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Based on reading various reports, discussing with posters on this site, and using my own bias . . . .
Here are a couple of guys who make me nervous for the Cowboys at 27. (Of course, I don't have any inside knowledge, and I could easily be wrong - I'm no draft expert -but here it goes . . . . )
1. T Mays, S - I think if he's used in the box that he can be effective. However, given what we expect of our safties (i.e., increasing emphasis on coverage abilities), I don't think he'll be a good fit at FS or SS for us. Maybe a team like Cinn is a better fit? I don't want to insinuate he doesn't have talent . . . . but I think he's a poor fit for our defense.
2. B Campbell, OT - He could be great, but he's only got 17 starts and has had various injuries throughout college. I think he'll work out very, very well at the Combine. But I consider him a boom or bust type. Everything I've been reading on him seems to back that up.
3. T Cody, DT - In Round 1, I think it's a lot to risk. In Round 2, maybe you roll the dice. I just don't understand how a guy who is poised to make millions (let that just sink in for a bit), comes in at 370 lbs to a job audition. It's like going for a job interview wearing jeans, tennis shoes, and not bothering shaving. I know he's got incredible talent as a two down player, but who knows if he will have the commitment? Everyone wants to draft the next T Washington. I'm not sure Cody is that guy, however.
4. G Tate, WR - Again, this is a pick 27 call more than anything (not a talent level call). There remain questions on his speed and route running ability. Is he that much more effective than several of the Round 2-4 ranked wideouts? I think he can be a very good player, but does he have number 1 wideout potential? I'd love to get feedback from posters on this board concerning Tate. Again, I'm not saying he isn't a talented player, but is he significantly better than guys currently ranked 2-3 rounds below him?
Anyway, the guys I listed above are regarded as Round 1 types on various mock drafts.
And I want to stress that this is based on my very unprofessional scouting eyes. But these are my initial opinions that I've formed.
Here are a couple of guys who make me nervous for the Cowboys at 27. (Of course, I don't have any inside knowledge, and I could easily be wrong - I'm no draft expert -but here it goes . . . . )
1. T Mays, S - I think if he's used in the box that he can be effective. However, given what we expect of our safties (i.e., increasing emphasis on coverage abilities), I don't think he'll be a good fit at FS or SS for us. Maybe a team like Cinn is a better fit? I don't want to insinuate he doesn't have talent . . . . but I think he's a poor fit for our defense.
2. B Campbell, OT - He could be great, but he's only got 17 starts and has had various injuries throughout college. I think he'll work out very, very well at the Combine. But I consider him a boom or bust type. Everything I've been reading on him seems to back that up.
3. T Cody, DT - In Round 1, I think it's a lot to risk. In Round 2, maybe you roll the dice. I just don't understand how a guy who is poised to make millions (let that just sink in for a bit), comes in at 370 lbs to a job audition. It's like going for a job interview wearing jeans, tennis shoes, and not bothering shaving. I know he's got incredible talent as a two down player, but who knows if he will have the commitment? Everyone wants to draft the next T Washington. I'm not sure Cody is that guy, however.
4. G Tate, WR - Again, this is a pick 27 call more than anything (not a talent level call). There remain questions on his speed and route running ability. Is he that much more effective than several of the Round 2-4 ranked wideouts? I think he can be a very good player, but does he have number 1 wideout potential? I'd love to get feedback from posters on this board concerning Tate. Again, I'm not saying he isn't a talented player, but is he significantly better than guys currently ranked 2-3 rounds below him?
Anyway, the guys I listed above are regarded as Round 1 types on various mock drafts.
And I want to stress that this is based on my very unprofessional scouting eyes. But these are my initial opinions that I've formed.
