Updated Draft Order as of 12/26

[big dog cowboy]

If Cutler is gone when we pick

I saw that as well. We don't stand much of a chance of getting him. Even if he was there, do you think BP is ready to go QB in the first round?

 

[Maikeru-sama]

Anybody seen the Tackle from Miami play? Also, is he a Left Tackle or Right Tackle?

Thanks for the effort Hos


- Mike G.

 

[Maikeru-sama]

Oh, I missed Scott from Texas. Another draft scenario had him gone already. Man if that guy is still on the board, we really need to take a look at that.

 

[Cbz40]

Anybody seen the Tackle from Miami play? Also, is he a Left Tackle or Right Tackle?

Thanks for the effort Hos


- Mike G.

Is this the Guy Mike?
Eric Winston, Miami (FL)
He possesses great size and intelligence, and can play either on the left or right side.

 

[Maikeru-sama]

Is this the Guy Mike?
Eric Winston, Miami (FL)
He possesses great size and intelligence, and can play either on the left or right side.

Yes.

One Mock draft I saw showed that possibly 3 OTs could be available when the Cowboys pick

Eric Winston

If the names Anthony Davis and Kenyatta Walker don't sound too familiar to you don't worry, they don't strike much fear into the hearts of opposing defensive ends either. Those two are actually the Buccaneers starting offensive tackles, Davis a former undrafted free agent on the left side and Walker a former first round pick and frequent resident of Jon Gruden's doghouse on the right side. Needless to say this is a team in desperate need of a stud blocker on the outside. Eric Winston is a former tight end who is still learning the position but has all the tools to possibly be a top left tackle at the next level and, at worst, a right tackle. In fact, had it not been for a serious knee injury Winston may have entered the draft last year and been the first offensive lineman chosen. He struggled early this year while still working his way back to 100% but came on late in the season and began to look like his old self. It usually takes a couple of years to come back from the type of injury he suffered so if teams base his draft grade on the way he played in 2005 someone could end up getting a major steal when he is fully recovered. They might also be in the market for a young quarterback and a name to keep an eye on is Jay Cutler, although this might be a little early for him right now.

WINSTON JUSTICE

There are very few teams with as glaring of a need as the Dallas Cowboys have at offensive tackle. Rob Petitti has done an admirable job starting on the right side as a rookie but they have had to give him a lot of help which has affected their entire offense and I doubt they will want to go into next season without upgrading the position. Winston Justice is still raw and has some maturity questions he must answer but from a pure talent standpoint he would likely rank very high should he choose to make himself eligible for the 2006 NFL Draft. In fact, he might very well be long gone by this point. A gifted athlete with good size, Justice plays right tackle for the Trojans but could possibly move to the left side at the pro level and he would dramatically improve all facets of the Dallas offense. If they were going to go in another direction free safety would probably be the most likely option because there has been next to nothing alongside Roy Williams in the deep middle since Darren Woodson hung up his cleats a couple of years ago. With offensive tackle being such a prominent weakness though it would be real hard to justify looking anywhere else as long as there is any type of value left.

Jonathan Scott
Strengths:
Has excellent size with long arms and the frame to add even more weight...Lithe and very athletic with good quickness...Has tremendous feet...Moves extremely well and gets to the second level...Smart player with top intangibles...Has a lot of experience and has been very durable...Led the way for one of the most productive offenses in the nation throughout his career...Still has a lot of upside.

Weaknesses:
Suffers from bouts of inconsistency...An underachiever who doesn't always play up to his talent level...Needs to work on a refining his technique as he will overextend and get sloppy with his footwork at times...Needs to his the weights and get stronger...Not very physical...Doesn't always finish and lacks a nasty demeanor.

Notes:
Father Ray enjoyed a short stint with the New York Jets...In terms of measurables and physical tools this guy is the total package and the majority of his faults are correctable...Has the potential and ability to be a top left tackle in the NFL.

 

[Cbz40]

And I would definitely consider Huff, safety from Texas

 

[Maikeru-sama]

And I would definitely consider Huff, safety from Texas

Yeah, as much as I would love to have a Texan on the roster, I dont know if I want to tie up more money in the secondary.

We have 2 first rounders and Henry is making a crap load.

I dont know if Mr. Parcells can justify going defense in the 1st round.

I know we need a linebacker, but the way I look at it, I think a 1st Round Tackle would have more of an effect than a 1st Round LB.

Actually...I keep forgetting about Adams coming back, so we could still protect the Right side, but who wants to be held hostage again by the Left Tackle position next year?

