Reality is that if Vea slipped to 19 we SHOULD gobble him up, but my worry would be the Chargers in front of us - yep that great last win against Eagles will rear its ugly head.
Been on the Payne band wagon since last year, and in the first "pet cat" thread for this last season was my pick.
Marrinelli, while I hate his DT phillosiphy, would be the exact type of coach to bring the monster out of Payne. We all saw what he did in the run up to, and the championship game. That is what I believe we would have with him in Dallas, and that he would blossum into a 3 down player.
He should have a high 2 nd round grade, and be there for us at 19 ( we might by then be out of 1st round graded players, Brugler said he has only 14 so far).
Hurst, while a good player, would be a mistake for this team. Another undersized Tackle, very similar to what we already have in Lewis Neal but with a bit more talent. We have enough 3-techs. Collins will be much better this year after the foot surgery and staying at his true position. I would be reluctant to let Irving go for anything less than a high 2nd round/1st rounder if we could get it, otherwise - he stays. And Lewis.
So, Vea or Payne and my great disapointment in this last season will be at an end.