Why Dallas will NOT draft a LB with the 1st round pick

[TheSport78]

Now LB's like Manny Lawson and Bobby Carpenter will most likely be on the board at pick 18. However I really think Parcells does not want to spend another year GROOMING an OLB in the 3-4. Even though Lawson and Carpenter may be pass rushing specialists..the chances of them making a huge impact in their first year is slim. I think we keep Al Singleton..and the best bet to win NOW is to sign free agent Julian Peterson. I know he's coming off of a serious injury, but if he's all cleaned up this guy is a playmaker. Imagine our LB's as Ware, Ayodele, James and Peterson with Singleton, Shanle, Fowler and a draft pick as depth. I think we either trade down, or draft the best player of need on the board like an offensive lineman like Eric Winston or even a safety like Ko Simpson. Thoughts??

:starspin

 

[The30YardSlant]

IMO, Manny Lawson has more talent than DeMarcus Ware, and Ware is a year away from being a star. Lawson will have double digit sacks if he starts his rookie yea, book it.

 

[Jay]

It could definitely happen, but the only thing I'd question is: Are we willing to spend that type of money?

Looking at what Witherspoon received, I'm frightened to even know what Peterson wants.

 

[demdcowboys#1]

I would love KO Simpson or Marcus McNeil if we dont go after Lawson or Carpenter, also i wouldnt mind Winston Justice or Eric Winston.

 

[Rogerthat12]

Now LB's like Manny Lawson and Bobby Carpenter will most likely be on the board at pick 18. However I really think Parcells does not want to spend another year GROOMING an OLB in the 3-4. Even though Lawson and Carpenter may be pass rushing specialists..the chances of them making a huge impact in their first year is slim. I think we keep Al Singleton..and the best bet to win NOW is to sign free agent Julian Peterson. I know he's coming off of a serious injury, but if he's all cleaned up this guy is a playmaker. Imagine our LB's as Ware, Ayodele, James and Peterson with Singleton, Shanle, Fowler and a draft pick as depth. I think we either trade down, or draft the best player of need on the board like an offensive lineman like Eric Winston or even a safety like Ko Simpson. Thoughts??

:starspin

I never say never...but I do think we draft a LB if there at #18

 

[Displaced Cowboy]

I want LB/FS in round 1.

 

[speedkilz88]

Ware made an impact as a rookie, so I don't understand why Lawson or Carpenter can't. Lawson moreso than Carpenter because of his physical abilities.

 

[kingwhicker]

I think either Lawson or Carpenter would be great and I'd be happy with either.

 

[TheSport78]

that's true but i'm just saying for an IMMEDIATE impact, i think Peterson is the way to go because we don't have to groom him..and ware was in a little slump there in the middle of the season

 

[dannyboy]

I see us trading down with IND and picking up Carpenter/Lawson AND also signing Peterson. Then you have Peterson, Ayodele, James, and Ware with Burnett, Carpenter/Lawson, and Shanle backing them up. OUCH! In a year or two, things can be reavaluated as we dont know what we have in Burnett due to injury and Carpenter/Lawson will need time as he is a rookie.

 

[Chuck 54]

Wow...talk about no respect for a high 2nd rounder...took 10 posts before Burnett was even mentioned.

 

[Displaced Cowboy]

Wow...talk about no respect for a high 2nd rounder...took 10 posts before Burnett was even mentioned.

i was high on burnett.

he just can't stay healthy and that is a problem.

 

[MONT17]

I think BILL will take in consideration who can play teams as well... if BILL thinks Carp or Lawson can give him a pass rush along with some good teams play that may be the ticket!!!

 

[Rockytop6]

Now LB's like Manny Lawson and Bobby Carpenter will most likely be on the board at pick 18. However I really think Parcells does not want to spend another year GROOMING an OLB in the 3-4. Even though Lawson and Carpenter may be pass rushing specialists..the chances of them making a huge impact in their first year is slim. I think we keep Al Singleton..and the best bet to win NOW is to sign free agent Julian Peterson. I know he's coming off of a serious injury, but if he's all cleaned up this guy is a playmaker. Imagine our LB's as Ware, Ayodele, James and Peterson with Singleton, Shanle, Fowler and a draft pick as depth. I think we either trade down, or draft the best player of need on the board like an offensive lineman like Eric Winston or even a safety like Ko Simpson. Thoughts??

:starspin

Ware made an impact this year. I believe Carpenter can also.
Lawson is a great talent and you don't let great talent slide by and pay huge money to someone having injury problems. I will take Carpenter or Lawson.

 

[BlueStar II]

I was thinking the exact same thing about Burnett's name not even being mentioned initially along with the other LBs. I think Parcells will draft a LB with our first pick, and it may not be at 18, "if" we can find someone who wants to move up into our 18th spot though.

 

[NorTex]

The reason we will draft a LB in the 1st round is becausse the man that buys the groceries collects LB's.

 

[jazzcat22]

i was high on burnett.

he just can't stay healthy and that is a problem.

He had a knee injury. What other injuries happened that means he can't stay healthy? One ACL does not make a person injury prone.
Irvin tore his ACL early in his career also.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

IMO, Manny Lawson has more talent than DeMarcus Ware, and Ware is a year away from being a star. Lawson will have double digit sacks if he starts his rookie yea, book it.

Are you serious? I have not seen Lawson play,,,,,so I will take your word for it........

 

[jbsg02]

still have to see what else we do in free agency

 

[hendog]

I believe Lawson also blocked 6 kicks while @ NCSU.

Lawson or Carpenter in a Texas Minute!