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Well if we got rid of the two shitty Crawfords then we don't have that many. Irving is that type of guy but that's about it.
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Well if we got rid of the two shitty Crawfords then we don't have that many. Irving is that type of guy but that's about it.
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Eh, I'm just playin' with ya. Expected a much more venomous reply.
Not even a GFY? I am disappoint.
How about this? Instead of the Notre Dame Dlineman, I might rather have taken Chidobe Awuzie. Two CBs. Fix the back end once and for all.
If I can't get a GFY from you, maybe Schmitty will come in and give me one for taking two corners with our first four picks.
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What's wrong with Walker?
He was ultra productive and getting a guy like that at the end of the 2nd round would be great IMO.
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Zierlein mock draft 2.0: 49ers, Bills address QB issues
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Media draft analyst
Published: Feb. 23, 2017 at 10:59 a.m. Updated: Feb. 23, 2017 at 11:32 a.m. 0 Likes | 0 Comments
While mock drafts are often met with great joy in some circles and horrible teeth-gnashing in others, they can actually be very helpful for those of us who put them together.
Mocks are a great way to put yourself inside of each team's war room and get a feel for team needs, fits and how a team might respond if a talented player fell to them at a position that isn't necessarily a top priority. There are always twists and turns in the first round that create a butterfly effect for the rest of the draft.
In my latest mock draft below, I stayed static with my quarterback selections but decided to become a little more fluid with the pass rushers, cornerbacks and running backs to see how the dominoes might fall if I were operating each team's draft.
Note: The Vikings, who traded their first-round pick to the Eagles, have the same record and strength of schedule as the Colts, so there's a tie for the 14th pick. A coin flip at a later date will determine which team picks first.
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Myles Garrett - DE, Texas A&M: With an all-pro ceiling, Garrett combines elite traits and high-end football character. The Browns obviously need a quarterback, but they need great football players first and foremost, and Garrett has a chance to be special.
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49ERS
Mitch Trubisky - QB, North Carolina: While he has only one season of high-end production, the tape shows a player with an NFL arm, throwing anticipation and poise. Trubisky might have the toughness to learn on the go as an early starter.
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BEARS
Solomon Thomas - DE, Stanford: Chicago could use a great pass rusher, and Solomon Thomas is extremely unique in that he can rush as a defensive end, defensive tackle, or 3-4 outside linebacker.
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JAGUARS
Jamal Adams - S, LSU: The Jaguars have some promising young talent, but they looked undisciplined too often last season. Adams is the ultimate "sheriff" in this draft, with an ability to lead from the back end and in the locker room.
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TITANS
Marshon Lattimore - CB, Ohio State: The Titans need to tighten up their secondary, and Lattimore is the premier cover man in this draft. He was a full-time starter for only one year, but he showed enough for scouts to believe he could develop into a lockdown corner.
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JETS
Leonard Fournette - RB, LSU: If you don't have a good quarterback, you better have a good defense and a sound running game. The Jets have some defensive pieces, but Fournette would give them a potentially dominant runner to handle the heavy lifting on offense.
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CHARGERS
Taco Charlton - OLB, Michigan: The Chargers are in need of an edge rusher with Melvin Ingram likely on the way out. Charlton fits with high-end physical and play traits.
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PANTHERS
Jonathan Allen - DT, Alabama: Hard to believe Carolina wouldn't sprint this card up to the commissioner if Allen were still there. He can play defensive end in a base defense and rush from inside on sub-packages.
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BENGALS
Reuben Foster - LB, Alabama: Vontaze Burfict's volatility might make it tough for the Bengals to remain status quo at the position. Foster gives them a three-down linebacker who plays with tremendous speed and physicality.
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BILLS
Deshaun Watson - QB, Clemson: Watson's draft stock is all over the place in NFL circles. The Bills could make Tyrod Taylor a cap casualty, saving them money and opening the door for Watson.
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SAINTS
Sidney Jones - CB, Washington: The Saints, who have had issues at the cornerback spot for quite a while, should be making the position a priority in this year's draft. With good length and tremendous ball skills, Jones could step in and start immediately.
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BROWNS
Malik Hooker - S, Ohio State: Hooker has elite ball skills and instincts and is the type of player who can make a huge impact on his side of the ball. The biggest question for him could be tied to how his medicals turn out after two offseason surgeries.
