I really think we go defense in round 1

[Cincycowboy]

I think Garrett really believes that the offense centered around Zeke can do the job. The defense needs to improve. We will either go LB or DL with the first pick unless the safety falls which is highly unlikely. I just think all this talk about WR is a smoke screen.

 

[Einstein]

I would guess LB, with WR or S in round 2, but trying to guess who we are going to take is almost always a crapshoot.

 

[erod]

Agreed. I don't think they believe a WR exists that is first-round worthy.

 

[DBOY3141]

I would be shocked it it's DL. I still think WR.

 

[jazzcat22]

Must be DT or LB in round one. I still think Vea or Payne is the best options if one of them is there.

These coaches really need to get over this crap about not drafting a DT in the higher rounds. It really holds the D back by doing that.
This crap about a 1-tech or LB's or S's not being worth the high picks or money is hurting the team.

If they do not do this, it will just be a continuation of the stupidity and is one of the reasons I really hope this is Marinelli's last year as DC.

 

[DHCBF66]

I think Garrett really believes that the offense centered around Zeke can do the job. The defense needs to improve. We will either go LB or DL with the first pick unless the safety falls which is highly unlikely. I just think all this talk about WR is a smoke screen.

I hope you are right, I have a fear that they may move up for a WR. We need the top 2 picks to go to defense!

 

[erod]

I would be shocked it it's DL. I still think WR.

But whom? Calvin Ridley is a 2nd-round talent.

 

[Jenky]

I would be shocked it it's DL. I still think WR.

But whom? Calvin Ridley is a 2nd-round talent.

DJ Moore. I hope its not Sutton, cause the excuse of Dak not being able to throw to WRs who cant separate will exist with him.

 

[DHCBF66]

Must be DT or LB in round one. I still think Vea or Payne is the best options if one of them is there.

These coaches really need to get over this crap about not drafting a DT in the higher rounds. It really holds the D back by doing that.
This crap about a 1-tech or LB's or S's not being worth the high picks or money is hurting the team.

If they do not do this, it will just be a continuation of the stupidity and is one of the reasons I really hope this is Marinelli's last year as DC.

Marrinelli had the #8 ranked defense last season with a team full of rookie CBs and Jeff Heath as one of his safeties. He has not been given much to work with.

 

[Whyjerry]

If Vea is there at 19 how can they pass on him? I am on the fence though because I like Moore and Vander Esch a lot. Exact type of players they need at key positions. It will be interesting.

 

[Hardline]

They will take the best player available regardless of which side of the ball it is.
It would be insane to write off the offense just to force a pick on defense.

 

[DBOY3141]

I hope you are right, I have a fear that they may move up for a WR. We need the top 2 picks to go to defense!

Until either the philosophy changes or the scouts/coaches evaluation of players changes, I don't see how the defense will get better. They have put enough draft resources into the defense to be better.

DL - 1st (taco), 2nd (Dlaw, Gregory), 3rd (collins, crawford)
LB - 2nd (lee), 2nd (carter), 2nd (smith)
CB - 1st (mo), 2nd (Chido), 3rd (Lewis)
S - 1st (Jones), 3rd (wilcox)

That's a lot of draft capital to have a below average D.

 

[DBOY3141]

But whom? Calvin Ridley is a 2nd-round talent.

That would be my guess and pretty much all draft "experts" and ratings have him as a 1st round talent.

 

[jazzcat22]

Marrinelli had the #8 ranked defense last season with a team full of rookie CBs and Jeff Heath as one of his safeties. He has not been given much to work with.

Because they will not use high picks on DT's or LB's or S. And when the did use a 2nd round on a LB, we are into year 3 waiting the results. And the high S pick was a Cb, converted to S, converted back to CB.

Other than that it has been DE and offense.

 

[Terrancemcclain]

Must be DT or LB in round one. I still think Vea or Payne is the best options if one of them is there.

These coaches really need to get over this crap about not drafting a DT in the higher rounds. It really holds the D back by doing that.
This crap about a 1-tech or LB's or S's not being worth the high picks or money is hurting the team.

If they do not do this, it will just be a continuation of the stupidity and is one of the reasons I really hope this is Marinelli's last year as DC.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

 

[Terrancemcclain]

Marrinelli had the #8 ranked defense last season with a team full of rookie CBs and Jeff Heath as one of his safeties. He has not been given much to work with.

Sorry. The cowboys defense was horrible at times last year and is overrated by homers.
The cowboys defense faced a high number of low ranking offenses that helped pad its stats. Otherwise rod's defense would have ranked far lower.

 

[StarBoyz83]

Hard to see dallad taking a dt. They don't seem to value the position much.

 

[Gridiron Man]

I think we will draft heavily toward defense.

This has become a run oriented team (ie Dak friendly). Nothing could be more friendlier than a defense that prevents your QB from having to air it out to keep pace with a high scoring offensive opponent. We cant afford to have the likes of Aaron Rogers and Tom Brady forcing us into a one dimensional game plan.

 

[Billyd]

Sorry. The cowboys defense was horrible at times last year and is overrated by homers.
The cowboys defense faced a high number of low ranking offenses that helped pad its stats. Otherwise rod's defense would have ranked far lower.

Let me get this straight..You think because the offense played like crap for most of the season that Rod got lucky it was rated higher..That about right? WHO brought Rod Cedric? Who didnt replace the guy that went to Washington? We new the secondary would be a work in progress.. Do we understand what the Cowboys philosophy is?

 

[JoeyBoy718]

BPA. But I wouldn't be mad at a slight trade you in the 2nd round if one of the stud LGs drops.