My post draft takes

[morasp]

Don't think they're going to the SB this season but they've added some necessary talent before they do make a push.

Round 1
McMillan may have been the guy they would have taken at WR. It obviously wasn't Golden
Booker fits the power run game they want and he's a relatively safe pick.

Round 2
Donovan was the obvious pick at 44, had a first round grade the next DT taken was Turner at pick 62 who had a round 3 grade

Round 3
Revel was both a need and a fantastic value pick.

Round 4
Players of interest taken at and after the Mingo pick and before Blue
Trevor Etienne RB
Cody Simon LB
Woody Marks RB
Jarquez Hunter RB
Dylan Sampson RB
Jaylin Lane WR
Jalen Royals WR
Elic Ayomanor WR
Joshua Farmer DT
Cam Jackson DT
Jordan James RB
Ty Hamilton DT

Round 5
Klayton Adams said the RB he wants needs contact balance and homerun ability and Blue has both of those.
All I can say is Eberflus must have liked James better than Mondon, Paul, and Bassa

The rest we'll see how they play out.

Toia could work out but if not they can probably sign a veteran 1T like they did with Joseph.

 

[darthseinfeld]

I think you are dead on about the Mazi pick, and I am right there with you on Nolen.

They scouted heavily at 3T, so I wouldnt be surprised if thats a priority next year

 

[Creeper]

We drafted 7 defensive lineman in the top 90 since 2021

But only 2 DTs.

Mazi and Osa Odighizuwa.

Osa is the only DT they drafted in the first 4 rounds that got re-signed after his rookie deal expired since I can recall. They may have given Tyron Crawford a 2nd contract. He was drafted back in 2012.

Since 2020 the Cowboys have drafted only 2 DT in the first 2 rounds. Only 7 in the first 3 rounds. It certainly appears as though they do not value the position. When is the last time the Cowboys drafted a DT that made a pro-bowl? I believe it was Jason Hatcher who was drafted in 2006.

 

[DuncanIso]

I don't think Diggs is going to be around long. Supposedly they arent happy with how he is rehabbing and even considered cutting. I wouldn't be suprised if they move him around the deadline if they can

His knee is jacked.

Word is they did a bone graft.

Can’t be elite when you are missing parts of your knee.

Injury GTD for 2025.

Likely saved him from a post June cut.

 

[Montanalo]

Here's what I liked about the draft:

Despite all the pre-draft rumors of mega trades up and down, Jerry Jones was relatively quiet on draft day. By that I mean, there were no crazy trades, no overt "reaches" and no apparent focus on "flash" players.

Most agree the first 3 picks were very good. That said, I really liked the round 6 and 7 picks.

Sharon Revel could be one of the draft steals in 2025.

What I didn't like:

A small trade down would have netted at least a 4th and maybe a 3rd round choice. Yes, I know it takes two to tango. It just doesn't seem like they pushed a trade down. A trade down may have still resulted in Booker selection. If not, there was Grey Zabel (18), Derrick Harmon (21), or Donovan Jackson (24).

I felt like WR was a greater need than RB and was a bit disappointed they didn't address WR earlier... maybe in conjuction with my imaginary trade down from the above comment.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

- First two days were a home run. Probably the best top 90 we have had in a long time. We got three guys that could have been 1st rounders. Two at money 5 positions. Im not high on Bookers value at 12, however the opposite side of the coin is that he could help make the interior OL dominant

- Jaydon Blue is alot like drafting Pollard in 2019. Stuck behind guys, so you dont get to see him with high usage. Very similar skill set too. Ball security really needs to get fixed. That could keep him off the field

- I think throwing an annual at OL late is a good way to maintain quality depth, but I would have gone Mellott there in the 6th. I think there is alot of potential with him moving to WR

