Todd McShay's Post SB 1st Round Mock

[slick325]

The Eagles grabbing players in the trenches in this mock draft I see. Would not be happy seeing Bryan Bresee next to Jordan Davis.

 

[cowboys5xsbs]

This would solidify the line and set us up for the future I like the pick

 

[big dog cowboy]

I guess drafting a guard at 26 means McGovern doesn't return.

 

[J-man]

If the board plays out as such, I don't see a better pick than Torrence. They need to continue the rebuild. Adding a player such as he would really help Dak with that interior pressure he hates as well as opening up holes for the RB's. Dude is a true mauler that would fit our needs very well.
And I'm all for drafting O-line in rd 1 anyway. Keeping the cupboard stock piled is very smart. In an offensive league, nothing helps a team have a great offense more than having a great offensive line.

Tyler Smith was a great pick last year and is the best young lineman we have, by far.
Although Martin and Tyron are both FHOF players, I think they will both be 33 this year. How much time do they have left?
Tyler Biadasz came into form last season but still isn't as good as Fred was. He needs help inside with power rushers.
CMcG is a UFA and not that great anyway. I'd like to keep him for depth but not as a starter.
Steele is a RFA and you have to ask if he will fully recover? And is he good enough if he does?
Peters also a FHOF but is also an UFA and is very old. Again, I wouldn't mind keeping him, but as a back up not a starter.
Ball and Waletzko are both still unproven and unknown commodities.

 

[MikeT22]

Not gonna lie, spending a #1 on OL again just stinks of poor team building imo. That's be 5 in an 12(?) year span .
It's just not sustainable doing that imo.

I wouldn't be opposed to it but it is frustrating how we can't find on OL outside of the 1st round in ages. Back in the day we got Larry Allen in the 2nd, Erik Williams and Mark Stepnoski in the 3rd. Those SB teams inherited Nate Newton (USFL FA), Tuinei (UDFA), Kevin Gogan (6th round). Ever since the mid 90's not much. Even Bill Parcells seemed to have a blind spot when it came to OL. It really is unreal how we can't find a stud on day 2 or even hit big at least once or so on day 3.

 

[Pass2Run]

I'd imagine if that was the result of the first round it would be soul crushing for some with Robinson, Addison, Smith-Njigba and Flowers going off the board the four picks before the Cowboys were on the clock.

You're exactly right. That said, Torrence is a beast. I'd like that pick as much as the Tyler Smith pick..

 

[cnuball21]

I wouldn't be opposed to it but it is frustrating how we can't find on OL outside of the 1st round in ages. Back in the day we got Larry Allen in the 2nd, Erik Williams and Mark Stepnoski in the 3rd. Those SB teams inherited Nate Newton (USFL FA), Tuinei (UDFA), Kevin Gogan (6th round). Ever since the mid 90's not much. Even Bill Parcells seemed to have a blind spot when it came to OL. It really is unreal how we can't find a stud on day 2 or even hit big at least once or so on day 3.

Yea I’m not crazy about Guards in the 1st round.

 

[Rayman70]

oline at 26 is the right call. It solidifies everything. If we don't draft him I like the cb porter.

 

[MikeT22]

oline at 26 is the right call. It solidifies everything. If we don't draft him I like the cb porter.

Porter is projected top 15

 

[Stash]

Not gonna lie, spending a #1 on OL again just stinks of poor team building imo. That's be 5 in an 12(?) year span .
It's just not sustainable doing that imo.

If the talent is worth it, I’m fine with it.

And if it also aligns with a need? Even better.

Thirdly, if it allows us to play Tyler Smith at left tackle and get Tyron Smith’s big contract off the books?

Works for me.

 

[Acceptablename]

This, is again ESPN Plus and he follows Matt Miller's mock with O'Cyrus. For those interested Bijan goes to the Ravens at 22. I'm liking this pick more and more but think he might keep moving up the boards

https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2023/...cks-quarterback-landing-spots-projected-trade


26. Dallas Cowboys

O'Cyrus Torrence, G, Florida

Torrence has allowed just two sacks over 47 career starts and more than 1,400 pass-block snaps. With Connor McGovern's contract expiring, there is a hole on Dallas' offensive line, and Torrence is a brick wall against power rushers. He looked great at the Senior Bowl two weeks ago, too.

