Would it be crazy to draft 2 CB's in the 1st?

[noletime95]

Unless M. Kelly slips, there is not a WR I feel is a legit round 1 pick. And unless one of the big 3 RB's slip (and I'm not sure how I'd want any of them besides run DMC in the 1st), I would rather wait at that position as well.

At some point, Dallas is going to have to let some quality players go. If both CB's turn out to be good players, Dallas could consider letting Newman walk. If nothing else, at least it would give Dallas some leverage. My guess is Newman will be extended by Dallas and the Cowboys could potentially cut Henry loose to save cap room next year with three solid CB's in the fold.

The downside is obviously Dallas would continue to neglect the offensive side of the ball in the first round. But Dallas could focus on RB and WR in the 2nd/3rd rounds. After resigning Flozell, I don't see a high draft pick at OL. Dallas will likely have to replace Columbo next year, but Free/Mcquinten are already in the fold to take over at RT if need be. There are 10 available roster spots at OL and Dallas likely already has at least 8, if not 9 guys earmarked. I guess Proctor could be upgraded, but I don't think Dallas goes there early. And I think the team likes Berger as well.

TE, obviously is set. A developmental QB would be nice in the later rounds, which brings us to RB and WR......unless R-DMC or Kelly slide, I'd wait for rounds 2 and 3 to address these positions.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

No, I don't see two firsts spent on corners.

A first and pick any other round, but not both firsts.

Also DE will need to be addressed. I don't Spears sticking around and we may not be able to afford Canty.

 

[noletime95]

No, I don't see two firsts spent on corners.

A first and pick any other round, but not both firsts.

Also DE will need to be addressed. I don't Spears sticking around and we may not be able to afford Canty.

I think trading Ferguson clears the way for a pick along the DL. I think there is a decent chance that will be a NT, allowing Ratliff to slide to DE eventually, effectively addressing DE. I'm not convinced Dallas let's Canty walk and I still wonder if Tank could slide to DE and be a cheaper option than Canty...but I agree it is a consideration.....

 

[ctrous25]

No it wouldnt be crazy but I dont see it happening nonetheless

 

[CrazyCowboy]

You would think that finishing 13-3, we don't need so much.

We are in good shape Zoners if we just use the draft.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Would it be crazy? No.

Will it happen? No.

 

[Yeagermeister]

It would be crazy but it would potentially fix our cb's for years too come just look at Philly.

 

[Hostile]

Unless M. Kelly slips, there is not a WR I feel is a legit round 1 pick. And unless one of the big 3 RB's slip (and I'm not sure how I'd want any of them besides run DMC in the 1st), I would rather wait at that position as well.

At some point, Dallas is going to have to let some quality players go. If both CB's turn out to be good players, Dallas could consider letting Newman walk. If nothing else, at least it would give Dallas some leverage. My guess is Newman will be extended by Dallas and the Cowboys could potentially cut Henry loose to save cap room next year with three solid CB's in the fold.

The downside is obviously Dallas would continue to neglect the offensive side of the ball in the first round. But Dallas could focus on RB and WR in the 2nd/3rd rounds. After resigning Flozell, I don't see a high draft pick at OL. Dallas will likely have to replace Columbo next year, but Free/Mcquinten are already in the fold to take over at RT if need be. There are 10 available roster spots at OL and Dallas likely already has at least 8, if not 9 guys earmarked. I guess Proctor could be upgraded, but I don't think Dallas goes there early. And I think the team likes Berger as well.

TE, obviously is set. A developmental QB would be nice in the later rounds, which brings us to RB and WR......unless R-DMC or Kelly slide, I'd wait for rounds 2 and 3 to address these positions.

I don't think it would be crazy at all. This is a great crop of CBs and our 2 starters are both nearer the end of their careers than the beginning.

 

[Stash]

I don't foresee it, but I don't think it's a bad idea. Look at the value being placed on cornerbacks around the league. Can a team ever have too many good ones?

 

[burmafrd]

Getting a RB who will only get limited carries would be dumb in the first.
the WRs left by our picks you can probably get about the same quality in the second. And that is if we are even looking at WRs. With our O line starters and backups set for the coming season OL is out. We will not be going after any LBs. certainly not TE. Safety- nope. QB=fuhgedabouit. What does that leave? We will have both Canty and Spears plus Hatcher and Rat and Tank; we might go after someone later in the draft but that is it so no DL either.
By process of elimination we get either 2 Cbs in the first or one and trade down. I think that is the most likely. Of course if some gem slides then maybe not. But right now grabbing two CBs in the first or one and a trade down makes the most sense.

 

[Yeagermeister]

Getting a RB who will only get limited carries would be dumb in the first.
the WRs left by our picks you can probably get about the same quality in the second. And that is if we are even looking at WRs. With our O line starters and backups set for the coming season OL is out. We will not be going after any LBs. certainly not TE. Safety- nope. QB=fuhgedabouit. What does that leave? We will have both Canty and Spears plus Hatcher and Rat and Tank; we might go after someone later in the draft but that is it so no DL either.
By process of elimination we get either 2 Cbs in the first or one and trade down. I think that is the most likely. Of course if some gem slides then maybe not. But right now grabbing two CBs in the first or one and a trade down makes the most sense.

