Nolan Smith

[baltcowboy]

We did spend a 2nd rounder on Sam Williams last year and a 1st rounder on Parsons the year prior.

Need to improve elsewhere. Maybe Calijah Cancey since he's interior Dline, but I don't know if he'll help against the run since he's seen as more of a pass rush DT.

I hear you but the Cowboys have lots of holes. They need a guard but you can move Tyler to left guard at any time. Nobody wants to admit it but we need a tight end to replace Shultz. I am concerned about Gallup and he had ankle surgery in the offseason so we really only have two quality receivers at the moment. We need a running back as our top 2 backs are on one year deals. Defensively we need two more defensive tackles (1 tech and 3tech), another pass rusher, a off ball linebacker, and a cornerback. I think the the Cowboys can go 8 different directions with the first pick and it would be smart. Just take the best player available.

 

[AsthmaField]

The Cowboys pass rushers are average at best once you take away Parsons. Quinn has a great scheme but when teams started gutting us with the run, the pass rush stopped. Reports are the Cowboys believe when Tank hurt his foot it put more on Parsons and it affected his play. A pass rusher is one of the Cowboys top needs. Besides Parsons we have a bunch of jags. Look at their salaries.

Yeah, I definitely think you could take an edge if you feel like he’s going to give you a good pass rush.

I like Williams. He’s so strong that I see him as an eventual replacement for Lawrence at SDE. That would mean you need a WDE for when Armstrong/Fowler are gone.

McDonald/Nolan Smith would be great on the right side… and would absolutely work their way onto a rotation this season.

Edge rushers are just so valuable and difficult to find. Getting one at 26, assuming there is one you love sitting there, would be good for a number of reasons, IMO.

 

[baltcowboy]

Yeah, I definitely think you could take an edge if you feel like he’s going to give you a good pass rush.

I like Williams. He’s so strong that I see him as an eventual replacement for Lawrence at SDE. That would mean you need a WDE for when Armstrong/Fowler are gone.

McDonald/Nolan Smith would be great on the right side… and would absolutely work their way onto a rotation this season.

Edge rushers are just so valuable and difficult to find. Getting one at 26, assuming there is one you love sitting there, would be good for a number of reasons, IMO.

You need to protect Parsons like you protect Dak. McDonald is one of my top 3 picks at 26 at this moment. I am starting to like one these small receivers opening the field up with their speed. Forbes looks like the second coming of Diggs but takes less chances. Just don’t take a guard at 26.

 

[morasp]

You need to protect Parsons like you protect Dak. McDonald is one of my top 3 picks at 26 at this moment. I am starting to like one these small receivers opening the field up with their speed. Forbes looks like the second coming of Diggs but takes less chances. Just don’t take a guard at 26.

I saw an interesting video on you tube from an "unofficial site" that used a sports AI program to predict the cowboys first two round positional tendencies for the last ten years. He than had it project players the Cowboys might be interested in at those positions. It searched the internet for all information it could find and came up with Edge rusher as one of the positions and linked McDonald, Foskey, and Hall to the Cowboys.

 

[stilltheguru]

I'll stick with NFL.com they usually do a pretty good job. If he does get taken at ten than good for him. You might be taking this a little too serious, your welcome to your opinion just like me and everyone else on this forum but don't take it personally if mine is different than yours. These are guys that are going to make more money than I ever did in my whole career and they could care less what we think. Like I said I may be wrong, we'll find out in a few years, but if he can't get on the field on college for whatever reason it actually gets harder in the NFL.

That's what he does. Even though he's been proven wrong multiple times the ego doesn't stop

 

[stilltheguru]

You need to protect Parsons like you protect Dak. McDonald is one of my top 3 picks at 26 at this moment. I am starting to like one these small receivers opening the field up with their speed. Forbes looks like the second coming of Diggs but takes less chances. Just don’t take a guard at 26.

Seems alot if yall love Forbes. I like him but don't love him at 26. Wouldn't be that upset though, but I still don't see the fit of a cb right now

 

[Malhavoc]

Seems alot if yall love Forbes. I like him but don't love him at 26. Wouldn't be that upset though, but I still don't see the fit of a cb right now

Forbes, McDonald, all these WR’s I’m starting to think is the back-up plan. I could be wrong but I just think they are going to draft someone they think can get on the field. Essentially a starter. That player might not be available. But Lamb, Parsons, Smith, in the last 3 years, I’m not going to argue with their methods.

 

[stilltheguru]

Forbes, McDonald, all these WR’s I’m starting to think is the back-up plan. I could be wrong but I just think they are going to draft someone they think can get on the field. Essentially a starter. That player might not be available. But Lamb, Parsons, Smith, in the last 3 years, I’m not going to argue with their methods.

