Which scenario for you now?

[sdfidaho]

With the signings of Fleming and now Martin, the OL could be considered set sans possibly an upgrade at swing tackle. This assumes Fleming to RT and Collins to LG.
This opens up the team's options in the 1st considerably now in my mind.
Which of the scenarios below would you prefer now (or what would you propose)?

Scenario 1: The Cowboys give up their 1st and 2nd to move up to grab Derwin James and solidify the defensive backfield for the next 5 years.
The team could still use multiple picks in rounds 3-5 to fill holes at LB and DL. With the outlook of a lot more money to spend next year in FA, the team could even trade an early pick next year to help grab a player they really covet at a position of need.

Scenario 2: The Cowboys trade back in round 1 and take either Layton Vander Esch or Rashaan Evans.
They then have extra ammunition to target the DL, yes, even the 1T position.
An additional LB, a WR, a swing tackle, and even RB and TE could be targeted as well.

Scenario 3: The Cowboys trade back in round 1 and take either Will Hernandez or Isaiah Wynn.
Either would start day 1 at LG. This would keep Collins at RT and the team would have Fleming as their swing tackle to replace Smith when his back inevitably puts him on the sideline. The OL is set and an injury no longer destroys the offense.
Again, extra draft capitol is now available to fill holes at LB/DL/S/etc..

Scenario 4: The Cowboys stay put, and line up area of need with BPA.

Scenario 5: "Other"....Let us hear what you would do as GM

 

[Rayman70]

With the signings of Fleming and now Martin, the OL could be considered set sans possibly an upgrade at swing tackle. This assumes Fleming to RT and Collins to LG.
This opens up the team's options in the 1st considerably now in my mind.
Which of the scenarios below would you prefer now (or what would you propose)?

Scenario 1: The Cowboys give up their 1st and 2nd to move up to grab Derwin James and solidify the defensive backfield for the next 5 years.
The team could still use multiple picks in rounds 3-5 to fill holes at LB and DL. With the outlook of a lot more money to spend next year in FA, the team could even trade an early pick next year to help grab a player they really covet at a position of need.

Scenario 2: The Cowboys trade back in round 1 and take either Layton Vander Esch or Rashaan Evans.
They then have extra ammunition to target the DL, yes, even the 1T position.
An additional LB, a WR, a swing tackle, and even RB and TE could be targeted as well.

Scenario 3: The Cowboys trade back in round 1 and take either Will Hernandez or Isaiah Wynn.
Either would start day 1 at LG. This would keep Collins at RT and the team would have Fleming as their swing tackle to replace Smith when his back inevitably puts him on the sideline. The OL is set and an injury no longer destroys the offense.
Again, extra draft capitol is now available to fill holes at LB/DL/S/etc..

Scenario 4: The Cowboys stay put, and line up area of need with BPA.

Scenario 5: "Other"....Let us hear what you would do as GM

Scenario 2...Evans. As much as I LOVE my pet cat (Hernandez)...we need to solidify the LB core...and evans is the most pro ready. LVE is raw. ...

 

[Rayman70]

Even if we sign Bowman..Im still drafting Evans.

 

[Rayman70]

at 50...I'm going either Shaquiem griffin or a play making tight end. I know its early for Griffin...but yet again...he's another linebacker with some juice to him...he brings it on special teams too.

 

[Centex]

I would love to trade up but not above 19. We have 10 picks and clearly they won't all make the team. I would love to somehow end up with an extra late first/early second to go with 19. I think we can get a difference maker at 19 and another one later if we play our cards right.

 

[sdfidaho]

I would love to trade up but not above 19. We have 10 picks and clearly they won't all make the team. I would love to somehow end up with an extra late first/early second to go with 19. I think we can get a difference maker at 19 and another one later if we play our cards right.

I think it would cost us our 2nd, 3rd and one of our 4th's or 5th's to get back into the tail end of the 1st.

 

[DanA]

Option 3 but I'd want a good LB and DT in the next couple of rounds.

I think it would cost us our 2nd, 3rd and one of our 4th's or 5th's to get back into the tail end of the 1st.

The trade value chart says we need about 200 points to get back into the 1st. There's probably a little premium on that for the 5th year option. So I'd agree that our 3rd and 4th (not the compo) probably get it done but not less.

 

[cnuball21]

Are we assuming the new signing is a swing OT and Collins isn't moving to G?

 

[DanA]

Are we assuming the new signing is a swing OT and Collins isn't moving to G?

That's my take but I suppose it's a judgment call that we're all in the same position to make. Others might have a different conclusion.

 

[Parcells4Life]

I don’t think they’re moving Collins. We won’t know for sure until OTA’s or if they draft a LG, but I believe I’ve heard Martin is good enough to start.

I can see a trade up for James or Roquan.

I’d favor a trade back where they can get 3 or 4 picks in the 2nd and 3rd rounds. Use the 2 4’s to get into 3rd. This gets them 5 picks in the top 100.

Allows you to address LB in 1st and 3rd
DT in 2nd
S in 2nd
OL in 3rd

 

[sdfidaho]

Are we assuming the new signing is a swing OT and Collins isn't moving to G?

That’s my hope, but I’m not assuming that

 

[cnuball21]

That's my take but I suppose it's a judgment call that we're all in the same position to make. Others might have a different conclusion.

I'm that case trade down and give me Wynn.

 

[slick325]

Build the front 7...be it a 1tech with some 3tech ability or Evans, Roquan Smith or LVE (if they deem him a 1st rounder). The trenches on the defensive side of the ball needs addressing with the same resources and zest that the OL was addressed.

Scenario 2 or Scenario 4 best meets my draft and team building philosophy.

