Trevor Penning OT-Northern Iowa

[Cowboyny]

If we’re going OL at 24 I go Lindenbaum, Zion, Green, Penning in that order. The last 3 are LG’s.

Tackles are worth more

 

[The Realist]

Tackles are worth more

We have glaring holes at LG and C. A lot of people think we have a starting C already but he’s awful. Every single DT in our division is better than him 1 on 1. Doesn’t matter if OT is more valuable if that OT is only playing 5 games per year behind Tyron Lee. I would also say top 5-7 C Lindenbaum is better then LT number 20-25.

 

[Cowboyny]

We have glaring holes at LG and C. A lot of people think we have a starting C already but he’s awful. Every single DT in our division is better than him 1 on 1. Doesn’t matter if OT is more valuable if that OT is only playing 5 games per year behind Tyron Lee. I would also say top 5-7 C Lindenbaum is better then LT number 20-25.

Just saying it’s more of a premium position on the pay scale. These are the positions teams address in the first rd due to financial costs

 

[The Realist]

Just saying it’s more of a premium position on the pay scale. These are the positions teams address in the first rd due to financial costs

I get that. Zack Martin and Travis Frederick.

 

[Cowboyny]

I get that. Zack Martin and Travis Frederick.

Those worked out in spades, but it is cheaper to buy or keep an interior lineman over a Tackle. The 5 yr contract is about controlling a player at a manageable rate of the duration of his contract. Turns out both players received elite money so that worked out.

 

[baltcowboy]

There are rumblings that the Cowboys are very high on the big small schooled Tackle, Trevor Penning. What I gather is that he is a mauler in the run game, gets a consistent push and virtually impossible to bull rush. Many argue due to his lack of bend, probably better off on the right side, but the Cowboys maybe considering him inside at LG.

Makes a lot of sense, draft a future starting Tackle, kick him inside early and then develop him to play Tackle when a spot opens up. We have seen this with Collins, even Larry Allen in the past. Heard Tony Pauline state, he was the best Tackle at the Senior Bowl practices.

What we do know with Penning is that our run game improves day 1 and Dak will no longer have to worry about bull rushes from their LG any longer.

Thoughts?

After the Senior Bowl weekend he is going in the top 20. Maybe I am paranoid but I can see the Eagles drafting him at 19. Is Northern Iowa the type of school that fits McClays profile for first round picks.

 

[Cowboyny]

After the Senior Bowl weekend he is going in the top 20. Maybe I am paranoid but I can see the Eagles drafting him at 19. Is Northern Iowa the type of school that fits McClays profile for first round picks.

No, McClay is a big school guy, haven't seen many small schooled players since he was hired. What I have read is Penning has drawn a lot of buzz in the NFL Circles, probably more of a top 15-20 pick. When I looked at Penning's stats, he commits a lot of penalties, just 8 games without one, probably not the type we want to bring in if we want to curb all those penalties.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

No, McClay is a big school guy, haven't seen many small schooled players since he was hired. What I have read is Penning has drawn a lot of buzz in the NFL Circles, probably more of a top 15-20 pick. When I looked at Penning's stats, he commits a lot of penalties, just 8 games without one, probably not the type we want to bring in if we want to curb all those penalties.

Penning was getting beat his fair share during practice. The one main takeaway from Senior Bowl week was his competitiveness and edge he played with which is also a double-edged sword.

 

[Mr_437]

Penning was getting beat his fair share during practice. The one main takeaway from Senior Bowl week was his competitiveness and edge he played with which is also a double-edged sword.

Cowboys led the league in penalties, and although they need toughness from this entire draft n FA, Penning may not be the play. This dude could be a penalty magnet at OT. OG might be his spot, since he likes to brawl.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Cowboys led the league in penalties, and although they need toughness from this entire draft n FA, Penning may not be the play. This dude could be a penalty magnet at OT. OG might be his spot, since he likes to brawl.

Agreed. This OL needs to some and toughness to it, but I can also foresee Penning killing us on a critical drive with a dumb penalty after the whistle.

 

[Malhavoc]

Can Penning develop into a LT? Not sure. But I think he can be a Pro-Bowl type RT. Not a finished product by any means. I also think he could transition inside to the LG position and be tremendous. Green and Linderbaum are still my top 2 OL targets, but I’d be happy with Penning.

 

[stilltheguru]

Rainmann is another option. I'm 99 percent sure they will draft oline.

 

[Plankton]

Agreed. This OL needs to some and toughness to it, but I can also foresee Penning killing us on a critical drive with a dumb penalty after the whistle.

Well, if that's the case, welcome to Dallas, Trevor.

 

[reddyuta]

not saying he wont be a good player but i dont like small school first RD OL draft picks,they generally need a ton of work and we cant afford for them to start day 1.