My draft ramblings....

[Risen Star]

I have to post something before the draft. Here's how I stand.


Top 50

1. Khalil Mack OLB Buffalo
2. Greg Robinson T Auburn
3. Jadeveon Clowney DE South Carolina
4. Sammy Watkins WR Clemson
5. Jake Matthews T Texas A&M

6. Teddy Bridgewater QB Louisville
7. Mike Evans WR Texas A&M
8. C.J. Mosley ILB Alabama
9. Taylor Lewan T Michigan
10. Darqueze Dennard CB Michigan St.

11. Eric Ebron TE North Carolina
12. Zack Martin T Notre Dame
13. Odell Beckham Jr. WR LSU
14. Aaron Donald DT Pittsburgh
15. Ryan Shazier OLB Ohio St.

16. Johnny Manziel QB Texas A&M
17. Justin Gilbert CB Oklahoma St.
18. Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix S Alabama
19. Ra'Shede Hageman DT Minnesota
20. Blake Bortles QB Central Michigan

21. Calvin Pryor S Louisville
22. Lamarcus Joyner CB Florida St.
23. Brandin Cooks WR Oregon St.
24. Morgan Moses T Virginia
25. Demarcus Lawrence DE Boise St.

26. Jason Verrett CB TCU
27. Anthony Barr OLB UCLA
28. Cyrus Kouandjio T Alabama
29. Louis Nix III DT Notre Dame.
30. Kyle Fuller CB Virginia Tech

31. Chris Borland ILB Wisconsin
32. Dominique Easley DT Florida
33. Stephon Tuitt DE Notre Dame
34. Gabe Jackson G Mississippi St.
35. Cody Latimer WR Indiana

36. Jeremiah Attaochu OLB Georgia Tech
37. Davante Adams WR Fresno St.
38. Marcus Martin C USC
39. Dee Ford OLB Auburn
40. Marqise Lee WR USC

41. Joel Bitonio T Nevada
42. Jimmy Garoppolo QB Eastern Illinois
43. Jarvis Landry WR LSU
44. Kony Ealy DE Missouri
45. Xavier Su'a-Filo G UCLA

46. Stanley Jean-Baptiste CB Nebraska
47. A.J. McCarron QB Alabama
48. Carlos Hyde RB Ohio St.
49. Jimmy Ward S Northern Illinois
50. Tre Mason RB Auburn

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My Class

The Cowboys trade their 1st round pick, 16th overall, to San Francisco for the 49ers' 1st round pick, 30th overall, their 3rd round pick, 77th overall and a 2015 4th round pick.

1(30) Demarcus Lawrence DE Boise St.
A late riser and one of the better edge rushers in the entire class. Can be spoon fed in a rotation at WDE until he's ready for full duty.

2(47) Dominique Easley DT Florida
Color me a sucker. Another injury prone 2nd round pick but just. can. not. resist. if he's still there at this point.

3(77) Ego Ferguson DT LSU
Underrated. If he ever puts it all together you have yourself a beast inside.

3(78) Donte Moncrief WR Mississippi
If he makes it down this far he's a steal. Size and vertical stretch. Gives the Cowboys quite a dynamic trio of receivers.

4(119) Jerick McKinnon RB Georgia Southern
Super sleeper. Former QB with one year at the position. Short, compact, well rounded runner with major upside.

5(158) Zach Moore DE Concordia-St. Paul
Could be a factor in a situational pass rush role early on. Small school gem.

7(229) Khyri Thornton DT Mississippi
Experienced quick twitch gap penetrator who has battled inconsistency over his career.

7(231) Zach Fulton G Tennessee
Needs a year in an NFL S&C program and you may have something.

7(238) Boseko Lokombo OLB Oregon
Run and chase backer with the athleticism to excel in coverage. Raw.

7(248) Marquis Spruill OLB Syracuse
Highly productive 4 year starter. Will make his way on special teams.

7(251) Jemea Thomas DB Georgia Tech
Diminutive but experienced at safety and cornerback. Will be tough to cut.

7(254) Terrence Fede DE Marist
30.5 sacks over his college career warrants a look.


