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From the top to the bottom of this draft there will be nuggets to take away and store in our brains for all Drafts to come. It’s a learning process and frankly, it’s one of the most fun times of the year for fans of the NFL. Before we get started in all the hype leading to OTA’s and eventually training camp, it’s important to reflect on all the stories of the past three days.
First Round Freak Out
We know the story by now for the Dallas Cowboys, they really wanted to take Takkarist McKinley. We know that to be a fact as reported by Nick Eatman, Takk was the pick at 28. However, often times, the draft throws a few curveballs. The day of the draft, rumors were swirling that the Atlanta Falcons wanted to trade up and hop Dallas for a pass rusher. They did just that by trading with Seahawks and snatching McKinley right at 26th overall.
Once again, just like with the Paxton Lynch thing, the Seahawks thwarted the Cowboys. It’s all well and good because the Cowboys got the best end of that deal and got even in this draft as well. That’s right, the Cowboys snagged Taco Charlton three spots before Seattle, who promptly traded out of the round after he was gone. There’s the rub in all the backlash the Cowboys got for selecting Charlton, a guy who has done nothing but improve every single year.
There is no waiting for him to get healthy or add a few pounds. The long-limbed, 6’6”, 277-pound end who can set, hold, and burst around the edge is ready to play. As much vitriol and anger that was spewed before the second round on Friday, now there is somewhat of a calming among Cowboys’ fans knowing they got the guy the Seahawks’ really wanted and stole one from the NFC Heavyweight division. Additional note: There is a report that the Dolphins were going to take Charlton at pick #22 if Charles Harris wasn’t there. Seems like Taco was on the menu for a few teams.
link/http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2017...s-cowboys-related-draft-buzz-into-perspective
First Round Freak Out
We know the story by now for the Dallas Cowboys, they really wanted to take Takkarist McKinley. We know that to be a fact as reported by Nick Eatman, Takk was the pick at 28. However, often times, the draft throws a few curveballs. The day of the draft, rumors were swirling that the Atlanta Falcons wanted to trade up and hop Dallas for a pass rusher. They did just that by trading with Seahawks and snatching McKinley right at 26th overall.
Once again, just like with the Paxton Lynch thing, the Seahawks thwarted the Cowboys. It’s all well and good because the Cowboys got the best end of that deal and got even in this draft as well. That’s right, the Cowboys snagged Taco Charlton three spots before Seattle, who promptly traded out of the round after he was gone. There’s the rub in all the backlash the Cowboys got for selecting Charlton, a guy who has done nothing but improve every single year.
There is no waiting for him to get healthy or add a few pounds. The long-limbed, 6’6”, 277-pound end who can set, hold, and burst around the edge is ready to play. As much vitriol and anger that was spewed before the second round on Friday, now there is somewhat of a calming among Cowboys’ fans knowing they got the guy the Seahawks’ really wanted and stole one from the NFC Heavyweight division. Additional note: There is a report that the Dolphins were going to take Charlton at pick #22 if Charles Harris wasn’t there. Seems like Taco was on the menu for a few teams.
link/http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2017...s-cowboys-related-draft-buzz-into-perspective
