casmith07
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Here's my shot. I love DBs. You should too.
Let me preclude this by saying that I think we add a new RT in free agency (Jermon Bushrod, Tyson Clabo, Matt Light, Jeremy Trueblood....or Pat McQuistan!)
Round 1
(via Trade) - Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU. Peterson is the best defensive back, let alone cornerback in this draft, and the best probably since Charles Woodson. If he gets to #5 or #6, I would trade up for him immediately. He gives you longevity at the position for the next 10 years, and dominant longevity at that. Replaces Terence Newman who moves to FS, and forces Mike Jenkins to get better.
Round 2
Stefen Wisniewski, G/C, Penn State. Wisniewski is likely the best interior lineman in this draft. He also might not have to start from day 1. If I'm Dallas, I release Leonard Davis and start Montrae Holland at RG. Wisniewski can sit and learn, and be ready to step in if either Holland or Gurode go down with either a phyiscal or a pride injury. Again, good enough to start day 1, but won't have to.
Round 3
Pick Traded to Cleveland to move up to get Patrick Peterson.
Round 4
Deunta Williams, S, UNC. Probably the best safety in this draft before his injury, and in my opinion still the best. Falls down to round 4 and becomes the biggest steal of the draft, being ready to start at SS day 1 alongside Newman at FS after Sensabaugh is able to find a job in Houston playing for Wade.
(via Trade) Ras-I Dowling, CB, UVA. Underrated cornerback out of Virginia, Dowling gives us a much better nickel option than Orlando Scandrick. Great in zone coverage, good in man coverage, and an able and willing tackler, Dowling has the skills to eventually push Jenkins for the starting job opposite Peterson. We'll trade up from the 5th round to snag Dowling, another value pick at this point in the draft.
Round 5
Pick traded to move up to get Ras-I Dowling.
Round 6
Cecil Shorts III, WR, Mount Union. Guy has Indianapolis Colts/New England Patriots/New Orleans Saints style WR written all over him - small, wiry, quick, good hands. That's why we grab him late. Think Patrick Crayton with more speed and more agility. Shorts allows Dez to focus on situational punts and playing WR, and eventually snakes Roy Williams' roster spot as our bonafide #3 after Williams is released next year at no cost to the cap.
Round 7
Greg McElroy, QB, Alabama. His family has front office ties, and after breaking a finger he nearly slides out of the draft. Hasn't shown much except an ability to hand the ball off the Ingram and Edwards and to throw it within range of Julio Jones, but he is a much better pro prospect than McGee, who ends up on the practice squad this year, or outright cut. McElroy could possibly become a starter for Dallas 5 to 6 years down the road, but we'll see.
UDFAs
Shiloh Keo, S, Idaho
Buster Skrine, CB, UT-Chattanooga
Anthony Sherman, FB, Connecticut
Bryant Browning, OG, Ohio State
Joe Torchia, TE, Virginia
Let me preclude this by saying that I think we add a new RT in free agency (Jermon Bushrod, Tyson Clabo, Matt Light, Jeremy Trueblood....or Pat McQuistan!)
Round 1
(via Trade) - Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU. Peterson is the best defensive back, let alone cornerback in this draft, and the best probably since Charles Woodson. If he gets to #5 or #6, I would trade up for him immediately. He gives you longevity at the position for the next 10 years, and dominant longevity at that. Replaces Terence Newman who moves to FS, and forces Mike Jenkins to get better.
Round 2
Stefen Wisniewski, G/C, Penn State. Wisniewski is likely the best interior lineman in this draft. He also might not have to start from day 1. If I'm Dallas, I release Leonard Davis and start Montrae Holland at RG. Wisniewski can sit and learn, and be ready to step in if either Holland or Gurode go down with either a phyiscal or a pride injury. Again, good enough to start day 1, but won't have to.
Round 3
Pick Traded to Cleveland to move up to get Patrick Peterson.
Round 4
Deunta Williams, S, UNC. Probably the best safety in this draft before his injury, and in my opinion still the best. Falls down to round 4 and becomes the biggest steal of the draft, being ready to start at SS day 1 alongside Newman at FS after Sensabaugh is able to find a job in Houston playing for Wade.
(via Trade) Ras-I Dowling, CB, UVA. Underrated cornerback out of Virginia, Dowling gives us a much better nickel option than Orlando Scandrick. Great in zone coverage, good in man coverage, and an able and willing tackler, Dowling has the skills to eventually push Jenkins for the starting job opposite Peterson. We'll trade up from the 5th round to snag Dowling, another value pick at this point in the draft.
Round 5
Pick traded to move up to get Ras-I Dowling.
Round 6
Cecil Shorts III, WR, Mount Union. Guy has Indianapolis Colts/New England Patriots/New Orleans Saints style WR written all over him - small, wiry, quick, good hands. That's why we grab him late. Think Patrick Crayton with more speed and more agility. Shorts allows Dez to focus on situational punts and playing WR, and eventually snakes Roy Williams' roster spot as our bonafide #3 after Williams is released next year at no cost to the cap.
Round 7
Greg McElroy, QB, Alabama. His family has front office ties, and after breaking a finger he nearly slides out of the draft. Hasn't shown much except an ability to hand the ball off the Ingram and Edwards and to throw it within range of Julio Jones, but he is a much better pro prospect than McGee, who ends up on the practice squad this year, or outright cut. McElroy could possibly become a starter for Dallas 5 to 6 years down the road, but we'll see.
UDFAs
Shiloh Keo, S, Idaho
Buster Skrine, CB, UT-Chattanooga
Anthony Sherman, FB, Connecticut
Bryant Browning, OG, Ohio State
Joe Torchia, TE, Virginia
