RCF: DRAFT 2009 Cowboys Report Card (B+) Part 1 Of 3

[RealCowboyfan]

From what Cowboys already have set in place on the team, I believe they did good in the draft. Im basically saying Cowboys already have their team. That's the reason for not trading up for players like Mauluga, Delmas, Uger, etc.

Now the Cowboys in my eyes from what I read and seen draft guys that has good characters and flat out plays. All of these guys Cowboys drafted was standouts at their schools.

Jason Williams

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Linebacker
Height :: 6-1
Weight :: 248
40 Yard Dash:: 4.49 (According to Dallas Cowboys workout with him)
NFL Comparison :: James Harrison (According to NFL.com)

Positives: Good speed and hustle to chase down plays down the line or from behind. Comes downhill in a hurry, but can change direction if the runner makes a move. Takes on fullback blocks in the hole so others can make plays. Often played as a stand-up rusher. Solid wrap-up tackler in space. Will try to get under the pads of guards to hold his position. Forces turnovers by attacking the ball with his hands after securing the tackle. Active in coverage, with the quickness to stay with tight ends and running backs.


Negatives: Has a strong safety build, thin in the legs and only adequate upper-body strength. May be a classic inside-outside linebacker "tweener." Played inside quite a bit for but is better on the edge because he lacks the strength to hold up versus NFL interior lineman. Has tight hips. Could get off blocks better to make plays. Inconsistent getting through trash inside. Must learn not to overrun plays.

Articles::
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Jason+Williams+western+illinois+&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&oq=

Highlights::
http://www.dallascowboys.com/multimedia/multimedia_archives.cfm?cat=0

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=Jason+Williams+western+illinois&aq=f

Grade:: B+ J.W. is going to be an inside linebacker according to a Jerry Jones interview in the draft on ESPN. From looking at Williams highlights he seem to be strong and well built enough to be tweener pass-rusher at the inside linebacker position and he can also cover. Jason Williams is basically Kevin Burnett replacement.

Other possibilities:: Brandon Tate, Herman Johnson, Jarron Gilbert, and Rashad Johnson.
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Robert Brewster

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http://ballstatesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=702091&SPSID=67659&SPID=7633&DB_OEM_ID=14200Positives: Good initial quickness off the snap, lateral agility and flexibility for the cut block. Can get out and run to make blocks at the second level. Good initial pop. Can turn the defender and seal. Flashes some nastiness and looks to finish his opponent when he feels vulnerability. Bends naturally at the knees and eases out of his stance fluidly with the balance to mirror defenders.

Negatives: Operates out of the spread and is rarely asked to block out of a three-point stance. Inconsistent hand punch. Only marginal hand quickness. Will allow his hands to get outside the chest-plate when run blocking. Lacks the strength to consistently sustain.

Articles::
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Robert+Brewster

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2009/profiles/robert-brewster?id=79539#profiles-tabs:players-analysis

Highlights::
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=Robert+Brewster&aq=f

http://www.dallascowboys.com/multimedia/multimedia_center.cfm?id=E3E96A7F-9EE2-0E02-12B796231C79834F

Grade:: C- Even though Brewster seems to have some promise and potential, I still believe the Cowboys had other possibilities here.

Other possibilities:: Herman Johnson, Chip Vaughn, Ramese Barden, Brandon Tate, and etc.



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Stephen McGee

Quarterback
Height:: 6-3
Weight:: 225
40 Yard Dash:: 4.66

Positives: Legitimate NFL frame. Good toughness. Has absorbed a lot of hits throughout his career and is willing to play through pain. Legitimate arm strength. Good zip on his passes, especially on short and intermediate routes. Flashes the arm strength and trajectory for deep passes with touch over the top. Good athlete who can buy time in the pocket and also make plays as a runner in the open field. Good agility and strength for the position as a runner. Solid week of practice at the East-West Shrine Game offers hope that he can develop with time in a pro-style offense. Excellent intangibles. Natural leader who was voted permanent team captain in 2006. Twice led the Aggies to upset victories over rival Texas.


Negatives: Raw as they come. More of a thrower than a passer at this point. Inconsistent footwork and delivery. Inconsistent accuracy, mostly due to flawed technique. Still acclimating to reading a defense from a passer standpoint. Lacks patience in the pocket and will either run or force passes too often, rather than check down. Needs to be cleared medically due to the torn labrum suffered during his senior year.

Articles::
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Stephen+McGee+QB+Texas+A&M

Highlights::
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=Stephen+McGee+highlights&aq=f

http://www.dallascowboys.com/multimedia/multimedia_center.cfm?id=E3E96A7F-9EE2-0E02-12B796231C79834F

Grade:: B - I like this pick because the Quarterback is tough and he has potential to develop into a mobile passing quarterback. He's very smart and aware in the pocket. I also think Tom Brandster and Rhett Bomar should have gotten some consideration.

