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

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If they are the best players on the board at both times I have no problem. One of the mocks in the draft zone talked about this with Mike Jenkins and DRC. I don't have a problem with many different combo. I would rather see BPA than need picks. If they had Mendenhall heads and shoulders above everyone else at 22, I hope they pick him. The round and position should be irrelevant.
 

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cowheel;1980594 said:
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...

We could also be taking Eric Moulds, Reggie Wayne or DeWayne Bowe. Drafting for need is where you get the Carpenters and Fasanos of your team.
 

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The more I think, the more sense taking 2 CB's in the 1st makes given the depth at the position this year.....this obviously assumes one of the top 5-7 guys falls to Dallas at 28.
 

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CrazyCowboy;1980505 said:
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.
Dont fool yourself.this team has lot's of needs. do not let the 13 and 3, fool you. and yes, i would be happy with 2 CB's in the first round. the secondary does not need a tweak.it needs playmakers.
 

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Trading #28 is not a bad option if we get our CB at #22. The WRs don't look like 1st rounders. If somehow DMC, Stewart or Mendenhall falls I would grab them. A lot of teams will be looking to get a QB and the might want to jump to #28 to get one. I would defintely want picks this year, not next year's #1. We can get RB, WR, DT help in the second and third.
 

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noletime95;1980474 said:
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 think you make some very solid points and agree it could happen if they go by BPA. Somebody like Rice at 28 would peak my interest and I would definitely take Sweed in the 1st if he was there. Would even consider trading up to 12-15 to get an impact player that can go now...
 

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bkight13;1980769 said:
Trading #28 is not a bad option if we get our CB at #22. The WRs don't look like 1st rounders. If somehow DMC, Stewart or Mendenhall falls I would grab them. A lot of teams will be looking to get a QB and the might want to jump to #28 to get one. I would defintely want picks this year, not next year's #1. We can get RB, WR, DT help in the second and third.


Honestly, it would depend on which team offered next year's 1st. If it were Atlanta, I would be all over it. Carolina, Washington, Kansas City, Oakland? You bet. There's no possible way to know where you are going to pick next year when you do this, but I would hedge my bets if any of those teams offered next year's 1st.
 

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ELDudearino;1980772 said:
I think you make some very solid points and agree it could happen if they go by BPA. Somebody like Rice at 28 would peak my interest and I would definitely take Sweed in the 1st if he was there. Would even consider trading up to 12-15 to get an impact player that can go now...
Take 2 corners with the first 2 picks. then get a WR and RB in the 2nd and 3rd round.
 
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If there are two quality CBs on the board, why not? This is one of the deepest, most talented crop of corners I've seen in a long time. What a great year to need CBs & have two 1sts!!

As was said earlier, both starters are getting older, & Henry only gives you 8 games a season. Hopefully, one or more of the CBs we've picked up the past few drafts will come along as well.

We can then pick up a NT & DE in the 2nd-3rd rds. I do feel we need to find a backup OC/OG to backup Gurode. When he got hurt last year, the middle of the line suffered.
 

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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.

So if it takes a couple of years for a1st round W.R. to contribute, WHEN do you suggest we draft one in round 1 to take over for T.O. eventually, once he's retired and then we have to draft a W.R. and wait a few years for him to develop?
I think our 1st round picks should be C.B. then W.R., unless of course the top 4 Corners in DRC/McKelvin/Jenkins/Talib are off the board (I consider Cason a 2nd rounder and would be SHOCKED if he got drafted in round 1), then go W.R. and possibly trade down with our other pick since the players ranked 28th to 50th are rated roughly the same anyway!
 

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cowboyrock;1980781 said:
Take 2 corners with the first 2 picks. then get a WR and RB in the 2nd and 3rd round.

BPA...
 

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I don't think we have to go 2 CBs in the 1st round

get a guy like DRC, McKelvin w/ pick 22, BPA at 28, and get a guy like SJSU's Dwight Lowery in the 3rd, or even a guy like Auburns Jonathan Wilhite in the 4th
 

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Interesting idea. I've been joking with friends that we need a CB with both picks just in case one of them is a bust.
:laugh2:

But it's a nice thought actually. When it's time to stop the "Favre 5" again next year we'd probably be greatful to have 3 first round calibur players at our disposal. Heh heh.
 

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1 st 4 rounds: 2 CB, RB, DT, WR

don't really care how it's arranged.
 

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Natedawg44;1980611 said:
We could also be taking Eric Moulds, Reggie Wayne or DeWayne Bowe. Drafting for need is where you get the Carpenters and Fasanos of your team.

Seems like there are more 1st round busts at the WR position than any other... and even if they aren't busts - they usually take a couple of years to make an impact.

CB talent dries up by the end of the 2nd round.

The CB position killed us this year.
And its gonna kill us again if we don't address it.

There will be plenty of WRs available in the 2nd AND 3rd rounds.
The only CBs that would be good enough to step right in will be found in the 1st.
 

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cowheel;1981275 said:
Seems like there are more 1st round busts at the WR position than any other... and even if they aren't busts - they usually take a couple of years to make an impact.

CB talent dries up by the end of the 2nd round.

The CB position killed us this year.
And its gonna kill us again if we don't address it.

There will be plenty of WRs available in the 2nd AND 3rd rounds.
The only CBs that would be good enough to step right in will be found in the 1st.
You are right on the money. i can not believe we are going to do this again.
 

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Our D is our weak link. Go for two top notch CBs early and then fill in our needs at RB/WR, etc. Unless the RB from IL is on the board.
 

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ELDudearino;1981198 said:

I agree with that...

CB
WR
RB

If there are two kick-arse corners at #22 & #28 then that's fine by me.

If it's a CB and a WR that's fine by me.

If it's a WR and a RB that's fine by me.
 
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