many teams bringing him in for a 30 visit you would think he is higher then a 5th rd prospect the media scouts have him.

Teams bring in ranked all over the place. We usually bring in a few day 3 guys for visits. Im not even sure I see him as a NFL starter let alone a day 2 guy. And definitely not at LG. If they draft him, Im guessing it would be to be Zach Martins backup

 

[Cowboyny]

Teams bring in ranked all over the place. We usually bring in a few day 3 guys for visits. Im not even sure I see him as a NFL starter let alone a day 2 guy. And definitely not at LG. If they draft him, Im guessing it would be to be Zach Martins backup

Last year, Tyler was suppose to be more of a raw, day 2 prospect who needed a lot of development. Same can be said about Mafi, but he isn't considered a future tackle prospect, nor the same type of athlete. Might need a year for development and he has played started at the Left Guard position.

Right now he is being viewed as a 5th rd prospect by the media scouts, but with so much attention, you figure he is viewed higher by the actual scouts. Heard he is visiting 7 teams. With the Cowboys having such a late pick, they may have to draft him higher then where he is projected.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Last year, Tyler was suppose to be more of a raw, day 2 prospect who needed a lot of development. Same can be said about Mafi, but he isn't considered a future tackle prospect, nor the same type of athlete. Might need a year for development and he has played started at the Left Guard position.

Right now he is being viewed as a 5th rd prospect by the media scouts, but with so much attention, you figure he is viewed higher by the actual scouts. Heard he is visiting 7 teams. With the Cowboys having such a late pick, they may have to draft him higher then where he is projected.

I dont know, I just dont see it. An immobile 350 lb's OG will get abused by 3T's at LG in the NFL. I could be easily be wrong, but I cant imagine him going higher than the 5th. To me he is an NFL backup

 

[Mr_437]

I always thought the Edge they drafted in the 2022 draft (Sam Williams) would allow Micah to be a true terror (MLB/Edge). So, I could now see the drafting of a Edge making more sense now.

 

[Cowboyny]

I dont know, I just dont see it. An immobile 350 lb's OG will get abused by 3T's at LG in the NFL. I could be easily be wrong, but I cant imagine him going higher than the 5th. To me he is an NFL backup

In the tape I watched, looked pretty nimble on his feet. They can get him into a NFL conditioning program to keep him at a certain weight, but we have seen heavy guys in the past have some success inside as Guards. At the shrine bowl I think he came in at 338, which is similar to Tyler Smith.

 

[Cowboyny]

I'm not sure how many remember .....but Jerry was not initially on board with drafting Parsons. He wanted assurance that Parsons would not be used as an off-ball LBer.......not if this impacts a few wanting to draft a LBer with 26. Also, keep in mind MM is expecting Sam Williams to make a huge impact. We resign Flowers and still have Armstrong. My point, I see a DE as a 26 target.......position is in good shape.

Edge is all about the future money. Think DLaw counts 20 million against the cap next season. With all these extensions needed, they are going to have to create more space. Both Armstrong/Fowler are fa's next yr, where it will leave us extremely thin at the position.

 

[Mr_437]

Further illustrates an Edge is possible.

 

[Gambit]

I always thought the Edge they drafted in the 2022 draft (Sam Williams) would allow Micah to be a true terror (MLB/Edge). So, I could now see the drafting of a Edge making more sense now.

Having a year under his belt and a full off-season of NFL strength training I expect Williams to make a big leap this year. Drafting Edge early is more about future than the now imo.

 

[nalam]

I'm not sure how many remember .....but Jerry was not initially on board with drafting Parsons. He wanted assurance that Parsons would not be used as an off-ball LBer.......not if this impacts a few wanting to draft a LBer with 26. Also, keep in mind MM is expecting Sam Williams to make a huge impact. We resign Flowers and still have Armstrong. My point, I see a DE as a 26 target.......position is in good shape.

Valid point , but cant understand why you say DE at 26, unless there is one we cant miss.

I think since the Boys have addressed several needs in FA , they can go BPA for 26 . DT is the only big weakness , but probably ( cowboys FO) dont use 1st pick for that , may be in round 2.

We need to find viable developing talent ( at least backups in year 1)in LB, OL, RB, DE, CB, Safety even TE. They need to accumulate good talents as the draft dictates.

 

[garyv]

I think they have decided to use Parsons in his rookie year role as opposed to lining him up as an Edge rusher. Their lack of interest in LB's and interest in Will McDonald are clues.

I think a 330 lb Left Guard is also what they want. That is an almost bare cupboard. 2 that will go early and a couple of mid rounders.

They are looking at DT's but mid to late rounders.

TE and RB - They will get one of each but I doubt early.

CB - They seem to be more interested in a premium Corner than I would have expected.

They may be signaling that they would like to trade down in the first similar to what they did the year they drafted Frederick and nab an extra late 3rd rd pick.

If I had to guess what a perfect draft (in their eyes) would fall like, it would look something like this.

1. trade back get an extra 3rd
1. Will McDonald (Edge)
2. Package 2nd and 4th to move up to the late 30's
2. Forbes or Stevenson (CB)
3. Mafi or maybe Bradford (OG)
extra 3rd RB of choice(they are looking at several)
5 Highest TE on their board
6. Random DT that wont move the needle
7. LB/S depth and special teams


This is what I see the F.O doing not what I would do.

I don't see edge as a top priority you have Sam Williams, Tank and etc. we need a LG

 

[baltcowboy]

Nobody knows his projection, with many teams bringing him in for a 30 visit you would think he is higher then a 5th rd prospect the media scouts have him.

Drafting Mafi could be like when they traded up to get Badacz. Develop him and by the end of the season or the next season, he is your starter at left guard.

 

[Cowboyny]

Drafting Mafi could be like when they traded up to get Badacz. Develop him and by the end of the season or the next season, he is your starter at left guard.

I agree, just like Tyler his strength is already NFL ready, just needs to work on the technical side; footwork, hand placement, etc.