nathanlt
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Hey, everyone is giving their picks, I have great confidence that Dallas scouting department has done their homework if last year is any indication. Here's hoping that we pick up a good kicker in FA. I think filling the O-line with future starters is a really smart way to go.
Here's players I've picked mostly because they sound like they can handle the pressure of a Parcells environment. Hard working, character guys. I'm a fan of multiplying picks if we do as well as we did last year.
Trade down with any of Indy, Pitt or Seattle for the pair of 1st and second rounders.
Bottom of the first.
D'Qwell Jackson ILB, move him to OLB
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 231 | 40-Time: 4.65
Official Bio
Strengths:
Incredibly instinctive and smart football player who is like an extra coach on the field...Is a pretty good natural athlete and has a burst...Makes plays sideline-to-sideline and has good range...Is a sure tackler...Very solid in coverage...Has a lot of experience...Possesses great intangibles and has a fire in his belly that drives him to be the best...Extremely productive and is always around the ball.
Weaknesses:
Lacks ideal size...Doesn't have great timed speed...Struggles to shed blockers...Can be engulfed and handled by players who are much bigger than he is...Could stand to hit the weights and get stronger...Is not a lights-out hitter...Might need to be in the right scheme to succeed at the next level.
Notes:
Could move to OLB at the pro level...One of the premier linebackers in college football as a senior...Physically he doesn't have everything you look for but his production and intangibles more than make up for his lack of ideal measurables.
Middle Second
Charles Spencer OG, keep him as a eventual replacement, for Larry Allen.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 330 | 40-Time: 5.15
Official Bio
Strengths:
Has great size and a large frame...Is an excellent athlete...Moves well and has good feet for a man of his dimensions...Is extremely strong and powerful...An outstanding run blocker...Shows flashes of dominance at times...Versatile with experience at both left guard and left tackle...Has a defensive players attitude and mindset...A team leader and hard worker...Still improving and has a lot of upside.
Weaknesses:
Needs to work on his technique and master the nuances of a single position...Did not have a great senior season when he was moved to tackle and struggled with speed rushers...Dealt with knee and shoulder injuries early in his career...Raw and needs development since he doesn't have a lot of experience on offense.
Notes:
Played defensive tackle his first two seasons at Pitt...Moved to the offensive side of the ball as a junior and really took to it...Could project to either guard or right tackle at the next level...Has the tools you look for and a lot of potential.
Late Second
Davin Joseph OG, use him as a possible replacement as well.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 312 | 40-Time: 5.12
Official Bio
Strengths:
Has a wide frame and long arms...Is a pretty good athlete and moves well inside at guard...Tough and very strong...Packs quite an initial punch...Aggressive and plays with a nasty demeanor on the field...Smart and very technically sound...Is effective as both a run and pass blocker...A hard worker with excellent intangibles who wants to improve...Has a lot of experience against top competition.
Weaknesses:
Lacks great height...Footwork is only average...Becomes much less effective and doesn't look nearly as athletic when asked to move outside...Can do a better job of getting to the second level...Can improve his conditioning to help increase stamina...Struggled a little when he was moved to left tackle as a senior.
Notes:
Could possibly see some time at tackle but is a much better fit at guard...Has been overshadowed throughout his career but has consistently graded out very high for one of the better offensive lines in the nation...Should start very early on
If Safety is not filled, I'm not against Pat Watkins, but Roman Harper S will be a good player, he certainly puts forth the effort. A good pick, probable backup who could really develop in a year or two, pick him in the later rounds.
Roman Harper S
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 200 | 40-Time: 4.60
Official Bio
Strengths:
Smart and possesses great instincts...A leader who is like an extra coach on the field...Tough and very physical...Supports the run well...A playmaker who is always around the ball...Has a lot of experience...Versatile and has played both free and strong safety...Intangibles are off the charts and coaches are sure to love him...Consistent and you know what you will get from him each and every week.
Weaknesses:
Lacks outstanding measurables in terms of size, speed and athleticism...Is only average in coverage...Lacks fluid hips and doesn't have great range...Doesn't have the physical tools to recover from mistakes...Lacks explosiveness and won't make the spectacular play...Stock may have been elevated by his college press clippings...Won't get much better and doesn't have a lot of upside.
Notes:
The type who does everything well but nothing great...Makes everyone around him better...May not be the biggest or fastest guy out there but he is a true football player...Every good team has a player like this on their squad.
Hey, I think that Dallas should get some offensive lineman who can come in as backups and push the rest of the O-line to step it up or get shipped out. The O-line of the early 90's was the model, if we can get close to that again, we'll be doing great! The key is to find guys who are willing to work. These 2 OG's seem like the kind we need.
