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System, options and versatility.


Bryant gives us an option to replace Williams next year if he doesn't improve on his drops. He gives us the option to attack in the passing game more than before. Plus he is an immediate upgrade as punt returner.

Lee fits Wade's system to a T. He gives us depth, worst case is he replaces Brooking. Best case is Jason Williams does that next year and after a year under coach J, Lee gains about 10-15 pounds and he takes over for James.

Owusu-Ansah follows in the path of Ball. Our system wants our nickel and dime players to cover like corners and hit like safeties. He will likely challenge for kickoff returns and gives us tons of options on starting safety down the line.

Young again can be a RT and perhaps get reps at guard.

Wall again fits the corner/safety hybrid we seem to love. Looks like a possible terror on coverage teams.

Lissemore is Ratliff part two. He can likely play DE or move inside to pass rush.

Clearly we can see that Dallas views their OL higher than we fans do. The talk was they wanted to keep Bright on the 53 last year but two kickers prevented it. For as much as we all hate Procter the team loves him and apparently trust him to back-up Gurode. Brewster will be needed as a swing tackle. In any case Dallas wants guys that can play more than one spot.

On defense we want athletes that can tackle, that is clear. The draft increased our ability to do that and with last years redshirt class coming into play, roster spots will be a battle royal. And the bottom of the roster will be expected to contribute much more than in the past.

The Cowboys drafted well, they got players that give them depth, can make an impact this year and will keep our team strong in the future.
 
Last year's rookie class was cursed. First the collapse of the bubble. Then all the injuries.

Our luck will turn with this rookie class.
 
blindzebra said:
For as much as we all hate Procter the team loves him and apparently trust him to back-up Gurode.

I got the impression the Dallas Cowboys love Cory Procter's versatility on game day because it allows them to activate fewer linemen, but they learned their lesson in '08 when trusting him to start to multiple games.

Procter isn't a starter.

The team would have used him only if forced to during a game.

Montrae Holland would've started at guard and Duke Preston at center if an injury prevented a regular starter from doing so.
 
I agree. I really like our draft, especially the first three picks.

Getting Dez Bryant, I still can't believe it.

I'm with Bryan Broaddus, though. I don't know what the Cowboys see in Proctor. If they were C/G wise, he would be the first person cut off the entire team, right now.
 
this draft is proof the Romo heads crying about OLine.... have no idea of what they are watching when they tune into a weekly Cowboys Broadcast!
 
blindzebra;3372638 said:
Clearly we can see that Dallas views their OL higher than we fans do.
We are not done adding parts to the OL. At least one vet will be added before the season starts. Jerry's interview on NFLN this afternoon was pretty telling.
 
Ball can take Hamlin's spot. The defense did its thing last year and will do so again. The offense got what it needed in Dez. That and continuity will increase the points production to match the yards gained. We will compete this year. The only thing worrisome is the killer schedule.
 
Dont forget that when Jason Williams played in the Pre season he made some plays.
 
jobberone;3372815 said:
Ball can take Hamlin's spot. The defense did its thing last year and will do so again. The offense got what it needed in Dez. That and continuity will increase the points production to match the yards gained. We will compete this year. The only thing worrisome is the killer schedule.

We will go as far as our OL allows us to go.

No amount of skill position upgrades will help if we get a complete OL collapse like we did against the Giants in 2007 and the Vikings in 2009.

I don't think we are good enough to be serious contenders but I hope I am wrong.
 

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