Receivers in the draft

[J817]

Like Tolbert? I'd rather we go after a No. 2 in free agency. Of course, we know the Joneses won't pay what it takes. Probably the only shot we have if they trade a late-round pick for another receiver nearing the end of his career, like they did with Cooks. The Joneses appear to be OK with doing that.

Tolbert was a 3rd rounder. If it makes people feel better let’s go WR in the 2nd. Cooks was inexpensive and barely a number 2. If your looking to find a WR in free agency, look for one maybe coming off an injury looking to sign a 1 year “prove it“ deal.

 

[morat1959]

Top draft needs since we’re stuck with Duck. DT, ILB, OT and RB for the next QB and coaching staff that comes in. This team is sunk for the next several years. Couple QBs look good in rounds 2-4. Grab one in every draft until Duck is gone. WR is way down the list. I honestly think we’re going to be drafting in the top 4-8 spots over the next couple years.

 

[gimmesix]

Tolbert was a 3rd rounder. If it makes people feel better let’s go WR in the 2nd. Cooks was inexpensive and barely a number 2. If your looking to find a WR in free agency, look for one maybe coming off an injury looking to sign a 1 year “prove it“ deal.

I don't want a receiver in the second round. I want a DT and RB in the first two rounds. However, we also do need a better No. 2 receiver to complement Lamb. My hope is that we go after someone like Stefon Diggs. He may want to play with his brother and might fit the cheaper mold that the Joneses like because of age and coming off injury. However, he had 47 catches for 449 yards in eight games last year, so he may still price himself out of whatever the Joneses would offer.

 

[J817]

I don't want a receiver in the second round. I want a DT and RB in the first two rounds. However, we also do need a better No. 2 receiver to complement Lamb. My hope is that we go after someone like Stefon Diggs. He may want to play with his brother and might fit the cheaper mold that the Joneses like because of age and coming off injury. However, he had 47 catches for 449 yards in eight games last year, so he may still price himself out of whatever the Joneses would offer.

My recommendation to draft a WR in the 2nd or 3rd is me going with the theme of the thread. My point is, if the team is wanting a #2 WR or whatever that’s the spot they need to look into taking one. Number 1 should be defense. Personally I believe this draft needs to be mostly defense for the first 2 days. Diggs potentially fits the mold or what the team is looking for if he is willing to sign that prove it deal. I can see that happening.

 

[gimmesix]

My recommendation to draft a WR in the 2nd or 3rd is me going with the theme of the thread. My point is, if the team is wanting a #2 WR or whatever that’s the spot they need to look into taking one. Number 1 should be defense. Personally I believe this draft needs to be mostly defense for the first 2 days. Diggs potentially fits the mold or what the team is looking for if he is willing to sign that prove it deal. I can see that happening.

I think we should go early after a running back and not wait and mess around like the position isn't important. The Joneses tried to convince us it wasn't last year and then we saw players acquired in free agency who were integral parts of their teams' success.

Frankly, I'd take Jeanty if he is there. Primarily because it doesn't look like the DTs who will be available are a good value. But I'd probably go DT in the next two rounds, especially if we let Odighizuwa walk, which I believe we will because his price will be too high.

Honestly, if we can get a No. 2 in free agency or through a trade, I'm OK with not addressing the position. I'm hopeful that No-Schott will see the value of using Turpin more, and I'd like to see if we can turn Tolbert/Mingo/Flournoy into a quality option. But that's only if we get a No. 2 in FA/trade. If we don't, then I think we have to use a one or two to upgrade that position, which pushes down either RB or DT (mostly likely RB because this is a deep class, but again, I don't think waiting improves your chances of getting a quality back who can make our run game a threat).

 

[stilltheguru]

I don't want a receiver in the second round. I want a DT and RB in the first two rounds. However, we also do need a better No. 2 receiver to complement Lamb. My hope is that we go after someone like Stefon Diggs. He may want to play with his brother and might fit the cheaper mold that the Joneses like because of age and coming off injury. However, he had 47 catches for 449 yards in eight games last year, so he may still price himself out of whatever the Joneses would offer.

Based on the roster that's the smartest scenario. Even though I think diggs is a clown like his brother.

 

[QuestForSix]

Are there any that we have a chance to get with straights lime a Andre johnson, Calvin johnson, or randy moss? Lambs really good but his traits aren't great. Johnson was 6'2 230 ran 4.41. Lamb has no elite trait. He's skinny with 45 speed. I want a receiver who can be a number one after his rookie deal is up.

Lamb no elite trait lmao pathetic, future HOFER

 

[Cowboyny]

Are there any that we have a chance to get with straights lime a Andre johnson, Calvin johnson, or randy moss? Lambs really good but his traits aren't great. Johnson was 6'2 230 ran 4.41. Lamb has no elite trait. He's skinny with 45 speed. I want a receiver who can be a number one after his rookie deal is up.

