One week out and Golden is becoming the chalk pick for the Cowboys

[MarionBarberThe4th]

I wouldnt be opposed to Higgins at 44 if he was clearly the best player on the board.

Oh man how about like jeant and jiggin

 

[Sydla]

The Eagles have an all star team. Davonte was a Hiesman trophy winner. They have the best running back in the league along with the best offensive line. Davonte and Barkley have speed.

Lamb and Smith are in the same ballpark speed wise. Smith is not some burner. AJ Brown is not some burner either.

Golden runs fast. Great. People's obsession with speed is weird, especially when you get beyond the run fast part and you see some draft guys stating there are concerns with Golden's hands, etc.

Golden would be your classic shiny toy pick from the Cowboys. McMillan is the better choice if both are there and you want to go WR, especially with the QB we have. If McMillan is gone, then trade down or ignore Golden and go DE or DT or even OL.

 

[baltcowboy]

Lamb and Smith are in the same ballpark speed wise. Smith is not some burner. AJ Brown is not some burner either.

Golden runs fast. Great. People's obsession with speed is weird, especially when you get beyond the run fast part and you see some draft guys stating there are concerns with Golden's hands, etc.

Golden would be your classic shiny toy pick from the Cowboys. McMillan is the better choice if both are there and you want to go WR, especially with the QB we have. If McMillan is gone, then trade down or ignore Golden and go DE or DT or even OL.

Classic shiny toy pick. Some of you guys listen to the national media fake narrative like it’s gospel. You think CeeDee and Dez were shiny toy picks because they are the only receivers the Cowboys have drafted in our recent draft history. The Cowboys need a second receiver to complete the receiver room because of the failure of Cooks.

 

[NDGAEDE]

Lamb and Smith are in the same ballpark speed wise. Smith is not some burner. AJ Brown is not some burner either.

Golden runs fast. Great. People's obsession with speed is weird, especially when you get beyond the run fast part and you see some draft guys stating there are concerns with Golden's hands, etc.

Golden would be your classic shiny toy pick from the Cowboys. McMillan is the better choice if both are there and you want to go WR, especially with the QB we have. If McMillan is gone, then trade down or ignore Golden and go DE or DT or even OL.

It seems like they're looking for Brandin Cooks again.

Problem is: Dak could never connect with Cooks. They were terrible together.

 

[BoyzBlaster]

Dak only throws to open receivers. Golden can get separation and gets open.
Your not going to get a Romo to Dez play with Dak to McMillan.

Bingo

 

[cnuball21]

It seems like they're looking for Brandin Cooks again.

Problem is: Dak could never connect with Cooks. They were terrible together.

Cooks was also completely out of his prime when we got him to be fair…

Cooks in his prime would’ve been a perfect #2 5 years ago but per the Cowboys usual we got a good name outside of his prime and hoped for greatness.

Golden never was and isn’t as good as a prospect as Cooks was IMO.

I really like Golden but hes basically a traits pick. Too rich at 12.

 

[Pass2Run]

Hell to the NO!

Keep in mind, this is the prediction – not what they should do. Just curious, do the same guys say if Tet is off the board by then? If he’s not, this is just like Belichick thinking he’s smarter than everyone else by taking Cole Strange in the first round, or just a classic case of being full of Texas.

Don’t overthink it. Tet’s only the 3rd power conference player to have consecutive 1,300+ yards receiving in almost 20 seasons. Two consecutive 80+ catch seasons at over 15 yds./catch (career 16.4). A 6’4” nationally decorated volleyball player (Flyin’ Hawaiian) with 10” mitts that can ambidextrously make one-handed snags of errant throws. Not easily pressed and the play is NOT over once he catches the ball. Watch the tape.

Or…you could take the 5’11” guy that hasn’t mustered a single 1,000-yard season while just posting his career season high in catches with 58 and has managed a career yds./catch of 14.3. Wait…16.4 vs. 14.3, yet Golden supposedly plays with blinding speed. Or does he? Scouts, and people under your own roof in Dallas (Broaddus & Belt), have suggested that Golden’s on-field speed more closely resembles a 4.40 forty (no shame in that). Don’t believe me, do your research, the comments are there. One more fun tidbit for measurable peeps – the dudes arm length measures in at the 24% against compared to other WR’s. T-Rex arms at 5’11”. Hope Dak’s accuracy has tightened up along with that new physique.

You don’t want to buy anything in the last couple paragraphs, I get it, you’re dug in. Can your opinion be swayed by big board rankings put together by people that do this for a living and not us blowhards talking out our butts? I could go on ad nauseam, but I’ll stick with two agencies that seem to make people hot. All Scout’s has Golden @ 24.9 with their overall rank and they have Tet @ 11.7. And everyone’s darling, PFF, has a big board rank of 22 for Golden, calling him, “a player who could be a high-end WR2 in the league”. Nice. PFF has Tet @ 3 on the big board, stating, “All-Pro potential because of his length, athleticism, and football intelligence.” Wow.

