Thoughts about Booker, 1st rd opinions!

[baltcowboy]

-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

Great take on the Cowboys. Booker is 21 years old and is grown azz man personality and the way he plays.Our run game has already improved and we have not up graded running back yet. Nobody fell so drafting Booker at 12 was not so bad. I just don’t like drafting guards.

 

[McKDaddy]

how this dysfunctional franchise continues to operate.

certainly in some ways but they told us exactly where they believed the issue running the ball has been, that they want to be a power running team, that they want high character guys and then went out & drafted a player that addresses all those things. I actually feel like the teams words & actions are matching up more right now than in recent memory.

 

[Creeper]

I am not a fan of the Cowboys pick. Nothing against Booker. He looks like he might be a good player. I despise all the talk basically anointing him as a future HoFer, or even a future all-pro. He is replacing Zack Martin. He is not Zack Martin.

There were 8 OL taken in the first. Zabel and Jackson went after Booker so I think it is safe to say Booker would have been taken somewhere before Dallas picks again in round 2. If they really couldn't get a trade worked out and they really love the player then why not take him knowing it is the only chance they will get. I think Miami did the same thing with Kenneth Grant.

I just find it hard to believe they were not in love with anyone else at a higher value position. Tyler Warren is a playmaker and would make a huge improvement on the Cowboys offense. He fell lower than expected so why not take him rather than reach for a OG? Both are low value positions but Warren is the better player.

As for the rest of the draft, I thought there would be more surprises. The players that went in the first round for the most part were expected to go in the first round. I few fell out here and there. Mike Green dropping was a surprise.

I hate the analysis of these picks in real time. The Eagles getting Jihad Campbell was not some kind of coup by Howie Roseman, for example. He fell into their laps. Trading up one spot to get him was pointless. He would have fallen to them at 32. If Jerry did that the criticism would have been relentless. But the point is, the Eagles didn't do anything to get Campbell. There is no defense in the draft. Teams who they pick and then it is your turn. Of course teams that move up or down have something to do with who they wind up picking but the Eagles in this case didn't really do anything. It's like I have been saying, There are only 32 players taken in the first round, everyone can't be taken so someone has to fall. and btw, the Colts wanted Tyler Warren and he fell to them too. No accolades for the Colts?

I like the Giants taking Carter and not falling for the Shedeur Sanders nonsense. I don't like them trading back up into the 1st round for Jackson Dart. He was a late riser based on one workout. In another draft he might have been a 3rd round pick. To me, the Giants got themselves another Danny Dimes.

Not crazy about what the Falcons did. Giving up a 1st round pick in 2026 was too much.

The Falcons drafting Barron out of Texas gives them maybe the best CB group we have seen in a very long time, if Barron pans out. They surprised me with their pick.

Finally, I have to comment about the NFL draft coverage. I find it almost impossible to watch now. It has become a spectacle. The way they announced the date the schedules would be released, delaying the announcement of a draft pick, was cringe-worthy. The announcement of the schedule is going to be a major event now too? We already know who plays who in 2025. What we don't know is the dates, but so what? Is that really going to be a big deal every year? Can we please get back to football. I was flipping channels the entire night. It is so overdone now.

 

[Cowboyny]

Great take on the Cowboys. Booker is 21 years old and is grown azz man personality and the way he plays.Our run game has already improved and we have not up graded running back yet. Nobody fell so drafting Booker at 12 was not so bad. I just don’t like drafting guards.

Positional value at 12 stinks, but he is a solid player.

 

[J-man]

My thoughts on RD1.

I think Cleveland got a steal to drop back to 5. Yes they passed on Hunter who may be great, but they got a very good player and some serious draft capital. Having two early 2's tonight is big for them. And I think both of their 1st rounders next year will be in the top 1/3 of the draft. They are obviously setting themselves up to be a major player in the Arch Manning sweepstakes next year.

I think the Giants did ok trading back in for Dart. They gave up a good bit IMO, which I'm happy about. But the kid has some real potential. He just needed time to develop and he now has that chance in NY. Time will grade this move.

I was shocked the Saints didn't take Sanders. And a bit shocked at who they took. Not that Banks isn't good, but I thought they 'd go another direction if not QB.

WTH are the Bears doing? Warren is the better prospect. CL may be the better receiver, maybe, but overall no way he's a better player. And they already have a good TE, big miss IMO.

I am both very happy and a bit disappointed with the Booker pick. He's very good and will solidify the inside of the O-line for the next decade which is great! But a OG at 12? IMHO, they have players on the team right now who could have filled that spot adequately. With so many other needs I think they could've gone another direction and done better for the team overall.

I can't believe the Dolphins took Grant at 13. Heck Dallas should have taken him at 12 if he's that good! He and T Williams were my two favorite for our 1T position. When you think about how much a unit improves adding one player over another, I think he would have done more for the team overall than Booker does.

Harmon is good but come on Pittsburgh. They could have done better for their team overall. Hampton, Jackson, Pearce and T Williams would have been better picks for them.

Atlanta's big move was the shock of the night. They gave up 46, 242 and next years 1 for Pearce?!!? Even after taking Walker?!?! He's good and their pass rush is now kind of scary, but that's a huge overpay IMO.

IMO the igglets gave up good draft capital for no reason. KC wasn't taking the LB. He's good and they seem to love some Bama and Bulldog players, but that was a waste of a draft pick.

 

[cnuball21]

certainly in some ways but they told us exactly where they believed the issue running the ball has been, that they want to be a power running team, that they want high character guys and then went out & drafted a player that addresses all those things. I actually feel like the teams words & actions are matching up more right now than in recent memory.

