Would you draft a DE in the 1st?

cnuball21 said:
This class is loaded at DE. I could see as many as 6 DEs go in the first in which case I think we’d have a great shot to get one. With the importance of pass rush and seeing how having a great rotation has made our defense great Id lean towards yes over reaching for a bigger need.

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Armstrong FA after next year
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I'm not opposed to it, but don't believe the front office will view a pass rusher as a top need. Only if a blinking light type scenario happens.
 
Cowboyny said:
I'm not opposed to it, but don't believe the front office will view a pass rusher as a top need. Only if a blinking light type scenario happens.
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Unfortunately I think they’re trying to make Parsons an every down DE which is a horrible decision. If so, you’re probably right.
 
cnuball21 said:
Unfortunately I think they’re trying to make Parsons an every down DE which is a horrible decision. If so, you’re probably right.
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Very similar to leaving Ratliff at NT. Horrible decision, shortened his career.
 
kskboys said:
Very similar to leaving Ratliff at NT. Horrible decision, shortened his career.
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Rat was the definition of a stud 3T…had no business playing 1T.

Only the Cowboys are capable of ruining someone like Parsons. He’s just not built to play DE and they’re running him out there 80% of the snaps.

So incredibly dumb.
 
DEs for 2023 signed:
DLaw
DA
Sam
Golston (DE/DT)

There's definitely room for another DE.
 
cnuball21 said:
This class is loaded at DE. I could see as many as 6 DEs go in the first in which case I think we’d have a great shot to get one. With the importance of pass rush and seeing how having a great rotation has made our defense great Id lean towards yes over reaching for a bigger need.

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Yep as long as we sign a good FA DT
I won’t quibble with DL, OL or CB in rd 1
 
cnuball21 said:
I’d disagree. Sam was outside of the top 50 on almost every big board out there and it wasn’t just off the field concerns. A good amount even had him as a 3rd rounder. There were legit concerns around his pass rush technique and run defense..
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There were concerns but I don't how legit they were. He had all the physical tools and compiled amazing umbers playing in the SEC. The only reason anyone questioned him against the run is he was playing inside. When a guy rushes the passer like Williams did in college you draft him and worry about his run defense later.
 
VACowboy said:
There were concerns but I don't how legit they were. He had all the physical tools and compiled amazing umbers playing in the SEC. The only reason anyone questioned him against the run is he was playing inside. When a guy rushes the passer like Williams did in college you draft him and worry about his run defense later.
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Yea, it’s just hard for me to bite bc it was on almost every scouting report. Like I pulled together a bunch around draft time and I think his average ranking was in the 70s.

Good for us bc at worst it looks like we have an outstanding situational pass rusher. Would love to see me against the run before I think he can be an every down guy.
 
Just don't see it happening as I'd much rather find someone else for the middle. I'd go secondary over DE.
 
cnuball21 said:
Unfortunately I think they’re trying to make Parsons an every down DE which is a horrible decision. If so, you’re probably right.
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kskboys said:
Very similar to leaving Ratliff at NT. Horrible decision, shortened his career.
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If he has his hand in the dirt on 50-60% of passing plays, he will be fine. If he plays DE in running downs he will wear down
 
cnuball21 said:
This class is loaded at DE. I could see as many as 6 DEs go in the first in which case I think we’d have a great shot to get one. With the importance of pass rush and seeing how having a great rotation has made our defense great Id lean towards yes over reaching for a bigger need.

Fowler in final year of contract
Basham in final year or contract
Armstrong FA after next year
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CB depth is reaching critical levels. We are looking down the barrel of having to start Bossman or Nashon Wright opposite of Diggs next year. I like Bland best in the slot. They may end up having to reach for best CB available if they don't make a good FA signing this offseason.

cnuball21 said:
Payne would be the perfect FA DT
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Payne would be my #1 FA target hands down. Add him to this defense and you are looking at an absolutely suffocating unit. The price is likely going to be prohibitive though.
 
BleedSilverandBlue said:
CB depth is reaching critical levels. We are looking down the barrel of having to start Bossman or Nashon Wright opposite of Diggs next year. I like Bland best in the slot. They may end up having to reach for best CB available if they don't make a good FA signing this offseason.



Payne would be my #1 FA target hands down. Add him to this defense and you are looking at an absolutely suffocating unit. The price is likely going to be prohibitive though.
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Let’s give KJ a chance before writing him off. He’s only a 2nd year pro and the team knew he was a little raw when drafted.

I still think he can be a quality pro.
 
nope.A huge DT on the other hand will complete our defense.
 
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