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Pet Cats

Khalil Mack OLB Buffalo
Teddy Bridgewater QB Louisville
C.J. Mosley ILB Alabama
Morgan Moses T Virginia
Darqueze Dennard CB Michigan St.
Demarcus Lawrence DE Boise St.
Stephon Tuitt DE Notre Dame
Dominique Easley DT Florida
Jason Verrett CB TCU
Jeremiah Attaochu OLB Georgia Tech
Gabe Jackson G Mississippi St.
Lamarcus Joyner CB/S Florida St.
Joel Bitonio G Nevada
Jarvis Landry WR LSU
AJ McCarron QB Alabama
Bruce Ellington WR South Carolina
Ego Ferguson DT LSU
Donte Moncrief WR Mississippi
Marqueston Huff CB/S Wyoming
Jerick McKinnon RB Georgia Southern
Khyri Thornton DT Mississippi
Larry Webster DE Bloomsburg
Ronald Powell OLB Florida
Zach Moore DE Concordia-St. Paul
Jemea Thomas CB/S Georgia Tech
Zach Fulton G Tennessee
Boseko Lokombo OLB Oregon
Marquis Spruill OLB Syracuse

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If we trade up, I will hate it. Be patient. Let the process sort itself out and draft value, with the defensive line breaking all ties. There is no magical elixir in the form of one player that's going to change this team. Don't shorten your class packaging picks in a trade up. It's just not smart. We need more at bats with the guy batting clean up in our lineup.

Someone recently posted a mock with a bunch of the same players I've mocked. I did not copy yours. Mine was done weeks ago and only updated once Jernigan had his issue with the combine drug test. We simply agree on a lot of these players.

Will the Cowboys reach on defensive linemen? That's the story of the draft for me. Others seem to be paying attention to Manziel. I'd be shocked if that happened. Even if he fell to 16.

All Mel. All the time. Do you think he wears boxers or briefs?

It's the greatest sporting event on the planet. Enjoy, boys. My head will be spinning as I'm checking off value boards, updating selections, browsing the various evaluations the analysts have on the players the Cowboys have picked and keeping an eye on the best available.

I'll be crossing my fingers this draft is more 2005 and not so much 2012. I'd say 2009 but this is a family board.

Will McClay. Don't let me down. And try to lean over so we can see you in the war room cam once in awhile.

Rod Marinelli.

 

[reddyuta]

I would rather trade with the eagles and just drop down to 22 if that is all the compensation we are getting.

 

[Macnalty]

My take on your picks just nitpicking, we would be well served with your picks. I would like to see some additional Oline in the mix. It is hard this year to sacrifice a defensive player in the first couple of rounds for a guard/tackle. You did a great job of nabbing one of the better WR's.


D Lawrence is a WDE starter kit who has shown he can bend around the edge(something most do not possess), I feel he will be good but not so much this year.
Easley I love as long as his knees have gotten the trainers approval. He could be the best talent in your draft.
Ego is not my cup of tea will leave him on the menu. Like DaQuan Jones as an alternative
Moncrief is a gem hope he is available he will make the passing game much better.
McKinnon is unique with that QB experience, IMO I think there are better choices at that pick(he is incredibly quick), such as Williams from BC, Freeman Florida ST,and the kid from Towson Terrance West.
The rest I am not familiar with enough to comment.

My pet cats
Stephon Tuitt , J Attaochu, JaWaun James, Tre Mason ( this guy can play)

 

[Gaede]

Awesome!

 

[Manster54]

Someone is excited. Get your popcorn ready!

 

[tm1119]

I'm not crazy about Lawrence so for me it would be Attoachu > Lawrence in that trade back scenario. And Idk, I feel like you reached on Moore just because we don't have a 6th pick.

Overall it makes a lot of sense and we like a lot of the same guys.

 

[visionary]

I am not trading down 14 spots for #77

Rather take my chances with Donald or Barr at 16

 

[waving monkey]

I appreciate this real effort. Much more then i have in me.

 

[roughneck266]

I wish you were the one making the decisions on draft day. I would take that draft and be happy.

 

[RS12]

Pet Cats

Khalil Mack OLB Buffalo
Teddy Bridgewater QB Louisville

You are scoffing at them drafting JFB at 16 if he drops, but I believe that your pet cat Teddy B will be there and almost no chance he gets picked. I became a big fan of his after the Sugar Bowl versus Florida. Destroyed a great defense in that game.