There is only one in this draft and he will be long gone the time we pick-T-Mac.

 

[Cowboyny]

Been saying this for weeks, best way to fill the position is either thru fa or the trade market. Cannot afford another long development on a young receiver, especially if they take one outside the 1st rd. If they want continuity, go back back Amari Cooper.

 

[baltcowboy]

The Cowboys used their 4th round pick on Mingo. That is the Cowboys draft pick at receiver. There is absolutely no way the Cowboys are going to use two top 4 picks on the receiver position.

 

[kskboys]

Maybe not THE problem but certainly a problem

If we go WR in the 1st, it will be same ol' same ol'. The insanity will have to stop at some point. Skill positions don't win super bowls, trenches win super bowls. Subpar trenches will negate your skill players.

 

[tm1119]

Saying Ceedee isn’t a #1 is an astoundingly dumb take.

We need a solid #2 that compliments what we already have. No more tiny WR’s that specialize in go routes. Get a big bodied WR with reliable hands that can work the middle of the field. If Ceedee is taken away the only secondary option that can make a contested catch is Ferguson.

 

[thunderpimp91]

If we go WR in the 1st, it will be same ol' same ol'. The insanity will have to stop at some point. Skill positions don't win super bowls, trenches win super bowls. Subpar trenches will negate your skill players.

I'm not opposed to that way of thinking but unless they actually address a couple of holes in free agency itll be same ol same ol either way. Thats the big issue is this team has more holes on the roster than they can fill via the draft. When it comes to the draft you really should put yourself in position to select BPA. I think just hitting on draft picks is way more important that targeting certain positions.

 

[stilltheguru]

If we go WR in the 1st, it will be same ol' same ol'. The insanity will have to stop at some point. Skill positions don't win super bowls, trenches win super bowls. Subpar trenches will negate your skill players.

The funny thing is no matter if they sign a guy or draft a guy, at some point there will be tweets about receivers not getting separation



This was when we had 2 pro bowl receivers, Schultz and Gallup. People think they get it abd understand but they don't.

That tweet sounds just like the tweets posted this year. I wonder why

 

[Mr_437]

The funny thing is no matter if they sign a guy or draft a guy, at some point there will be tweets about receivers not getting separation



This was when we had 2 pro bowl receivers, Schultz and Gallup. People think they get it abd understand but they don't.

That tweet sounds just like the tweets posted this year. I wonder why

For the record, there wasn't any tweets or reports of WRs not getting separation when Cooper Rush was the QB.

 

[Mr_437]

(Sigh)...Cowboys offense needs a very good run game, and a good defense to give them the ball back. Play action will improve and give QB1 clear windows to throw the ball to the WRs he already has who will be open. The answer isn't more passing, they've tried that for the last 4 years. Remember Dak's rookie year? Run the ball more than you throw. Mingo is your WR from this draft. Diggs will put pressure on QB1 with his attitude, the gossip would be funny, but football fit could be a problem.

 

[gimmesix]

Based on the roster that's the smartest scenario. Even though I think diggs is a clown like his brother.

He's been a very good clown.

 

[gimmesix]

(Sigh)...Cowboys offense needs a very good run game, and a good defense to give them the ball back. Play action will improve and give QB1 clear windows to throw the ball to the WRs he already has who will be open. The answer isn't more passing, they've tried that for the last 4 years. Remember Dak's rookie year? Run the ball more than you throw. Mingo is your WR from this draft. Diggs will put pressure on QB1 with his attitude, the gossip would be funny, but football fit could be a problem.

I do agree with this. We used a fourth on Mingo from this draft. There's no need to use another pick, unless we just don't go get a No. 2 receiver in free agency. Handing the job to Mingo would be a very Cowboys thing to do. I want to see Mingo fighting it out with Tolbert and Flournoy for playing time. Our top three receivers should be Lamb, Free Agent/Trade and Turpin.

 

[Mr_437]

I do agree with this. We used a fourth on Mingo from this draft. There's no need to use another pick, unless we just don't go get a No. 2 receiver in free agency. Handing the job to Mingo would be a very Cowboys thing to do. I want to see Mingo fighting it out with Tolbert and Flournoy for playing time. Our top three receivers should be Lamb, Free Agent/Trade and Turpin.

I like to think of the GB model at WR, they have a group of like 5 guys, none superstars but they are all decent. Cowboys have a superstar, so can these other guys just be decent, at least.

 

[gimmesix]

I like to think of the GB model at WR, they have a group of like 5 guys, none superstars but they are all decent. Cowboys have a superstar, so can these other guys just be decent, at least.

I don't know. The only one who has really shown anything is Turpin. I'm hesitant to just rely on the rest, which is why I prefer with add a proven No. 2 in free agent or by trading a late-round pick like we did to get Cooks. Obviously, if we do use a late-round pick for a trade, that is the quality that we can expect ... but it's likely the quality we'd get in FA, too, since we know the Joneses won't spend much.