I, for one, LOVED our draft!

[PoetTree]

I'm really not sure what there is to be dissatisfied about. We got a phenomenal franchise tackle prospect with elite athleticism, ideal size and great character. BOOM! That's a win.

We got an athletic, fast, ballhawking linebacker with tremendous play-making potential, something we definitely need at middle linebacker. Bradie James is as solid as they come, and Brooking can still play. But in my opinion, our defense will take another step when we get legit playmakers in the middle. Sean Lee's instincts and physicality make him a perfect replacement for Brady, while Carter's speed, coverage and athleticism make him a very intriguing candidate for weakside middle linebacker --who is generally the one NOT taking on blockers and flowing to the ball. I can't wait to see Carter develop.

His knee?

Are you kidding??

It's an ACL, people. He might not be quite 100% until next year. But let's not indulge unwarranted drama. Athletes come back stronger & faster from ACL tears all the time with modern sports medicine. Long-term, his knee is not something to worry about; his athleticism is something to be excited about.

Demarco Murray. Man, this is the one I cannot understand people complaining about. We got a 1st-round talent with the potential to be a feature back in the 3rd round, and people are unhappy??

Would it have been better to take a back with less potential?

Oh, I know. It was the position, not the player. You think we should have gone safety, or whatever, even though Murray was far & away the highest rated player on their board at that point. Are you the same people who chastise Jerry for drafting for need, instead of best player available??

I'm just saying, when a player of that magnitude is sitting there that far down the draft, you take him. Period. Particularly considering Jerry specifically said they were looking for a running back out of this draft. It was obviously a priority position for those who run the team, and I suspect they see a larger portion of the pie than Joe Fan does from behind his TV.

Demarco Murray is a phenomenal talent, and was incredible value where we got him. Smile.


Don't know much about him, but Akrin seems like a legitimate prospect. Love the wideout, fullback and corner selections, as each has real potential and could find a place on this team. Center in the 7th, fine by me. Who you want there??


I'm pleased. One of the least dramatic and most solid drafts I can remember the boys putting together in some time. I like the blueprint I'm seeing. Can't wait for free-agency to begin...




Peace,
Poet

 

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[Robbieac]

Great post, but if I were you I would run and hide!

There is a contingent around these parts who poo-poo on anything positive. I can hear their footsteps entering this thread as we speak....

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[Dallas]

Great post, but if I were you I would run and hide!

There is a contingent around these parts who poo-poo on anything positive. I can hear their footsteps entering this thread as we speak....

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It's hilarious they post like we are supposed to agree w/ them. I scratch my head laughing at the emotion these guys post with. It's like they BELIEVE they are better than our scouts and JG/SJ/JJ. Unbelievable. I wonder where they get all of that experience from? Sitting on the interweb? I wonder what they do irl for jobs? I actually get embarrassed for them.

sonny was already hoping Murray gets hurt and fails. - Total class from a so called Cowboys fan huh? Can't believe I read that. Summed up that individual to a "T".

 

[pupulehaole]

I for one CO SIGN your love for this draft:laugh1:

 

[SaltwaterServr]

I for one CO SIGN your love for this draft:laugh1:

Right there with ya. Meat and potatoes draft.

 

[ThrowuptheXDez88]

I am in total agreement with you about our draft... Of course I love the Tyron Smith pick, & from what every scout that knows what these players are about says we have a future star LB in Carter... The little wideout who Mel Kiper loved and raved about. Really really like the Demarco Murray pick, his size & speed is going to be something to watch back there with Felix.. When all the fans see him break one on a run or pass in a Cowboys uni, he is going to win you over immediately

 

[Mrdude108]

Murray was a first round talent? I didn't hear or read about that, I heard he was like the 3rd or 4th best back at one point but lost some steam. I also heard on ESPN that he was mainly a receiving back and would only be complimentary, or 3rd down back kind of guy. Is that not correct? If he has feature back potential, that's a hell of pick...just haven't herd that any where.

 

[Bullflop]

It was good to finally see a draft implemented with at least a decent measure of good judgment. It does appear a welcome departure from some of our past miscues, such as that of '09. I read today where the staff has indicated that some of the team's other most pressing needs such as FS will be addressed in free agency. Let's hope they'll make good on that. At any rate, I, too, am encouraged by the recent developments in the draft. So far, so good.

 

[cowboyuptx]

The problem everybody has with Murray is that he's a "bit player", we dont need to spend a 3rd Round pick on a "bit player" and/or backup RB.. For one, we have bigger needs and players were available at that pick that could help us address our issues... Two, RB's were available in the 5th and 6th that could be well suited for the role Murray will play... I've seen much of Murray's college career, and he's no Jamal Charles..

Really really like the Demarco Murray pick, his size & speed is going to be something to watch back there with Felix..

I'm glad you bring up Felix, there's an even bigger waste of a pick... They're adding up folks... Felix wastes a 1st Rounder, Murray wastes a 3rd, and Bennett pretty much wastes two 2nd Rounders (his pick, plus Anthony Fasano's)... Damn near the entire 2009 draft was a waste... And Anthony Spencer either needs to start getting to the QB more or be replaced... Jenkins is inconsistent to say the least, and that's not okay in a starting CB...