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Victor Butler

Outside Linebacker

Height :: 6-2
Weight :: 248
40 Yard Dash:: 4.84

Positives: Rangy build with plenty of room for additional muscle mass. ... Good initial burst off the edge as a pass rusher. ... Capable of challenging the tackle and flexible enough to bend around the tackle to collapse the pocket. ... Good closing speed. ... Good lateral quickness and balance to redirect. ... Shows some leg drive as a bull rusher. ... Helped himself at the East-West Shrine Game, showing good upper-body strength to pop the tight end off the snap. ... Good straight-line speed and agility to redirect in coverage. ... Tools to warrant development as a rush linebacker. ... Voted team captain.


Negatives: Classic "tweener." ... Essentially a one-trick pony. ... Lacks the bulk to remain at defensive end and may lack the necessary speed and agility for coverage. ... Questionable instincts for move a linebacker. ... Relies on his agility to avoid blockers when in space. ... Struggles to disengage from blockers once they've locked on. ... Only one season as a starter.

Articles:: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Victor+Butler+LB+Oregon+State&btnG=Search

Highlights:: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=Victor+Butler+Oregon+State&aq=f

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More to come....:starspin









Offensive Lineman
Height: 6-5
Weight: 312

 

[Rampage]

I hope these reports are wrong cause it just makes this draft look worse.

 

[CowboyWay]

I hope these reports are wrong cause it just makes this draft look worse.

Quit being negative Rampage. Nothing could make this draft look worse.

 

[J-DOG]

It looks like in Wade's scheme we had a terrific draft.
Of course if you can't put 2 and 2 together you wouldn't think that.

 

[NeonNinja]

I hope these reports are wrong cause it just makes this draft look worse.

Your constant negativity is getting old real fast.

 

[RealCowboyfan]

To ease your mind, look at this link.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2009/tracker#dt-by-round-input:1/dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-team-input:dal

 

[Rampage]

Your constant negativity is getting old real fast.

so is your responses. I don't like this draft and I will comment on it until the mods start banning people for negative posts.

 

[NeonNinja]

so is your responses. I don't like this draft and I will comment on it until the mods start banning people for negative posts.

At least I make sense, and it's just not me a lot of people are picking up on it.

 

[RealCowboyfan]

People, please explain how this thread I just start was negative?

I haven't said anything negative in this thread about Cowboys what's so ever. I believe from what I have seen on them highlights yesterday of these players we drafted I believe the Cowboys had a better draft than what people think, also keeping in mind what they already have.

 

[Rampage]

At least I make sense, and it's just not me a lot of people are picking up on it.

than you and your buddies should have a slumber party and whine about peoples posts you don't agree with.

 

[J-DOG]

People, please explain how this thread I just start was negative?

I haven't said anything negative in this thread about Cowboys what's so ever. I believe from what I have seen on them highlights yesterday of these players we drafted I believe the Cowboys had a better draft than what people think, also keeping in mind what they already have.

Yeah I meant no disrespect to your thread I was just commenting on the negative hi-jacking of some people's comments.
Look forward to the other 2 parts.:starspin

 

[NeonNinja]

than you and your buddies should have a slumber party and whine about peoples posts you don't agree with.

Brilliant!

 

[PullMyFinger]

I hope these reports are wrong cause it just makes this draft look worse.

Quit being negative Rampage. Nothing could make this draft look worse.

I think its past you guys bed time. What a bunch of babies.

 

[28 Joker]

On the guys versus Brewster:

Herman Johnson is going to be a right side player, imo. He went in round 5.

I heard Kiper say that some teams had Chip Vaughn in the 6th or 7th round. He wen in round 4 where he should have gone, imo.

Brandon Tate failed a drug test and had three torn knee ligaments.

 

[28 Joker]

To ease your mind, look at this link.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2009/tracker#dt-by-round-input:1/dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-team-input:dal

Good link. Thanks.

I like Mickens, too. However, Orlando Scandrick has one of the three corner spots locked down. Mickins will compete with Allan Ball.

 

[landryscorner]

The Cowboys already have their team???

gee guess you didn't see how the season ended huh?

 

[dmq]

9-7 here we come. Oh wait......

 

[jswalker1981]

I would have to give this draft a C, B- when you include Roy. But I'm also quick to remember that now isn't the time to judge the draft. If you remember to when we drafted Roy Williams, Andre Gurode, Antonio Bryant, and Derek Ross, that was an "A" draft, and yet only one guy is left on the team, and Bryant didn't really come on till last year, and he is still a head case. And there are a lot of players that come from the later rounds of the draft that are big time players now. So, grading drafts doesn't really matter, but I think we could have done some things to get higher rated players. With that said, I like the Smith pick because of his versatility, I like the Mickens pick, great value. I also like McGee and Brewster, not so much where they were pick, but I like what McGee can do, skill set similar to Romo, and the video I saw of Brewster shows a guy who doesn't stop till the whistle blows, which I love in an o-lineman. And I can see Jason Williams being a future starter at ILB, maybe not a pro bowler, but a solid starter.

 

[SaltwaterServr]

so is your responses. I don't like this draft and I will comment on it until the mods start banning people for negative posts.

Constant farting in an elevator doesn't get people used to the smell, it just annoys those who have to deal with a * poor attitude.

 

[SaltwaterServr]

The Cowboys already have their team???

gee guess you didn't see how the season ended huh?

With so many of our players on injured reserve and Tony unable to physically throw a football until the beginning of February?