Here's players I've picked mostly because they sound like they can handle the pressure of a Parcells environment. Hard working, character guys. I'm a fan of multiplying picks if we do as well as we did last year.
Trade down with any of Indy, Pitt or Seattle for the pair of 1st and second rounders.
Bottom of the first.
D'Qwell Jackson ILB, move him to OLB
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 231 | 40-Time: 4.65
Official Bio
Strengths:
Incredibly instinctive and smart football player who is like an extra coach on the field...Is a pretty good natural athlete and has a burst...Makes plays sideline-to-sideline and has good range...Is a sure tackler...Very solid in coverage...Has a lot of experience...Possesses great intangibles and has a fire in his belly that drives him to be the best...Extremely productive and is always around the ball.
Weaknesses:
Lacks ideal size...Doesn't have great timed speed...Struggles to shed blockers...Can be engulfed and handled by players who are much bigger than he is...Could stand to hit the weights and get stronger...Is not a lights-out hitter...Might need to be in the right scheme to succeed at the next level.
Notes:
Could move to OLB at the pro level...One of the premier linebackers in college football as a senior...Physically he doesn't have everything you look for but his production and intangibles more than make up for his lack of ideal measurables.
Middle Second
Charles Spencer OG, keep him as a eventual replacement, for Larry Allen.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 330 | 40-Time: 5.15
Official Bio
Strengths:
Has great size and a large frame...Is an excellent athlete...Moves well and has good feet for a man of his dimensions...Is extremely strong and powerful...An outstanding run blocker...Shows flashes of dominance at times...Versatile with experience at both left guard and left tackle...Has a defensive players attitude and mindset...A team leader and hard worker...Still improving and has a lot of upside.
Weaknesses:
Needs to work on his technique and master the nuances of a single position...Did not have a great senior season when he was moved to tackle and struggled with speed rushers...Dealt with knee and shoulder injuries early in his career...Raw and needs development since he doesn't have a lot of experience on offense.
Notes:
Played defensive tackle his first two seasons at Pitt...Moved to the offensive side of the ball as a junior and really took to it...Could project to either guard or right tackle at the next level...Has the tools you look for and a lot of potential.
Late Second
Davin Joseph OG, use him as a possible replacement as well.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 312 | 40-Time: 5.12
Official Bio
Strengths:
Has a wide frame and long arms...Is a pretty good athlete and moves well inside at guard...Tough and very strong...Packs quite an initial punch...Aggressive and plays with a nasty demeanor on the field...Smart and very technically sound...Is effective as both a run and pass blocker...A hard worker with excellent intangibles who wants to improve...Has a lot of experience against top competition.
Weaknesses:
Lacks great height...Footwork is only average...Becomes much less effective and doesn't look nearly as athletic when asked to move outside...Can do a better job of getting to the second level...Can improve his conditioning to help increase stamina...Struggled a little when he was moved to left tackle as a senior.
Notes:
Could possibly see some time at tackle but is a much better fit at guard...Has been overshadowed throughout his career but has consistently graded out very high for one of the better offensive lines in the nation...Should start very early on
If Safety is not filled, I'm not against Pat Watkins, but Roman Harper S will be a good player, he certainly puts forth the effort. A good pick, probable backup who could really develop in a year or two, pick him in the later rounds.
Roman Harper S
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 200 | 40-Time: 4.60
Official Bio
Strengths:
Smart and possesses great instincts...A leader who is like an extra coach on the field...Tough and very physical...Supports the run well...A playmaker who is always around the ball...Has a lot of experience...Versatile and has played both free and strong safety...Intangibles are off the charts and coaches are sure to love him...Consistent and you know what you will get from him each and every week.
Weaknesses:
Lacks outstanding measurables in terms of size, speed and athleticism...Is only average in coverage...Lacks fluid hips and doesn't have great range...Doesn't have the physical tools to recover from mistakes...Lacks explosiveness and won't make the spectacular play...Stock may have been elevated by his college press clippings...Won't get much better and doesn't have a lot of upside.
Notes:
The type who does everything well but nothing great...Makes everyone around him better...May not be the biggest or fastest guy out there but he is a true football player...Every good team has a player like this on their squad.
Hey, I think that Dallas should get some offensive lineman who can come in as backups and push the rest of the O-line to step it up or get shipped out. The O-line of the early 90's was the model, if we can get close to that again, we'll be doing great! The key is to find guys who are willing to work. These 2 OG's seem like the kind we need.