I wouldn't be shocked to see us trade down with one of the picks considering how close we are to the cap.

 

[billyrags]

I've been thinking this myself. I think we would have to get a #2 receiver in FA before it could become a possibility. RBs can be had in rounds 2-4 this year.

Backup CBs play every game and it is time to start picking them up in the first 3 rounds instead of rounds 6-7.

We have drafted way to many OL in rounds 2-4 recently that have never seen the field and apparently not being groomed as replacements.

2 first round CBs is definitely something I could live with.

 

[Yeagermeister]

I've been thinking this myself. I think we would have to get a #2 receiver in FA before it could become a possibility. RBs can be had in rounds 2-4 this year.

Backup CBs play every game and it is time to start picking them up in the first 3 rounds instead of rounds 6-7.

We have drafted way to many OL in rounds 2-4 recently that have never seen the field and apparently not being groomed as replacements.

2 first round CBs is definitely something I could live with.

Hopefully now that Houck is back we can develop those young linemen.

 

[silverbear]

I don't think it would be crazy at all. This is a great crop of CBs and our 2 starters are both nearer the end of their careers than the beginning.

I'd rather the Boys figure out how to get one veteran corner, but they need two corners in a hurry, so if free agency or a trade doesn't get them one, I could justify drafting two in the first round... for sure, I'd draft two in the first three rounds...

Rodgers-Cromartie and Talib in the first would work, Rodgers-Cromartie and Godfrey or Cason in the second would work just fine, too... if Dominique is off the board, the might mean that either Jenkins or McKelvin slid to 22, either would do as options for that first pick...

Still want that vet, though... doesn't have to be a stud, just has to be a decent cover guy...

 

[Cowboys22]

Yes, if we sign a FA WR, I think the only way to go is CB with both picks. If no CB worthy of the 28th pick is available, then trade down a little and get another one in the 2nd and an extra pick.

 

[silverbear]

I wouldn't be shocked to see us trade down with one of the picks considering how close we are to the cap.

Unless they traded for a pick in next year's draft, they wouldn't save a lot of cap room... a late first rounder wouldn't be much more expensive than a second and a third rounder would be...

The Boys' cap issues really aren't that bad anyway, Yeag... they won't do much in free agency, but they don't really want to do much anyway, the market just isn't that good this year... they can afford the likes of a Walker and a Bell, the current hot rumors, and if a decent corner were to suddenly show up on the market, they could figure out how to pay him, too... they'll probably be on the lookout for another backup QB, but that future backup won't cost the Boys much more than Brad Johnson is currently costing them... any addition to the cap for a backup QB will be minimal, I think... the question is how much of the contract renegotiation game they want to play this offseason... as a general rule, the less you do of that, the better... the moves outlined above wouldn't require a whole lot of contract finagling...

 

[Bach]

It would seem like a waste to use both firsts on CB's. I would like to get one in the first and then maybe another in a middle round.

 

[Goldenrichards83]

This has been my question from day 1. Look at what Jacque the toast Reeves got as a FA, 20 million Dollars. What do you guys think Newman will covet? The Smart move would be to draft the 2 best corners available in the 1st(Cromartie & Cason) so we will have some type of leverage with Newman next year or if he has another set back with another injury. We all know what Henry will give us next year, half a year like he has given us the last 3 yrs.

Even if we keep Newman we all know that Henry is injury prone and he may have another year or 2 tops. So why not draft his replacement in Cromartie, and our nickle coirner who I consider a starter in this league because of the spread offenses in Cason now.

If not 2 corners in the 1st than 1 in the first and 1 in the 2nd it would be the smart thing to do.

 

[Zaxor]

I don't think it would be crazy at all. This is a great crop of CBs and our 2 starters are both nearer the end of their careers than the beginning.

I agree with this....

If 2 first round worthy CB's are there...they better grab them...

Henry is around a 8-10 game starter since he has been here...that means we need a solid CB to 1) think about his eventual replacement and 2) he better be able to step in for a half of a season...

Newman had foot and knee issues last year and is also our Nickle Corner. We haven't got a 3rd or 4th corner unless Ball is player....

So we are in need of atleast 2 quality corners if not 3

 

[cowheel]

I've been screaming we should take 2 CBs since the offseason started.
The one position that would keep us from getting to the bowl is 3rd corner.
And considering the fact that to find comparble 1st round talent in FA would cost a fortune... it's the smart thing to do.

People keep suggesting we take a 2nd string RB in the 1st - I don't understand this.
I also don't understand taking a WR in the 1st.
Chances are - by the 28th pick - there wouldn't be a WR worth taking. And if there is - he probably wouldn't really contribute for a couple of years.
Definitely don't want to see us taking an Ashley Lelie or a Troy Williamson.

I just think - looking at the fact we already need a 3rd corner - and the fact that Anthony Henry can't stay healthy - he AND Newman would be 30 - and Newman needs to be resigned... it would be the smartest thing to do.

WRs and RBs can be had in the 2nd and 3rd. This draft is deep at those positions i hear.

I definitely wouldn't take another DE in the 1st as someone suggested.
We resigned Bowen - who played well - then you got Hatcher, Spears, Canty, and even Ratliff. And DEFINITELY not a 3RD STRING nose guard.

Take that in the 5th round...