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CARDINALS
O.J. Howard - TE, Alabama: While the Cardinals could use a big target to become their future WR1, Howard has the ability to play in-line or from the slot and could become a tremendous pass-catching threat in Arizona's offense.
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COLTS
Derek Barnett - DE, Tennessee: New general manager Chris Ballard says he wants to build the fronts along the offense and defense. Barnett has posted elite production in the SEC as a pass rusher and would add a level of physicality on the edge for the Colts.
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EAGLES
Dalvin Cook - RB, Florida State: One of the best ways to take pressure off of a young quarterback is to find a strong running back who can shoulder the load. Cook is that guy.
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Takkarist McKinley - OLB, UCLA: McKinley burst onto the scene last year with an ultra-productive season as a pass rusher. He's relentless in his pursuit of the quarterback and still has room for more growth as a player.
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REDSKINS
Jabrill Peppers - S, Michigan: This is probably earlier than I personally would go with Peppers, but with DeAngelo Hall on the back end, Peppers would be allowed to play in space and be deployed all over the field like he was at Michigan.
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TITANS
Mike Williams - WR, Clemson: The Titans have taken their shots in the past but haven’t been able to nail down a WR1 in the draft. Williams gives them a pretty good shot for success.
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BUCCANEERS
Malik McDowell - DT, Michigan State: McDowell has Pro Bowl potential, but there is some bust potential as well. He often played on the nose at MSU but can play anywhere along the defensive line.
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BRONCOS
Cam Robinson - OT, Alabama If Robinson is available here, he could be the choice as Denver looks to transition away from a zone-based running game to one featuring more power.
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Marlon Humphrey - CB, Alabama: Humphrey's tape can be a little uneven when he has to guard down the field, but he should put on a show at the combine and get DB coaches excited about his potential.
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DOLPHINS
Haason Reddick - OLB, Temple: Coming off an impressive showing at the Senior Bowl, Reddick is one of the most intriguing prospects in this draft. He has the athleticism to play in space on first and second down, and the talent to rush from the edge on third down. Sounds exactly like someone the Dolphins could use.
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GIANTS
Ryan Ramczyk - OT, Wisconsin: The Giants have to consider bolstering that left tackle spot with a good technician who offers more consistency than what they are getting now.
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RAIDERS
Tre'Davious White - CB, LSU: White isn't going to be the classic height-weight-speed prospect, but he's big enough, fast enough and has outstanding feet to play man coverage from outside or the slot.
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Garett Bolles - OT, Utah: If Bolles is still on the board, the Texans might have to run the card up considering Duane Brown is getting older on the left side and their consistency issues at right tackle.
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SEAHAWKS
Caleb Brantley - DT, Florida: Brantley has some of the same play traits that former Seahawk Brandon Mebane had, but I think Brantley has a chance to be an even more impactful player.
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CHIEFS
Tim Williams, OLB, Alabama: Alabama would cut Williams loose and let him get up the field rather than worrying about dropping in coverage. I see him in a similar role here. He can be a third-down specialist who can add some life to the Chiefs' rush.
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COWBOYS
David Njoku - TE, Miami: Njoku is insanely athletic with tremendous upside. He's still learning to block and has a lot of room for growth, but he would also give Dallas yet another high-end skill position player.
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PACKERS
Alvin Kamara - RB, Tennessee: I know the Packers need a cornerback, but they were rolling with a wide receiver at running back to end the year. Kamara is a three-down player with tremendous athleticism and not very much tread off the tires.
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STEELERS
Corey Davis - WR, Western Michigan: Davis could go higher than this, but until he puts a 40-yard dash in the books (currently injured), I'm probably not moving him beyond this spot. There is no way the Steelers can trust Martavis Bryant, and Sammie Coates simply doesn't have the hands Ben Roethlisberger is likely to trust ever again.
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FALCONS
Marcus Williams - S, Utah: The Falcons added an enforcer last year in Keanu Neal to lock down their strong safety spot. Now, they take a ball-hawking free safety with good range and great ball skills.
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PATRIOTS
Forrest Lamp - OT, Western Kentucky: Remember in 2005 when the Patriots drafted Logan Mankins? This is their chance to repeat history because there are some similarities between Mankins and Lamp, who could step in at guard or center as an immediate starter.