The last time I checked, there’s not a game on the schedule that will be contested with the players wearing spandex shorts and track shoes while guaranteed that they can run uninhibited for forty yards. The whole notion that track guys running fast times translates into sure-fire FOOTBALL separation is nonsense embraced by those that don't fully appreciate the nuances of the game. If Tet’s there, and the Cowboys opt for Golden, the noise Texas residents hear coming from the northeast will be the sound of laughter coming from the Philly faithful. However, drop back in the neighborhood of the twenties and take Golden and picks and I think that's a winner.

Well said. Also, who was the #2 Tet played with? Was he any good? Golden played with Bond...

 

[InPhiltraitor]

Well said. Also, who was the #2 Tet played with? Was he any good? Golden played with Bond...

I know Patterson was slotted as his opposite on the depth chart for at least a few games but he wasn’t 2nd in receiving production.

Interesting that Tet’s numbers were very similar regardless of who was playing #2. Last year he caught 90 playing with the very productive Jacob Cowing and caught 84 this year without much assistance.

He just a high volume target.

 

[gimmesix]

Honest question- If Golden ran a 4.42 40 at the combine would he be in consideration at pick #12?

Probably not, but that's only because he didn't have three years of production to show for his effort and he doesn't have the size like McMillan that allows you to run slower and be a mid-first-round pick.

However, because of the success he had this year, including in the College Football Playoffs (what have you done for me lately?), the 4.29 makes it a consideration.

It isn't just about him running fast. He had big games against good teams despite having a middling QB and he's a quality route runner with at least decent hands.

 

[Pass2Run]

Think About how good McMillan could be playing with a QB that can actually throw...

 

[Sydla]

Classic shiny toy pick. Some of you guys listen to the national media fake narrative like it’s gospel. You think CeeDee and Dez were shiny toy picks because they are the only receivers the Cowboys have drafted in our recent draft history. The Cowboys need a second receiver to complete the receiver room because of the failure of Cooks.

Lamb was a clear gift as he was rated way higher than where he slipped. You had no choice but to take him.

You are talking about using the 12th pick on a #2 WR that has questionable hands but runs fast:

 

[InPhiltraitor]

Lamb was a clear gift as he was rated way higher than where he slipped. You had no choice but to take him.

You are talking about using the 12th pick on a #2 WR that has questionable hands but runs fast:

I don’t know that he has “questionable” hands

My problem is that for a team with so many needs, why take the receiver that no one graded as a first round talent. Most people have 15-20 graded first rounders this year ( at most). Tell me you couldn’t get one that can fill one of the many team needs.

Part II of my skepticism centers around buying into track guys running 40’s. They’ve been trying to perfect their running craft/form for years and in doing so have indirectly given themselves a leg up on producing quality 40’s. They should. Problem with Golden is that too many people have recognized that the game speed doesn’t match the track time.

The biggest conundrum could occur if 11 teams pass on Warren. In terms of need, TE should be very low on the list but in terms of who could help your QB the most ASAP, it’s Warren. Good blocker as well.

They should get a good player regardless of the selection.

 

[gimmesix]

It seems like they're looking for Brandin Cooks again.

Problem is: Dak could never connect with Cooks. They were terrible together.

Cooks could not longer consistently get separation.

 

[Stash]

 

[baltcowboy]

Lamb was a clear gift as he was rated way higher than where he slipped. You had no choice but to take him.

You are talking about using the 12th pick on a #2 WR that has questionable hands but runs fast:

I personally want a defensive lineman or best player at 12 but I am just arguing the reason for drafting Golden. He has the ability to be a top end receiver in the league and would excel with Cowboys.

 

[Teague31]

One of the best ways to improve your run game (which they claim they are committed to doing) is to have speed at WR that forces the safeties to play deep.

 

[cnuball21]

I don’t know that he has “questionable” hands

My problem is that for a team with so many needs, why take the receiver that no one graded as a first round talent. Most people have 15-20 graded first rounders this year ( at most). Tell me you couldn’t get one that can fill one of the many team needs.

Part II of my skepticism centers around buying into track guys running 40’s. They’ve been trying to perfect their running craft/form for years and in doing so have indirectly given themselves a leg up on producing quality 40’s. They should. Problem with Golden is that too many people have recognized that the game speed doesn’t match the track time.

The biggest conundrum could occur if 11 teams pass on Warren. In terms of need, TE should be very low on the list but in terms of who could help your QB the most ASAP, it’s Warren. Good blocker as well.

They should get a good player regardless of the selection.

I’m not a fan of Warren at 12 but agree on Golden.

Tet is the only WR in the class that warrants pick 12 IMO. Burden is a maybe as long as the off the field stuff is clean.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

the cowboys tend to fall in love with some players. I expect them to trade down a few spots and pick golden. perhaps get a 4th round pick in the process.

 

[WillieBeamen]

Think About how good McMillan could be playing with a QB that can actually throw...

Yea and he wouldnt get that here

 

[Miller]

Rather have a DB. Can get WR in 2 and RB in 3