Trade down mock 2

[bodi]

1 Ross Blacklock*, DT, 6-4 #290 TCU

2 A.J. Terrell*, CB, 6-1 #195 Clemson

3a Albert Okwuegbunam*, TE, 6-5 #260 Missouri

3 Willie Gay Jr.*, OLB, 6-2 #245 Mississippi State

4 Van Jefferson, WR, 6-1 #200 Florida

5 a Calvin Throckmorton, C/G, 6-5 #320 Oregon

5b L'Jarius Sneed, CB, 6 #195 Louisiana Tech

7 McTelvin Agim, DT/DE, 6-3 #310 Arkansas

 

[DanA]

I like all of them but Blacklock. I don't see us needing a gap-shooting 3T given what we've signed (McCoy & Poe) and we already have Hill.

 

[bodi]

I like all of them but Blacklock. I don't see us needing a gap-shooting 3T given what we've signed (McCoy & Poe) and we already have Hill.

McCoy is 32
poe is 29

and a Hill of beans

so these two are going to play every down ?

 

[DanA]

McCoy is 32
poe is 29

and a Hill of beans

so these two are going to play every down ?

I should have been clearer.

I agree McCoy and Poe can't play every down, and under Rod Marinelli I'd be really happy to get Blacklock because I think he's a talented player. But he needs to go to a one-gap scheme in a 4-3 system and it doesn't look like we're going to be that. We could maybe use him in a limited role as a situational pass rusher, but that's a really limited role for a 1st round pick and something I'd feel more comfortable giving to a "Hill of beans". We need a more versatile DT like Brown, Kinlaw, Elliott or Hamilton. Blacklock's skillset doesn't fit a multiple front.

 

[morasp]

I like the picks, Sneed is fast and could be a good late round pick up.

 

[RandyOh]

I see that Blacklock is bodis pet cat this year lol. Haven't looked much into Blacklocks tape but if bodi is all about him then i should spend the time to scout him.

 

[bodi]

I see that Blacklock is bodis pet cat this year lol. Haven't looked much into Blacklocks tape but if bodi is all about him then i should spend the time to scout him.

not really hes just DT picked to go in the late 1st round

found this

Pro Comparison: Gerald McCoy

https://profootballready.com/2020-nfl-draft-scouting-report-ross-blacklock-dt-tcu

 

[morasp]

NFL has him ranked 30th and he would definitely see time early on passing downs.

Overview
Flashes menacing disruptive qualities as a gap seeker, but is just ordinary when forced to sit and take on blocks. Blacklock rebounded from a 2018 Achilles injury and showed off basketball quickness that was often too much for a single blocker. However, his technique and hand usage need work, as he's inconsistent holding the point and keeping his feet. He's a hit-or-miss run defender, but he's a relentless pass rusher with elite lateral quickness and change of direction to exploit interior galoots and open pathways to the pocket. Blacklock needs development as a one-gapping three-technique with rare movement talent and intriguing rush potential.
Strengths

• Extremely athletic and agile in short spaces
• Knees stay bent and pads stay low
• Snappy initial quickness
• Can find and split a double-team crevice
• Leverage and leg drive to play under and through edge blocks
• Rush instincts of a defensive end
• Never in one place for long as a rusher
• Elite lateral quickness and directional change unlock his disruption
• Changes speeds and stride length to tilt blockers and loosen the edge
• Plays with fast hands and sudden arm-over
• Impossible for only one player to mirror
• Relentless pass-rush energy

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/ross-blacklock?id=3219424c-4124-6567-64a2-94c97f8f8038

 

[Future]

I like all of them but Blacklock. I don't see us needing a gap-shooting 3T given what we've signed (McCoy & Poe) and we already have Hill.

Poe is a 2-gap plug and McCoy is no longer a guy who shoots gaps. There's plenty of room for this type of player.

 

[Sydla]

I like all of them but Blacklock. I don't see us needing a gap-shooting 3T given what we've signed (McCoy & Poe) and we already have Hill.