 

[Tezz]

If the top trade target Beckham Jr. is gone and a trade isn't feasible would you have a problem with Shazier/Rashede Hageman at 16? Viewing Hageman as a sleeper pick

 

[SilverStarCowboy]

I appreciate this real effort. Much more then i have in me.

Just stregthen the middle with Donald (14) and Ward (49)...A++

 

[Maxmadden]

I have to post something before the draft. Here's how I stand.


Top 50

1. Khalil Mack OLB Buffalo
2. Greg Robinson T Auburn
3. Jadeveon Clowney DE South Carolina
4. Sammy Watkins WR Clemson
5. Jake Matthews T Texas A&M

6. Teddy Bridgewater QB Louisville
7. Mike Evans WR Texas A&M
8. C.J. Mosley ILB Alabama
9. Taylor Lewan T Michigan
10. Darqueze Dennard CB Michigan St.

11. Eric Ebron TE North Carolina
12. Zack Martin T Notre Dame
13. Odell Beckham Jr. WR LSU
14. Aaron Donald DT Pittsburgh
15. Ryan Shazier OLB Ohio St.

16. Johnny Manziel QB Texas A&M
17. Justin Gilbert CB Oklahoma St.
18. Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix S Alabama
19. Ra'Shede Hageman DT Minnesota
20. Blake Bortles QB Central Michigan

21. Calvin Pryor S Louisville
22. Lamarcus Joyner CB Florida St.
23. Brandin Cooks WR Oregon St.
24. Morgan Moses T Virginia
25. Demarcus Lawrence DE Boise St.

26. Jason Verrett CB TCU
27. Anthony Barr OLB UCLA
28. Cyrus Kouandjio T Alabama
29. Louis Nix III DT Notre Dame.
30. Kyle Fuller CB Virginia Tech

31. Chris Borland ILB Wisconsin
32. Dominique Easley DT Florida
33. Stephon Tuitt DE Notre Dame
34. Gabe Jackson G Mississippi St.
35. Cody Latimer WR Indiana

36. Jeremiah Attaochu OLB Georgia Tech
37. Davante Adams WR Fresno St.
38. Marcus Martin C USC
39. Dee Ford OLB Auburn
40. Marqise Lee WR USC

41. Joel Bitonio T Nevada
42. Jimmy Garoppolo QB Eastern Illinois
43. Jarvis Landry WR LSU
44. Kony Ealy DE Missouri
45. Xavier Su'a-Filo G UCLA

46. Stanley Jean-Baptiste CB Nebraska
47. A.J. McCarron QB Alabama
48. Carlos Hyde RB Ohio St.
49. Jimmy Ward S Northern Illinois
50. Tre Mason RB Auburn

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My Class

The Cowboys trade their 1st round pick, 16th overall, to San Francisco for the 49ers' 1st round pick, 30th overall, their 3rd round pick, 77th overall and a 2015 4th round pick.

1(30) Demarcus Lawrence DE Boise St.
A late riser and one of the better edge rushers in the entire class. Can be spoon fed in a rotation at WDE until he's ready for full duty.

2(47) Dominique Easley DT Florida
Color me a sucker. Another injury prone 2nd round pick but just. can. not. resist. if he's still there at this point.

3(77) Ego Ferguson DT LSU
Underrated. If he ever puts it all together you have yourself a beast inside.

3(78) Donte Moncrief WR Mississippi
If he makes it down this far he's a steal. Size and vertical stretch. Gives the Cowboys quite a dynamic trio of receivers.

4(119) Jerick McKinnon RB Georgia Southern
Super sleeper. Former QB with one year at the position. Short, compact, well rounded runner with major upside.

5(158) Zach Moore DE Concordia-St. Paul
Could be a factor in a situational pass rush role early on. Small school gem.

7(229) Khyri Thornton DT Mississippi
Experienced quick twitch gap penetrator who has battled inconsistency over his career.

7(231) Zach Fulton G Tennessee
Needs a year in an NFL S&C program and you may have something.

7(238) Boseko Lokombo OLB Oregon
Run and chase backer with the athleticism to excel in coverage. Raw.

7(248) Marquis Spruill OLB Syracuse
Highly productive 4 year starter. Will make his way on special teams.

