Taking what the draft gives you

[cnuball21]

Last year- I thought the Cowboys did a great job of looking at the draft class as a whole, understanding it was DB heavy, and taking Taco in the 1st knowing they'd have a good shot at getting quality DB's in rounds 2/3.

I wonder if they will look at a similar strategy this yet - and if so how that will pan out?

IMO - like last year this class is loaded with CB talent that can play on Sundays.

Ex - would Dallas pass on a guy like Denzel Ward / Josh Jackson at 19 knowing they can get a quality CB in the 2nd or 3rd again? If Ward is on the board, would you pass on him to take a guy like Hurst/Vea knowing you'll have a great shot at a solid DB In the 2nd like Oliver/Alexander/Nelson?

 

[RodeoJake]

Last year- I thought the Cowboys did a great job of looking at the draft class as a whole, understanding it was DB heavy, and taking Taco in the 1st knowing they'd have a good shot at getting quality DB's in rounds 2/3.

I wonder if they will look at a similar strategy this yet - and if so how that will pan out?

IMO - like last year this class is loaded with CB talent that can play on Sundays.

Ex - would Dallas pass on a guy like Denzel Ward / Josh Jackson at 19 knowing they can get a quality CB in the 2nd or 3rd again? If Ward is on the board, would you pass on him to take a guy like Hurst/Vea knowing you'll have a great shot at a solid DB In the 2nd like Oliver/Alexander/Nelson?

I would have to agree. It makes sense to grade based on position depth.

 

[visionary]

Last year- I thought the Cowboys did a great job of looking at the draft class as a whole, understanding it was DB heavy, and taking Taco in the 1st knowing they'd have a good shot at getting quality DB's in rounds 2/3.

I wonder if they will look at a similar strategy this yet - and if so how that will pan out?

IMO - like last year this class is loaded with CB talent that can play on Sundays.

Ex - would Dallas pass on a guy like Denzel Ward / Josh Jackson at 19 knowing they can get a quality CB in the 2nd or 3rd again? If Ward is on the board, would you pass on him to take a guy like Hurst/Vea knowing you'll have a great shot at a solid DB In the 2nd like Oliver/Alexander/Nelson?

I'm not taking CB unless the value is just too great abd they're clearly bpa on my board

Reality is that there will be quality and comparable DT, LB, safety and OL prospects and I'll take those

Let's build a team and it's pretty clear our FO doesn't think FA exists

 

[Nightman]

Last year- I thought the Cowboys did a great job of looking at the draft class as a whole, understanding it was DB heavy, and taking Taco in the 1st knowing they'd have a good shot at getting quality DB's in rounds 2/3.

I wonder if they will look at a similar strategy this yet - and if so how that will pan out?

IMO - like last year this class is loaded with CB talent that can play on Sundays.

Ex - would Dallas pass on a guy like Denzel Ward / Josh Jackson at 19 knowing they can get a quality CB in the 2nd or 3rd again? If Ward is on the board, would you pass on him to take a guy like Hurst/Vea knowing you'll have a great shot at a solid DB In the 2nd like Oliver/Alexander/Nelson?

It is definitely a smart strategy

Also try not to be on the tail end of a position run.... you can get desperate and reach

 

[CCBoy]

Dallas Cowboys draft: Best player available vs. team need
https://thelandryhat.com/2018/01/28/dallas-cowboys-draft-best-player-available-need/

For instance, let’s say the best player available for the Cowboys, according to their big board, is Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield when Dallas picks 19th overall in the first round. Should the Cowboys draft him? The obvious answer is no.

Dallas already has Dak Prescott under center. But if you are strictly adherent to the “best player available” rule, you select Mayfield and believe it will work itself out. Who knows? Mayfield could overtake Prescott as the starter midseason and the Cowboys could trade Dak for a high selection in the 2019 NFL draft. Again, this is highly improbable and a bit ridiculous to even consider. But it also highlights the flawed logic behind the idea of best player available.

In turn, drafting solely for team need also has it’s drawbacks. Again, we look at the Cowboys for an example. In the 2013 NFL Draft, the Cowboys traded their first round selection (18th overall) to the San Francisco 49ers, dropping 14 spots. Dallas used that pick (31st overall) to land Wisconsin center Travis Frederick. But many believed the Cowboys overreached for Frederick by at least two rounds!...

 

[Lane21Train]

Last year- I thought the Cowboys did a great job of looking at the draft class as a whole, understanding it was DB heavy, and taking Taco in the 1st knowing they'd have a good shot at getting quality DB's in rounds 2/3.

I wonder if they will look at a similar strategy this yet - and if so how that will pan out?

IMO - like last year this class is loaded with CB talent that can play on Sundays.

Ex - would Dallas pass on a guy like Denzel Ward / Josh Jackson at 19 knowing they can get a quality CB in the 2nd or 3rd again? If Ward is on the board, would you pass on him to take a guy like Hurst/Vea knowing you'll have a great shot at a solid DB In the 2nd like Oliver/Alexander/Nelson?

I believe they will do exactly this. Also S Jones has stated publicly that ideally they will invest another high round pick on the defesnive line this coming draft. So its good to know they are commited to investing draft stock to strengthen the front 4.

 

[beware_d-ware]

I don't see any need at CB honestly. Lewis and Chido look like the real deal, and I think Brown deserves another shot, so there's your starting 3 right there.

 

[exciter]

If Ward somehow fell to 19 then you take in on value alone. Jackson is grading right around 19. So are several dl. If the grades are close go with the dl. How much it changes between now and may remains to be seen!

 

[Hardline]

Dallas Cowboys draft: Best player available vs. team need
https://thelandryhat.com/2018/01/28/dallas-cowboys-draft-best-player-available-need/

For instance, let’s say the best player available for the Cowboys, according to their big board, is Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield when Dallas picks 19th overall in the first round. Should the Cowboys draft him? The obvious answer is no.

Dallas already has Dak Prescott under center. But if you are strictly adherent to the “best player available” rule, you select Mayfield and believe it will work itself out. Who knows? Mayfield could overtake Prescott as the starter midseason and the Cowboys could trade Dak for a high selection in the 2019 NFL draft. Again, this is highly improbable and a bit ridiculous to even consider. But it also highlights the flawed logic behind the idea of best player available.

In turn, drafting solely for team need also has it’s drawbacks. Again, we look at the Cowboys for an example. In the 2013 NFL Draft, the Cowboys traded their first round selection (18th overall) to the San Francisco 49ers, dropping 14 spots. Dallas used that pick (31st overall) to land Wisconsin center Travis Frederick. But many believed the Cowboys overreached for Frederick by at least two rounds!...

If Baker Mayfield is on the board and the Cowboys pass it will be pure stupidity.

 

[jay94]

If Baker Mayfield is on the board and the Cowboys pass it will be pure stupidity.

Don't worry he won't be, if he was any other position than qb, it could be a possibility.

 

[jay94]

Drafting a cb, unless Patrick Peterson quality, which obviously isn't going to be the case in the first round, would be the biggest draft blunder since draft trades for receivers.

 

[cnuball21]

I don't see any need at CB honestly. Lewis and Chido look like the real deal, and I think Brown deserves another shot, so there's your starting 3 right there.

You gotta have 3 quality CBs in this day and age.

I think Scandrick is practically on the way out and I don't know what to expect from Brown.

I'd def cash in on a CB if a good one is available this year.