Poe and McCoy are short term solutions. Poe is more a 1T than a 3T anyway. And Hill has shown very little to think he's a solution at the 3T.

But............ Blacklock is a bit of a reach at 17.

 

[SFloridaCowboy]

THE GREATEST COWBOY DRAFT EVER

1 Round, 2nd Overall: Randy White, DT, Maryland – Top player in college football. Total dominator. Ran a 4.6 40. Caught runniung backs running free from behind. Single-handed, took Maryland to a top ten finish. The Manster, half man, half monster. Nine-time Pro Bowl and All-Pro first team selection, Super Bowl champion and co-MVP (1977), Hall of Famer (one of three in this draft). This pot cane from Giants in return for Craig Morton. The steal of the century!

1 Round, 18th Overall: Thomas Henderson, LB, Langston – Memorable seven-year NFL career, Pro Bowl selection in 1978, Super Bowl champion (1977) "Hollywood" was such a good athlete that the Cowboys used him to run reverses on kickoffs, returning one for a touchdown. Rookie year, Henderson peeled back on a kickoff return and took a reverse handoff from fellow rookie Rolly Woolsey. Following a convoy of blockers down the left sideline, Henderson flashed his sprinter’s speed in one extended moment of glory, streaking past everybody on into the end-zone to complete a 97-yard scoring play, where he immediately capped the moment by dunking the ball over the goal-post. In NFC Championship game at LA at end of 78 season, he blew open a close game in Hollywood style with an INT and took it to the house and dunked in over the crossbar. After winning the Super Bowl against the Denver Broncos, Henderson was selected to the Pro Bowl at the end of the 1978 season.

Lawrence Taylor, perhaps the greatest player ever at the position, said that he was inspired to wear 56 because it was Henderson's number.

2nd Round, 44th Overall: Burton Lawless, OG, Florida – Played six seasons in the NFL, named to league’s All-Rookie team (1975), Super Bowl champion (1977). Started as a rookie guard on 1975 team

3rd Round, 70th Overall: Bob Breunig, LB, Arizona State – Had a nine-year career with the Cowboys, three-time Pro Bowl selection, Super Bowl champion (1977)Started in his 2nd year at SLB, then moved to MLB.

4th Round, 90th Overall: Pat Donovan, OT, Stanford – Never missed a game in nine seasons with the Cowboys, four-time Pro Bowler, Super Bowl champion (1977)

4th Round, 96th Overall: Randy Hughes, DB, 6’4, 215 safety with great range, from Oklahoma – played six season in Dallas, shoulder injuries limited his career, Super Bowl champion (1977). Incredibly gifted safety, who could play strong or free. Starter at SS in 1979 when Charlie Waters was out with a knee injury all year. He tied a team record with interceptions in 3 straight playoff games. Super Bowl XII was arguably his best game as a professional, registering 5 tackles, an interception and two fumbles recoveries, while earning MVP consideration.

5th Round, 113th Overall: Kyle Davis, C, Oklahoma – Was the center during the Hail Mary pass, played two seasons in Dallas, landed on injured reserved in 1976, traded the next season, bounced around the league until 1979.

6th Round, 148th Overall: Roland Rolly Woolsey, DB, Boise State – played mostly special teams his rookie season, then selected by the Seattle Seahawks in 1976’s expansion draft. Played on three teams the next three years.

7th Round, 173th Overall: Mike Hegman, LB, Tennessee State – Played 12 years for the Cowboys, Super Bowl champion (1977)

8th Round, 200th Overall: Mitch Hoopes, P, Arizona – Played one season in Dallas, then was traded when quarterback/punter Danny White arrived. Then he played on five different teams in three seasons.

9th Round, 226th Overall: Ed Jones, DB, Rutgers – Ended up playing in Buffalo his rookie season. Went on to win five Grey Cups with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League.

