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Pick 1: David DeCastro, G, Stanford
Taking two linemen in the first round in back-to-back drafts would signal a true culture change here. I'm just hoping DeCastro doesn't go higher. In my dreams, we sign Carl Nicks and STILL draft DeCastro in the 1st...then I'm randomly in front of my grade school class with no clothes on, so who knows.
Pick 2: Vinny Curry, OLB, Marshall
This pick is tough. This is usually the spot where the Cowboys throw a wrench in everyone's draft predictions. But I've found the trend! Since 2005, we have spent this pick (when we've had it) three times on linebackers and twice on TE's. So what'll it be this year, LB or TE? Let's go LB, I can't stomach another 2nd round TE.
Pick 3: Ben Jones, C, Georgia
I wanted to take Georgia Brandon Boykin here, but I'm dead set on not going into next year with anything resembling this years interior offensive line so I opt for his team mate, Ben Jones instead. I love Jones' fire and competitiveness, but even more appealing is football smarts. I don't need flash at center, I just want a smart, consistent player and Jones fits the bill. He will need to get stronger, however.
Pick 4: Ladarius Green, TE, La.-Lafayette
You're probably as sick of drafting TE's as I am, but here we are again. Bennett has shown some progress as a pass catcher as the season has worn (and worn it has) on, so there's a very good (and sensible) chance we resign him. If not, I suggest Ladarius Green who went from an oversized WR to speedy TE, quickly becoming the best player on a pretty small program. He'll have to learn the nuances, but at 6'6" 240, he could be that receiving threat some thought Bennett would be.
Pick 5: Russell Wilson, QB, Wisconsin
Russel is my pet cat this year. Physically, he is admittedly short for the position but that hasn't stopped guys like Brees and Vick from playing the position. It just has to be the right fit, is this that fit? I have no idea. We are still a year or two away from having to invest a high pick in Romo's replacement, why not give Wilson a shot in the meantime?
Pick 6a: Nicolas Jean-Baptiste, NT, Baylor
Former walk on that followed in the footsteps of Phil Taylor at Baylor. He's not as gifted an athlete as Taylor, but we aren't spending a first here are we? Ratliff needs some help, and Jean-Baptiste may be able to do just that. At 6'2" and 335, he's got true NT size and he's actually managed 4 sacks to show that he can get around the QB.
Pick 6b: Jerry Franklin, ILB, Arkansas
We are most likely losing two ILB's this year in Bradie and Brooking. I think there's a good chance we address depth via free agency, but it couldn't hurt to add help via the draft. Franklin is a tackling machine that has shown some ability to get to the QB (6.5 Sacks in 2010) and some ability to make the pick in coverage (5 ints in 2008 - 2009). Has a lot of experience but obviously he hasn't put it all together or he'd be going higher.
Pick 7: Jordan White, WR, Western Michigan
I think two torn ACL's will keep him in the 6th or 7th round, but obviously the kid is a gamer. Wishful thinking that we can get him in then 7th, but I'm feeling wishful. Would make an excellent slot guy for us without tons of investment.
Thoughts and comments always welcome.
Taking two linemen in the first round in back-to-back drafts would signal a true culture change here. I'm just hoping DeCastro doesn't go higher. In my dreams, we sign Carl Nicks and STILL draft DeCastro in the 1st...then I'm randomly in front of my grade school class with no clothes on, so who knows.
Pick 2: Vinny Curry, OLB, Marshall
This pick is tough. This is usually the spot where the Cowboys throw a wrench in everyone's draft predictions. But I've found the trend! Since 2005, we have spent this pick (when we've had it) three times on linebackers and twice on TE's. So what'll it be this year, LB or TE? Let's go LB, I can't stomach another 2nd round TE.
Pick 3: Ben Jones, C, Georgia
I wanted to take Georgia Brandon Boykin here, but I'm dead set on not going into next year with anything resembling this years interior offensive line so I opt for his team mate, Ben Jones instead. I love Jones' fire and competitiveness, but even more appealing is football smarts. I don't need flash at center, I just want a smart, consistent player and Jones fits the bill. He will need to get stronger, however.
Pick 4: Ladarius Green, TE, La.-Lafayette
You're probably as sick of drafting TE's as I am, but here we are again. Bennett has shown some progress as a pass catcher as the season has worn (and worn it has) on, so there's a very good (and sensible) chance we resign him. If not, I suggest Ladarius Green who went from an oversized WR to speedy TE, quickly becoming the best player on a pretty small program. He'll have to learn the nuances, but at 6'6" 240, he could be that receiving threat some thought Bennett would be.
Pick 5: Russell Wilson, QB, Wisconsin
Russel is my pet cat this year. Physically, he is admittedly short for the position but that hasn't stopped guys like Brees and Vick from playing the position. It just has to be the right fit, is this that fit? I have no idea. We are still a year or two away from having to invest a high pick in Romo's replacement, why not give Wilson a shot in the meantime?
Pick 6a: Nicolas Jean-Baptiste, NT, Baylor
Former walk on that followed in the footsteps of Phil Taylor at Baylor. He's not as gifted an athlete as Taylor, but we aren't spending a first here are we? Ratliff needs some help, and Jean-Baptiste may be able to do just that. At 6'2" and 335, he's got true NT size and he's actually managed 4 sacks to show that he can get around the QB.
Pick 6b: Jerry Franklin, ILB, Arkansas
We are most likely losing two ILB's this year in Bradie and Brooking. I think there's a good chance we address depth via free agency, but it couldn't hurt to add help via the draft. Franklin is a tackling machine that has shown some ability to get to the QB (6.5 Sacks in 2010) and some ability to make the pick in coverage (5 ints in 2008 - 2009). Has a lot of experience but obviously he hasn't put it all together or he'd be going higher.
Pick 7: Jordan White, WR, Western Michigan
I think two torn ACL's will keep him in the 6th or 7th round, but obviously the kid is a gamer. Wishful thinking that we can get him in then 7th, but I'm feeling wishful. Would make an excellent slot guy for us without tons of investment.
Thoughts and comments always welcome.
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