Which needs end up being ignored?

[Killerinstinct]

So many holes and so few picks - Which positions do you think the team decides to ignore?

QB - I think they go FA for a back up QB

WR - Probably a non top tier WR with a 4th rd pick or later

RB - Do they scour the trash heap for a rotational/backup RB?

CB - I think this position cannot be ignored. They have to draft a CB and early unless they sign a FA.

SS- Do we see Church/Wilcox playing SS again?

DT - Do we once again ignore this position and hope Mcclain can be healthy?

DE- Clearly more DE's are needed but a lot of assets have already been spent at the position.

LB - Do we see Hitchens/Gachkar/Wilson types as starters?

OT - Any confidence in Chaz Green?

OG - Tender Leary, Resign Bernie?

C- If Bernie is not resigned who is the Center?

Clearly there are a ton of holes and there is a serous need for an infusion of talent but there are only so many picks and even if they draft well we are probably looking at 5 players that even see the field from the draft.

Which positions do you think end up being ignored?

 

[DBOY3141]

First one is RB. I think DMac is the #1 next year.

side note: when have we ever seen 5 players from one draft see a lot of the field their first year?. Normally it's like 2, with one being the 1st rounder.

 

[Killerinstinct]

First one is RB. I think DMac is the #1 next year.

side note: when have we ever seen 5 players from one draft see a lot of the field their first year?. Normally it's like 2, with one being the 1st rounder.

That is the recent norm. There is no reason they should not be able to get 5 players that see the field this draft though. Especially with the lack of talent at so many positions on this team.
It is a freaking travesty that we can't even get a 3rd rounder that sees the field.

There will be LB's in the 3rd that can start for this team
There will be RB's in the 4th that can see the field.
There will be WR's at the 4th comp slot that can see the field.
There will be DT's in the 3rd rd and later that can see the field.
There will be DE's in the 3rd rd and later that can be part of a rotation.

They just have to pick the right players. Other teams are able to find players in later rounds and Dallas used to be able to as well. Heck I'm not even talking about the 6th rd and even then there will be players that can see the field if they draft the right ones.

 

[LandryFan]

First one is RB. I think DMac is the #1 next year.

side note: when have we ever seen 5 players from one draft see a lot of the field their first year?. Normally it's like 2, with one being the 1st rounder.

You may be right about DMac, but one scenario that could come up (and is a very realistic possibility) would be a trade down from #4. A trade down could put Elliott in a reasonable spot to pick. Truth is, there are so many viable ways this draft could turn out that there's no sense in even trying to guess what will happen. The only thing that is sure (at least as sure as one can be in a draft) is that we will get a top player in round one. As has been pointed out, this team has so many holes that it will be hard to go wrong. This draft has more intrigue than any I can remember in a long time. I'll sure be glued to the TV for the first couple or three rounds!

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

Offensive line. We have so many resources spent on it already . The rest can be filled 9 draft picks and 3-4 free agents.

 

[Alohawg1]

I could see them looking at free agent wr's rather than drafting.

 

[Killerinstinct]

You may be right about DMac, but one scenario that could come up (and is a very realistic possibility) would be a trade down from #4. A trade down could put Elliott in a reasonable spot to pick. Truth is, there are so many viable ways this draft could turn out that there's no sense in even trying to guess what will happen. The only thing that is sure (at least as sure as one can be in a draft) is that we will get a top player in round one. As has been pointed out, this team has so many holes that it will be hard to go wrong. This draft has more intrigue than any I can remember in a long time. I'll sure be glued to the TV for the first couple or three rounds!

I really like the thought of drafting Elliott but there will be starting caliber CB's DT's DE's LB's etc. etc. on a trade back. Do we really draft a RB in the 1st rd?

 

[StarBoyz83]

I bet they ignore ss, dt, rb and wr.

 

[Alohawg1]

I really like the thought of drafting Elliott but there will be starting caliber CB's DT's DE's LB's etc. etc. on a trade back. Do we really draft a RB in the 1st rd?

No, defense 1st and 2nd, maybe a rb 3rd, then back to defense until 5th or 6th where a QB can be had.

 

[Alexander]

First one is RB. I think DMac is the #1 next year.

I agree.

That said, it will be the one thing people are whining about when we have no running game this upcoming year after it is proven that McFadden's 2015 was an anomaly for him.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

Wr is not a huge need. With Butler and Whitehead in our system a full offseason I wouldn't bet against them competing for the #2 and 3 WR spots next season(with a healthy Romo).

