What if the BPA fell like this?

[Verdict]

What if the best player available in the first three rounds at the moment our number was called fell like this .... and there was a significant drop off to the next rated player .... how would you feel about it?

Round One: Offensive Tackle
Round Two: Offensive Guard
Round Three: Offensive Guard

We could probably get three starters on the offensive line and potentially have the best offensive line in the NFL. On top of that we would be able to save cap space in the longer term by replacing Free with a low priced draft choice. Plus we would have great depth with Free as the swing tackle this year, and Leary/Berny as the backups.

As deep as this draft is we could conceivably end up with a strong contributor at wide receiver using a pick somewhere in rounds 4-7 since we have 9 picks in those rounds. We could maneuver a little bit with our lower end picks to potentially move around a little bit and get:

one or more of the following:

1. defensive end
2. defensive tackle
3. linebacker
4. corner
5. wide receiver

Keep in mind that the draft seldom falls the way you want it to. This wouldn't optimally fit our needs the best, but wouldn't be a worst case scenario either. Plus with the positional depth of this draft at receiver we could probably get a guy with as high as a second round grade in the 4th round, depending on how the draft falls.

It is possible (with a few exceptions) that the reverse would be true regarding the defensive line. In this draft a guy drafted on the defensive line might be drafted a full round lower in a normal draft class.

 

[Richmond Cowboy]

What if the best player available in the first three rounds at the moment our number was called fell like this .... and there was a significant drop off to the next rated player .... how would you feel about it?

Round One: Offensive Tackle
Round Two: Offensive Guard
Round Three: Offensive Guard

We could probably get three starters on the offensive line and potentially have the best offensive line in the NFL. On top of that we would be able to save cap space in the longer term by replacing Free with a low priced draft choice. Plus we would have great depth with Free as the swing tackle this year, and Leary/Berny as the backups.

As deep as this draft is we could conceivably end up with a strong contributor at wide receiver using a pick somewhere in rounds 4-7 since we have 9 picks in those rounds. We could maneuver a little bit with our lower end picks to potentially move around a little bit and get:

one or more of the following:

1. defensive end
2. defensive tackle
3. linebacker
4. corner
5. wide receiver

Keep in mind that the draft seldom falls the way you want it to. This wouldn't optimally fit our needs the best, but wouldn't be a worst case scenario either. Plus with the positional depth of this draft at receiver we could probably get a guy with as high as a second round grade in the 4th round, depending on how the draft falls.

It is possible (with a few exceptions) that the reverse would be true regarding the defensive line. In this draft a guy drafted on the defensive line might be drafted a full round lower in a normal draft class.

Could be worse...

Round One: TE
Round Two: TE
Round Three: TE

 

[CowboysLaw87]

To me, "BPA" is really "BPA at a position of need." Or something close to that. I guess by my definition, the OL would no longer be a position of need really at all at least by that 3rd pick.

I have absolutely no problem at all with taking an OL high though. I think reinforcing that wall in front of Tony, especially with his back and age, is key.

 

[CowboysLaw87]

Could be worse...

Round One: TE
Round Two: TE
Round Three: TE

R1- Ebron
R2- Amaro
R3- Fiedorowicz

Just run a 5 TE offense at all times. No problem!

 

[JackWagon]

Could be worse...

Round One: TE
Round Two: TE
Round Three: TE

****** people are staring at me in the office cause im laughing ...

 

[Vanilla2]

R1- Ebron
R2- Amaro
R3- Fiedorowicz

Just run a 5 TE offense at all times. No problem!

Perfect way to get that diva Dez off the field.

 

[DanTanna]

I would have liked to get all those OL last year instead of this year. This year is so deep I'm a little more excited about DL than OL. Romo would love to get those OL and it would set up nicely for next year is we draft a rook QB.

 

[Alexander]

R1- Ebron
R2- Amaro
R3- Fiedorowicz

Just run a 5 TE offense at all times. No problem!

Do not laugh. We have Fiedorowicz scheduled for a private visit.

That is one curse I wish Parcells did not leave behind.

 

[theSHOW]

Could be worse...

Round One: TE
Round Two: TE
Round Three: TE

could be catastrophic ...

Rd 1 QB
Rd 2 QB
Rd 3 QB

but I like the offensive line picks much better

 

[thunderpimp91]

Some years I would love to see a draft fall that way. My thoughts on the 2014 draft are that you HAVE to use at least one of your top there picks on the front seven, possibly two. This of course is pending other FA moves, but as it stands now you have no chance of even getting back to eight wins by staying status quo on the D line. I know this draft has a reputation of being deep, but you still cannot expect to get starting caliber players in round 4 and on. Not saying it can't happen, but if that's your plan then welcome to a top pick in 2015.

 

[SilverStarCowboy]

1) Manziel QB

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

I don't think the reality is that those are going to be the best available and there are no legitimate alternatives. If that is the case, you make the picks and move on. Not really that hard. Anyone 100% sold on Free or Berny for more than this year? Leary has the degenerative knee in the background....so getting replacements for them all really wouldn't be a bad move.