We've been living off the 2003 and 2005 draft for a long time now... Dez was a great pick where we picked him, but other than him and Doug Free, we have not hit big on many players in recent years...

Check it out, it's pretty pathetic really...... http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?teamId=1200&type=team

 

[the truth of it all]

I do as well, having followed Murray since he was in HS . I think he's going to wreck in the nfl .. just me.. IM ok with this draft. It was bpa each pick. We had a massively underachieving team. And have a great chance at adding two pro bowlers via FA to our defense*Huff and Ashomugha*

 

[peppersquad]

Calling Murry a first rd talent is silly unless you're a flat out homer. With our track record of late 1st / 2nd rd linebackers theres reason to be skeptical, but HAVING SAID THAT, I'm totally putting faith in Garrett and Ryan. Wishing nothing but the best for our Rookies!

 

[the truth of it all]

Calling Murry a first rd talent is silly unless you're a flat out homer. With our track record of late 1st / 2nd rd linebackers theres reason to be skeptical, but HAVING SAID THAT, I'm totally putting faith in Garrett and Ryan. Wishing nothing but the best for our Rookies!

I am skeptical of each draft, not in regards to other picks and post of other members. Specifically defending my post*not that you were calling me out just for discussions sake*. Read up on Demarco Murray more if you can. He is a 1st/early 2nd talent. But you can say that about alot of people . Regardless see what you can find i think you may be somewhat impressed.

Edit: He is literally in the Darren McFadden Mold. Just things did absolutely not go his way in the college ranks.

 

[kevinhickey]

I certainly hope we have a draft like this next year. People may not realise what is happening behind the closed doors with this team. This draft has Jason's finger prints all over it. I loved the first four selections. Smith an OT, is much needed on this team. Carter, when healthy will be a major steel if we put him at MLB. Murray, a player that I watched play the last few years is a complete RB that came from a big time program. He can pass block! Something that Felix and Choice can't do. Lets face it, our RB's can't stay healthy! Barber is a soon to be released and Choice, I can see traded. Arkin, will take one of our starting OG positions after next year. We will address our other needs in free agency.

 

[Malcolm Kelly]

The problem everybody has with Murray is that he's a "bit player", we dont need to spend a 3rd Round pick on a "bit player" and/or backup RB.. For one, we have bigger needs and players were available at that pick that could help us address our issues... Two, RB's were available in the 5th and 6th that could be well suited for the role Murray will play... I've seen much of Murray's college career, and he's no Jamal Charles..



I'm glad you bring up Felix, there's an even bigger waste of a pick... They're adding up folks... Felix wastes a 1st Rounder, Murray wastes a 3rd, and Bennett pretty much wastes two 2nd Rounders (his pick, plus Anthony Fasano's)... Damn near the entire 2009 draft was a waste... And Anthony Spencer either needs to start getting to the QB more or be replaced... Jenkins is inconsistent to say the least, and that's not okay in a starting CB...

We've been living off the 2003 and 2005 draft for a long time now... Dez was a great pick where we picked him, but other than him and Doug Free, we have not hit big on many players in recent years...

Check it out, it's pretty pathetic really...... http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?teamId=1200&type=team

:storm:

 

[Texan_Eph89]

I loved our draft as well. We got high character prospects who love to play football and have been great locker-room fixtures and leaders on their collegiate teams.

I was praying for Peterson to drop, and quite honestly I wish we had traded with the Cardinals, but I'm happy with Tyron Smith (Blue-Chip talent that filled a need). Ideally, I think he would be better suited to LT (wingspan and athleticism), and while Free was a great LT last year, I think Smith's ceiling is higher. Either way, we solved our OT positions for the next decade.

Bruce Carter is great value and he has the high ceiling that could lead to a pro-bowl lb for a decade. 3-down lb, replacement for Brady James. A Lee-Carter inside duo will be a formidable one for sure. They'll have intelligence and athleticism at both positions.

Murray is a great value pick, some may dislike it, but I think in a year or so, it'll be considered one of the steals of the draft. The talent is there, all he needs is some coaching on running lower to the ground. Many of his injury issues will probably be eliminated from just that. Elite speed, size, great pass-catcher and protector, not a fumbler later in his career at OU. He'll be a steal, and while RB may not have seemed a need, Barber is gone and Choice was never a Garrett favorite. That leaves us with one back, Felix. RB was a need, just not the most glaring of needs.

Arkin was one of the highest rated small school prospects in the entire draft, and we got him in the fourth. Good Value and it fills a need.

Thomas was a good value pick. He was one of the top 10 corners on most drafts and while he wasn't a ball-hawk in college, he did force fumbles, was a solid tackler, will lay the wood, and is a good ST player. He won't be a star, but he'll be productive in both defense and ST. He's the type of player that will live in the film room, so he'll produce. He compares well to Antoine Winfield.

The Harris Pick was BPA, and while he won't torch opposing defenses, he will go inside and find the open spot in coverage to get you a fresh set of downs. He is known to be a hard worker and is extremely versatile. He can also return kicks. He looks to be a better Crayton without the mouth, so can't hate a pick like that.

