McShay: 'Dallas is obsessed' with drafting RB; trading up for Bijan Robinson 'wouldn't shock me'

[Stash]

What has having a dominant offensive line done for the Cowboys since the triplets. We need weapons to get over the top. Cowboys beat the 49ers if they had more playmakers on offense.

Managing more than 76 yards rushing sure would have helped. And an improved line would certainly help that.

 

[Stash]

No doubt RB is a need. But we don’t have to use a 1st rounder to get an excellent, impactful RB. Remember Pollard was a 4th rounder. DeMarco Murray was a 3rd rounder. I don’t think using first round pick on a RB is good value.

Certainly not trading up for the most replaceable position in football.

 

[MAZEREZAM]

If he gets past Washington, a 2024 2nd rounder could get them up to PIT’s pick at #17, maybe that and 2023 4th rounder to get up to GB at #15 if they’re concerned WAS might take him. I wouldn’t be against it.

 

[MAZEREZAM]

Robinson is probably at least in the top 5 as far as overall best player in this draft. He's the best RB in this class by a wide margin. And he's a super high character prospect as well. We need a new bell cow running back. He is also very good at catching the ball and would really help out in the passing game coming out of the back field and also the slot too. I'd absolutely love to draft this kid.

But I wouldn't trade up for him. As much as he would be a huge asset for us, we'd suffer else where for it. We have too many needs to lose the picks it would take to go get him. Missing out on an opportunity to draft a top tier OG, LB, CB, WR, DE or DT for the best RB, when there are so many other very capable RB's in this class, isn't a great idea.

Would you give up a 2024 2nd round pick to get him?

 

[cnuball21]

Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs are game changers. We also have a hole at RB with Pollard coming off a broken leg with some ligament damage where he might not be close to 100%, plus Zeke is no longer here. All the Cowboys have is a bunch of career backups, so RB is obviously a big need in this draft. It's a shame some of you can't see that.

Pollard is a game changer. Until a medical professional comes out and says he won’t make a full recovery I’m all set with the amount of money / resources we have at RB.

Draft a mid rounder.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Trading up for a RB is moronic.

 

[Bobhaze]

Here are some of the problems with trading up or even using a first round pick for a RB:

• A typical RB has about 4-5 years of effectiveness. As opposed to a first round OL (like Zack Martin for example) who can give you 10-12 years of effectiveness.
• The RB position is relatively easy to find talent on Day 2 or even 3 that can have immediate impact for much better value.
• Your first round pick needs to be outstanding value- longer than 4-5 years of value in other words.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

If Bijan Robinson gets taken by the 15th pick, the Cowboys might decide to trade up to try to get Jahmyr Gibbs. Those 2 are the only ones worthy of a 1st round pick, and they are the only ones who can seriously change the game positively for your Offense while putting a scare on opposing Defenses.

If the Cowboys don't trade up but decide to pass up on getting a RB with their 1st round pick due to Bijan and Jahmyr already being long gone (picked by other teams), I believe the Cowboys will address the RB position in the 3rd or 4th round.

I don't think gibbs is first round talent. Robinson is. but RB position is not as valued, unless you are dallas and spend your 5th over all pick on a RB

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs are game changers. We also have a hole at RB with Pollard coming off a broken leg with some ligament damage where he might not be close to 100%, plus Zeke is no longer here. All the Cowboys have is a bunch of career backups, so RB is obviously a big need in this draft. It's a shame some of you can't see that.

what's a game changer? and it doesn't matter. top 3 RBs last year, were watching playoffs at home. Philly, was top 5 rushing team with Miles Sanders. top 3 rushing teams missed the playoffs.

you don't need to spend a first round pick on a RB. much less trade up.

btw, I don't think gibbs is a game changer.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Pollard is a game changer. Until a medical professional comes out and says he won’t make a full recovery I’m all set with the amount of money / resources we have at RB.

Draft a mid rounder.

It's a good thing the Cowboys think like I do. lol

 

[Hardline]

There is a point where it's absolutely justified for a trade up for Bijan. If he's on the board at 18 its time to call the Steelers.

 

[baltcowboy]

Managing more than 76 yards rushing sure would have helped. And an improved line would certainly help that.

So would replacing Shultz, Zeke and Brown.

 

[America's Cowboy]

what's a game changer? and it doesn't matter. top 3 RBs last year, were watching playoffs at home. Philly, was top 5 rushing team with Miles Sanders. top 3 rushing teams missed the playoffs.

you don't need to spend a first round pick on a RB. much less trade up.

btw, I don't think gibbs is a game changer.

You know very well what a game changer is. Zeke was a game changer his first 4-5 years. Emmitt was a game changer his first 8 years. SWEETNESS was a game changer. So was Barry. Etc, etc. You know what a game changer is.

 

[Smith22]

Here are some of the problems with trading up or even using a first round pick for a RB:

• A typical RB has about 4-5 years of effectiveness. As opposed to a first round OL (like Zack Martin for example) who can give you 10-12 years of effectiveness.
• The RB position is relatively easy to find talent on Day 2 or even 3 that can have immediate impact for much better value.
• Your first round pick needs to be outstanding value- longer than 4-5 years of value in other words.

You make some good points, but I wouldn't say Robinson is projected to be a typical RB. I've seen comparisons to M. Faulk and L. Tomlinson.

I think the percentage of 1st round picks re-signed by their original team to second contracts is much lower than people realize.

 

[Outlaw Heroes]

Here are some of the problems with trading up or even using a first round pick for a RB:

• A typical RB has about 4-5 years of effectiveness. As opposed to a first round OL (like Zack Martin for example) who can give you 10-12 years of effectiveness.
• The RB position is relatively easy to find talent on Day 2 or even 3 that can have immediate impact for much better value.
• Your first round pick needs to be outstanding value- longer than 4-5 years of value in other words.

I don't know.

Your first priority is to hit on the pick. (I think you overestimate the hit rate on late first round picks.) With Bijan you're assured a Pro Bowl level talent that will touch the ball more than anyone on your offence outside of the QB and C and can give you explosive plays both in the run game and in the pass game.

I don't know if Bijan would be my first choice but I could certainly talk myself into taking him. He's the most explosive offensive player in the draft. We can use that.

 

[cnuball21]

It's a good thing the Cowboys think like I do. lol

Yea, because that’s worked so well the last decade plus. Zeke was a great use of a top 5 pick and extending him was just brilliant.

Hope we continue to follow that blueprint.

 

[Bobhaze]

I don't know.

Your first priority is to hit on the pick. (I think you overestimate the hit rate on late first round picks.) With Bijan you're assured a Pro Bowl level talent that will touch the ball more than anyone on your offence outside of the QB and C and can give you explosive plays both in the run game and in the pass game.

I don't know if Bijan would be my first choice but I could certainly talk myself into taking him. He's the most explosive offensive player in the draft. We can use that.

Bijan Robinson is a great talent for sure. But we have more needs than just a RB. My belief is a RB in today’s NFL is very poor draft value in round 1. In the last 5 drafts, only 4 RBs were selected in the first round by other NFL teams, and other than Saquon Barkley, most were taken late in round one.

Again, not saying we don’t need a RB. We do. But in this draft we can get immediate help at that position in rounds 2-4 while addressing some other needs too. This is a very deep draft at multiple positions. I just think spending first round capital on a RB is a waste of value.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Heard that in 2017. That was a deep class too and we needed one then more than now. Ended up with none

 

[Mr_437]

Todd is just talking for clicks imho.

 

[Jfconrow]

I see them going more of the 3rd round for a RB and addressing the OL first.