 

[DFWJC]

You would have to trade down at some point. Especially by the 3rd round if you'd already taken an OT and OG.
But yes, if someone like Lewan fell to 16 and Yancy fell to 47 and there was no great trade opportunities, you would have to take them.

BTW, I can never recall a 3rd round pick being considered a guaranteed starter. Usually not even 2nd rounders are locks.

 

[visionary]

Not sure if OP is aware but according to the Cowboys draft handbook (also known as "the handy dandy notebook") BPA only applies to TEs, WRs, and CBs

OL and front 7 players are exempt from this rule

 

[BigStar]

To me, "BPA" is really "BPA at a position of need." Or something close to that. I guess by my definition, the OL would no longer be a position of need really at all at least by that 3rd pick.

I have absolutely no problem at all with taking an OL high though. I think reinforcing that wall in front of Tony, especially with his back and age, is key.

Perfect summary of the draft. Actual BPA...get real (Aaron Rodgers calls bull).

 

[theSHOW]

Not sure if OP is aware but according to the Cowboys draft handbook (also known as "the handy dandy notebook") BPA only applies to TEs, WRs, and CBs

OL and front 7 players are exempt from this rule

Then why did Dallas go O LINE in te 1st round 2 the last 3 seasons?

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

What if the best player available in the first three rounds at the moment our number was called fell like this .... and there was a significant drop off to the next rated player .... how would you feel about it?

Round One: Offensive Tackle
Round Two: Offensive Guard
Round Three: Offensive Guard

We could probably get three starters on the offensive line and potentially have the best offensive line in the NFL. On top of that we would be able to save cap space in the longer term by replacing Free with a low priced draft choice. Plus we would have great depth with Free as the swing tackle this year, and Leary/Berny as the backups.

As deep as this draft is we could conceivably end up with a strong contributor at wide receiver using a pick somewhere in rounds 4-7 since we have 9 picks in those rounds. We could maneuver a little bit with our lower end picks to potentially move around a little bit and get:

one or more of the following:

1. defensive end
2. defensive tackle
3. linebacker
4. corner
5. wide receiver

Keep in mind that the draft seldom falls the way you want it to. This wouldn't optimally fit our needs the best, but wouldn't be a worst case scenario either. Plus with the positional depth of this draft at receiver we could probably get a guy with as high as a second round grade in the 4th round, depending on how the draft falls.

It is possible (with a few exceptions) that the reverse would be true regarding the defensive line. In this draft a guy drafted on the defensive line might be drafted a full round lower in a normal draft class.

highly unlikely for it to fall that way and the ratings be that far off. it has a very very very fat chance of happening. highly hypothetical.

so in that case, if that OT is really elite, then you take one in the first round, unless you feel the second group of players that are big drop off are deep group that you can get more picks in the 2nd and 3rd rounds and fill the positions you outlined above as well as others. this year's draft is deep in the second and third rounds.

yes, you need stars on the team. elite players that are difference makers but you don't need a team full of elite players. you have to have role players and good players all around and the more you have the better off you are. Seattle is a good example. outside of Wilson on offense, they really don't have many elite players and they became house hold names because they got publicity. on defense specially on the line, they didn't have one truly dominant player, but they platooned the heck out of the DL with a lot of really good players.

 

[Oh_Canada]

I'm ok with a Martin in the first or a Yankey or Su'A-Filo in the second and maybe a Turner in rd 3, but not all three sorry. This team has too many needs on the dline to spend that kind of currency on one unit, especially one that was top ten in the league last year.

 

[DFWJC]

I'm ok with a Martin in the first or a Yankey or Su'A-Filo in the second and maybe a Turner in rd 3, but not all three sorry. This team has too many needs on the dline to spend that kind of currency on one unit, especially one that was top ten in the league last year.

Yeah, it's the "all three" part that's the deal killer. No way.

 

[xwalker]

What if the best player available in the first three rounds at the moment our number was called fell like this .... and there was a significant drop off to the next rated player .... how would you feel about it?

Round One: Offensive Tackle
Round Two: Offensive Guard
Round Three: Offensive Guard

We could probably get three starters on the offensive line and potentially have the best offensive line in the NFL. On top of that we would be able to save cap space in the longer term by replacing Free with a low priced draft choice. Plus we would have great depth with Free as the swing tackle this year, and Leary/Berny as the backups.

As deep as this draft is we could conceivably end up with a strong contributor at wide receiver using a pick somewhere in rounds 4-7 since we have 9 picks in those rounds. We could maneuver a little bit with our lower end picks to potentially move around a little bit and get:

one or more of the following:

1. defensive end
2. defensive tackle
3. linebacker
4. corner
5. wide receiver

Keep in mind that the draft seldom falls the way you want it to. This wouldn't optimally fit our needs the best, but wouldn't be a worst case scenario either. Plus with the positional depth of this draft at receiver we could probably get a guy with as high as a second round grade in the 4th round, depending on how the draft falls.

It is possible (with a few exceptions) that the reverse would be true regarding the defensive line. In this draft a guy drafted on the defensive line might be drafted a full round lower in a normal draft class.

The probability of it falling that way is near zero.