- Toia is a guy I liked throughout the draft process. High floor guy who should stick in camp. In a way he might correct the Ridgeway mistake from a few years ago. Ridgeway has been a solid role player and I think thats what you get with Toia. I dont think Toia has the range to be a more than that now though. If Smith doesnt improve enough to make it past his rookie deal, I could see Toia having an Antwaun Woods like roll in a couple years

- Mafah is nice value as a hoss type back. Pretty much going to stay between the tackles. Could be a dirty yards type runner. I think his ceiling is kind of a poor mans Damien Harris. I still would rather have taken Rocket. I think Rocket has real feature back upside

Lot of good takes from you. Here’s a couple of mine re: Day 3

I’m not enamored with Jayden Blue as others. I personally would have taken Giddens or Brashard Smith over him. Blue is “petite” and narrow and doesn’t run with power which are not traits you want in a RB. The only guy I can remember having his physique was Trung Candidate. All that said, I think he was good value in the 5th. I think his receiving skills make him a better change of pace back than Deuce Vaughn. Hopefully, our new OC can think of creative ways to get him in space.

I liked Jay Taio in the 7th. I think he has some initial quickness off the snap and a real anchor in the run. That alone makes him better than Quinten Bohanna ever was. Just in terms of the roster, we really need Taio’s (and maybe Justin Rogers) size in the DT group. This is not directed toward you necessarily, but folks have overvalued Ridgeway for some reason. He’s now on his 3rd team since being drafted in 2022.

I’m a fan of Phil Mafah. I hope he gets a legit shot at making the roster because he has quick feet and size that could be really benefited by our offensive line group. He’s a locomotive after 3-4 steps and a problem for LBs/DBs to take down in the second-level.

Did not like the Shemar James pick. I literally would have preferred any of the other LBs that were taken after him in the 5th round. I watched him a few weeks ago and came away very non-plussed about anything he was showing. To trade up for him is a real head-scratcher. All that said, I’ll differ to Eberflus’ LB whispering ways to see what he can get out of him.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

I don't think Diggs is going to be around long. Supposedly they arent happy with how he is rehabbing and even considered cutting. I wouldn't be suprised if they move him around the deadline if they can

You heard this about his latest injury and rehab?

I did hear they weren’t happy with his training/approach to rehab coming off the ACL, but nothing about his latest injury.

 

[JPostSam]

ezeiruaku could be really good, and i hope he is.

but i would have thought they would have taken kaleb johnson there to carry the load behind booker and that stout interior offensive line.

(could still have taken blue in the fifth for the change of pace.)

 

[darthseinfeld]

You heard this about his latest injury and rehab?

I did hear they weren’t happy with his training/approach to rehab coming off the ACL, but nothing about his latest injury.

It was at the beginning of the offseason when this came out, and that they were considering trading or even cutting him because of it

 

[visionary]

Eagles draftes 3 DT's in the in that same span. Difference is they hit on theirs

Gotta then go and get a top end player in FA which we dont
Good OGs are available in FA every year, great 1T DT are typically not
A top 15 pick should not be an OG

 

[darthseinfeld]

Lot of good takes from you. Here’s a couple of mine re: Day 3

I’m not enamored with Jayden Blue as others. I personally would have taken Giddens or Brashard Smith over him. Blue is “petite” and narrow and doesn’t run with power which are not traits you want in a RB. The only guy I can remember having his physique was Trung Candidate. All that said, I think he was good value in the 5th. I think his receiving skills make him a better change of pace back than Deuce Vaughn. Hopefully, our new OC can think of creative ways to get him in space.

I liked Jay Taio in the 7th. I think he has some initial quickness off the snap and a real anchor in the run. That alone makes him better than Quinten Bohanna ever was. Just in terms of the roster, we really need Taio’s (and maybe Justin Rogers) size in the DT group. This is not directed toward you necessarily, but folks have overvalued Ridgeway for some reason. He’s now on his 3rd team since being drafted in 2022.

