Just say no if he's there at 26

[Tabascocat]

It would be monumentally stupid to pass on him at #26 but he won’t make it that far.

 

[Hardline]

From NJ.com

During his interview with the Eagles, this question was part of Bijan's interview:

Roseman asked: Why do I need to take you at No. 10?
Robinson’s reply: “You’re not going to get a running back. You’re going to get a difference-maker.”

This pisses me off.

 

[charron]

Depends on who is on the board. I'll take a stud at RB before a jag at another position.

 

[Jumbo075]

I have no idea why anyone would want to draft a running back in the first round? In today's NFL you want longevity with your first pick and drafting a running back isn't it. It's very rare that an NFL running back is going to have the same impact and effectiveness during his second contract (if he even gets one) like he did in his first. There are so many better options there so if the Cowboys were smart in the first round (they've done very well here btw) they will pass on Bijan Robinson, who is a very good running back but the Cowboys will do so much better in the long run with an offensive lineman. Connor McGovern's spot hasn't been filled so an O-line at 26 would make a lot of sense, especially with all the good O-lineman that they've drafted in the past in the first round then maybe take a running back on day two or three.

Because he’s the best player available, and life changes drastically in the NFL in 5 seasons. Worrying about the 2028 season in this draft is just dumb.

 

[CowboyRoy]

I have no idea why anyone would want to draft a running back in the first round? In today's NFL you want longevity with your first pick and drafting a running back isn't it. It's very rare that an NFL running back is going to have the same impact and effectiveness during his second contract (if he even gets one) like he did in his first. There are so many better options there so if the Cowboys were smart in the first round (they've done very well here btw) they will pass on Bijan Robinson, who is a very good running back but the Cowboys will do so much better in the long run with an offensive lineman. Connor McGovern's spot hasn't been filled so an O-line at 26 would make a lot of sense, especially with all the good O-lineman that they've drafted in the past in the first round then maybe take a running back on day two or three.

It makes even less sense in a draft like this where there good backs into the 5th round. Unless you have a good line, the back is an afterthought.

Now if there was no one else at all and you cant trade back, then you would have to take Robinson.

 

[starfan1]

I do not think he will be there at 26 because Booger will move up to get the Texas Plum of the draft.

For the main reasons he wanted Manziel, Robinson fits that. Jersey sales soar and Horns fans begin to grab tickets by the handful.

How many UT alums do you think there are in the Metroplex? How many of the Austin alums would plan trips to Arlington on the weekends?

RB's might not be what they once were in the NFL but they are in Texas.

there is the jerry factor

 

[khiladi]

Chargers will take him before Dallas if they got the opportunity at 21. They don’t have a staring RB after Ekeler requested a trade as well. Eagles have he spot at 10 and Mikes Davis left via free agency.

Dallas needs to trade up to get him

 

[starfan1]

Chargers will take him before Dallas if they got the opportunity at 21. They don’t have a staring RB after Ekeler requested a trade as well. Eagles have he spot at 10 and Mikes Davis left via free agency.

Dallas needs to trade up to get him

I have seen that exact scenario play out in mocks. I dont recommend a trade up unless its limited spaces and even then I wouldnt endorse it. The draft is deep. Bijans the best but the RB class should have enough real good talent through round 3

 

[khiladi]

I have seen that exact scenario play out in mocks. I dont recommend a trade up unless its limited spaces and even then I wouldnt endorse it. The draft is deep. Bijans the best but the RB class should have enough real good talent through round 3

I don’t want college, but I took a look at some of the film. This guy runs beautifully and so fluidly, especially in-between the tackles, plus he can catch. This guy is something special.

 

[JayFord]

From NJ.com

During his interview with the Eagles, this question was part of Bijan's interview:

Roseman asked: Why do I need to take you at No. 10?
Robinson’s reply: “You’re not going to get a running back. You’re going to get a difference-maker.”

If i know im a hot target and probably the only 1st round RB taken in the first i answer that question with you either take me or you don't...wherever i go imma be that guy

 

[starfan1]

I don’t want college, but I took a look at some of the film. This guy runs beautifully and so fluidly, especially in-between the tackles, plus he can catch. This guy is something special.

hell be a beast

 

[CATCH17]

Michael Mayer is my do not take in the first round player.


All the best TEs are great athletes.

Mayer is not an impressive athlete.

If you want a solid TE then by all means waste your first rounder on him but we can do better with our pick.

 

[CATCH17]

Bijan is a top 3 talent in this draft. He is an absolute difference maker.

Bijan is insurance this year if Pollard is not 100% at the beginning of the season and protects you next year when Pollard hits free agency.

Bijan can play slot WR.

Bijan is a marketing home run (more of a thing for Jerry than us).


Also, Bijan will be gone before 26.

Bijan is better than Barkley I think.

Not as good as Zeke coming out but right behind him.

He doesn’t have Barkleys long speed but he’s better between the tackles than Barkley coming out.

He doesn’t finish runs with power like Zeke but he has that shifty elusiveness.

Ladanian Tomlinson comes to mind when watching Robinson.

 

[CATCH17]

This isn't complicated. He's a difference maker? Take him.

Yep. We’re picking 26th.. Not 5th overall.

You get a playmaker like that where we are drafting you take him.

Just don’t pay him in after 5 years because you know he has 7 years at best as a legit runner.

 

[rambo2]

Some say he is perhaps the best player or top 3 players in the draft. Aided by the fact that his position is widely regarded as the position that most quickly adapts to the NFL. If you are getting that level of talent at 26, you are blessed indeed.

It could give them a championship.

 

[rambo2]

he isnt making it to 26

Just like Lamb wouldn't make it. Then the Raiders took Rugs and the Broncos took Jeudy and the Eagles did something stupid. It happens.

 

[khiladi]

hell be a beast

His jump and cut back and just lateral cutting ability in general is off the chains. I read some comments from Longhorn fans and they were basically saying his was their whole offense, as they didn’t really have any support. Led the league in yards after contact. Everything looks so natural with him, which is rare.

You just don’t let a guy like that go if given the opportunity. He’s a difference make for any of these 3 teams, enough to make them SB contenders.

 

[rambo2]

Absolutely no chance he makes it to 26

Would you give 500 to 1 odds?

 

[CWR]

He's not going to be there so get used to it....

Yeah I agree, but I remember years ago telling the dreamers there's no way Dez will be there for the taking. The draft is a strange beast.

 

[tyke1doe]

Michael Mayer is my do not take in the first round player.


All the best TEs are great athletes.

Mayer is not an impressive athlete.

If you want a solid TE then by all means waste your first rounder on him but we can do better with our pick.

Would you call Jason Witten "athletic"?