Chapas was a productive FB for Georgia and they used the full I-formations quite a bit. While he's lacking athleticism and could improve his game, he is a good blocker, good receiver out of the backfield, and a decent runner when asked to run in short yardage situations. He's a coach's dream and is a hard worker. We need to improve FB, so this is fine. I know some of you wanted Hynoski, but Chapas is a good pick. Besides we can still pursue Hynoski when the CBA goes through.

Nagy was a decent pick (I mean who else are you going to get that far down in the draft). This could have been Deunta Williams (i would have liked that better to be honest), but this kid showed promise when he got to play. He's versatility and will provide depth at least.

If we get Huff and try to go after Asomugha, we would have addressed all our needs before the season start.

 

[starfrombirth]

I'm glad you bring up Felix, there's an even bigger waste of a pick... They're adding up folks... Felix wastes a 1st Rounder, Murray wastes a 3rd, and Bennett pretty much wastes two 2nd Rounders (his pick, plus Anthony Fasano's)... Damn near the entire 2009 draft was a waste... And Anthony Spencer either needs to start getting to the QB more or be replaced... Jenkins is inconsistent to say the least, and that's not okay in a starting CB...

http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?teamId=1200&type=team

Have to disagree with you about Felix. He's been phenomenal whenever used, he just hasn't been used right/enough. No other back has his average per carry with as many touches since he's been in the league. I love Felix. He just has to be used more and with addressing some oline concerns should have more holes to run through.

 

[Mansta54]

The problem everybody has with Murray is that he's a "bit player", we dont need to spend a 3rd Round pick on a "bit player" and/or backup RB.. For one, we have bigger needs and players were available at that pick that could help us address our issues... Two, RB's were available in the 5th and 6th that could be well suited for the role Murray will play... I've seen much of Murray's college career, and he's no Jamal Charles..



I'm glad you bring up Felix, there's an even bigger waste of a pick... They're adding up folks... Felix wastes a 1st Rounder, Murray wastes a 3rd, and Bennett pretty much wastes two 2nd Rounders (his pick, plus Anthony Fasano's)... Damn near the entire 2009 draft was a waste... And Anthony Spencer either needs to start getting to the QB more or be replaced... Jenkins is inconsistent to say the least, and that's not okay in a starting CB...

We've been living off the 2003 and 2005 draft for a long time now... Dez was a great pick where we picked him, but other than him and Doug Free, we have not hit big on many players in recent years...

Check it out, it's pretty pathetic really...... http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?teamId=1200&type=team

Darn, another TROLL on the board. These clowns love our forum...

 

[casmith07]

Murray was a first round talent? I didn't hear or read about that, I heard he was like the 3rd or 4th best back at one point but lost some steam. I also heard on ESPN that he was mainly a receiving back and would only be complimentary, or 3rd down back kind of guy. Is that not correct? If he has feature back potential, that's a hell of pick...just haven't herd that any where.

A little birdie told me that we aren't really going to be running the ball that much this year...

 

[Primetime42]

I'm really not sure what there is to be dissatisfied about. We got a phenomenal franchise tackle prospect with elite athleticism, ideal size and great character. BOOM! That's a win.

We got an athletic, fast, ballhawking linebacker with tremendous play-making potential, something we definitely need at middle linebacker. Bradie James is as solid as they come, and Brooking can still play. But in my opinion, our defense will take another step when we get legit playmakers in the middle. Sean Lee's instincts and physicality make him a perfect replacement for Brady, while Carter's speed, coverage and athleticism make him a very intriguing candidate for weakside middle linebacker --who is generally the one NOT taking on blockers and flowing to the ball. I can't wait to see Carter develop.

His knee?

Are you kidding??

It's an ACL, people. He might not be quite 100% until next year. But let's not indulge unwarranted drama. Athletes come back stronger & faster from ACL tears all the time with modern sports medicine. Long-term, his knee is not something to worry about; his athleticism is something to be excited about.

Demarco Murray. Man, this is the one I cannot understand people complaining about. We got a 1st-round talent with the potential to be a feature back in the 3rd round, and people are unhappy??

Would it have been better to take a back with less potential?

Oh, I know. It was the position, not the player. You think we should have gone safety, or whatever, even though Murray was far & away the highest rated player on their board at that point. Are you the same people who chastise Jerry for drafting for need, instead of best player available??

I'm just saying, when a player of that magnitude is sitting there that far down the draft, you take him. Period. Particularly considering Jerry specifically said they were looking for a running back out of this draft. It was obviously a priority position for those who run the team, and I suspect they see a larger portion of the pie than Joe Fan does from behind his TV.

Demarco Murray is a phenomenal talent, and was incredible value where we got him. Smile.


Don't know much about him, but Akrin seems like a legitimate prospect. Love the wideout, fullback and corner selections, as each has real potential and could find a place on this team. Center in the 7th, fine by me. Who you want there??


I'm pleased. One of the least dramatic and most solid drafts I can remember the boys putting together in some time. I like the blueprint I'm seeing. Can't wait for free-agency to begin...




Peace,
Poet

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