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just came across following tidbit from Raphael Vela's blog. Since there so little news out there at this time of the year concerning the Cowboys, thought the part about how the Cowboys could conceivably trade up with Green Bay to get their first round pick was real interesting and would open lots of comments on this board. Remember it's nothing more then his thoughts and there no rumor re Cowboy part, but at least it provides us with the opportunity to think if we'd make this trade and who we'd go after is we had GB's pick. What do you think?
And Now For Something Completely Different… By Rafael Vela 80 Comments
Some interesting news from the teams drafting in the 12 spots ahead of Dallas:
– The Dolphins are apparently unimpressed by Penn State LT Levi Brown, but like Central Michigan’s Joe Staley. Many mock drafts award Brown to the Dolphins at pick nine. Staley is rated in the very late first, very early second round range.
This is a remarkable confession to find in print so early before the draft. As we all know, teams love to throw disinformation out to confuse rivals. Either the Dolphins have a leaky front office, or they’re hiding in plain sight, hoping that poor-mouthing Brown will discourage teams behind Miami from leapfrogging them and taking him.
The Dolphins may also want to trade down and are trying to interest teams that like Brown into trading up. Or, they may be on the level, and this could be a sign that Brown may drop lower than the current mock drafts say. I have one draft book in front of me that doesn’t consider Brown a first round talent.
Get ready, folks. We’re going to see lots more smoke of this variety in the coming weeks.
– The Bills are said to be considering Cal RB Marshawn Lynch with their first round pick. This could create a move up opportunity for the Cowboys if they are so inclined.
Green Bay has been linked with Lynch in every mock draft I’ve seen this year. It’s perhaps the most automatic pick you’ll see. And Green Bay needs a back. If they lose out on Lynch, their RB options dwindle; he and Adrian Peterson are the only backs with 1st round grades.
I’m not going to flog the trade Julius rumors anymore, but I was told by a source that Green Bay loves wheeling, dealing and stockpiling picks. They may be on the phones looking for a trade down partner if Lynch isn’t at option at pick 16. The draft numbers shorthand would go like this:
If Dallas was willing to trade its 3rd rounder for Green Bay’s 4th rounder, it could swap first rounders with the Packers and jump up six spots. I’m hearing the draft may be about 18 sure fire-first rounders deep. This could assure Dallas gets 1st round value for its pick.
And Now For Something Completely Different… By Rafael Vela 80 Comments
Some interesting news from the teams drafting in the 12 spots ahead of Dallas:
– The Dolphins are apparently unimpressed by Penn State LT Levi Brown, but like Central Michigan’s Joe Staley. Many mock drafts award Brown to the Dolphins at pick nine. Staley is rated in the very late first, very early second round range.
This is a remarkable confession to find in print so early before the draft. As we all know, teams love to throw disinformation out to confuse rivals. Either the Dolphins have a leaky front office, or they’re hiding in plain sight, hoping that poor-mouthing Brown will discourage teams behind Miami from leapfrogging them and taking him.
The Dolphins may also want to trade down and are trying to interest teams that like Brown into trading up. Or, they may be on the level, and this could be a sign that Brown may drop lower than the current mock drafts say. I have one draft book in front of me that doesn’t consider Brown a first round talent.
Get ready, folks. We’re going to see lots more smoke of this variety in the coming weeks.
– The Bills are said to be considering Cal RB Marshawn Lynch with their first round pick. This could create a move up opportunity for the Cowboys if they are so inclined.
Green Bay has been linked with Lynch in every mock draft I’ve seen this year. It’s perhaps the most automatic pick you’ll see. And Green Bay needs a back. If they lose out on Lynch, their RB options dwindle; he and Adrian Peterson are the only backs with 1st round grades.
I’m not going to flog the trade Julius rumors anymore, but I was told by a source that Green Bay loves wheeling, dealing and stockpiling picks. They may be on the phones looking for a trade down partner if Lynch isn’t at option at pick 16. The draft numbers shorthand would go like this:
If Dallas was willing to trade its 3rd rounder for Green Bay’s 4th rounder, it could swap first rounders with the Packers and jump up six spots. I’m hearing the draft may be about 18 sure fire-first rounders deep. This could assure Dallas gets 1st round value for its pick.
