Which needs end up being ignored?

[Killerinstinct]

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.

I think so too. I think there is no way under any scenario they draft a QB in the first rd. But if Lynch falls to 34 they might do it.

 

[Alexander]

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).

As far as I am concerned, I would draft a quality WR to compete for #2 or #3.

These two, I don't think they are capable and I don't trust either one.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

As far as I am concerned, I would draft a quality WR to compete for #2 or #3.

These two, I don't think they are capable and I don't trust either one.

It's hard to tell without Romo playing. I don't think anyone would've complained about our WR's with a healthy Romo. That's just my opinion but I could see the temptation of taking a speed guy in rounds 2/3. I look at carolina though , they went 15-1 with a bunch of #3 Wrs(yes I know Olsen is a heck of a TE).

 

[4lifecowboy]

!) DT (Billings or Rankin) trade down and take one of these beast and strengthen the Defensive line
2)SS (Cravens or Joseph possibly Killebrew late) just get us a rangy enforcer in the secondary
3)RB ( too many good ones can be had in the 3rd or 4th: Howard, Dixon, Williams possibly Booker) McFadden was good last year but he is a year older
4)QB (Hackenberger, Brissett and Jones all have the physical traits to be NFL QBs with 3 years to possibly mature mentally with no pressure could be worth the risk)
5)CB ( free agent and late round)
6)LB (same as above)
7)WR (all our recievers tend to look better when Romo is at the reins) not that big a priority
Forgot about TE

IF we were to keep Hardy, McClain, and Claiborne

 

[Alexander]

It's hard to tell without Romo playing. I don't think anyone would've complained about our WR's with a healthy Romo. That's just my opinion but I could see the temptation of taking a speed guy in rounds 2/3. I look at carolina though , they went 15-1 with a bunch of #3 Wrs(yes I know Olsen is a heck of a TE).

I don't need Romo playing to see that Whitehead was a cheap Dwayne Harris imitation that we could improve upon.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

I don't need Romo playing to see that Whitehead was a cheap Dwayne Harris imitation that we could improve upon.

Hmm I saw potential. He showed some nice flashes for an undrafted kid don't you think? I don't think lucky whitehead is going to prevent us from drafting a WR. But I think a combination of Williams and Butler could. Just depends what's out there when we pick. They like Doctson a lot so we'll see.

 

[Alexander]

Hmm I saw potential. He showed some nice flashes for an undrafted kid don't you think? I don't think lucky whitehead is going to prevent us from drafting a WR. But I think a combination of Williams and Butler could. Just depends what's out there when we pick. They like Doctson a lot so we'll see.

Flashes yes, but it drove me crazy to see him being used as a blocker in short yardage situations.

That just seems to be our pattern though. Someone "Flashes" and suddenly gets a scholarship.

Like Kevin Ogletree and we waste a lot of time on them. I don't think flashes mean you do nothing and draft someone to get the competition level up.

 

[Killerinstinct]

Flashes yes, but it drove me crazy to see him being used as a blocker in short yardage situations.

That just seems to be our pattern though. Someone "Flashes" and suddenly gets a scholarship.

Like Kevin Ogletree and we waste a lot of time on them. I don't think flashes mean you do nothing and draft someone to get the competition level up.

Could be worse. Crawford showed flashes and received a huge contract. I am not saying he wont end up being worth it but so far. No

 

[slick325]

My early gut feeling is they will neglect to properly address: RB, WR and the 1tech. Hope I'm wrong though.

I pray Minnesota gives an offer to Ron Leary so Dallas gets an extra 2nd so the chances would diminish for them failing to adequately address each with premium picks. Since QB seems to be what everyone wants at #4 knowing he won't be ready to contribute if at all until year 3...then after Wentz or Goff in the 1st, I want Braxton Miller WR, Austin Johnson or K. Clark (with the pick from the Vikes) at 1tech and Alex Collins RB in the 3rd. If they are available of course.

 

[RS12]

If the draft stays at nine picks, I see it break down as follows. Defense: DL 2, LB 1, DB 2. Offense: Skill positions 4. I dont see them drafting OL unless the value is too great to pass up like Nick Martin falling to 4. I think the focus will be playmakers on defense.

 

[Floatyworm]

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?

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

I think they draft Lynch....

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

Malcom Mitchell WR Georgia....replaces Dwayne Harris that we didn't last year....

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

Resign Dunbar and Turbin....Draft Travis Greene Bowling Green

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

This is the scariest scenrio....And most unclear. IMO I think they resign Claiborne. Draft a CB 3rd round-4th round

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

I've seen enough. I'm all over George Iloka in free agency.

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

IMO this is probably our 2nd biggest priority besides QB. It's a deep draft class for sure...which wouldn't surprise me if we waited until the 3rd round to get someone..and we go CB 2nd round since all the good ones will be gone by round 3.

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

Will be interesting to see what happens to Hardy. Part of me says move on...but to who? My sleeper picks Shaq Lawson RDE Clemson, Matt Judon DE Grand Valley St., Alex McCalister OLB/DE Florida

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

No....@ least I hope not

OT - Any confidence in Chaz Green?

Anybody but Doug Free...please

OG - Tender Leary, Resign Bernie?

I think they resign Leary....wouldn't shock me if they drafted someone late like Joe Dahl G/T Wash. St.

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

I'm not scared...they will find somebody...all free agents- Tim Barnes (28), Ben Jones (27), J.D. Walton (29), or even go draft....there a lot of decent guys in the draft. Jack Allen C Michigan St., Max Tuerk C USC, Matt Skura C Duke, Evan Boehm C Mizzou, Marcus Henry C Boise St.

 

[Aven8]

If we stay with the same skill position players this year, outside of Dez and Romo, we can already start talking about who the next HC is going to be folks!

 

[tyke1doe]

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!

Yep.

 

[jterrell]

The challenge in discussing off-seasons is that people completely ignore the chronological nature of it.

Dallas will re-sign many of it's own.
They will have grades for them and for the FA class at their positions and where it is equal they'll bring guys back who know the system.
If any FA wants bigger money they'll have to test free agency and that will be a longer process.
But the order remains:
1. Your own guys first
2. Free Agency
3. Draft
4. Secondary Free Agency

 

[Risen Star]

I would guess QB. The franchise caliber variety, I really don't care about a veteran backup band-aid.

And then RB. Hey, Darren McFadden. The legendary Lance Dunbar. We're good.

Maybe even WR too. I doubt frick and frack even see it as a need.

 

[jterrell]

I don't need Romo playing to see that Whitehead was a cheap Dwayne Harris imitation that we could improve upon.

I "kinda" agree here.

Harris was far ahead of Lucky last year as a WR and the first half this year even as a returner.
But Lucky gave us 4 yards per kick return more in 2015 than Harris in 2014.
--Harris was also improved by 4 yards and finished just a couple tenths a yard ahead of Lucky in 2015.

Punt return was a bigger difference. Harris is a 10 yards per punt return guy.
Lucky only got 16 attempts but was at 6 yards.

Not mad at Dallas moving on but you'd like to have seen a vet option as opposed to forcing it on Lucky before he was ready.
I expect Lucky to be better than Harris in 2016 but he did get on the job training.

 

[Hardline]

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.

As he should.

 

[bodi]

DT - 1 TECH

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