Who Do You Hope We Draft Next Year?

[ABQCOWBOY]

You're right... Don't know why I was thinking true sophomores were eligible...

This was a wish list. I wish we could draft the guy next year. Hell, I wished we could have drafted him this year. That's the point. It's a wish list.

 

[Hostile]

Adrian Peterson is going to be my draft hope the year he declares. No doubt about it. Won't happen, but I'll enjoy the dream.

 

[StonetheCrow77]

exactly what would you do with J. Jones if they drafted Peterson??

 

[CaptainComeback]

I know it's a long way off, but we need things to talk about so I thought I would throw this question out there. Has anyone thought about who specifically you would like to see us draft with our first round pick next year?

OK, I'm being a big time homer here, but I think Rorique Wright (Texas) could put the finishing touch on a monster 3 man front for us (along with Spears and Fergi). Here's a little bio...

Rodrique Wright
Defensive tackle
6-5 · 305 · Sr.-3L
Houston, Texas (Alief Hastings)
Explosive, quick and athletic fourth-year starter who has rapidly developed into one of the nation’s top tackles … teams with Larry Dibbles to form one of the nation’s top defensive tackle tandems … tabbed second-team All-America by The Sporting News and honorable mention All-America by Pro Football Weekly … a consensus All-Big 12 selection in 2004 … has started 32 games over three seasons … a consensus second-team All-Big 12 pick as a sophomore … has played in 37 career games compiling 181 tackles, 13 sacks, 28 TFLs, 52 pressures, five passes batted down and five forced fumbles … has been at his best against the best, posting 69 stops, five sacks, 12 TFLs, 14 pressures and a forced fumble in 12 career games against Top 25 teams … despite battling an ankle injury for much of 2004, he posted 36 tackles, a sack, three TFLs and seven QB pressures in 11 games … recorded 80 tackles, a team-leading 7.5 sacks (seventh in the Big 12), 12 TFLs, a team-high 30 pressures, three passes batted down and three forced fumbles in 2003 … his 7.5 sacks at the beginning of 2004 were the fourth-most among Big 12 returnees … played in all 13 games and started nine of the final 11 contests as a true freshman in 2002 … posted 65 tackles, 13 TFLs (T-No. 3 on UT’s freshman list), 4.5 sacks (T-No. 4 on UT’s frosh chart) and 15 QB pressures en route to Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year honors … also was tabbed a first-team Freshman All-American by the Football Writer’s Association of America and The Sporting News … a first-team USA Today prep All-American and Parade All-American in 2001.

Most 2006 mocks I've seen have him going somewhere around the middle of the first. I know, I know, we need a big-time receiver. So tell me which one do you like?

I don't know if I want anybody from the University of Texas. UT has produced a whole lotta busts lately.

 

[junk]

I think the team is going to need to look at DT/NT and ILB unless Shanle/James steps it up this year. Call me skeptical right now, but I hope I am wrong. I think Ware and Burnett eventually lock up the two outside spots and it would be nice to add a big guy opposite Dat.

WR definitely seems to be a position of need, but I don't know that Bill puts much stock in WRs high. Personally, I am all for some explosive playmakers on offense next draft.

Depending upon Henson's progress, QB might be a need next year as well.

Of course, there is always the mess at FS and RT if that doesn't get sorted out this year.

Boy, this team isn't out of the dark yet.

 

[The30YardSlant]

Considering Drew Bledsoe has one, maybe two good years left in him and its looking more and more like Henson isnt the answer at QB, we should draft a QB. No, I'm not kidding. We need a franchise QB on the double. Now, considering Leinart will go #1 most likely, the two best prospects likely to come out next year are Reggie McNeal and Omar Jacobs. Both are outstanding athletes and threw only 4 INTs each a year ago. Personally, I would LOVE to have McNeal because 1: I'm and A&M homer, and 2: He is Michael Vick with accuracy. He has sub 4.3 speed and is the best passer in the Big 12 conference, and one of the best in the nation.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Considering Drew Bledsoe has one, maybe two good years left in him and its looking more and more like Henson isnt the answer at QB, we should draft a QB. No, I'm not kidding. We need a franchise QB on the double. Now, considering Leinart will go #1 most likely, the two best prospects likely to come out next year are Reggie McNeal and Omar Jacobs. Both are outstanding athletes and threw only 4 INTs each a year ago. Personally, I would LOVE to have McNeal because 1: I'm and A&M homer, and 2: He is Michael Vick with accuracy. He has sub 4.3 speed and is the best passer in the Big 12 conference, and one of the best in the nation.

How do you know that? Nobody's even seen him except for a couple preseason games and a game and a half in the reg season. My suggestion: don't assume anything until there is something a little more solid on the table.

