What teams should be looking for in rounds 1 and 2

[Verdict]

In my opinion if you draft a player in the first two rounds (or at least the first round and a half) you should be drafting a player that should be a top 15 player at his position in the NFL. There are 22+ starters on every team. It shouldn’t be that hard to draft an above league average starter at SOME position in round one and two.

We insist on drafting rejects in round two almost on a yearly basis. If the team would just stick to drafting very solid players instead of trying to hit a home run on every single swing, they would have a lot more team depth.

 

[JBS]

Says the guy looking for a top 15 player in rounds one and two

 

[Pompey-Cowboy]

In my opinion if you draft a player in the first two rounds (or at least the first round and a half) you should be drafting a player that should be a top 15 player at his position in the NFL. There are 22+ starters on every team. It shouldn’t be that hard to draft an above league average starter at SOME position in round one and two.

We insist on drafting rejects in round two almost on a yearly basis. If the team would just stick to drafting very solid players instead of trying to hit a home run on every single swing, they would have a lot more team depth.

I hear what you're saying but do think we have drafted very well in recent years. You're right though, for some reason we seem to have a blind spot in round 2, always going after the high risk- high reward option. Like you say, just pick a solid, obvious body that will definitely make the 53.

 

[john van brocklin]

In my opinion if you draft a player in the first two rounds (or at least the first round and a half) you should be drafting a player that should be a top 15 player at his position in the NFL. There are 22+ starters on every team. It shouldn’t be that hard to draft an above league average starter at SOME position in round one and two.

We insist on drafting rejects in round two almost on a yearly basis. If the team would just stick to drafting very solid players instead of trying to hit a home run on every single swing, they would have a lot more team depth.

Their second round rolls of the dice are a luxury this team can't afford.
That's because we count on the draft and don't do much in free agency.

 

[Verdict]

I hear what you're saying but do think we have drafted very well in recent years. You're right though, for some reason we seem to have a blind spot in round 2, always going after the high risk- high reward option. Like you say, just pick a solid, obvious body that will definitely make the 53.

We also forced the Taco pick and that was a total crash and burn. If we had just drafted a solid player, that player would still be contributing. Even if it was a guard, center, rb or safety that guy will still be contributing.

So many of these 2nd draft draft busts are killing the depth on this team.

 

[big dog cowboy]

We also forced the Taco pick

The Cowboys were concerned about Watt's knee and decided they wanted a bigger DE type. Taco was the highest name.

Not sure how that equates to that being being "forced".

 

[CowboyRoy]

In my opinion if you draft a player in the first two rounds (or at least the first round and a half) you should be drafting a player that should be a top 15 player at his position in the NFL. There are 22+ starters on every team. It shouldn’t be that hard to draft an above league average starter at SOME position in round one and two.

We insist on drafting rejects in round two almost on a yearly basis. If the team would just stick to drafting very solid players instead of trying to hit a home run on every single swing, they would have a lot more team depth.

Its just beyond understand how the Cowboys continue to do the same strategy year after year with their 2nd round picks considering it has failed so many times. Your 2nd round pick should be one of your safest, surest starter picks.

Cowboys consistently gamble away this pick on a player they graded as a first round talent that has either injury or attitude issues. As if they are smarter than everyone else.

 

[CowboyRoy]

The Cowboys were concerned about Watt's knee and decided they wanted a bigger DE type. Taco was the highest name.

Not sure how that equates to that being being "forced".

It was a dumb decision either way. They passed on the better player and play maker based on scheme fit. I would NEVER do that with such a wide gap in talent.

 

[charron]

It's ok to take a chance on a guy but they do it too soon. Prioritize work ethic not character concerns.

 

[zrinkill]

But if all 32 teams do that its 64 new starting players every year more if they have multiple 1 or 2 round picks.

 

[Rockport]

In my opinion if you draft a player in the first two rounds (or at least the first round and a half) you should be drafting a player that should be a top 15 player at his position in the NFL. There are 22+ starters on every team. It shouldn’t be that hard to draft an above league average starter at SOME position in round one and two.

We insist on drafting rejects in round two almost on a yearly basis. If the team would just stick to drafting very solid players instead of trying to hit a home run on every single swing, they would have a lot more team depth.

#4 best drafting team since 2012.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id...hich-teams-gotten-best-value-2012-rank-all-32

 

[Verdict]

The Cowboys were concerned about Watt's knee and decided they wanted a bigger DE type. Taco was the highest name.

Not sure how that equates to that being being "forced".

Taco wasn’t worth that pick, but they were “locked in” on drafting a DE. So we got a Soft Taco. That’s what I am saying.

 

[Verdict]

#4 best drafting team since 2012.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id...hich-teams-gotten-best-value-2012-rank-all-32

How much better would it be if the Cowboys didn’t throw away 2nd round picks?

 

[DeaconMoss]

In rounds 1 and 2 draft starters. Day 1 starters. Emphasize QB, DL, OL, CB

 

[Ranched]

Whenever a franchise drafts a player, it's rolling the dice. Doesn't matter at what round/number the player was drafted (see Brady). Many first rounders ended up being a bust because they can't advance to the high level of the NFL.

Just because you were good in college w/a Heisman on your shelf doesn't mean squat in the NFL. Higher tier.

 

[Verdict]

In rounds 1 and 2 draft starters. Day 1 starters. Emphasize QB, DL, OL, CB

Just emphasize getting two starters.

 

[Rockport]

How much better would it be if the Cowboys didn’t throw away 2nd round picks?

Win some lose some. Can’t believe you’re whining about being the 4th best. But this is Cowboyszone.

 

[CCBoy]

Me, I'm trading enough to get a top offensive tackle...truthful.

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

He made this thread like teams aren't looking for the best of the best with every pick possible.

P.S.
Looking for and finding are two different things.

 

[HungryLion]

You’re looking for someone that was a good, productive football player in college that had the athletic traits to play at the NFL level.

Preferably they don’t have life changing serious injuries and aren’t total blockheads.

that’s where the cowboys go wrong. The injury and blockhead part.


That’s the one area the cowboys strategy tends to bite them. They are very aggressive with their 2nd rounders. They like to take guys that would have been first rounders if not for injury or off the field concerns.

rather than take players who aren’t quite as naturally talented, but were just very good football players in college and have the athleticism needed to also be solid at the next level. When usually the 2nd round is full of those types.