SDogo Mock V3 (Pre-Combine)

[SDogo]

SDogo Mock V2 http://cowboyszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177540



ROUND 1 PICK #27 (27 overall)

Maurkice Pouncey OG/OC Florida
Previous pick (Jared Odrick | DE | PSU)

I'm starting to fear many of the prospects I have had pegged in the past for this spot will be gone based on the trends I have been seeing. I dont believe in trading down just to trade down and collect picks but this might be a situation where it's needed to find value. Because I dont like to predict trades I'm starting to feel Pouncey would be the best fit. He is not just a OC as I'm seeing written on this board. He has played OG for Florida and many feel it might be his more natural position. There have even been rumblings from scouts that he has the feet and size to play OT at the next level. Either way, Maurkice is a naturally gifted athlete who can fill multiple rolls along the OL.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1273188

Other Options:
Brandon Spikes ILB Florida
Nate Allen FS South Florida
Kyle Wilson CB Boise St

ROUND 2 PICK #27 (59 overall)

Morgan Burnett FS Georgia Tech
Previous pick (Vladimir Ducasee | OT | Mass)

At some point in this draft Dallas must find a play making Safety. The one Achilles heal of this defense is the Safeties ability to make plays. Burnett had what some would consider a let down Junior year after breaking out as a Sophomore but he still ended his career at Tech with 14 INT's despite leaving early. He is a ball hawk with great feet and smarts. Many scouts believe Burnett is athletic enough and talented enough to play either Safety position. Wade Phillips is hesitant to part way with Ken Hamlin because of his understanding of the defense and ability to understand the roll of each player. Burnett can make that decision easier.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1242890

Other Options:
Daryl Washington ILB TCU
Devin McCourty CB Rutgers
Taylor Price WR Ohio

ROUND 3 PICK #26 (90 overall)

Carlton Mitchell WR South Florida
Previous pick (no change)

This year more then any I can remember there are more names at WR on fans wish list. There seems to be no fan favorite front runner. Mitchell's measurable make scouts drool. At 6'4" 220 pounds and a estimated 40 time of 4.45 (Mitchell promises a sub 4.4 before the draft) he has everything you look for in a WR. I also have reason to believe (as I always point out, I'm not playing a insider) there is deep interest on the part of the Cowboys and I'm not just saying that because his name has been mentioned among the players the staff has scoped out. Jerry is once again playing his "no WR" card but I'm not buying it or at least not in the 3rd round. Austin, Williams and Crayton likely have the top 3 spots wrapped up. Ogletree has solidified his spot as the 4th WR. Jerry has his eye open just in case year 3 of the Roy Williams experiment turns out to be a repeat of years 1 and 2.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1253970

Other Options:
Alex Carrington DE Arkansas St
Javier Arenas CB Alabama
Rodger Saffold OT Indiana

ROUND 4 PICK #27 (122 overall)

Lamarr Houston DT Texas
Previous pick (Chris Cook|CB|Virginia)

No I'm not trying to replace or move Jay Ratliff but I do feel depth needs a serious injection of talent and go forbid Ratliff goes down how many people would feel comfortable with JR assuming the full time starting status? Houston can also play DE as he has proven in the past. Houston has a great motor and is made in the Jay Ratliff mold. He has great feet, quickness and uses his hands well. He has great upper body strength and should leave jaws on the floor after the lifting section of the combine. Does have a 2008 arrest for DWI that will drop him on some boards but is high character overall.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1123374

Other Options:
Ben Tate RB Auburn
Kyle Calloway OT Iowa
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah CB Indiana(PA)

ROUND 6 PICK #27 (186 overall)

Chris Scott OT Tennessee
Previous pick (Robert Johnson|FS|Utah)

At some point in this draft if they dont do it early they need to take a stab at finding a future OT. Scott is one of the better OT that no one is talking about. Despite working with a rag tag unit at Tennesse Scott quietly had a stellar year but still has a lot of growth to do. Luckily for Dallas Doug Free stepped up this year and made the position less of one of need and more of short term concern. Scott started his career at RG before moving to LT so again, versatility is key. 2-3 years down the road this is the kind of player and pick teams look back on and give scouts props for finding such an elite player so late in the draft.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1125472

