What if Offense is BPA 1st & 2nd Round

[silver]

How would you feel if we came out of this draft with a combination of these players in the first two rounds?

RBs: Ajayi, Coleman, Johnson

WRs: Green-Beckham, Smith, Agholor

OTs: Ogbuehi, Fisher, Clemmings

Will neglecting the defense really have a strong impact on the 2015 season?

 

[Alexander]

Will neglecting the defense really have a strong impact on the 2015 season?

If the offense returned intact from last year, I would feel better about taking that risk. That is not the case, so yes, neglecting the defense would have a huge impact.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

How would you feel if we came out of this draft with a combination of these players in the first two rounds?

RBs: Ajayi, Coleman, Johnson

WRs: Green-Beckham, Smith, Agholor

OTs: Ogbuehi, Fisher, Clemmings

Will neglecting the defense really have a strong impact on the 2015 season?

I would hate it if we got Ajayi, Coleman or Johnson in the 1st round. Way too many good backs to take one of those guys there IMO.

I would hate it if we took DGB in the 1st round because I don't think he's long for the league. I would not like Devin Smith in the 1st Rd. I don't think he's a guy who is going to be ultra productive like you would want out of a 1st round pick. I think he can be good but not 1st rd good. I wouldn't mind Agholor if he were the pick. He can do it all and he catches everything. Same guy as Smith but with much better hands and a much better route runner IMO.

I would hate it if we took any of the mentioned OLs in the 1st round. None of those guys, IMO, are 1st rounders. I would expect that if you wanted to take one of those guys, at least one of them would be available to you in the 2nd round if that is what you wanted to do.

 

[sureletsrace]

You take the BPA and move on.

That's how a successful team is built.

With that being said, let's say there is a OG and a CB on the board and the CB is only a couple of spots lower on your board, you take the CB if he is a higher position of need.

 

[Alexander]

I would hate it if we got Ajayi, Coleman or Johnson in the 1st round. Way too many good backs to take one of those guys there IMO.

So if we drafted a CB ranked lower on our board than a back simply because the draft is deep at the position, you would be upset?

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

So if we drafted a CB ranked lower on our board than a back simply because the draft is deep at the position, you would be upset?

Depends on how much lower. I think this draft is good with RB into the 5th. I don't think CB goes that deep.

 

[waving monkey]

I hope we do take the third best RB if the 1st and second best are gone in the first round.
Where we are positioned a early run on backs in the second round might leave us with
third tier options.
The second round OT I could swallow

 

[VACowboy]

I think we'll have better options at #7, including the option to trade down.

 

[Plankton]

As long as they aren't reaching to fill a need, I'm OK with it. I don't think RB would be of value at #27 (don't expect Gurley to be there). I'm OK with trading back into the second round from Round 1 as well. The key is to not reach unnecessarily.

 

[waving monkey]

As long as they aren't reaching to fill a need, I'm OK with it. I don't think RB would be of value at #27 (don't expect Gurley to be there). I'm OK with trading back into the second round from Round 1 as well. The key is to not reach unnecessarily.

Please define unnecessarily? Lets take Coleman as my example. I like Coleman as the 3rd rated RB. In this example there are no trading pardoners.
I take Coleman at 27 and get the fifth year option even though I prefer a trade down. I avoid any possible 2nd round rush and the third tier RB I would be left
to take.
Of course that may not happen and I can take BPA and sweat all the way down to 60.

 

[esloan]

I think you trade down and get another couple of picks. The more picks in the 2nd and third rounds, the better.

 

[Hardline]

I would have no problem talking BPA in first two rounds even if its offense.

 

[Plankton]

Please define unnecessarily? Lets take Coleman as my example. I like Coleman as the 3rd rated RB. In this example there are no trading pardoners.
I take Coleman at 27 and get the fifth year option even though I prefer a trade down. I avoid any possible 2nd round rush and the third tier RB I would be left
to take.
Of course that may not happen and I can take BPA and sweat all the way down to 60.

To me, taking Coleman at 27 is too early, and would be an example of reaching on a player to fill a need. At that point, if they can't trade, I would imagine that there would be an offensive lineman, corner or wide receiver who would represent better talent/value at that time. You also have to project the roster going forward - how long will they keep Leary? Bernadeau?
Is there a guy available that can replace them without a hitch? At linebacker, McClain is only under contract for one year, and Lee is an injury waiting to happen. Do you add a LB that can be groomed to replace them?

The Cowboys won't be lacking for options at 27. I just think that focusing on RB there limits those options, and could increase the likelihood of busting the pick.

 

[Sasquatch]

How would you feel if we came out of this draft with a combination of these players in the first two rounds?

RBs: Ajayi, Coleman, Johnson

WRs: Green-Beckham, Smith, Agholor

OTs: Ogbuehi, Fisher, Clemmings

Will neglecting the defense really have a strong impact on the 2015 season?

It would not be the ideal scenario but it might be necessary if there aren't any trading partners. Not particularly keen on the choices presented, though, and would only consider Strong, Perriman, and G-B for WR and Clemmings and Flowers for OT.

 

[waving monkey]

To me, taking Coleman at 27 is too early, and would be an example of reaching on a player to fill a need. At that point, if they can't trade, I would imagine that there would be an offensive lineman, corner or wide receiver who would represent better talent/value at that time. You also have to project the roster going forward - how long will they keep Leary? Bernadeau?
Is there a guy available that can replace them without a hitch? At linebacker, McClain is only under contract for one year, and Lee is an injury waiting to happen. Do you add a LB that can be groomed to replace them?

The Cowboys won't be lacking for options at 27. I just think that focusing on RB there limits those options, and could increase the likelihood of busting the pick.

obviously you have no concern for my psychosis I must have a top RB before the 3rd round

 

[Plankton]

obviously you have no concern for my psychosis I must have a top RB before the 3rd round

To quote Frasier Crane, "I'm listening."

 

[DFWJC]

So if we drafted a CB ranked lower on our board than a back simply because the draft is deep at the position, you would be upset?

If they're in the same tier, it shouldn't matter at all.

It's when you have, for example

Player x in tier 2...say an original group of 6 players
Player y in tier 3... Another 7-8 players, but player y is of greater immediate need and near the top of that group

You can hurt yourself taking player y.
There's usually a decent gap between groups...

They group the players and rank them in the groups, but that's splitting hairs at that level.

 

[DFWJC]

Hey, if the BPAs are only offensive players and there are no trade partners....not a realistic scenario for two straight rounds....then take the BPA.
I mean, the scenario leaves no choice really.

 

[RandyOh]

If we get say TJ Clemmings in the 1st and Tevin Coleman in the 2nd I would have no problem at all. Of course I want defensive players but as the draft gurus of the site have preached keep an open mind and don't try and use the draft as extended free agency.

 

[dallasdave]

How would you feel if we came out of this draft with a combination of these players in the first two rounds?

RBs: Ajayi, Coleman, Johnson

WRs: Green-Beckham, Smith, Agholor

OTs: Ogbuehi, Fisher, Clemmings

Will neglecting the defense really have a strong impact on the 2015 season?

How about Green-Beckham and Coleman, I think this might be a one-two punch.