Plaga Bellum Cella

[Hostile]

Sorry for dropping a little Latin in the thread title there. It means Zone War Room. The Combines are over and Free Agency is about to start in 2 days. I think Jerry will play in FA only if guys are accepting salary friendly deals. Everyone dreams of an uncapped year, but if we get a CBA for 2011 and beyond we are handcuffed to those big salaries and have dead cap space. We will make a couple of moves, but they will be smart, not splashy.

That said, let's roll out the first Post Combine/Pre-Draft mock for me. You are allowed to mock me. This is one of the hardest years to gauge ever, especially the 2nd round. So, I am going to take some chances with this Mock and provide some options as well. I've never done that before.


1. #27...Mike Iupati, OG, Idaho, 6'5", 330. There is not a doubt in my mind that this is the guy Dallas hopes will be there more than any other player. He is big. He is nasty. He has potential beyond a small school like Idaho. Kosier's clock is ticking. I think Dallas would like to make him the primary OG backup and put a huge bookend on the other side of Gurode. The OL needs depth, this is a good start.

Options if Iupati is gone...

Earl Thomas, FS, Texas
Jared Odrick, DE, Penn State
Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryalnd
Taylor Mays, ILB, USC
Trade out of round 1...This is the most likely scenario if Iupati is gone.


2. #59...Brandon Spikes, ILB, Florida, 6'3", 250. If his stock is truly dropping then this pick makes sense. Brooking is aging. Spikes can learn from him for a year. His stock could go up after his Pro Day workout, but I think he remains a late 2nd rounder at this point. The game film on him does not lie. He is a player.

Options...

Dexter McLuster, RB/WR/KR/PR, Ole Miss (Razorback option if we trade Choice?)
Vladimir Ducasse, OG, UMass (If Iuapti is gone at #27, expect this.)
Cam Thomas, NT, North Carolina
Damien Williams, WR, USC
Nate Allen, FS, South Florida


3. #91...Dorin Dickerson, FB/TE/H-Back, Pittsburgh, 6'1", 225. Goodbye Cricket. Say hello to the next FB for the Cowboys. Possibly would be used as a goal line back where he excelled at Pittsburgh. Definitely would be a receiving threat out of the backfield. Is a solid but unspectacular blocker. However, recognizes blitzes very well and that is key. I know people will say we don't need another TE and he isn't a true FB. He is a weapon. We can use him. This will be the most hated pick on this mock because it changes everything.

Options...

Jared Veldheer, OT, Hillsdale
Major Wright, FS, Florida
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, CB/KR/PR, IUP
Javier Arenas, CB/KR, Alabama
Jacoby Ford, WR, Clemson


4. #123...Jason Fox, OT, Miami, 6'6", 305. If the Cowboys prefer Free at RT where he played so well, then they will look for LT depth. Here is a guy who before an irregular heartbeat for one game and a minor knee injury was almost a 1st round grade. Now teams are shying away a little. Flozell isn't going anywhere despite a recent idea he could be released. You don't let a Pro Bowl caliber LT go when you are close to being one of the best teams in the NFL. Is his time coming to a close? Yes. We need depth at LT. Free may be ready before Fox, but Fox has value.

Options...

Tony Washington, OT, Abilene Christian
Kyle Calloway, OT, Iowa
Robert Johnson, FS, Utah
Legarrette Blount, RB, Oregon


6. #187...Rafael Priest, CB, Texas Christian, 5'10", 185. A virtual unknown because there are almost no stats on him. he played 11 games and had only 18 tackles. You might immediately think that is a red flag. Not so. He had 6 pass defenses. Teams simply do not throw at him he plays such tight coverage. He provides CB depth.

Options...

Danario Alexander, WR, Missouri
Devin Ross, CB, Arizona
Van Eskridge, S, East Carolina
Jon Estes, C, Hawaii
Brandon Banks, WR/KR, Kansas State
Trindon Holiday, WR/PR, LSU


7. #219...Clifton Geathers, DE, South Carolina, 6'7", 300. I still think we will lose one of our DEs to Free Agency.

 

[Woods]

You're correct, the 3rd Round pick could throw a lot off.

Clearly we have interest in the Pitt prospect. I would think that could be the spot we take a wideout, like Ford, for example. I guess the question is how much we want a WR versus a H-Back/FB? But given that we've also looked at Graham, maybe it is a critical position for us.

Also, as for Iupati . . . . I agree that we would really like for him to drop to 27. However, assuming he's gone, I'm wondering how easy it will be for us to trade down? IMO, the best bet may be if a team like the Rams, for example, don't take Bradford with the 1st pick, but want to take a QB like McCoy thereafter and want to ensure that a team like Seattle (for example) don't beat them to the QB they want.

I think a team looking for a QB early in the 2nd may be our best chance to trade down, if it came to that.