 

[Dylan88Wilson]

Our biggest need is probably linebacker, but there’s a lot of talent at that position in the middle rounds. Cichy, Jewell, Thomas, Griffin. Factor that in with having 10 picks and I think trading up for Derwin James is the way to go. Go get the superstar.

 

[cnuball21]

Our biggest need is probably linebacker, but there’s a lot of talent at that position in the middle rounds. Cichy, Jewell, Thomas, Griffin. Factor that in with having 10 picks and I think trading up for Derwin James is way to go. Go get the superstar.

Problem is the need is MIKE, and the draft is a bunch of WILLs.

Outside of Edmunds, maybe LVE and Jewell, do you feel good about anyone being able to be a solid MIKE?

 

[Dylan88Wilson]

Problem is the need is MIKE, and the draft is a bunch of WILLs.

Outside of Edmunds, maybe LVE and Jewell, do you feel good about anyone being able to be a solid MIKE?

I’d take Jack Cichy to be the MIKE. One of his strengths is navigating through traffic and he has great instincts. But in a worst case scenario where we get wiped out and only come away with another WILL, I like your idea of moving Lee back to MIKE.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

With the signings of Fleming and now Martin, the OL could be considered set sans possibly an upgrade at swing tackle. This assumes Fleming to RT and Collins to LG.
This opens up the team's options in the 1st considerably now in my mind.
Which of the scenarios below would you prefer now (or what would you propose)?

Scenario 1: The Cowboys give up their 1st and 2nd to move up to grab Derwin James and solidify the defensive backfield for the next 5 years.
The team could still use multiple picks in rounds 3-5 to fill holes at LB and DL. With the outlook of a lot more money to spend next year in FA, the team could even trade an early pick next year to help grab a player they really covet at a position of need.

Scenario 2: The Cowboys trade back in round 1 and take either Layton Vander Esch or Rashaan Evans.
They then have extra ammunition to target the DL, yes, even the 1T position.
An additional LB, a WR, a swing tackle, and even RB and TE could be targeted as well.

Scenario 3: The Cowboys trade back in round 1 and take either Will Hernandez or Isaiah Wynn.
Either would start day 1 at LG. This would keep Collins at RT and the team would have Fleming as their swing tackle to replace Smith when his back inevitably puts him on the sideline. The OL is set and an injury no longer destroys the offense.
Again, extra draft capitol is now available to fill holes at LB/DL/S/etc..

Scenario 4: The Cowboys stay put, and line up area of need with BPA.

Scenario 5: "Other"....Let us hear what you would do as GM

The following is my scenario, aka a mock draft through 4 rounds:

1. ILB Rashaan Evans Alabama
2. DE Da'shawn Hand Alabama
3. CB Isaac Yiadom Boston College
4a. OLB Fred Warner BYU
4b. WR Allen Lazard Iowa State

Those first 4 round picks would be outstanding I think. It'd fix our LB situation. Our DE situation would improve. We'd pick up a good CB along the way, and also land a tall and physical WR.

 

[cnuball21]

I’d take Jack Cichy to be the MIKE. One of his strengths is navigating through traffic and he has great instincts. But in a worst case scenario where we get wiped out and only come away with another WILL, I like your idea of moving Lee back to MIKE.

So you'd feel good about our starting 3 LBs having an injury history?

I love Cichy, just not sure I can get on board with the pick unless it's a late round flyer.

 

[garyv]

With the signings of Fleming and now Martin, the OL could be considered set sans possibly an upgrade at swing tackle. This assumes Fleming to RT and Collins to LG.
This opens up the team's options in the 1st considerably now in my mind.
Which of the scenarios below would you prefer now (or what would you propose)?

Scenario 1: The Cowboys give up their 1st and 2nd to move up to grab Derwin James and solidify the defensive backfield for the next 5 years.


The team could still use multiple picks in rounds 3-5 to fill holes at LB and DL. With the outlook of a lot more money to spend next year in FA, the team could even trade an early pick next year to help grab a player they really covet at a position of need.




Scenario 2: The Cowboys trade back in round 1 and take either Layton Vander Esch or Rashaan Evans.
They then have extra ammunition to target the DL, yes, even the 1T position.
An additional LB, a WR, a swing tackle, and even RB and TE could be targeted as well.

Scenario 3: The Cowboys trade back in round 1 and take either Will Hernandez or Isaiah Wynn.
Either would start day 1 at LG. This would keep Collins at RT and the team would have Fleming as their swing tackle to replace Smith when his back inevitably puts him on the sideline. The OL is set and an injury no longer destroys the offense.
Again, extra draft capitol is now available to fill holes at LB/DL/S/etc..

Scenario 4: The Cowboys stay put, and line up area of need with BPA.

Scenario 5: "Other"....Let us hear what you would do as GM

Scenario 4 for me simply stay at home don't
give up picks and focus on the Draft like this:

1) 1st Round LB, Safety, DT or OL
2) 2nd Round LB, Safety, DT or OL
3) 3rd Round LB, Safety, DT or OL
4) 4th Round LB, Safety, DT or OL

If I had to package any picks it would be a 5th Rounder
This year and a 2nd Rounder in 2019 and honestly the
Only way I move is if Derwin James slides down
some. I wouldn't move into the top 10 cost too much

BPA.....at a position of need in each round

 

[Dylan88Wilson]

So you'd feel good about our starting 3 LBs having an injury history?

I love Cichy, just not sure I can get on board with the pick unless it's a late round flyer.

Feel good about it, no, but I can live with it. It essentially puts us right back to where we were with Lee, Smith & Hitchens, and I’ll be surprised if we don’t double dip at LB either.