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Just checked out latest Vela's blog article. He's got a pretty decent assessment of Cowboy needs on both sides of the ball. There were some surprises:
1. Vela stated we needed somebody to challenge Pat Watkins cause his play just as shaky this year as it was in his rookie year. Does that mean he doesn't see FS Courtney Brown as the answer?
2. Stated that OG/C Cory Proctor was overmatched while subbing at Center for the injuried Andre Gurode. I remember Albert Breer in his analysis of Proctor's performance said Proctor wasn't able to clear out the pocket for Romo like Gurode always did.
3. Reiterated need for another FB to go with Deon Anderson or we might draft another TE/FB type to help out.
So while we all know CB, RB & WR are priority needs, it seems there also need at OG/C, FB/TE, FS as well as at SS, DT, ILB, etc. Looks like we'll need all 8 of our picks (maybe more) to get a lot of help. On the other hand, we need remember that about 9 guys on the roster in 07 are already gone & questions/concern re Ayodele, Glenn, Berger.
Defense
Absolute needs (2)
The team lost its 3rd and 4th corners, when Jacques Reeves and Nate Jones left in free agency. It’s a fair assumption that one of the two first rounders, or at the very least one of the three picks in the first two rounds will go for a young corner.
The need for two corners has me convinced we have not heard the last of the Pacman Jones rumors.
Like to have (3)
1. A safety to groom as Roy Williams‘ replacement; at the very least, somebody to challenge Pat Watkins, who was every bit as shaky last year as he was as a rookie.
2. OLB — Dallas has Demarcus Ware, Greg Ellis and Anthony Spencer, but Ellis is long in the tooth. If the Cowboys can find a player like Brent Hawkins, a 5th round tweener who has turned into an effective situational rusher for Jacksonville, they’ll add him. You can never have enough pass rushers.
3. NT — Does Marcus Spears have a future on the team? Did Jay Ratliff get the big money to move to DE? Jason Ferguson was shipped to Miami, so a big 325 lb. plugger would be welcome.
Offense
Absolute needs (2)
Running back — Marion Barber is the only dependable RB on the roster at this moment. Tyson Thompson has moved on, as has Julius Jones.
Wide receiver — Terrell Owens isn’t getting any younger. Terry Glenn’s knee is a major question mark. Jerry Jones has spoken often of finding T.O. a partner in crime, preferably a veteran. Regardless, the Cowboys need a quality young wideout.
Like to have (3)
Center — Cory Proctor was overmatched when he subbed for an injured Andre Gurode last December.
Fullback/tight end — Deon Anderson is the only option at fullback at the moment. That’s too iffy for a team that wants a power running attack. In these fullback poor days a tight end might be drafted to fill this need.
Quarterback — Brad Johnson isn’t getting any younger. I’ll bet the Cowboys won’t give up on a Matt Moore this year — if they’re lucky enough to land another one.
That’s a lot of needs for a top seed. I don’t expect Dallas to do any trade ups in round one. They don’t have enough picks to fill every wish.
1. Vela stated we needed somebody to challenge Pat Watkins cause his play just as shaky this year as it was in his rookie year. Does that mean he doesn't see FS Courtney Brown as the answer?
2. Stated that OG/C Cory Proctor was overmatched while subbing at Center for the injuried Andre Gurode. I remember Albert Breer in his analysis of Proctor's performance said Proctor wasn't able to clear out the pocket for Romo like Gurode always did.
3. Reiterated need for another FB to go with Deon Anderson or we might draft another TE/FB type to help out.
So while we all know CB, RB & WR are priority needs, it seems there also need at OG/C, FB/TE, FS as well as at SS, DT, ILB, etc. Looks like we'll need all 8 of our picks (maybe more) to get a lot of help. On the other hand, we need remember that about 9 guys on the roster in 07 are already gone & questions/concern re Ayodele, Glenn, Berger.
Defense
Absolute needs (2)
The team lost its 3rd and 4th corners, when Jacques Reeves and Nate Jones left in free agency. It’s a fair assumption that one of the two first rounders, or at the very least one of the three picks in the first two rounds will go for a young corner.
The need for two corners has me convinced we have not heard the last of the Pacman Jones rumors.
Like to have (3)
1. A safety to groom as Roy Williams‘ replacement; at the very least, somebody to challenge Pat Watkins, who was every bit as shaky last year as he was as a rookie.
2. OLB — Dallas has Demarcus Ware, Greg Ellis and Anthony Spencer, but Ellis is long in the tooth. If the Cowboys can find a player like Brent Hawkins, a 5th round tweener who has turned into an effective situational rusher for Jacksonville, they’ll add him. You can never have enough pass rushers.
3. NT — Does Marcus Spears have a future on the team? Did Jay Ratliff get the big money to move to DE? Jason Ferguson was shipped to Miami, so a big 325 lb. plugger would be welcome.
Offense
Absolute needs (2)
Running back — Marion Barber is the only dependable RB on the roster at this moment. Tyson Thompson has moved on, as has Julius Jones.
Wide receiver — Terrell Owens isn’t getting any younger. Terry Glenn’s knee is a major question mark. Jerry Jones has spoken often of finding T.O. a partner in crime, preferably a veteran. Regardless, the Cowboys need a quality young wideout.
Like to have (3)
Center — Cory Proctor was overmatched when he subbed for an injured Andre Gurode last December.
Fullback/tight end — Deon Anderson is the only option at fullback at the moment. That’s too iffy for a team that wants a power running attack. In these fullback poor days a tight end might be drafted to fill this need.
Quarterback — Brad Johnson isn’t getting any younger. I’ll bet the Cowboys won’t give up on a Matt Moore this year — if they’re lucky enough to land another one.
That’s a lot of needs for a top seed. I don’t expect Dallas to do any trade ups in round one. They don’t have enough picks to fill every wish.
