Wood
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First let me say draft show was absolutely correct in saying this draft was run by GM who had 100% job security. It means Jerry swung for the fences without hesitation that his job was on line. Now lets get into why I think this draft will rank in tops all-time for Dallas. It comes down to three players:
1. Elliot- how can you not like this pick. Character player with plus talent in all facets of position. Possibly extends Romo career if he can truly keep pocket clean and can pick up bunch of 3rd downs (usually when teams blitz & hit Romo). Below are my projections for his 1st three years:
2016: 1,200 yards 12 TDs
2017: 1,600 yards 17 TDs
2018: 1,800 yards 16 TDs
2. Jaylon Smith - I am fascinated by this pick not only because I work in healthcare field and will closely follow his rehab but I think he was top 3 player pre-injury. Previously I posted his leg press, squad #s and it looks positive. I really have little doubt the nerve wakes-up and transmits fully but this will come down to two things: 1) can he play pain free and 2) is explosiveness still there. If answer is yes & yes then start pouring concrete footings for Jerry new statue because he will be getting his 2nd GM of Year award.
As far as his rehab I would follow what Sixers are doing with Joel Embid and hire group of people who are tasked with structuring every area for him (nutrition, sleep, rehab, etc). I would even send him to Aspetar in Qatar where they have world renowned sports science facility for sports related injuries. They also have other athletes rehabbing and its great way to keep athletes upbeat.
3. Dak Prescott - an intangible monster he demonstrated leadership qualities, the ability to move around in pocket and improved his pure passing numbers in 2015. Unlike Stephan McGee (who was benched his final year) Presscott arrow is pointing up and he comes into Dallas with momentum. If Dallas gets a starter here that alone can make this draft.
This draft also has the potential of being a severe bust if Elliot is another Trent Richardson, Smith is another Marcus Lattimore and Prescott has McGee career. But I feel Dallas is playoff team (pre-draft) who attempted a Steven Curry 50 foot shot at buzzer for the win.
1. Elliot- how can you not like this pick. Character player with plus talent in all facets of position. Possibly extends Romo career if he can truly keep pocket clean and can pick up bunch of 3rd downs (usually when teams blitz & hit Romo). Below are my projections for his 1st three years:
2016: 1,200 yards 12 TDs
2017: 1,600 yards 17 TDs
2018: 1,800 yards 16 TDs
2. Jaylon Smith - I am fascinated by this pick not only because I work in healthcare field and will closely follow his rehab but I think he was top 3 player pre-injury. Previously I posted his leg press, squad #s and it looks positive. I really have little doubt the nerve wakes-up and transmits fully but this will come down to two things: 1) can he play pain free and 2) is explosiveness still there. If answer is yes & yes then start pouring concrete footings for Jerry new statue because he will be getting his 2nd GM of Year award.
As far as his rehab I would follow what Sixers are doing with Joel Embid and hire group of people who are tasked with structuring every area for him (nutrition, sleep, rehab, etc). I would even send him to Aspetar in Qatar where they have world renowned sports science facility for sports related injuries. They also have other athletes rehabbing and its great way to keep athletes upbeat.
3. Dak Prescott - an intangible monster he demonstrated leadership qualities, the ability to move around in pocket and improved his pure passing numbers in 2015. Unlike Stephan McGee (who was benched his final year) Presscott arrow is pointing up and he comes into Dallas with momentum. If Dallas gets a starter here that alone can make this draft.
This draft also has the potential of being a severe bust if Elliot is another Trent Richardson, Smith is another Marcus Lattimore and Prescott has McGee career. But I feel Dallas is playoff team (pre-draft) who attempted a Steven Curry 50 foot shot at buzzer for the win.
