Some Cowboys notes from the David Moore podcast

[Risen Star]

• Tyler Booker was “7th or 8th” on the team’s big board, but Tetairoa McMillan was higher and would have been the pick if available.

• Moore asked around when the last time the team felt this good about a first-round pick from their level of play to have a high character was. The first name was Michael Irvin, and the second was Jason Witten.

• There was “a little discussion” of Jalon Walker at 12, but Booker was still rated higher.

• The Houston Texans were willing to give up a “future pick” to move to 12, but Dallas wanted more capital from this draft instead.

• Moore thinks going in, Javonte Williams will be the Cowboys primary back.

• Compared to past players, Dallas “sees some of Marion Barber” in Phil Mafah’s game.

 

[Stash]

• Tyler Booker was “7th or 8th” on the team’s big board, but Tetairoa McMillan was higher and would have been the pick if available.

• Moore asked around when the last time the team felt this good about a first-round pick from their level of play to have a high character was. The first name was Michael Irvin, and the second was Jason Witten.

• There was “a little discussion” of Jalon Walker at 12, but Booker was still rated higher.

• The Houston Texans were willing to give up a “future pick” to move to 12, but Dallas wanted more capital from this draft instead.

• Moore thinks going in, Javonte Williams will be the Cowboys primary back.

• Compared to past players, Dallas “sees some of Marion Barber” in Phil Mafah’s game.

Judkins was the running back this year that reminded me of Barber.

 

[rambo2]

• Tyler Booker was “7th or 8th” on the team’s big board, but Tetairoa McMillan was higher and would have been the pick if available.

• Moore asked around when the last time the team felt this good about a first-round pick from their level of play to have a high character was. The first name was Michael Irvin, and the second was Jason Witten.

• There was “a little discussion” of Jalon Walker at 12, but Booker was still rated higher.

• The Houston Texans were willing to give up a “future pick” to move to 12, but Dallas wanted more capital from this draft instead.

• Moore thinks going in, Javonte Williams will be the Cowboys primary back.

• Compared to past players, Dallas “sees some of Marion Barber” in Phil Mafah’s game.

I think that Mafah is going to make the team. The Booker pick is going to turn out excellent. This draft has a chance of being very special. Rookie class is going to be outstanding.

 

[starman22]

• Tyler Booker was “7th or 8th” on the team’s big board, but Tetairoa McMillan was higher and would have been the pick if available.

• Moore asked around when the last time the team felt this good about a first-round pick from their level of play to have a high character was. The first name was Michael Irvin, and the second was Jason Witten.

• There was “a little discussion” of Jalon Walker at 12, but Booker was still rated higher.

• The Houston Texans were willing to give up a “future pick” to move to 12, but Dallas wanted more capital from this draft instead.

• Moore thinks going in, Javonte Williams will be the Cowboys primary back.

• Compared to past players, Dallas “sees some of Marion Barber” in Phil Mafah’s game.

Irvin was already here when Jerry bought the team.

 

[Sydla]

I think that Mafah is going to make the team. The Booker pick is going to turn out excellent. This draft has a chance of being very special. Rookie class is going to be outstanding.

It will come down to Miles Sanders and Mafah most likely. Williams appears to be a guy they are counting on initially, Blue is likely a lock and that leaves Sanders, Mafah and I guess Deuce for the 3rd spot.

There were reports that some believe Sanders still has gas in the tank and that the suckiness of the Panthers contributed to his mediocrity last year. If I had to guess, Mafah is a practice squad guy held in reserve for the inevitable injury to Williams or Sanders.

 

[rambo2]

It will come down to Miles Sanders and Mafah most likely. Williams appears to be a guy they are counting on initially, Blue is likely a lock and that leaves Sanders, Mafah and I guess Deuce for the 3rd spot.

There were reports that some believe Sanders still has gas in the tank and that the suckiness of the Panthers contributed to his mediocrity last year. If I had to guess, Mafah is a practice squad guy held in reserve for the inevitable injury to Williams or Sanders.