Oh that’s fair…I agree with everything you said I just don’t disagree with there process at all.

 

[J-man]

Yea it’s not only “how many resources” we use…it’s is the room good enough?

OL was fine IMO. DL is not fine.

I mostly agree. I do think the O-line could use a little upgrading. I just think the D-line needs a lot more of it.

 

[Rayman70]

Was just reading an article on CBS sports.com that was winners and losers from day 1 of the draft. Those idiots said we reached on Booker yet gave us a B+ and went on to say our Oline coach is Mike Solari. CLEARLY cbs doesn't vet their reporting before they publish something. They don't even know who our current line coach is, so how can anyone take anything they say or print seriously? Total garbage reporting.

 

[Cowboyny]

Was just reading an article on CBS sports.com that was winners and losers from day 1 of the draft. Those idiots said we reached on Booker yet gave us a B+ and went on to say our Oline coach is Mike Solari. CLEARLY cbs doesn't vet their reporting before they publish something. They don't even know who our current line coach is, so how can anyone take anything they say or print seriously? Total garbage reporting.

Ever since Dane left, CBS draft coverage has been garbage.

 

[baltcowboy]

Positional value at 12 stinks, but he is a solid player.

Positional value means little in this draft with so few blue chip players. It’s obvious the Cowboys played it safe after two risks the last two drafts in the first round. The biggest issue with the team last season was the abysmal drop off of the offensive line. I would argue the offensive line is now the brightest spot on the team.

 

[Mr_437]

Run game and stop the run. Fans fell in love with WRs and are crying now about nonsense. Cowboys were getting bullied up front, yet guys were trying to sell me on Brock Hoffman lol, I wasn't having it and neither were the Cowboys coaches. Now on offense the Boys can control the line of scrimmage and take the ball out of Daks hands when his eyes get big. I'm loving the pick.

I don't believe there's a 1T worth pick 44, but they can still get a run stopper at LB, or complete the run rebuild with a top RB.

In the NFCE, Abdul Carter is the only pick of significance for the Cowboys to be concerned about imho.

 

[Cowboyny]

Positional value means little in this draft with so few blue chip players. It’s obvious the Cowboys played it safe after two risks the last two drafts in the first round. The biggest issue with the team last season was the abysmal drop off of the offensive line. I would argue the offensive line is now the brightest spot on the team.

They couldn't run the football with any success against the quality teams and scored the least amount of rushing TD's in the league. I have no issues fixing that weakness, just have so many needs all over the place, it is easier to find a Guard late then it is at other valued positions.

 

[cnuball21]

They couldn't run the football with any success against the quality teams and scored the least amount of rushing TD's in the league. I have no issues fixing that weakness, just have so many needs all over the place, it is easier to find a Guard late then it is at other valued positions.

Not to mention this Guard class is LOADED.

 

[baltcowboy]

They couldn't run the football with any success against the quality teams and scored the least amount of rushing TD's in the league. I have no issues fixing that weakness, just have so many needs all over the place, it is easier to find a Guard late then it is at other valued positions.

What you hearing about today with our second and 3rd round picks? You got Will Johnson,Burden, Henderson, Texas safety UCLA linebacker, Collins, Revel, Morrison, and Collins to name a few. I see another walk in starter at 44.

 

[Cowboyny]

What you hearing about today with our second and 3rd round picks? You got Will Johnson,Burden, Henderson, Texas safety UCLA linebacker, Collins, Revel, Morrison, and Collins to name a few. I see another walk in starter at 44.

I wonder if B Hall from the Jets can be had for a day 3 pick. Think there could be some 1st rd grades still left in: Will Johnson, Burden, Revel. Really want Schwes. at 44 and trade back from 76 to get our 4th back.

 

[CCBoy]

They say everything is bigger in Texas and that now applies again to their offensive line with Booker, among the most imposing players in this class. Booker’s sheer size (6-foot-5, 321 pounds with nearly 35-inch arms and 11 1/8-inch hands) allows him to simply latch and lockout opponents. It is far too early in this young man’s career to warrant a comparison to the Cowboys’ legendary guard Larry Allen, but Booker has the potential to be a decade-long difference-maker for Dallas?

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/202...k-up-the-best-guard-in-the-draft-tyler-booker

 

[Cowboyny]

Not to mention this Guard class is LOADED.

They love to take the top at a positional group. Today has always been the key of this year's draft class.

 

[DC Cowboy]

-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

i do not object to an O lineman being taken (got to build the trenches)but I would have taken the LG from Ohio State who proved he could play LT as well.

 

[Rayman70]

Didn’t expect it but I think it’s a solid pick. This year draft did not have a lot of blue chip players. The ones that were were out of our range. Would like to have a little trade down but need a trading partner that would give a fair trade and it appears the Cowboys didn’t have one

Positional value means little in this draft with so few blue chip players. It’s obvious the Cowboys played it safe after two risks the last two drafts in the first round. The biggest issue with the team last season was the abysmal drop off of the offensive line. I would argue the offensive line is now the brightest spot on the team.

Sometimes safe is the best move , if it moves the needle on the entire team. Time will tell, but I think this one move does give us some juice, helps us set a tone in both sides of the ball and in the lockerroom. Not trading back might have been a blessing.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Booker was the best OG in the draft. We have to replace the HOFer that just vacated the position at RG.

I don’t put as much stock as some people do in this, but Booker is unquestionably a leader and dawg on the field. The position is now settled for the next 8-10 years.

The Cowboys telegraphed their concern with the OG position signing 2-3 guys in free agency.

We are in a division with really good DT talent; you have to have be strong up the middle.