7(251) Jemea Thomas DB Georgia Tech
Diminutive but experienced at safety and cornerback. Will be tough to cut.

7(254) Terrence Fede DE Marist
30.5 sacks over his college career warrants a look.


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Pet Cats

Khalil Mack OLB Buffalo
Teddy Bridgewater QB Louisville
C.J. Mosley ILB Alabama
Morgan Moses T Virginia
Darqueze Dennard CB Michigan St.
Demarcus Lawrence DE Boise St.
Stephon Tuitt DE Notre Dame
Dominique Easley DT Florida
Jason Verrett CB TCU
Jeremiah Attaochu OLB Georgia Tech
Gabe Jackson G Mississippi St.
Lamarcus Joyner CB/S Florida St.
Joel Bitonio G Nevada
Jarvis Landry WR LSU
AJ McCarron QB Alabama
Bruce Ellington WR South Carolina
Ego Ferguson DT LSU
Donte Moncrief WR Mississippi
Marqueston Huff CB/S Wyoming
Jerick McKinnon RB Georgia Southern
Khyri Thornton DT Mississippi
Larry Webster DE Bloomsburg
Ronald Powell OLB Florida
Zach Moore DE Concordia-St. Paul
Jemea Thomas CB/S Georgia Tech
Zach Fulton G Tennessee
Boseko Lokombo OLB Oregon
Marquis Spruill OLB Syracuse

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If we trade up, I will hate it. Be patient. Let the process sort itself out and draft value, with the defensive line breaking all ties. There is no magical elixir in the form of one player that's going to change this team. Don't shorten your class packaging picks in a trade up. It's just not smart. We need more at bats with the guy batting clean up in our lineup.

Someone recently posted a mock with a bunch of the same players I've mocked. I did not copy yours. Mine was done weeks ago and only updated once Jernigan had his issue with the combine drug test. We simply agree on a lot of these players.

Will the Cowboys reach on defensive linemen? That's the story of the draft for me. Others seem to be paying attention to Manziel. I'd be shocked if that happened. Even if he fell to 16.

All Mel. All the time. Do you think he wears boxers or briefs?

It's the greatest sporting event on the planet. Enjoy, boys. My head will be spinning as I'm checking off value boards, updating selections, browsing the various evaluations the analysts have on the players the Cowboys have picked and keeping an eye on the best available.

I'll be crossing my fingers this draft is more 2005 and not so much 2012. I'd say 2009 but this is a family board.

Will McClay. Don't let me down. And try to lean over so we can see you in the war room cam once in awhile.

Rod Marinelli.

You have too many pets..

 

[SilverStarCowboy]

pOSITIVE dRUG TeST scare you off of Jernigan?

 

[Risen Star]

If the top trade target Beckham Jr. is gone and a trade isn't feasible would you have a problem with Shazier/Rashede Hageman at 16? Viewing Hageman as a sleeper pick

That's a good call by you. I've had that same feeling about both players.

The thing with Hageman is he's not a self starter. He's got a ton of talent but disappears too often.

 

[Risen Star]

pOSITIVE dRUG TeST scare you off of Jernigan?

Yeah. Not so much a stance against weed. Just the fact that he was stupid enough to do it right now.

I had Jernigan 11th overall before that report came out.

 

[Risen Star]

You are scoffing at them drafting JFB at 16 if he drops, but I believe that your pet cat Teddy B will be there and almost no chance he gets picked. I became a big fan of his after the Sugar Bowl versus Florida. Destroyed a great defense in that game.

I just don't believe Jerry will take a QB in the first round. No matter who it is.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

If we traded down over a dozen spots and didn't get one of their seconds I would be very disappointed.

 

[noletime95]

Yeah. Not so much a stance against weed. Just the fact that he was stupid enough to do it right now.

I had Jernigan 11th overall before that report came out.

I agree Jernigan should drop, but I think taking him out of your top 50 is extreme. I still think he'll be a player, but also believe he may be too risky for the 1st round given the depth of this draft.

 

[ferrispata]

I would rather trade with the eagles and just drop down to 22 if that is all the compensation we are getting.

I agree. We need more of a compensation if we were to drop that far. Maybe we get SF's 2nd rounder instead.