There won't be any foolishness this year like they had last year with Zeke. Blue is a lock. The 2nd and 3rd backs will have to make the team and it should be a competitive battle.

 

[Creeper]

Booker being the 7th or 8th rated player worries me about their evaluation process. But it is all subjective so maybe they are right.

But it also goes to show what this draft class was like. There were only a few true first round talents, then there was a large group that were pretty close but not standouts. Still I would love to hear how they arrived at Booker as BPA at that point in the draft.

Time will tell of course, but if Tyler Warren turns out to be a star, and Booker turns out to be average, Jerry is going to look like a fool again. Then again, if Booker turns out to be a star he will look like a genius.

 

[Proof]

• Tyler Booker was “7th or 8th” on the team’s big board, but Tetairoa McMillan was higher and would have been the pick if available.

• Moore asked around when the last time the team felt this good about a first-round pick from their level of play to have a high character was. The first name was Michael Irvin, and the second was Jason Witten.

• There was “a little discussion” of Jalon Walker at 12, but Booker was still rated higher.

• The Houston Texans were willing to give up a “future pick” to move to 12, but Dallas wanted more capital from this draft instead.

• Moore thinks going in, Javonte Williams will be the Cowboys primary back.

• Compared to past players, Dallas “sees some of Marion Barber” in Phil Mafah’s game.

lol aint no way he was 7th or 8th on their board

 

[rambo2]

Booker being the 7th or 8th rated player worries me about their evaluation process. But it is all subjective so maybe they are right.

But it also goes to show what this draft class was like. There were only a few true first round talents, then there was a large group that were pretty close but not standouts. Still I would love to hear how they arrived at Booker as BPA at that point in the draft.

Time will tell of course, but if Tyler Warren turns out to be a star, and Booker turns out to be average, Jerry is going to look like a fool again. Then again, if Booker turns out to be a star he will look like a genius.

The downside on Booker is stud.

 

[Risen Star]

Booker being the 7th or 8th rated player worries me about their evaluation process. But it is all subjective so maybe they are right.

I'd be more worried about having McMillan higher than that.

 

[big dog cowboy]

• The Houston Texans were willing to give up a “future pick” to move to 12, but Dallas wanted more capital from this draft instead.

That likely sure would have changed the way day 1 and day 2 turned out. Unless they could have got Booker at 25 which I doubt.

 

[rambo2]

lol aint no way he was 7th or 8th on their board

He might have been. Voch Lombardi had him around that high. Bobby Belt says the league had him going in the top 20.

 

[Rockport]

I think that Mafah is going to make the team. The Booker pick is going to turn out excellent. This draft has a chance of being very special. Rookie class is going to be outstanding.

Can’t wait so see Smith, Beebe and Booker playing together. Those are huge human beings that hopefully will be dominating for years to come. Now if Guyton can get it together man would that be awesome.

 

[Stash]

I'd be more worried about having McMillan higher than that.

I’m glad things worked out the way they did.

 

[Mikexike]

I’m glad things worked out the way they did.

Ditto

 

[gtb1943]

This draft was very weak at the top. Only a handful of real blue chippers. Personally, I would only have had maybe ten or so true first rd picks.
Booker would not have been one of them.
I would have taken Grant over Booker no doubt.
BUT saying that I like Booker a lot

 

[darthseinfeld]

That likely sure would have changed the way day 1 and day 2 turned out. Unless they could have got Booker at 25 which I doubt.

Personally I would have taken Tyleik Williams

 

[Rayman70]

I'd be more worried about having McMillan higher than that.

Exactly. A wr that struggles to get separation. A Olineman can play 15 years and be a bully up front, to control much of what you do. That moves the needle for me.

 

[stinkface]

Witten was a 3rd round pick.

 

[Pass2Run]

There won't be any foolishness this year like they had last year with Zeke. Blue is a lock. The 2nd and 3rd backs will have to make the team and it should be a competitive battle.

Yeah, if you don't lock Blue on the roster, a team will snatch him. There shouldn't be any debate though.

It's going to be most interesting to see what happens with Deuce.