News: ST: How the Dallas Cowboys’ rookie class fared

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The Cowboys had nine rookies play, and they started a combined 23 games. Six of those nine rookies were draft picks.

DB Byron Jones

College: Connecticut

How acquired: Drafted in 1st round


He started seven games at safety and four at corner in what should earn him all-rookie consideration.

DE Randy Gregory
College: Nebraska

How acquired: Drafted in 2nd round


He had a high-ankle sprain in the season opener and had no sacks in 12 games.

OT Chaz Green
College: Florida

How acquired: Drafted in 3rd round


He had hip surgery that delayed his development, never playing a down.

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[WoodysGirl]

Byron Jones was the head of the class for me..

 

[Alexander]

Byron Jones was the head of the class for me..

It is too bad he could not stick with one position.

Personally I would prefer he goes at safety.

 

[WoodysGirl]

It is too bad he could not stick with one position.

Personally I would prefer he goes at safety.

I'm hopeful that safety will be where he ultimately sticks. It seems to be his most natural spot.

 

[gmoney112]

Byron Jones was the head of the class for me..

I can't choose between Collins and Jones.

 

[Aven8]

It is too bad he could not stick with one position.

Personally I would prefer he goes at safety.

Our secondary is so bad we didn't have a choice. Maybe that was Henderson as well??
I'm with you though, I think he can be a fantastic safety.

 

[Risen Star]

That looks like a top heavy draft class. Kind of like the Dez/Sean Lee year. Nothing after it. Collins was an UDFA. He's not part of the draft class.

 

[Risen Star]

I can't choose between Collins and Jones.

I can. Collins was our best rookie by a lot. He walked in and was one of the better Gs in the league. Plug and play.

 

[RS12]

Collins looks like he could be special. Jury is out on Jones, gave up too many big plays.

 

[Alexander]

That looks like a top heavy draft class. Kind of like the Dez/Sean Lee year. Nothing after it. Collins was an UDFA. He's not part of the draft class.

Without question. Jones and Gregory have potential with various degrees.

I feel pretty safe saying Chaz Green will never be a top notch starter. Just my opinion.

Damien Wilson and Ryan Russell look like players that will bounce around the league long enough to get the NFL pension.

That is where the great and all holy McClay needs to improve. Hit big on a late rounder, it makes a draft.

 

[Risen Star]

Without question. Jones and Gregory have potential with various degrees.

I feel pretty safe saying Chaz Green will never be a top notch starter. Just my opinion.

Damien Wilson and Ryan Russell look like players that will bounce around the league long enough to get the NFL pension.

That is where the great and all holy McClay needs to improve. Hit big on a late rounder, it makes a draft.

I gave you a like trusting you were talking tongue in cheek on McClay. The guy's amazing.

 

[Alexander]

I gave you a like trusting you were talking tongue in cheek on McClay. The guy's amazing.

No. Dead serious. With a fire extinguisher in hand to prove it.

 

[Risen Star]

No. Dead serious. With a fire extinguisher in hand to prove it.

Noted. I took the like away.

 

[Alexander]

Noted. I took the like away.

You play for keeps. I can respect that.

 

[Alexander]

I'm hopeful that safety will be where he ultimately sticks. It seems to be his most natural spot.

His worst plays, in my uneducated not knowing the calls in a Roy Williams way, were at corner. If you can match up with TEs like he was asked and do okay, that is what we need at safety.

 

[tyke1doe]

It is too bad he could not stick with one position.

Personally I would prefer he goes at safety.

He had to do what the coaches wanted him to. However, I agree with you. I think his best bet is at free safety.

 

[Alexander]

He had to do what the coaches wanted him to. However, I agree with you. I think his best bet is at free safety.

All in all, he did a very decent job especially since he was bounced around. Should be interesting to see what he does when he is left alone to do one thing. He seems very intelligent.

 

[jobberone]

I'm ok with Jones at FS but I'd prefer to draft one or acquire a veteran FA. That leaves options open at both safety and CB.

 

[Alexander]

I'm ok with Jones at FS but I'd prefer to draft one or acquire a veteran FA. That leaves options open at both safety and CB.

Sign Weddle for SS and rock and roll. It really is not that hard.

 

[BAZ]

Collins not being drafted makes for a rough review on the class. Bad times.