As for who we should draft, I think a WR. Not sure who as I don't track college players until close to draft time, but regardless of how the current guys play, we need to go after one w/potential to be the lead receiver.

 

[junk]

Considering Drew Bledsoe has one, maybe two good years left in him and its looking more and more like Henson isnt the answer at QB, we should draft a QB. No, I'm not kidding. We need a franchise QB on the double. Now, considering Leinart will go #1 most likely, the two best prospects likely to come out next year are Reggie McNeal and Omar Jacobs. Both are outstanding athletes and threw only 4 INTs each a year ago. Personally, I would LOVE to have McNeal because 1: I'm and A&M homer, and 2: He is Michael Vick with accuracy. He has sub 4.3 speed and is the best passer in the Big 12 conference, and one of the best in the nation.

I don't think anyone has given up on Henson yet. If they had, I suspect the team would have brought in another vet or made some move at QB this year or Bill would have sent him to Europe a la Chad. Remember the "If you can't play over there, you can't play" quote. A sign of giving up on a player to me, not the case with either Henson or Romo.

The expectations got too high, too fast. Give the guy a chance to adjust to the game again.

 

[The30YardSlant]

I'm tired of people making excuses for Henson. The man had an entire offseason, 4 preseason games and 11 regular season games to learn what is a fairly simple offensive system here in Dallas, was given a chance to start and made Vinny T look like John Elway. I mean, an average or even subpar performance would be acceptable, but he was simply GOD AWFUL. After that game, he didnt play again last year. That suggests 2 things: 1 - He simply sucks so bad that Parcells perferred 42 year old Testeverde or 2 - He is so far from ready to play that Parcells perferred 42 year old Testeverde. Either way, its not a good sign.

Also, if Henson was even half way decent, Parcells would have played him to get him experiance because the season was already lost and Vinny T was BAD towards the end. This tells me that Bill KNOWS Henson has little chance to be effective in the NFL. The final touch was signing and likely starting Bledsoe, a QB who, while he is better then Intercepteverde, is far from his prime and likely has one good year left in him.

But the #1 key for me as to why its time to move on: Henson will be almost 28 by the start of next season, the first chance he will likely have to play. Even if by some God given miracle he is the second coming of Jesus as he is praised on these boards, 27-28 for a QB just starting in the NFL is not good. He would likely have just 4-5 years of being a good QB before he declines. I want a QB who can be a leader of this team for a decade +.

All signs point to Henson being swept under the rug. Not only does he look like he cant play from the preseason and his "start" against Chicago, but every single from BP says he has either given up on him or is on the verge of such.

 

[WoodysGirl]

So glad you got off your chest, HH. But you're still assuming alot as to Henson's ability or lack thereof. Again, a cpl games in preseason and some scrub time during the reg season shouldn't be enuff to base your decision. But it's ok with me if that's what you want to go by. I'll stick to my wait and see mode before believing he sucks or he's the best thing since slice bread, either way.

BTW, Henson just turned 25 which means he'll be 26 at the beginning of next season.

 

[The30YardSlant]

So glad you got off your chest, HH. But you're still assuming alot as to Henson's ability or lack thereof. Again, a cpl games in preseason and some scrub time during the reg season shouldn't be enuff to base your decision. But it's ok with me if that's what you want to go by. I'll stick to my wait and see mode before believing he sucks or he's the best thing since slice bread, either way.

BTW, Henson just turned 25 which means he'll be 26 at the beginning of next season.

Ok, I stand corrected, I thought he just turned 26, not 25. Even so, 26 is not the optimum age for most QBs to start their careers, especially since they are only starting so late because they played another sport for 4 years. And if our coaching staff has a "wait and see" approach, I fear alot of our talent may age a good deal before we find a true franchise QB. If Henson busts and we dont draft one next year, what are we left with? A QB on the wrong side of 30 with alot of young talent being wasted around him because he isnt good enough anymore to lead a team.

 

[jbsg02]

Chad Greenway
Devin Hester
Derek Hagan

 

[blindzebra]

I'm tired of people making excuses for Henson. The man had an entire offseason, 4 preseason games and 11 regular season games to learn what is a fairly simple offensive system here in Dallas, was given a chance to start and made Vinny T look like John Elway. I mean, an average or even subpar performance would be acceptable, but he was simply GOD AWFUL. After that game, he didnt play again last year. That suggests 2 things: 1 - He simply sucks so bad that Parcells perferred 42 year old Testeverde or 2 - He is so far from ready to play that Parcells perferred 42 year old Testeverde. Either way, its not a good sign.

Also, if Henson was even half way decent, Parcells would have played him to get him experiance because the season was already lost and Vinny T was BAD towards the end. This tells me that Bill KNOWS Henson has little chance to be effective in the NFL. The final touch was signing and likely starting Bledsoe, a QB who, while he is better then Intercepteverde, is far from his prime and likely has one good year left in him.