The Cowboys' pick might come down to how the board plays out, though. They might be enticed by Bijan Robinson if he's available, given Tony Pollard is a free agent and Ezekiel Elliott could be a cap casualty. And the WR2 spot behind CeeDee Lamb needs consideration, because Michael Gallup didn't make much of an impact last season. Depth at cornerback and edge rush shouldn't be ignored, either. I'm intrigued by how Dallas approaches these next few months and how the board sets up for this pick in April.

Torrance is becoming a popular picc. I agree when in the trenches

 

[Cebrin]

This, is again ESPN Plus and he follows Matt Miller's mock with O'Cyrus. For those interested Bijan goes to the Ravens at 22. I'm liking this pick more and more but think he might keep moving up the boards

https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2023/...cks-quarterback-landing-spots-projected-trade


26. Dallas Cowboys

O'Cyrus Torrence, G, Florida

Torrence has allowed just two sacks over 47 career starts and more than 1,400 pass-block snaps. With Connor McGovern's contract expiring, there is a hole on Dallas' offensive line, and Torrence is a brick wall against power rushers. He looked great at the Senior Bowl two weeks ago, too.

The Cowboys' pick might come down to how the board plays out, though. They might be enticed by Bijan Robinson if he's available, given Tony Pollard is a free agent and Ezekiel Elliott could be a cap casualty. And the WR2 spot behind CeeDee Lamb needs consideration, because Michael Gallup didn't make much of an impact last season. Depth at cornerback and edge rush shouldn't be ignored, either. I'm intrigued by how Dallas approaches these next few months and how the board sets up for this pick in April.

I like the pick. We need to keep the trench picks coming on both sides of the ball. Z Martin is aging, and D Law is too.

 

[Teague31]

no chance Torrance makes it to 26. Look at last year. Zion and Green were gone long before we picked and Torrance might be better then both of them .

 

[MikeT22]

The Eagles grabbing players in the trenches in this mock draft I see. Would not be happy seeing Bryan Bresee next to Jordan Davis.

Interesting how the better teams in the league build their DL and even use high picks at DT. All 4 Eagles starting DL were first rounders. 49ers have three first rounders starting on their DL, including both DT's.

In over 15 years we have only taken one DT in the first or second round: Trysten Hill.

 

[Beast_from_East]

This, is again ESPN Plus and he follows Matt Miller's mock with O'Cyrus. For those interested Bijan goes to the Ravens at 22. I'm liking this pick more and more but think he might keep moving up the boards

https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2023/...cks-quarterback-landing-spots-projected-trade


26. Dallas Cowboys

O'Cyrus Torrence, G, Florida

Torrence has allowed just two sacks over 47 career starts and more than 1,400 pass-block snaps. With Connor McGovern's contract expiring, there is a hole on Dallas' offensive line, and Torrence is a brick wall against power rushers. He looked great at the Senior Bowl two weeks ago, too.

The Cowboys' pick might come down to how the board plays out, though. They might be enticed by Bijan Robinson if he's available, given Tony Pollard is a free agent and Ezekiel Elliott could be a cap casualty. And the WR2 spot behind CeeDee Lamb needs consideration, because Michael Gallup didn't make much of an impact last season. Depth at cornerback and edge rush shouldn't be ignored, either. I'm intrigued by how Dallas approaches these next few months and how the board sets up for this pick in April.

If the board actually fell this way, with Robinson, Addison, and Flowers all going right before us and we get wiped out with the skill position players, then Torrence would be the best player left at that point so I would not mind the pick.

Kinda sucks we have to keep using 1st round picks on our oline, but if that is how the board falls then that is how the board falls.

 

[Acceptablename]

Dane covered Torrance on the draft show today. Basically if you’re looking for a mauler that can just push in the running game he’s your guy.

If you’re looking for a G with better feet and that can travel more probably not your guy.

Yeah they gave me pause But he looked pretty agile at the senior bowl