Yeah I was listening to the Cowboys Draft Show and they seemed convinced this is going to be an offense heavy draft. Oline, WR, TE and a RB later. I won't be shocked if this year is the exact opposite draft of last year. Hell I think McClay was gushing about the RB depth of the draft and how great the Oline talent is in terms of depth and top end talent. Just prepare yourselves.
Why the hell do we need to get excited about RB depth? So they can sit behind Elliott's nose rings for a year or more?
I agree, RBs don't need time to develop. Don't waste a year of a cheap contract unless you intend to use them.
Totally agree. The O failed down the stretch and they'll do everything possible to be Dak Friendly even if it costs the defense.
I agree with the OL being a point of emphasis, and WR needs some new blood too.
For some reason the Cowboys are linked to TE almost as often as CB. I am surprised the CB drivel is extremely low this year. The team could draft OL, DL, and LB almost exclusively and I wouldn’t be too upset. At least I would see a plan. I expect us to be heavy on those positions but with 9 picks I expect to see 2-3 OL, 2 LB, a DL, a RB, a TE, and a WR. If there is an outlier from that it will be a kicker or punter or a special teams S. Godwin is getting older.
So TE I think is mostly prep for the loss of Schultz. Right now it's a one year deal on the franchise tag. I wouldn't use a top 3 round pick on one. But I'd start developing a guy with the hopes you can transition to your next Schultz. Hey maybe one of those many fifth round picks.
From McCarthy I think it's going to be Oline in the first and a heavy emphasis on the run game. You may even see a RB somewhere in this draft. We are stuck with Zeke but McClay gushing over the RB depth and McCarthy talking about running the ball sticks out to me. I think our offense will be different next year. Maybe even more of a 2 TE offense. Or even more McGovern at FB. It may also explain the Cooper move a little at least. Although I still heavily disagree with it. I think you'll see more running and WRs blocking. And then play action with shots deep.
If the team were actually built run heavy with Dak used like a more “QB” version of Lamar Jackson I wouldn’t have a huge problem with it. Run heavy, short passes with YAC and occasional deep balls. We would at least have an identity. Up until now it has felt like we are afraid identity equals figured out while defenses have already figured out our tendencies.
I'm starting to believe that's the goal. Now if they actually accomplish that is a different question. McCarthy and Moore have never been run oriented guys. But I think they must at least realize Dak is at his best with a strong run game.
Michael Clemons is a day 3 sleeper I like, definitely would fit Quinn's mold of wanting length.
Good God that's horrendous, I'd definitely take a flier on him with a 7th though and just hope the time was a fluke.