But the #1 key for me as to why its time to move on: Henson will be almost 28 by the start of next season, the first chance he will likely have to play. Even if by some God given miracle he is the second coming of Jesus as he is praised on these boards, 27-28 for a QB just starting in the NFL is not good. He would likely have just 4-5 years of being a good QB before he declines. I want a QB who can be a leader of this team for a decade +.

All signs point to Henson being swept under the rug. Not only does he look like he cant play from the preseason and his "start" against Chicago, but every single from BP says he has either given up on him or is on the verge of such.

First Jim Brown and now this, the word clueless comes to mind.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Ok, I stand corrected, I thought he just turned 26, not 25. Even so, 26 is not the optimum age for most QBs to start their careers, especially since they are only starting so late because they played another sport for 4 years. And if our coaching staff has a "wait and see" approach, I fear alot of our talent may age a good deal before we find a true franchise QB. If Henson busts and we dont draft one next year, what are we left with? A QB on the wrong side of 30 with alot of young talent being wasted around him because he isnt good enough anymore to lead a team.

I understand WHY you want to draft a "franchise" QB, but you do realize that the drafting of a QB who is supposed to be the franchise can just as easily set your team back as it would to just wait til the 'boys see what they have in Henson. There are a number of teams who have whiffed on "franchise QBs" Bengals, Browns, San Diego just to name a few. Drafting a QB next year is not a miracle cure for the position, no matter how high they're ranked.

The Cowboys have invested two years into Henson to develop him into a franchise QB. How much time do you think they would need to develop a QB coming right of college? I'd hazard a guess to say that it would be at least 3 years before we would know something either way. Which I believe is exactly what we're doing with Henson. I think the 3rd year rule would apply as to what we truly think of Henson come next year if he's truly challenging for the starting position.

 

[5 Super Bowls]

IF Canty shows any ability at all this year, then the starting DE's for the 3-4 are set for the next 4-5 years w/ Canty (RE) & Spears (LE). What the team is going to need next year and beyond is another stud NT since Ferguson is on the wrong side of 30.

But, if I had to pick one player next year, it would be Ahmad Brooks and have him play either LOLB or ILB. His combination of skill, size, strength, & speed is easily the best of any LB since Lavar Arrington.

I was sick when J. Goddard of Marshal was drafted before our pick in the 6th. He could have been a solid LBer in the 3-4.

 

[The30YardSlant]

I understand WHY you want to draft a "franchise" QB, but you do realize that the drafting of a QB who is supposed to be the franchise can just as easily set your team back as it would to just wait til the 'boys see what they have in Henson. There are a number of teams who have whiffed on "franchise QBs" Bengals, Browns, San Diego just to name a few.

The Cowboys have invested two years into Henson to develop him into a franchise QB. How much time do you think they would need to develop a QB coming right of college? I'd hazard a guess to say that it would be at least 3 years before we would know something either way. Which I believe is exactly what we're doing with Henson. I think the 3rd year rule would apply as to what we truly think of Henson come next year if he's truly challenging for the starting position.

Me thinks it will take alot less time to develop an elite college QB fresh out of his senior year than a guy who spent 4 years playing baseball. The majority of great franchise QBs played started within the first 2 years of them being drafted (Aikman is one of the best examples of a QB who had success in the long run because of his early starts.)

 

[WoodysGirl]

Me thinks it will take alot less time to develop an elite college QB fresh out of his senior year than a guy who spent 4 years playing baseball. The majority of great franchise QBs played started within the first 2 years of them being drafted (Aikman is one of the best examples of a QB who had success in the long run because of his early starts.)

Ryan Leaf is also one of the best examples of how drafting a franchise QB can torch a franchise for years.

The time it takes to develop a QB is an argument that's been debated ad nauseum on here and one I'm just not going to get into tonight, because I'm sleepy. But some players do take longer, no matter their background and it involves alot of variables which can make or break a QB.

 

[Roughneck]

I want us to draft Ahmad Brooks but the only way we even have a chance at drafting him is if we make a trade to move way ****ing up. Looking at the roster, I don't think it's possible for the 2005 Dallas Cowboys to have a bad enough year to draft him with our original pick so it would have to be through trade. And I know that is highly unlikely we make such a move with with Parcells running the show but damn, the things Bill could do with Mr. Brooks would be un-Godly. It would be LT version 2.0 and you can't tell me that doesn't excite you.

 

[Bigdog]

I like the Nt (Halota Ngota- sp?) from Oregon if he is healthy. If you want to check out some mocks for next years draft go to Fantasy Football Toolbox.com. They have seven mock drafts already up. Just FYI.

 

[Letemburn]

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