 

[JIMMYBUFFETT]

One of the best I've seen so far. Like to see you fit a safety in there someplace.

 

[TheCount]

I've soured on Spikes a bit, if Iupati is gone we might take Sean Weatherspoon in the first and grab John Jerry later, I think... or rather hope.

I think we're really gonna miss that 5th round pick, some good value in that round.

 

[CATCH17]

So is Jason Fox starting to slide to the mid rounds now?

 

[Woods]

I've soured on Spikes a bit, if Iupati is gone we might take Sean Weatherspoon in the first and grab John Jerry later, I think... or rather hope.

I think we're really gonna miss that 5th round pick, some good value in that round.

I'd be fine with Weatherspoon, Wilson at CB, or Odrick at 27.

Mays and Bruce Campbell worry me in Round 1.

 

[Woods]

7. #219...Clifton Geathers, DE, South Carolina, 6'7", 300. I still think we will lose one of our DEs to Free Agency.
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Hos, are you assuming because we don't tender the player? Or because we tender the player and don't match a competing offer from another team?

If it's the latter, we should get another draft pick in lieu (with respect to your mock).

 

[CATCH17]

I've soured on Spikes a bit, if Iupati is gone we might take Sean Weatherspoon in the first and grab John Jerry later, I think... or rather hope.

I think we're really gonna miss that 5th round pick, some good value in that round.

For some reason, I could be very wrong, but I just dont see Weatherspoon as being physical enough to play ILB.

Can't knock his athleticism though.

 

[Thatkidbob]

I like this draft...

I'd really like to see us get a safety and a return man in there though.

Still though, it's hard to argue with those picks.

I'd be pretty happy with this draft (even w/o Jacoby Ford).

 

[Gaede]

Love it

 

[TheCount]

For some reason, I could be very wrong, but I just dont see Weatherspoon as being physical enough to play ILB.

Can't knock his athleticism though.

Well it's not just his athleticism, he's been very productive as well. I think he's physical enough, I think he's more of a Keith Brooking than a Bradie James if that's what you mean. He's not going to just throw his body in there if he doesn't have to, but like Brooking, he's a heat seeking missile.

 

[zrinkill]

Plaga Bellum Cella

That's Latin Darling, evidently Mr. Hostile's an educated man. Now I really hate him.

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[cowboyjoe]

Sorry for dropping a little Latin in the thread title there. It means Zone War Room. The Combines are over and Free Agency is about to start in 2 days. I think Jerry will play in FA only if guys are accepting salary friendly deals. Everyone dreams of an uncapped year, but if we get a CBA for 2011 and beyond we are handcuffed to those big salaries and have dead cap space. We will make a couple of moves, but they will be smart, not splashy.

That said, let's roll out the first Post Combine/Pre-Draft mock for me. You are allowed to mock me. This is one of the hardest years to gauge ever, especially the 2nd round. So, I am going to take some chances with this Mock and provide some options as well. I've never done that before.


1. #27...Mike Iupati, OG, Idaho, 6'5", 330. There is not a doubt in my mind that this is the guy Dallas hopes will be there more than any other player. He is big. He is nasty. He has potential beyond a small school like Idaho. Kosier's clock is ticking. I think Dallas would like to make him the primary OG backup and put a huge bookend on the other side of Gurode. The OL needs depth, this is a good start.

Options if Iupati is gone...



7. #219...Clifton Geathers, DE, South Carolina, 6'7", 300. I still think we will lose one of our DEs to Free Agency.

DoubleDarn, you picked my combine mock draft picks too, almost exact ones I was going to choose except for one. Oh well back to the drawing board.

I still have the nfl draft sites that i signed up for some inside information, so as soon as i get that, i will put up my combine draft board, you even got one of my pet cats in the draft.

im still breaking down the combine, almost through, so wait till you see mine.

 

[Rampage]

stay away from Major Wright. kid can't tackle and leads with his helmet when he goes for kill shots. he's gonna either hurt himself or hurt his team with a bunch of 15 yard penalties.

 

[TheCount]

stay away from Major Wright. kid can't tackle and leads with his helmet when he goes for kill shots. he's gonna either hurt himself or hurt his team with a bunch of 15 yard penalties.

What safety would you pref.... oh, I see.

 

[Rampage]

What safety would you pref.... oh, I see.

Earl Thomas though he needs work on his tackling too.

Nate Allen

Morgan Burnett

off the top of my head those are basically the only 3 i'd want.

 

[Hostile]

One of the best I've seen so far. Like to see you fit a safety in there someplace.

Antrel Rolle do it for you?

 

[Rampage]

Antrel Rolle do it for you?

has Hostile heard rumblings regarding Mr. Rolle?

