Full Disclosure: I would prefer that they get a DeMarcus Ware or Aaron Rogers type player that could play ten to fifteen years as a Dallas Cowboy at an elite level. We all would. That is what you would normally expect at pick 4, right? But, the players that will be there all have question marks in some capacity. Tunsil might be such a guy, but there is no way that Dallas picks him.
So, from everything I have read, the main options are...
Ramsey: A physical freak DB that has all the tools to be elite NFL Free Safety. But, Dallas just drafted a free safety in the first round last year so they are looking at Ramsey as a Corner. He had low interception totals. Could he just be suffering from Deion Sanders syndrome? Teams completely avoided throwing Deion's way for the majority of his time in Dallas. Deion at one point had three straight seasons where he only recorded two interceptions per year. A few games missed for injury, but having watched every single game I can attest that teams seldom tested Deion.
Elliot: A potentially phenominal running back in an era where teams and fans don't necessarily seem to think running backs are worth the investment. Dallas currently has a lead running back with an injury history, a second running back that has declining numbers and a third down back coming off of a major injury. They also completely ignored running backs in the offseason because they felt the O-line could make good running backs great. If they are considering Elliot, it must be because they do in fact see him as a generational talent at his position.
Bosa: Appears to be the fallback option at this point. A very solid Defensive End that would completely wall off teams from being able to run to the strong side on a Dallas defense that struggled against the run. But, he might max out at ten to thirteen sacks in a season and that turns off some people. The talent certainly meets the need here.
What I feel happens:
I don't think Dallas will get their war room dream scenario where Ramsey falls into their laps. San Diego will trade with the Jaguars and the Jags draft Ramsey. It makes a ton of sense for San Diego because they will still get one of their top guys in Tunsil or Buckner.
Dallas will then be faced with drafting Elliot or fielding calls. That call will in fact come from the Baltimore Ravens, who will want to jump in front of the Chargers to ensure they get Tunsil. Dallas will receive pick six and Baltimore's 3rd for their pick 4 and a 6th.
The NFL Draft, picks 1 through 6:
1. Rams (trade with Titans) - Jared Goff
2. Eagles (trade with Browns) - Carson Wentz
3. Jaguars (trade with Chargers) - Jalen Ramsey
4. Ravens (trade with Cowboys) - Laremy Tunsil
5. Chargers (trade with Jaguars) - DeForest Buckner
6. Dallas (trade with Ravens) - Ezekiel Elliot.
Not sure if the first six picks have ever all been traded before, but that is how I see it going down tonight. I hope Elliot becomes every bit the generational talent that Dallas feels he is.