Other Options:
Micah Johnson ILB Kentucky
Cameron Sheffield OLB Troy
Brian Jackson CB Oklahoma

ROUND 7 PICK #26 (217 overall)

Stephan Virgil CB Virginia Tech
Previous pick (John Estes|C|Hawaii)

At this point in the draft your hoping to find a diamond in the rough, a special teams contributor who can fill in and maybe even a developmental player who can some day be an every down starter in the NFL. Virgil offers all of these. Primarily a special teams ace until 2008 Virgil stepped up with 8 INT's while continuing his special teams thrills with 2 blocked punts. In 2009 all hopes of a repeat performance were put on hold after suffering a knee injury and failing to regain his health of form. If not for the injury it's possible we would be talking about this young man in the 2nd or 3rd round. His athletic ability, speed and skill set in addition to 08' film review may boost his stock before the draft.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1243342

Other Options:
Leigh Tiffin K Alabama
Josh Hull ILB PSU
Drew Davis OT Alabama

OTHER COMMENTS
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To get prepared for this one I completed several 32 team 4 round mocks as well as started to put together my own Mock Draft Muncher (I'm not a fan of the one's on the net, they take into account to many sub-par mocks).

I wanted to get a better idea of who realistically might be on the board when the Cowboys pick instead of just taking my value board and picking and choosing.

Based on the scenario's and trends I noticed this is what I came up with.

This will be the last update before the Combine. So much is about to change and it's exciting.

See you all after the combine!

Enjoy

 

[Woods]

SDogo,

I was wondering if you subscribe to thehuddlereport.com?

I was reading their write-up on Pouncey, and it was really negative.

That said, I like what I've read on the player otherwise and from every other source. Thehuddlereport.com was definitely in the minority.

I just wondered if you agreed with any of the comments they made regarding Pouncey?

 

[SDogo]

SDogo,

I was wondering if you subscribe to thehuddlereport.com?

I was reading their write-up on Pouncey, and it was really negative.

That said, I like what I've read on the player otherwise and from every other source. Thehuddlereport.com was definitely in the minority.

I just wondered if you agreed with any of the comments they made regarding Pouncey?

I'll be honest with you and I have spoken on that website in the past. I have some history with them that I wont get into. I know by some they are highly regarded around here. They have been kind enough to make some Q and A appearances and I appreciate that but I dont much stock into their website and the fact they are a pay site for the most part.

Like I said, I'm not going to go into details in a open forum, it's just there are several other sites out there that are more legitimate and truthful that you can you get can get your info from for free.

 

[Woods]

I'll be honest with you and I have spoken on that website in the past. I have some history with them that I wont get into. I know by some they are highly regarded around here. They have been kind enough to make some Q and A appearances and I appreciate that but I dont much stock into their website and the fact they are a pay site for the most part.

Like I said, I'm not going to go into details in a open forum, it's just there are several other sites out there that are more legitimate and truthful that you can you get can get your info from for free.

fair enough. i also look at nfldraftscout, walterfootball, and nfldraftcountdown and gbnreport. which others do you recommend or prefer?

 

[SLATEmosphere]

Wouldnt be upset with this draft.

 

[BigWillie]

If we were to take Pouncey, it would take at least a few years before he is NFL ready, IMO.

The reason being is the type of offense he played in college and how it will have prepared him for the NFL. Playing in a predominant shotgun offense, and one that ran the ball over 60% of their snaps, should worry anyone a bit about how he will translate over to the NFL immediately.

 

[TheCount]

Good draft, still not a fan of Pouncey but the rest is pretty solid.

 

[SDogo]

fair enough. i also look at nfldraftscout, walterfootball, and nfldraftcountdown and gbnreport. which others do you recommend or prefer?

For free sites I also enjoy in addition to the good ones you listed are

DBI http://www.draftboardinsider.com/

Draft Debacled (not for their content so much but features and mock draft builder) http://draftdebacled.com/Home.aspx

NFL Draft Bible (really well put together and informative) I worked with the founder Rick Serritella and the staff is extensive and well put together full of former NFL Scouts and Independent Scouts. VERY HIGHLY SUGGESTED
http://www.nfldraftbible.com/


ONLY PAY SITE

This is the only one I subscribe to: Ourlads

Believe it or not, you will not walk into a War Room in the NFL and not find a copy of the Ourlads draft guide. This should tell you how highly though of these guys are.

http://www.ourlads.com/

They dont offer a whole lot on their web site but their publication is the ****.