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Yeah, as much as I would love to have a Texan on the roster, I dont know if I want to tie up more money in the secondary.

We have 2 first rounders and Henry is making a crap load.

I dont know if Mr. Parcells can justify going defense in the 1st round.

I know we need a linebacker, but the way I look at it, I think a 1st Round Tackle would have more of an effect than a 1st Round LB.

Actually...I keep forgetting about Adams coming back, so we could still protect the Right side, but who wants to be held hostage again by the Left Tackle position next year?

I just don't think we'll go for a OT in the first round. Maybe in round 2 but not in the 1st round. If we stay in the first round, I think we go ILB.

 

[Cbz40]

Yeah, as much as I would love to have a Texan on the roster, I dont know if I want to tie up more money in the secondary.

We have 2 first rounders and Henry is making a crap load.

I dont know if Mr. Parcells can justify going defense in the 1st round.

I know we need a linebacker, but the way I look at it, I think a 1st Round Tackle would have more of an effect than a 1st Round LB.

Actually...I keep forgetting about Adams coming back, so we could still protect the Right side, but who wants to be held hostage again by the Left Tackle position next year?

Agree.....OL must be 1st priority. The question would be do we fix it in the draft or FA ?

If we can obtain at least one that can start immediately and with our current players plus Flo we should be in pretty good shape.

I also think our center position is a little suspect as well even with Johnson having a great game Saturday.

 

[Cbz40]

I just don't think we'll go for a OT in the first round. Maybe in round 2 but not in the 1st round. If we stay in the first round, I think we go ILB.

I believe our highest drafted OL was was Steve Wisniewski....2nd rd (1989) ever hear of him??????

We drafted Eric Williams and Mark Stepnoski in the 3rd.

 

[Maikeru-sama]

Agree.....OL must be 1st priority. The question would be do we fix it in the draft or FA ?

If we can obtain at least one that can start immediately and with our current players plus Flo we should be in pretty good shape.

I also think our center position is a little suspect as well even with Johnson having a great game Saturday.

Yeah, I keep forgetting about FA. I hate building lines this way but I dont know who is available. Also, do we know if Jerry is going to be conservative like in 2004 offseason or go all out like in 2005 offseason?

Yes, I think we need to be looking at Guard, Center and Tackle.

Dang it...if only that Rogers and Peterman pick would have worked out, we could be trying to address other things...

Mikey is probably right though, we probably take a LB in the 1st. I just think the Defense is there (especially if you get rid of Zimmy), I am getting sick of defenders foaming at the mouth when we march out there with the tackles and center we have.

- Mike G.

 

[RCowboyFan]

Now move this thread to the political zone!!

Thats actually Boomer line from ESPN.

 

[Maikeru-sama]

I believe our highest drafted OL was was Steve Wisniewski....2nd rd (1989) ever hear of him??????

We drafted Eric Williams and Mark Stepnoski in the 3rd.

CBz, are you saying ever or in recent history?

I believe we got Mr. Ralph Neely in the first or either we gave up a first for him, let me look it up.

 

[Cbz40]

CBz, are you saying ever or in recent history?

I believe we got Mr. Ralph Neely in the first or either we gave up a first for him, let me look it up.

Recent history.....lol


Wasn't the Neely deal w/the Oilers......I think we ended up having to give a draft pick to the Oilers. I don't remember the details of the dispute.

 

[Maikeru-sama]

Recent history.....lol


Wasn't the Neely deal w/the Oilers......I think we ended up having to give a draft pick to the Oilers. I don't remember the details of the dispute.

You got a great memory lol.

No Choice - Traded to Baltimore for Ralph Neely.

1966 Draft

Round 1 No Choice - Given along with second-round and two fifth-round choices, to Houston for Ralph Neely.
Round 2 No Choice - Given along with first and two fifth-round choices, to Houston for Ralph Neely.

1967 Draft

Man, never saw the guy play but that is alot of picks to give up for one guy. Im sure he was worth every penny.

 

[Cbz40]

He was worth every draft pick......All pro starter 67-69

 

[MichaelWinicki]

He was worth every draft pick......All pro starter 67-69

Exactly.

Maybe a notch below Rayfield Wright in ability... maybe.

 

[Hiero]

I dont see vince young going before leinart, but I wouldnt mind ahmad brooks as our first pick.

 

[Yeagermeister]

Go oline early and often

 

[Hostile]

Anybody seen the Tackle from Miami play? Also, is he a Left Tackle or Right Tackle?

Thanks for the effort Hos


- Mike G.

Eric Winston is a RT.