Steve Smith doesn't like TMac

[big dog cowboy]

 

[tm1119]

Depends on the board, but in an almost worst case scenario I don’t have a problem with “settling” for Tet at 12.
But I do agree with a lot of what Smith said. He’s definitely not a complete WR with high level route running ability to be a go-to #1 WR…at the moment

Gun to my head I would guess Tet turns into the 2018-2022 version of Mike Williams. Big play WR that can give you around 1000 yards and 10 TD’s, but never a #1 that gives you close to 100 catches.

 

[darthseinfeld]

I love T Mac, but Smith's opinion isnt something to be disregarded

 

[NDGAEDE]

Liking Egbuka a lot more lately. I know he doesn't have any 'elite' traits but he's a winner, leader, and super valuable and movable player as a second WR. I know hat's not what you look for at 12--but it is a weak draft...

 

[Carson]

I love T Mac, but Smith's opinion isnt something to be disregarded

I like T Mac.

But he worries me. Limited route tree, not great with separation. In college, he was bigger, stronger and faster than everybody else.

Reminds me a bit of Quintin Johnston type. Don’t see the domination in the Nfl

 

[Rayman70]

Liking Egbuka a lot more lately. I know he doesn't have any 'elite' traits but he's a winner, leader, and super valuable and movable player as a second WR. I know hat's not what you look for at 12--but it is a weak draft...

Egbuka is much more complete right now. His tree, his fluidity, and leaves nothing on the field. He's the better player but in 2 years , Tet might be the best prospect.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Liking Egbuka a lot more lately. I know he doesn't have any 'elite' traits but he's a winner, leader, and super valuable and movable player as a second WR. I know hat's not what you look for at 12--but it is a weak draft...

If Tet is gone and will they want a WR in the first. He would be my choice

 

[jblaze2004]

But he liked Mingo

 

[Mr_437]

I agree with Steve.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

But he liked Mingo

Correction he “loved” Mingo.

 

[visionary]

This is why the best option is trade down to around 20 and take Harmon

 

[NDGAEDE]

If Tet is gone and will they want a WR in the first. He would be my choice

I see why fans might not like it. We're not drafting a guy to be #1. But that's the case with all these receivers. Why not get the one least likely to bust?

 

[RodeoJake]

Me either.

 

[stilltheguru]

People butthurt because Smith doesn't like their guy lol.as if every single expert hits everytime. Cute

 

[Doomsday]

I wouldn't pass on him if he is there at 12. We need an X receiver and he will fill that role nicely.

 

[Bobhaze]

I’m not so impressed with Tetairoa McMillan that I would take him at 12. In my non-expert opinion, taking him at 12 would be a reach. If we traded down to later in round one, maybe.

I saw him play three times at Arizona and while he’s clearly got lots of NFL talent, he also has a tendency to disappear in games and can struggle a little in press coverage. He has great size, decent speed, good hands and huge catch radius.

But the thing about McMillan is he is essentially a possession receiver, not a deep threat. Which is not a bad thing in and of itself, but IMO the Cowboys need a WR that can threaten defenses in a way we don’t currently have.

Here is a very detailed scouting report on McMillan after the combine:
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/tetairoa-mcmillan/32004d43-4d51-4957-830f-234e646a998f

 

[Doomsday]

I’m not so impressed with Tetairoa McMillan that I would take him at 12. In my non-expert opinion, taking him at 12 would be a reach. If we traded down to later in round one, maybe.

I saw him play three times at Arizona and while he’s clearly got lots of NFL talent, he also has a tendency to disappear in games and can struggle a little in press coverage. He has great size, decent speed, good hands and huge catch radius.

But the thing about McMillan is he is essentially a possession receiver, not a deep threat. Which is not a bad thing in and of itself, but IMO the Cowboys need a WR that can threaten defenses in a way we don’t currently have.

Here is a very detailed scouting report on McMillan after the combine:
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/tetairoa-mcmillan/32004d43-4d51-4957-830f-234e646a998f

The way he attacks 50/50 balls makes him a deep threat in my opinion.

Trying to turn Tolbert into a possession WR hasn't worked out so well and they need a big body WR that they can rely on.

 

[Bobhaze]

The way he attacks 50/50 balls makes him a deep threat in my opinion.

Trying to turn Tolbert into a possession WR hasn't worked out so well and they need a big body WR that they can rely on.

I like this guy, just not at 12. To me it’s a big reach.

In a deep WR draft, McMillan wouldn’t be seen as the 12th pick. This year’s WR draft is not that strong and although he’s clearly a very good receiver, reaching in the first round is always dangerous.

Not a knock on Tetairoa McMillan. But the Cowboys needs are way deeper than a WR. If we reach at 12 for a position we could fill the need later in the draft, you end up chasing instead of drafting the best talent available.

Just my opinion.

 

[cnuball21]

Be careful when listening to these former NFL players trying to be draft evaluators. Smith loved Mingo and MJD just had a list indicating Hampton was tier 3.

Just b/c you were a good player doesn’t mean you’re automatically a good evaluator.

 

[morasp]

Trade back add a top 100 pick and draft Egbuka. He could be the Zack Martin of this draft.