Thoughts about Booker, 1st rd opinions!

[Cowboyny]

-Booker-clearly the Cowboys were concerned who would fill the leadership void with the departure of Zach Martin along the line. They also kept on mentioning the closest they have got over the last 20 years, is when they had a strong running game. Division is loaded at the DT position, they have the bodies to matchup.

Was it a major reach? I would say no, not in this year's class. I wanted a more value positional player, but whoever they would of selected at 12 would of been considered a reach outside of only Jaylon Walker who I wasn't a fan of. Clearly, Will Johnson has scared teams off with his injury concerns. Always thought taking Golden at 12 was rich and the league agreed. Wished they found a trading partner. Don't hate Booker the player, just don't like all the high resources along the OL.

Thoughts/Opinions about rd 1:

-Both Giants/Browns made good trades. It looks like the Browns could take Sanders and not give up any draft capital. As for Sanders, ESPN's darling, it's a big wakeup call, respect the game and give rid of that entitled attitude.

-Steelers better hope they land Rodgers or another veteran starting QB.
-Falcons trading a future 1 for Pearce, talented, yes, but a major gamble with those character concerns
-Lions-Ty Williams was strange pick, when they need pass rush. They are already loaded at NT.
-Washington-another team passes on pass rusher when they desperately need one, what happened to Mike Green?
-Chiefs perhaps landed the biggest value pick in Simmons
-Not a fan of Campbell the linebacker, but the Eagles have a loaded roster to take that chance

 

[CCBoy]

"We had a vibe, two entities excited about football," Booker said of the discussions he had with the Cowboys heading into the NFL Draft.

And now, the work begins.

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/...bring-same-ferocity-to-cowboys-offensive-line

 

[NDGAEDE]

I disagree on the Giants. Dart isn't good and they'll have a new coach next year after he and the other two QBs on the roster fail in 25. For all the good they did by getting Carter, they undid it with Dart. Love to see it.

Washington--I think that was a fine pick. They're thinking like us, I think--load up on OL to fight the Eagles and make it easier for your QB.

Speaking of Eagles, I agree--Jihaad is a gamble with his injuries. They seem to be able to buck the norms though, so it'll probably work out just fine.

Falcons are just weird. They'll be looking for a new GM soon, surely. Trading a future 1 for Pearce is just bizarre.

I think the biggest loser in this round was the Browns. Trading for a future pick 'in a stronger draft' is stupid when you have one of the best prospects in recent memory for the taking. Graham is a much worse prospect than Hunter. Jags win there.

The best pick was Jeanty to Raiders. I truly believe he will revitalize that franchise.

 

[cnuball21]

Booker was 28th on the consensus board and is a low value position. Factor in that plus the OL not being one of our biggest weaknesses and the pick is pretty bad IMO.

Reach + low value position + not huge need = really bad in the top 15.

 

[CCBoy]

Booker was 28th on the consensus board and is a low value position. Factor in that plus the OL not being one of our biggest weaknesses and the pick is pretty bad IMO.

Reach + low value position + not huge need = really bad in the top 15.

That settles it all...your 30 year calendar again tells us no way good linemen matter in your metric system...

 

[Hawkeye0202]

What's interesting to me are fans concern about the resources in the offensive line but failed to pay attention to the resources already in the defensive line.

 

[morasp]

Great pick Booker checks all the boxes they said they were looking for.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

To be honest if you go back and follow Jerry's pattern the last three or four years he has used his first round pick to replace a starter. This year was no different.

 

[cnuball21]

That settles it all...your 30 year calendar again tells us no way good linemen matter in your metric system...

I don’t understand what you’re saying here…

 

[Hawkeye0202]

We drafted a player who should start us immediately and play at a high level.... That's all I can ask for. I have zero problem with the pick

 

[thunderpimp91]

What's interesting to me are fans concern about the resources in the offensive line but failed to pay attention to the resources already in the defensive line.

At some point I don't think resources even matter and you just have to get the lines right. Just because you drafted busts (so far) the last two years doesn't mean you just lean in harder on those busted players.

 

[Carson]

Booker was 28th on the consensus board and is a low value position. Factor in that plus the OL not being one of our biggest weaknesses and the pick is pretty bad IMO.

Reach + low value position + not huge need = really bad in the top 15.

They reached on Frederick and Tyler Smith.

Doesn’t matter what you are on the board when the pads come on

 

[Cowboyny]

I disagree on the Giants. Dart isn't good and they'll have a new coach next year after he and the other two QBs on the roster fail in 25. For all the good they did by getting Carter, they undid it with Dart. Love to see it.

Washington--I think that was a fine pick. They're thinking like us, I think--load up on OL to fight the Eagles and make it easier for your QB.

Speaking of Eagles, I agree--Jihaad is a gamble with his injuries. They seem to be able to buck the norms though, so it'll probably work out just fine.

Falcons are just weird. They'll be looking for a new GM soon, surely. Trading a future 1 for Pearce is just bizarre.

I think the biggest loser in this round was the Browns. Trading for a future pick 'in a stronger draft' is stupid when you have one of the best prospects in recent memory for the taking. Graham is a much worse prospect than Hunter. Jags win there.

The best pick was Jeanty to Raiders. I truly believe he will revitalize that franchise.

I like Hunter, but they did get a real nice package and still got Graham.

 

[CCBoy]

I don’t understand what you’re saying here…

Did you ask your Mommy if she cares?

First question just for you: know what an offensive lineman is for? Next, put up your crying calendar. The draft just started!

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I like Hunter, but they did get a real nice package and still got Graham.

Where do you see Sanders going
Just ran a nugget that Milroe could be the next quarterback selected

 

[cnuball21]

They reached on Frederick and Tyler Smith.

Doesn’t matter what you are on the board when the pads come on

Based off of the current state of our roster I’d disagree.

It’s not about if the player is good…it’s the opportunity cost of what you’re giving up and what you could’ve had collectively to build your roster.

 

[NDGAEDE]

I like Hunter, but they did get a real nice package and still got Graham.

I'm not as high on Graham, so I don't love it, personally. Think a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. And Hunter was there.

 

[cnuball21]

Did you ask your Mommy if she cares?

First question just for you: know what an offensive lineman is for? Next, put up your crying calendar. The draft just started!

Oh you’re that kind of guy…got it.

Enjoy the rest of the draft!

 

[cnuball21]

Where do you see Sanders going
Just ran a nugget that Milroe could be the next quarterback selected

44? Heck at that point I’m in lol.

 

[Cowboyny]

Booker was 28th on the consensus board and is a low value position. Factor in that plus the OL not being one of our biggest weaknesses and the pick is pretty bad IMO.

Reach + low value position + not huge need = really bad in the top 15.

He is a reach cause of his positional value, but one of the safer picks. Could of swung for the fences and taken a Nolen or a Stewart, but they both have bust potential. Mykell Williams was my hope, he went a pick ahead of us.