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[Questfor6]

I'm not a big fan of multiple trade downs (ex. 2009) but unlike that year, the 2013 draft offers more depth at positions of need for this team then in a long time.

Round 1. At pick 18 we have none of our top choices available so Cincinnati trades up to 18 for either DJ Fluker or Kenny Vaccaro and in return we receive picks 21, 118, and pick 156. 3 picks pass and we still dont like the value on the board but Desmond Trufant remains and Atlanta calls trying to move up and get him before corner hungry teams come on the clock. Atlanta sends picks 30 and 60 to Dallas for picks 21 and 114.

Picks remaining in this draft: 30, 47, 60, 80, 118, 151, 156, and 185.

Round 1. Pick 30: Bjoern Werner DE Florida St
This guy can play football but apparently a lot of teams must think he's not flashy enough to be there first round selection. At pick 30 he provides good value for this team and a viable replacement for Spencer in 2014. We have zero depth at DE and adding him to the rotation could be huge for this team.
Alternate Pick: Kawaan Short DT Purdue
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Round 2. Pick 47: Kyle Long OG/OT Oregon
Here's a guy who could go a little higher in the second round but for the sake of this mock he made it to 47. We all know they have some interest in him or they wouldn't have brought him to Valley Ranch for a visit. He's a very good fit for this Oline if indeed we're switching to a zone-blocking scheme, he's probably the best athlete playing guard in this draft (former minor league pitcher)
Alternate Pick: Justin Pugh OG Syracuse
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Round 2. Pick 60: DJ Swearinger S South Carolina
This around the spot in the second where if you want him you had better take him because both San Fran and Baltimore would probably look very hard at adding him to their secondaries. He's probably from a value standpoint my favorite safety in this draft.
Alternate Pick: Phillip Thomas S Fresno St
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Round 3. Pick 80: Bennie Logan DT LSU
If a run on DT's take's place in the middle or late 2nd he might not make it down this far but in all likelyhood he should be around at pick 80. He's the underrated guy on a team that was loaded with talent in the front 7 but make no mistake he can play. I know they've brought him in and they also made a trip to Baton Rouge to work him out, so the interest level with him is very high.
Alternate Pick: Le'Veon Bell RB Michigan St
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Round 4. Pick 118:Travis Kelce TE Cincinnati
The off the field issues could make this pick one of great value. He like alot of the guys in front of him in this mock have met with Dallas so the interest level is there and the talent is definitely there, the only concern is his problems off the field in the past. I'm sure he's reassured teams that those problems are in the past and if so we should definitely pounce at this pick.
Alternate Pick: Dion Sims TE Michigan St
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Round 5. Pick 151: Joseph Randle RB Oklahoma St
The forgotten man in this years running back class has fallen as of late because of concerns about fumbles, but last year we took a guy who could run but couldnt supposedly catch this late(Hanna) and that pick turned out to be pretty darn good. He could be a very good complement to Murray even though both are kind of the same in the way they play.
Alternate Pick: Jakar Hamilton S South Carolina St
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Round 5. Pick 156: Chris Faulk OT LSU
Injuries will push him down because no team wants to invest a early pick in a guy who cant stay healthy. If we can get Faulk here at this pick I'd put him on IR and let him basically get a redshirt year in and that way we could still add someone like Clabo or Winston for a year or two and have the RT of the future waiting in the wings.
Alternate Pick: JC Tretter OG Harvard
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Round 6. Pick 185: Conner Vernon WR Duke
He's sneaky, smart WR who can add quality depth to our roster which is constantly depleted at the position.
Alternate Pick: Charles Johnson WR Grand Valley St
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[MakeNoise4TheBoys]

I would not have a issue if it fell like that especially if we go after clabo after the draft. 4th on a blocking Te is a little high for me but with all the other picks I wouldn't complain. Good stuff

 

[PullMyFinger]

Long throws up a red flag for me, Ive read hes a goof off.

 

[Fredd]

Using your picks
Picks remaining in this draft: 30, 47, 60, 80, 118, 151, 156, and 185.