 

[SDogo]

If we were to take Pouncey, it would take at least a few years before he is NFL ready, IMO.

The reason being is the type of offense he played in college and how it will have prepared him for the NFL. Playing in a predominant shotgun offense, and one that ran the ball over 60% of their snaps, should worry anyone a bit about how he will translate over to the NFL immediately.

I understand that concern although I dont believe it would take him that long. Kosiers contract is up next season and I believe this pick would give Dallas the flexibility to plug him in Kosiers spot or move Gurode over to OG and place him there.

 

[Woods]

For free sites I also enjoy in addition to the good ones you listed are

DBI http://www.draftboardinsider.com/

Draft Debacled (not for their content so much but features and mock draft builder) http://draftdebacled.com/Home.aspx

NFL Draft Bible (really well put together and informative) I worked with the founder Rick Serritella and the staff is extensive and well put together full of former NFL Scouts and Independent Scouts. VERY HIGHLY SUGGESTED
http://www.nfldraftbible.com/


ONLY PAY SITE

This is the only one I subscribe to: Ourlads

Believe it or not, you will not walk into a War Room in the NFL and not find a copy of the Ourlads draft guide. This should tell you how highly though of these guys are.

http://www.ourlads.com/

They dont offer a whole lot on their web site but their publication is the ****.

thanks very much.

actually, i subscribe to ourlads publication and have done so for the past 4-5 years. their draft publication is my favorite. i find it much better than kiper, etc.

In fact, one of the best pieces i've ever read was an obituary on "Big Red", the Minn scout who passed away. The read was so good I even had my wife read it! That was in the back of last years edition. Maybe you read it as well?

but i had no idea that other nfl teams thought so highly of them too.

 

[SDogo]

thanks very much.

actually, i subscribe to ourlads publication and have done so for the past 4-5 years. their draft publication is my favorite. i find it much better than kiper, etc.

In fact, one of the best pieces i've ever read was an obituary on "Big Red", the Minn scout who passed away. The read was so good I even had my wife read it! That was in the back of last years edition. Maybe you read it as well?

but i had no idea that other nfl teams thought so highly of them too.

John Fitzpatrick, I dont remember if it was on the site or in the publication but I do remember reading it.

Actually met John once about 6 years ago while trying to obtain some footage on a prospect from Tiffin University. I was introduced to him by DJ Boyer and although I never contacted him directly after that because the site I worked for took care of it everyone knew if you needed game tape. He was the man to see.

 

[J-DOG]

For free sites I also enjoy in addition to the good ones you listed are

DBI http://www.draftboardinsider.com/

Draft Debacled (not for their content so much but features and mock draft builder) http://draftdebacled.com/Home.aspx

NFL Draft Bible (really well put together and informative) I worked with the founder Rick Serritella and the staff is extensive and well put together full of former NFL Scouts and Independent Scouts. VERY HIGHLY SUGGESTED
http://www.nfldraftbible.com/


ONLY PAY SITE

This is the only one I subscribe to: Ourlads

Believe it or not, you will not walk into a War Room in the NFL and not find a copy of the Ourlads draft guide. This should tell you how highly though of these guys are.

http://www.ourlads.com/

They dont offer a whole lot on their web site but their publication is the ****.

Agree about ourlads.....I paid for thier publication the year the Cowboys had 2#1's and 2#2's. We drafted Kevin Smith and Robert Jones in the first round. I had circled 2 players I thought were sleeper picks...and what do you know but we got both in the secound round....Darren Woodson and Jimmy Smith. I was on cloud 9 after this draft. The scouting report on Woodson was outstanding from Ourlads. Woodson was playing out of position at LB/rover at Arizona State and his speed and size was ideal for safety in the pro's.
The scouting report on players is extensive and well worth the money in my opinion. I also liked pro football weekly's pre draft publication before Joel Buschbaum passed away.

 

[28 Joker]

I really like your first round pick.

Chris Scott will start in this league.

Book it.