10th Round, 252th Overall: Dennis Booker, RB, Millersville

11th Round, 278th Overall: Greg Krpalek, C, Oregon State

12th Round, 304th Overall: Chuck Bland, DB, Cincinnati

13th Round, 330th Overall: Herbert Scott, OG, Virginia Union – Played 10 years for the Cowboys, three-time Pro Bowler, Super Bowl champion (1977)

14th Round, 356th Overall: Scott Laidlaw, RB, Stanford – Six year NFL career, Super Bowl champion (1977) Would surprise teams as 3rd down back, would get shuffle pass from Roger.

15th Round, 382th Overall: Willie Hamilton, RB, Arizona

16th Round, 407th Overall: Pete Clark, TE, Colorado State

17th Round, 434th Overall: Jim Testerman, TE, Dayton

Undrafted Free Agent – Percy Howard, WR, Austin Peay – The college basketball player who never played organized football ended up playing only one season for the Cowboys. A knee injury would eventually end his career two seasons later. He made only one catch for Dallas, a touchdown reception in Super X.

Undrafted Free Agent – Jim Zorn, QB, Cal Poly Pomona – He was cut by the Cowboys his rookie season to make room for running back Preston Pearson. Ended up being named NFC Offensive Rookie of the Year as a member of the Seattle Seahawks. Had an 11-year NFL career and was inducted into the Seahawks’ Ring of Honor in 1991

 

[DanA]

NFL has him ranked 30th and he would definitely see time early on passing downs.

Overview
Flashes menacing disruptive qualities as a gap seeker, but is just ordinary when forced to sit and take on blocks. Blacklock rebounded from a 2018 Achilles injury and showed off basketball quickness that was often too much for a single blocker. However, his technique and hand usage need work, as he's inconsistent holding the point and keeping his feet. He's a hit-or-miss run defender, but he's a relentless pass rusher with elite lateral quickness and change of direction to exploit interior galoots and open pathways to the pocket. Blacklock needs development as a one-gapping three-technique with rare movement talent and intriguing rush potential.
Strengths

• Extremely athletic and agile in short spaces
• Knees stay bent and pads stay low
• Snappy initial quickness
• Can find and split a double-team crevice
• Leverage and leg drive to play under and through edge blocks
• Rush instincts of a defensive end
• Never in one place for long as a rusher
• Elite lateral quickness and directional change unlock his disruption
• Changes speeds and stride length to tilt blockers and loosen the edge
• Plays with fast hands and sudden arm-over
• Impossible for only one player to mirror
• Relentless pass-rush energy

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/ross-blacklock?id=3219424c-4124-6567-64a2-94c97f8f8038

That matches up with what I see. I don't agree with the other scout report at all. And his weaknesses from the nfl.com link you posted

Weaknesses

• Missed all of 2018 with Achilles tear
• Drops head into double-team challenges
• Inconsistent as two-gapper
• Struggles keeping pads square on the move
• Needs improved hand placement and angles for quicker shed
• Knocked around by interior power
• Ends up on the ground too often
• Loses rush momentum to a stiff punch
• Failed to convert pressures to sacks at a steady clip

He's 290lbs with shortish arms. He screams explosive 1-gap three-technique and it's such a waste for a 1st round pick to be a situational pass rusher if we plan on playing a multiple front.

 

[morasp]

That matches up with what I see. I don't agree with the other scout report at all. And his weaknesses from the nfl.com link you posted

Weaknesses

• Missed all of 2018 with Achilles tear
• Drops head into double-team challenges
• Inconsistent as two-gapper
• Struggles keeping pads square on the move
• Needs improved hand placement and angles for quicker shed
• Knocked around by interior power
• Ends up on the ground too often
• Loses rush momentum to a stiff punch
• Failed to convert pressures to sacks at a steady clip

He's 290lbs with shortish arms. He screams explosive 1-gap three-technique and it's such a waste for a 1st round pick to be a situational pass rusher if we plan on playing a multiple front.

Two gappers are usually easier to get later Fotu for example. Penetration is also good for disrupting the run. Until he proves different I'm still taking McCarthy straight up when he said get the best players and we'll build the scheme around them.