 

[TheSport78]

Sorry for dropping a little Latin in the thread title there. It means Zone War Room. The Combines are over and Free Agency is about to start in 2 days. I think Jerry will play in FA only if guys are accepting salary friendly deals. Everyone dreams of an uncapped year, but if we get a CBA for 2011 and beyond we are handcuffed to those big salaries and have dead cap space. We will make a couple of moves, but they will be smart, not splashy.

That said, let's roll out the first Post Combine/Pre-Draft mock for me. You are allowed to mock me. This is one of the hardest years to gauge ever, especially the 2nd round. So, I am going to take some chances with this Mock and provide some options as well. I've never done that before.


1. #27...Mike Iupati, OG, Idaho, 6'5", 330. There is not a doubt in my mind that this is the guy Dallas hopes will be there more than any other player. He is big. He is nasty. He has potential beyond a small school like Idaho. Kosier's clock is ticking. I think Dallas would like to make him the primary OG backup and put a huge bookend on the other side of Gurode. The OL needs depth, this is a good start.

Options if Iupati is gone...

Earl Thomas, FS, Texas
Jared Odrick, DE, Penn State
Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryalnd
Taylor Mays, ILB, USC
Trade out of round 1...This is the most likely scenario if Iupati is gone.


2. #59...Brandon Spikes, ILB, Florida, 6'3", 250. If his stock is truly dropping then this pick makes sense. Brooking is aging. Spikes can learn from him for a year. His stock could go up after his Pro Day workout, but I think he remains a late 2nd rounder at this point. The game film on him does not lie. He is a player.

Options...

Dexter McLuster, RB/WR/KR/PR, Ole Miss (Razorback option if we trade Choice?)
Vladimir Ducasse, OG, UMass (If Iuapti is gone at #27, expect this.)
Cam Thomas, NT, North Carolina
Damien Williams, WR, USC
Nate Allen, FS, South Florida


3. #91...Dorin Dickerson, FB/TE/H-Back, Pittsburgh, 6'1", 225. Goodbye Cricket. Say hello to the next FB for the Cowboys. Possibly would be used as a goal line back where he excelled at Pittsburgh. Definitely would be a receiving threat out of the backfield. Is a solid but unspectacular blocker. However, recognizes blitzes very well and that is key. I know people will say we don't need another TE and he isn't a true FB. He is a weapon. We can use him. This will be the most hated pick on this mock because it changes everything.

Options...

Jared Veldheer, OT, Hillsdale
Major Wright, FS, Florida
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, CB/KR/PR, IUP
Javier Arenas, CB/KR, Alabama
Jacoby Ford, WR, Clemson


4. #123...Jason Fox, OT, Miami, 6'6", 305. If the Cowboys prefer Free at RT where he played so well, then they will look for LT depth. Here is a guy who before an irregular heartbeat for one game and a minor knee injury was almost a 1st round grade. Now teams are shying away a little. Flozell isn't going anywhere despite a recent idea he could be released. You don't let a Pro Bowl caliber LT go when you are close to being one of the best teams in the NFL. Is his time coming to a close? Yes. We need depth at LT. Free may be ready before Fox, but Fox has value.

Options...

Tony Washington, OT, Abilene Christian
Kyle Calloway, OT, Iowa
Robert Johnson, FS, Utah
Legarrette Blount, RB, Oregon


6. #187...Rafael Priest, CB, Texas Christian, 5'10", 185. A virtual unknown because there are almost no stats on him. he played 11 games and had only 18 tackles. You might immediately think that is a red flag. Not so. He had 6 pass defenses. Teams simply do not throw at him he plays such tight coverage. He provides CB depth.

Options...

Danario Alexander, WR, Missouri
Devin Ross, CB, Arizona
Van Eskridge, S, East Carolina
Jon Estes, C, Hawaii
Brandon Banks, WR/KR, Kansas State
Trindon Holiday, WR/PR, LSU


7. #219...Clifton Geathers, DE, South Carolina, 6'7", 300. I still think we will lose one of our DEs to Free Agency.

I'm getting more confident that Iupati won't be on the board when Dallas picks at #27. I could see us trading out of the pick if Iupati, Earl Thomas, and the 1st wave of tackles are gone. The 2nd round has such great value in this draft that there's not a giant discrepancy between the late 1st and early to mid 2nd round.

I'm okay with the Spikes pick because Jason Williams is an unknown, Carpenter won't be back in 2011 and Brooking may just have one year left.

Don't like the Dorin Dickerson pick because our offense already has problems spreading the ball around and this would just make things worse. I understand the replacement with Cricket, but if we're primarily going to use him for blocking, than we have Phillips and Bennett for that.

I don't think Jason Fox will be there in the 4th. There's such a premium on tackles and this class is very deep. I think he goes in the mid 3rd round.

I'm cool with the other picks but I'm assuming if we don't draft a safety than we picked up someone in free agency like Ryan Clark or Antrel Rolle.

 

[Hostile]

has Hostile heard rumblings regarding Mr. Rolle?

More like stirrings in my loins. :