I’m a fan of Phil Mafah. I hope he gets a legit shot at making the roster because he has quick feet and size that could be really benefited by our offensive line group. He’s a locomotive after 3-4 steps and a problem for LBs/DBs to take down in the second-level.

Did not like the Shemar James pick. I literally would have preferred any of the other LBs that were taken after him in the 5th round. I watched him a few weeks ago and came away very non-plussed about anything he was showing. To trade up for him is a real head-scratcher. All that said, I’ll differ to Eberflus’ LB whispering ways to see what he can get out of him.

I think the Ridgeway takes have more to do with Bohanna than Ridgeway himself. Ridgeway isnt a starting caliber player, but he is at least a decent role player. Bohanna hasnt been able to stick anywhere since we cut him

 

[darthseinfeld]

Lot of good takes from you. Here’s a couple of mine re: Day 3

I’m not enamored with Jayden Blue as others. I personally would have taken Giddens or Brashard Smith over him. Blue is “petite” and narrow and doesn’t run with power which are not traits you want in a RB. The only guy I can remember having his physique was Trung Candidate. All that said, I think he was good value in the 5th. I think his receiving skills make him a better change of pace back than Deuce Vaughn. Hopefully, our new OC can think of creative ways to get him in space.

I liked Jay Taio in the 7th. I think he has some initial quickness off the snap and a real anchor in the run. That alone makes him better than Quinten Bohanna ever was. Just in terms of the roster, we really need Taio’s (and maybe Justin Rogers) size in the DT group. This is not directed toward you necessarily, but folks have overvalued Ridgeway for some reason. He’s now on his 3rd team since being drafted in 2022.

I’m a fan of Phil Mafah. I hope he gets a legit shot at making the roster because he has quick feet and size that could be really benefited by our offensive line group. He’s a locomotive after 3-4 steps and a problem for LBs/DBs to take down in the second-level.

Did not like the Shemar James pick. I literally would have preferred any of the other LBs that were taken after him in the 5th round. I watched him a few weeks ago and came away very non-plussed about anything he was showing. To trade up for him is a real head-scratcher. All that said, I’ll differ to Eberflus’ LB whispering ways to see what he can get out of him.

There is some gamble involved with Blue, especially considering some of the backs we passed. That gamble is his ball security. If he cant fix that, he isn't playing. If he can, he can be a weapon

 

[Flamma]

It is amazing how this team loves the OL in the first found but then constantly ignores the DL.

We can't develop mid- and later-round picks on the OL, but at DT that's all we try to do.

I kind of see why that is. When you're a build through the draft team only, DL slips through the cracks. They are not as plug and play as offensive linemen. They have to be better.

If the Cowboys just added one element to their offseason process, pick up DTs through trade of FA, they'd be fine. I mean possible impact players. Just make the exception with DTs and we'd be better off for it.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

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It is amazing how this team loves the OL in the first found but then constantly ignores the DL.

We can't develop mid- and later-round picks on the OL, but at DT that's all we try to do

This team is good in picking OL men and finding them even UDFA but we suck really suck in picking DL. Not sure why

 

[Gambit]

- First two days were a home run. Probably the best top 90 we have had in a long time. We got three guys that could have been 1st rounders. Two at money 5 positions. Im not high on Bookers value at 12, however the opposite side of the coin is that he could help make the interior OL dominant

- Jaydon Blue is alot like drafting Pollard in 2019. Stuck behind guys, so you dont get to see him with high usage. Very similar skill set too. Ball security really needs to get fixed. That could keep him off the field

- I think throwing an annual at OL late is a good way to maintain quality depth, but I would have gone Mellott there in the 6th. I think there is alot of potential with him moving to WR

- Toia is a guy I liked throughout the draft process. High floor guy who should stick in camp. In a way he might correct the Ridgeway mistake from a few years ago. Ridgeway has been a solid role player and I think thats what you get with Toia. I dont think Toia has the range to be a more than that now though. If Smith doesnt improve enough to make it past his rookie deal, I could see Toia having an Antwaun Woods like roll in a couple years

- Mafah is nice value as a hoss type back. Pretty much going to stay between the tackles. Could be a dirty yards type runner. I think his ceiling is kind of a poor mans Damien Harris. I still would rather have taken Rocket. I think Rocket has real feature back upside

Don't discount Mafah's pass pro too.

