I'd rather have Brandon Meriweather (Univ. of Miami), Reggie Nelson (Univ. of Fla.) or Aaron Rouse (Va. Tech). I am in the minority that believes Dallas should address this FS issue with a late 1st round pick instead of another teams retread (see: Marcus Coleman), another SS trying to be a FS (see: Keith Davis or Roy Williams) or a late round pick (see: Pat Watkins).
I now am of the opinion we need an Ed Reed back there along with Roy. That player in my humble opinion is Brandon Meriweather despite his potential "character" issues. He is a ballhawk in every sense of the word and reminds me a bit of Ed Reed, skillwise, when Reed was still in college.
I know that it is an unpopular thought especially since we need more players who can pressure the QB however, it may be the most practical. Since we have no idea what scheme we will run next season until Coach Parcells makes a decision or Mr. Jones makes it for him, Dallas is stuck financially with Bobby Carpenter, Ayodele, James and Ware. Plus you add in Greg Ellis and I am not sure how Dallas adds another pressure guy. If one is drafted and we stay 3-4what do we do with last seasons 1st rounder? If the answer is move him inside, Ayodele and James would be expensive bench riders because one of the two will have to sit. Then there is Ellis, say he is healthy then what? I would like to see Dallas draft a tweener in the 3rd (after getting a LT in the second round, I would prefer Tony Ugoh of Arkansas). That way we get a potential pressure guy for less money and throw him in the mix with Carp, Burnett, Ellis and Ware.
I say all that to say that the FS spot may give us the best value in the 1st round. Based on Mr. Jones' comments today I can cross out QB and WR from our 1st round list. I also think RB, DE, LB, C, TE and NT are on that list as well. CB may be depending on what is done with Henry. That leaves T, G and FS.