 

[Killerinstinct]

I could see them looking at free agent wr's rather than drafting.

This makes sense to me too. I could even see them deciding to go with what we have for another year. Butler might have something.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

This makes sense to me too. I could even see them deciding to go with what we have for another year. Butler might have something.

Ditto it's hard to evaluate without a QB.

 

[Alohawg1]

I agree.

That said, it will be the one thing people are whining about when we have no running game this upcoming year after it is proven that McFadden's 2015 was an anomaly for him.

I think the opposite on Mcfadden. Provided we are healthy with a balanced offense, I look for Mcfadden to finish top 3 in rushing unless we draft another back to share the load, which would be even better.

 

[LandryFan]

I really like the thought of drafting Elliott but there will be starting caliber CB's DT's DE's LB's etc. etc. on a trade back. Do we really draft a RB in the 1st rd?

Great question...none of us know the answer. It all depends on where our scouts/front office have players ranked. It's entirely possible that they have Elliott ranked very high but also possible that 15 other players (random number thrown in there) are ranked higher. That's why this draft will be so interesting. Bottom line, I just want them to stick to their draft board. I can live with whatever that philosophy delivers (as if I have any other choice). All I know is that they know a lot more than I do, so who am I to criticize them?

 

[Alohawg1]

One thing is certain, this draft is critical, more so than normal because the window for Romo and Witten is about to close completely. A wise draft this year could pay dividends immediately, as in hoisting the Lombardi this time next year. Yes, I'm serious.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

I agree.

That said, it will be the one thing people are whining about when we have no running game this upcoming year after it is proven that McFadden's 2015 was an anomaly for him.

Quit using my line about his past year being an anomaly for him...I have that trademarked and locked up like gene simmons.

 

[DBOY3141]

I agree.

That said, it will be the one thing people are whining about when we have no running game this upcoming year after it is proven that McFadden's 2015 was an anomaly for him.

very true.

 

[Killerinstinct]

Good answers IMO.

Consensus seems to be CB. LB, and DE are the positions that absolutely will be drafted. Unless filled in FA which I doubt.

SS, DT, I put higher on the list of priorities than some but agree the team seems to disagree year after year.

WR and RB - if the right guy is there they should take him.

Back up Olinemen can be filled by re-signing our own or finding cheap FA options or late picks.

QB is the wild card. If the right guy is there they may take him even at the expense of finding a starting caliber player at a position of need.

I fear no matter how many DE's we have there will never be enough pass rush as long as we have a weak link at DT
I fear even with Scandrick coming back and if they draft a good CB the safety position will let us down.
I fear we will pass on a good RB for a Chaz Green like prospect
Most of all I fear that the draft will fall in such a way that a starting caliber CB is not drafted.

If William Jackson III, Fuller and Apple go in the first with Hargreaves and Ramsey do we take Redmond or Burns at 34? I doubt it. Who will be left in the 3rd? Can he make an immediate impact? Shoot we might take a DE at 34 and depending on who is there it might be the right move.

Hoping for the best and in my opinion that means an opportunity to trade down in the first and accumulate some extra picks.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

Good answers IMO.

Consensus seems to be CB. LB, and DE are the positions that absolutely will be drafted. Unless filled in FA which I doubt.

SS, DT, I put higher on the list of priorities than some but agree the team seems to disagree year after year.

WR and RB - if the right guy is there they should take him.

Back up Olinemen can be filled by re-signing our own or finding cheap FA options or late picks.

QB is the wild card. If the right guy is there they may take him even at the expense of finding a starting caliber player at a position of need.

I fear no matter how many DE's we have there will never be enough pass rush as long as we have a weak link at DT
I fear even with Scandrick coming back and if they draft a good CB the safety position will let us down.
I fear we will pass on a good RB for a Chaz Green like prospect
Most of all I fear that the draft will fall in such a way that a starting caliber CB is not drafted.

If William Jackson III, Fuller and Apple go in the first with Hargreaves and Ramsey do we take Redmond or Burns at 34? I doubt it. Who will be left in the 3rd? Can he make an immediate impact? Shoot we might take a DE at 34 and depending on who is there it might be the right move.

Hoping for the best and in my opinion that means an opportunity to trade down in the first and accumulate some extra picks.

The Jerry jones we all know is thinking "im going all in with Romo" . He isn't going to draft a QB high. He's going to sign 2-3 top free agents and going to draft the "BPA" to try and help this team win NOW.