 

[Rayman70]

- First two days were a home run. Probably the best top 90 we have had in a long time. We got three guys that could have been 1st rounders. Two at money 5 positions. Im not high on Bookers value at 12, however the opposite side of the coin is that he could help make the interior OL dominant

- Jaydon Blue is alot like drafting Pollard in 2019. Stuck behind guys, so you dont get to see him with high usage. Very similar skill set too. Ball security really needs to get fixed. That could keep him off the field

- I think throwing an annual at OL late is a good way to maintain quality depth, but I would have gone Mellott there in the 6th. I think there is alot of potential with him moving to WR

- Toia is a guy I liked throughout the draft process. High floor guy who should stick in camp. In a way he might correct the Ridgeway mistake from a few years ago. Ridgeway has been a solid role player and I think thats what you get with Toia. I dont think Toia has the range to be a more than that now though. If Smith doesnt improve enough to make it past his rookie deal, I could see Toia having an Antwaun Woods like roll in a couple years

- Mafah is nice value as a hoss type back. Pretty much going to stay between the tackles. Could be a dirty yards type runner. I think his ceiling is kind of a poor mans Damien Harris. I still would rather have taken Rocket. I think Rocket has real feature back upside

Totally disagree about his ceiling. His ceiling is Demarco Murray. I'm sticking to this.

 

[Gambit]

Thats three 3T's drafted in the top 90 in 6 years though. The problem isn't that they ignore the position. The problem is they dont draft well at the position. One every two years in the top 90 isnt ignoring the position. But hitting on 1 out of 3 in the top 90 is bad

How many DC's in same time frame, all with their own idea of what they want. This plays a big role there too.

 

[conner01]

My biggest issue is that they did very little this entire offseason to help their biggest weakness to helping their run defense. Adding a late NT in a loaded class doesn’t move the needle

We didn’t help lamb either. Now if Jerry really want to win he can fix one of those before camp. There will be expensive guys cut by teams that drafted their position. If we can fill one of those 2 issues it helps a lot

 

[phildadon86]

- First two days were a home run. Probably the best top 90 we have had in a long time. We got three guys that could have been 1st rounders. Two at money 5 positions. Im not high on Bookers value at 12, however the opposite side of the coin is that he could help make the interior OL dominant

- Jaydon Blue is alot like drafting Pollard in 2019. Stuck behind guys, so you dont get to see him with high usage. Very similar skill set too. Ball security really needs to get fixed. That could keep him off the field

- I think throwing an annual at OL late is a good way to maintain quality depth, but I would have gone Mellott there in the 6th. I think there is alot of potential with him moving to WR

- Toia is a guy I liked throughout the draft process. High floor guy who should stick in camp. In a way he might correct the Ridgeway mistake from a few years ago. Ridgeway has been a solid role player and I think thats what you get with Toia. I dont think Toia has the range to be a more than that now though. If Smith doesnt improve enough to make it past his rookie deal, I could see Toia having an Antwaun Woods like roll in a couple years

- Mafah is nice value as a hoss type back. Pretty much going to stay between the tackles. Could be a dirty yards type runner. I think his ceiling is kind of a poor mans Damien Harris. I still would rather have taken Rocket. I think Rocket has real feature back upside

All valid points.

My question is. As it stands right now.

If lamb goes down. Or if he’s triple covered. Who’s getting the ball.

You can’t run every down.

 

[darthseinfeld]

All valid points.

My question is. As it stands right now.

If lamb goes down. Or if he’s triple covered. Who’s getting the ball.

You can’t run every down.

Thats where I hope they serious about trades