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We ALL know exactly why that happened. Once Jerry's pet was drafted, all he had left was plan Z.shameful we ignored running back.
We ALL know exactly why that happened. Once Jerry's pet was drafted, all he had left was plan Z.shameful we ignored running back.
There will be at least one probably two vets signed.We ignored RB to our detriment. This puts way too much pressure for Dak to make more plays.
B seems fair here...........I like the DE just a feeling this kid can ball!Dallas Cowboys: B-
Top needs entering the draft: Offensive line, running back, linebacker
The Cowboys have been hamstrung by their salary-cap situation this offseason, resulting in the departures of starters at several key positions, including offensive linemen Tyron Smith and Tyler Biadasz, running back Tony Pollard and wide receiver Michael Gallup. They haven't really replaced any of those players; the only free agent addition they've made is linebacker Eric Kendricks. That made this draft extra important for Dallas, which absolutely had to take rookie starters in the first and second rounds. So how did team owner Jerry Jones & Co. fare?
Not bad. The Cowboys were able to trade down five spots in Round 1, pick up an extra third-rounder and still get their guy. Tyler Guyton (29) is going to get a chance to be their starter at left tackle, and from what I see on tape, I think he can make the move over from the right side. He has special ability as a pass protector and can get to the second level in a hurry in the run game.
Defensive end Marshawn Kneeland (56) and guard Cooper Beebe (73) have the talent to step in and play significant snaps as rookies. Kneeland is excellent against the run and has developed pass-rush moves. Marist Liufau (87) was a reach on my board, but I know Dallas wants to be better against the run, and he'll help there. Caelen Carson (174) is an underrated cornerback who was a starter for four seasons at Wake Forest.
What keeps Dallas from a higher grade? Not taking a running back in place of Liufau, particularly with several really good ones available.
We put ourselves in these spots every year. They should have addressed a position in FA to avoid this situationThat Liufau pick was so bad at that spot and what was on the board.
I think you could have had both.What keeps Dallas from a higher grade? Not taking a running back in place of Liufau, particularly with several really good ones available.
That last sentence says it all. Lloyd should have been the pick.
They should have included Trey Lance in the draft grade... but would that make their grade higher or lower?Dallas Cowboys: B-
Top needs entering the draft: Offensive line, running back, linebacker
The Cowboys have been hamstrung by their salary-cap situation this offseason, resulting in the departures of starters at several key positions, including offensive linemen Tyron Smith and Tyler Biadasz, running back Tony Pollard and wide receiver Michael Gallup. They haven't really replaced any of those players; the only free agent addition they've made is linebacker Eric Kendricks. That made this draft extra important for Dallas, which absolutely had to take rookie starters in the first and second rounds. So how did team owner Jerry Jones & Co. fare?
Not bad. The Cowboys were able to trade down five spots in Round 1, pick up an extra third-rounder and still get their guy. Tyler Guyton (29) is going to get a chance to be their starter at left tackle, and from what I see on tape, I think he can make the move over from the right side. He has special ability as a pass protector and can get to the second level in a hurry in the run game.
Defensive end Marshawn Kneeland (56) and guard Cooper Beebe (73) have the talent to step in and play significant snaps as rookies. Kneeland is excellent against the run and has developed pass-rush moves. Marist Liufau (87) was a reach on my board, but I know Dallas wants to be better against the run, and he'll help there. Caelen Carson (174) is an underrated cornerback who was a starter for four seasons at Wake Forest.
What keeps Dallas from a higher grade? Not taking a running back in place of Liufau, particularly with several really good ones available.
like all the guys we got, but the Marist pick was a round too early. That should have been Marshawn Lloyd. The linebacker we wanted still would have been available the next pick. Terrible drafting as far as passing up a really good rb . The value was really good.B seems fair here...........I like the DE just a feeling this kid can ball!
Agreed. Second rounder I get is to replace Dorance/ Lawrence but at the same point rb was a bigger concern and still is.shameful we ignored running back.
In round 5 or 6 your not losing anything throwing a dart at a talent like Lloyd. Come on man. Throwing a dart a round or 2 too early for a role player at LB seems like a foolish reach. Like the player, just not that early.Yea. Shameful. Shameful we ignored a non premium position.
yes but Lloyd was there and Marist would have been there the next rd. But hey, the next rd we did get a nice db.It was a weak crop of RBs. It would have been more shameful reaching for one and passing up a much better player at another position.
yes. THIS. No one is saying the linebacker won't be good, but considering who else was available, we blew it.That Liufau pick was so bad at that spot and what was on the board.
Hmm.What keeps Dallas from a higher grade? Not taking a running back in place of Liufau, particularly with several really good ones available.
This can't be right....didn't MountaineerCowboy give our draft an F?