30 Datone Jones, DE, UCLA or Jesse Williams, DT , Alabama
47 Terron Armstead, OT, Ark Pine-Bluff
60 Phillip Thomas, FS, Boise St
80 Brandon Williams, DT, Missouri Southern St
118 David Quessenberry, OT, San Jose St
151 Kenjon Barner, RB, Oregon
156 Josh Boyce, WR, TCU
185 Michael Williams, TE, Alabama

I like Jones in the first and think he will be there. Armstead can move to guard if needed (or TE for that matter ) and along with Quessenberry gives depth to the OL allowing you to go out and sign Moore in FA as an experienced guard; Thomas is the ball hawk type at sfety. Brandon Williams is a freak and should be around in the 3rd; Barner is a speed burner/home run hitter..Boyce is speed at WR and MWilliams gives you the blocking TE that you need

 

[BAT]

Using your picks
Picks remaining in this draft: 30, 47, 60, 80, 118, 151, 156, and 185.

30 Datone Jones, DE, UCLA or Jesse Williams, DT , Alabama
47 Terron Armstead, OT, Ark Pine-Bluff
60 Phillip Thomas, FS, Boise St
80 Brandon Williams, DT, Missouri Southern St
118 David Quessenberry, OT, San Jose St
151 Kenjon Barner, RB, Oregon
156 Josh Boyce, WR, TCU
185 Michael Williams, TE, Alabama

I like Jones in the first and think he will be there. Armstead can move to guard if needed (or TE for that matter ) and along with Quessenberry gives depth to the OL allowing you to go out and sign Moore in FA as an experienced guard; Thomas is the ball hawk type at sfety. Brandon Williams is a freak and should be around in the 3rd; Barner is a speed burner/home run hitter..Boyce is speed at WR and MWilliams gives you the blocking TE that you need

Now this is a great draft, Jesse Williams notwithstanding. I really like Datone Jones value as a 3 tech over the top 2 guys (Floyd and Richardson). And until he grows into that spot he would compete with Spencer and Crawford at SDE. In addition, instead of TE Michael Williams (like you stated, either Armstead or even Free could play the blocking TE spot) I would rather take a chance on an injured but potential superstar DE Q Smith. Cowboys would be setting themselves up for the present and the future with these picks. Lots of playmakers and high upside guys in this mock.

 

[xwalker]

Round 2. Pick 47: Kyle Long OG/OT Oregon
Here's a guy who could go a little higher in the second round but for the sake of this mock he made it to 47. We all know they have some interest in him or they wouldn't have brought him to Valley Ranch for a visit. He's a very good fit for this Oline if indeed we're switching to a zone-blocking scheme, he's probably the best athlete playing guard in this draft (former minor league pitcher)
Alternate Pick: Justin Pugh OG Syracuse

Alvin Bailey plays with much better power than either Long or Pugh.

Compare Long's and Bailey's quickness measureables:

Kyle Long
Height: 6061
Weight: 313
40 Yrd Dash: 4.91
20 Yrd Dash: 2.86
10 Yrd Dash: 1.70
225 Lb. Bench Reps:
Vertical Jump: 28
Broad Jump: 08'11"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.63
3-Cone Drill: 7.83

Alvin Bailey
Height: 6031
Weight: 312
40 Yrd Dash: 4.90
20 Yrd Dash: 2.80
10 Yrd Dash: 1.72
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 27
Vertical Jump:
Broad Jump:
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.69
3-Cone Drill: 7.50

 

[BAT]

Alvin Bailey plays with much better power than either Long or Pugh.

Compare Long's and Bailey's quickness measureables:

Kyle Long
Height: 6061
Weight: 313
40 Yrd Dash: 4.91
20 Yrd Dash: 2.86
10 Yrd Dash: 1.70
225 Lb. Bench Reps:
Vertical Jump: 28
Broad Jump: 08'11"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.63
3-Cone Drill: 7.83

Alvin Bailey
Height: 6031
Weight: 312
40 Yrd Dash: 4.90
20 Yrd Dash: 2.80
10 Yrd Dash: 1.72
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 27
Vertical Jump:
Broad Jump:
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.69
3-Cone Drill: 7.50

Bailey is on the ground a little too much for me. I like him but this is what makes me leary. But Long is such a wildcard for a 2nd rounder, he is literally a boom or bust pick. Bailey has much better value, not to mention intangibles, in the 3rd or 4th.