McDonald shouldn't be a backup plan. Dude will be a terror in this league

 

[baltcowboy]

Seems alot if yall love Forbes. I like him but don't love him at 26. Wouldn't be that upset though, but I still don't see the fit of a cb right now

He is scary skinny.but as an understudy to Gilmore you can’t ask for a better guy.

 

[Malhavoc]

McDonald shouldn't be a backup plan. Dude will be a terror in this league

No doubt. Love the player. But how much playing time do you see McDonald getting as rookie? Lot of guys in front of him. He might essentially be a red shirt rookie season. Nothing wrong with that. But it ain’t what this team is used to doing.

 

[stilltheguru]

No doubt. Love the player. But how much playing time do you see McDonald getting as rookie? Lot of guys in front of him. He might essentially be a red shirt rookie season. Nothing wrong with that. But it ain’t what this team is used to doing.

That's my thing about cb. They don't rotate so I don't get cb at 26. DE's, however do rotate. And as for McDonald, he probably won't play a huge amount but I can't pass on a talent like that. I'd trade Armstrong for a 4th next year and keep it moving.

 

[Malhavoc]

I’m more than taken aback by Hutchinson’s stats. I really didn’t think he would do this in the pros so early.

Walker should have never been taken in front of Hutch.,Made no sense.

 

[tyke1doe]

I'm not sure Edge Rusher is the best pick at #26 with Micah, Ware, Williams, Armstrong and Fowler how much play time will Smith Nolan get?

Not a knock on the player, but for a first rounder we need someone who can contribute right away.

Yeah, he'll probably be able to replace Ware eventually but Sam Williams very well could be the DE2 next season if he progresses.

Think the team needs to address another position in Round 1.

And yes, we can never have too many good pass rushers, but a lot of other positions need attention too first imo.

I must be having a brain fart. Who is Ware?

 

[J12B]

I must be having a brain fart. Who is Ware?

My bad Demarcua Lawrence hahah

I was having a brain fart with Demarcus Ware.

 

[beware_d-ware]

No doubt. Love the player. But how much playing time do you see McDonald getting as rookie? Lot of guys in front of him. He might essentially be a red shirt rookie season. Nothing wrong with that. But it ain’t what this team is used to doing.

I think Fowler would basically eat McDonald's hypothetical snaps this year, and he'd see pretty minimal action if everyone is healthy. In years 2-5 though, he could be a Randy Gregory type player.

 

[cnuball21]

I'll stick with NFL.com they usually do a pretty good job. If he does get taken at ten than good for him. You might be taking this a little too serious, your welcome to your opinion just like me and everyone else on this forum but don't take it personally if mine is different than yours. These are guys that are going to make more money than I ever did in my whole career and they could care less what we think. Like I said I may be wrong, we'll find out in a few years, but if he can't get on the field on college for whatever reason it actually gets harder in the NFL.

Your call. I enjoy looking at various sources / opinions to get more of a consensus evaluation but you do do.

 

[Dalmations202]

I still want NSmith because I think he is the perfect partner to Parsons.
If he can play off the ball, like he did some in college......he becomes your Mike.

Parsons and Smith at LB, who is the Mike?
Smith and Clark, Parsons at DE.
Parsons and Clark, Smith at DE.
Smith, LVE, Parsons at ---who is where?

So many ways to confuse an offense with those players, and lots of speed.

What if SWilliams could get in on that as well. SWilliams, Parsons, NSmith.......who is DE, who is Mike, and who is Will?

Man that would be a fun D to run.

 

[tyke1doe]

My bad Demarcua Lawrence hahah

I was having a brain fart with Demarcus Ware.

I sometimes get the names mixed up too. LOL!
Thanks for clarifying, although I wish we did have Ware teamed with Parsons.

 

[Outlaw Heroes]

The Cowboys pass rushers are average at best once you take away Parsons. Quinn has a great scheme but when teams started gutting us with the run, the pass rush stopped. Reports are the Cowboys believe when Tank hurt his foot it put more on Parsons and it affected his play. A pass rusher is one of the Cowboys top needs. Besides Parsons we have a bunch of jags. Look at their salaries.

Lawrence is not JAG (even if you ignore what he offers in the run game).

Williams is not JAG.

Fowler is not JAG (as a pass rusher).

I’m not saying we should ignore an edge guy if he’s BPA, but I think you overstate the need (especially relative to other positions).

 

[Risen Star]

Lawrence is not JAG (even if you ignore what he offers in the run game).

Williams is not JAG.

Fowler is not JAG (as a pass rusher).

I’m not saying we should ignore an edge guy if he’s BPA, but I think you overstate the need (especially relative to other positions).

Your disrespect of Dorance Armstrong disgusts me.