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Media draft analyst
Published: Feb. 23, 2017 at 10:59 a.m. Updated: Feb. 23, 2017 at 11:32 a.m. 0 Likes | 0 Comments
While mock drafts are often met with great joy in some circles and horrible teeth-gnashing in others, they can actually be very helpful for those of us who put them together.
Mocks are a great way to put yourself inside of each team's war room and get a feel for team needs, fits and how a team might respond if a talented player fell to them at a position that isn't necessarily a top priority. There are always twists and turns in the first round that create a butterfly effect for the rest of the draft.
In my latest mock draft below, I stayed static with my quarterback selections but decided to become a little more fluid with the pass rushers, cornerbacks and running backs to see how the dominoes might fall if I were operating each team's draft.
Note: The Vikings, who traded their first-round pick to the Eagles, have the same record and strength of schedule as the Colts, so there's a tie for the 14th pick. A coin flip at a later date will determine which team picks first.
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Myles Garrett - DE, Texas A&M: With an all-pro ceiling, Garrett combines elite traits and high-end football character. The Browns obviously need a quarterback, but they need great football players first and foremost, and Garrett has a chance to be special.
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Mitch Trubisky - QB, North Carolina: While he has only one season of high-end production, the tape shows a player with an NFL arm, throwing anticipation and poise. Trubisky might have the toughness to learn on the go as an early starter.
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BEARS
Solomon Thomas - DE, Stanford: Chicago could use a great pass rusher, and Solomon Thomas is extremely unique in that he can rush as a defensive end, defensive tackle, or 3-4 outside linebacker.
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Jamal Adams - S, LSU: The Jaguars have some promising young talent, but they looked undisciplined too often last season. Adams is the ultimate "sheriff" in this draft, with an ability to lead from the back end and in the locker room.
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Marshon Lattimore - CB, Ohio State: The Titans need to tighten up their secondary, and Lattimore is the premier cover man in this draft. He was a full-time starter for only one year, but he showed enough for scouts to believe he could develop into a lockdown corner.
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Leonard Fournette - RB, LSU: If you don't have a good quarterback, you better have a good defense and a sound running game. The Jets have some defensive pieces, but Fournette would give them a potentially dominant runner to handle the heavy lifting on offense.
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CHARGERS
Taco Charlton - OLB, Michigan: The Chargers are in need of an edge rusher with Melvin Ingram likely on the way out. Charlton fits with high-end physical and play traits.
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PANTHERS
Jonathan Allen - DT, Alabama: Hard to believe Carolina wouldn't sprint this card up to the commissioner if Allen were still there. He can play defensive end in a base defense and rush from inside on sub-packages.
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BENGALS
Reuben Foster - LB, Alabama: Vontaze Burfict's volatility might make it tough for the Bengals to remain status quo at the position. Foster gives them a three-down linebacker who plays with tremendous speed and physicality.
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BILLS
Deshaun Watson - QB, Clemson: Watson's draft stock is all over the place in NFL circles. The Bills could make Tyrod Taylor a cap casualty, saving them money and opening the door for Watson.
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SAINTS
Sidney Jones - CB, Washington: The Saints, who have had issues at the cornerback spot for quite a while, should be making the position a priority in this year's draft. With good length and tremendous ball skills, Jones could step in and start immediately.
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BROWNS
Malik Hooker - S, Ohio State: Hooker has elite ball skills and instincts and is the type of player who can make a huge impact on his side of the ball. The biggest question for him could be tied to how his medicals turn out after two offseason surgeries.
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CARDINALS
O.J. Howard - TE, Alabama: While the Cardinals could use a big target to become their future WR1, Howard has the ability to play in-line or from the slot and could become a tremendous pass-catching threat in Arizona's offense.
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COLTS
Derek Barnett - DE, Tennessee: New general manager Chris Ballard says he wants to build the fronts along the offense and defense. Barnett has posted elite production in the SEC as a pass rusher and would add a level of physicality on the edge for the Colts.
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EAGLES
Dalvin Cook - RB, Florida State: One of the best ways to take pressure off of a young quarterback is to find a strong running back who can shoulder the load. Cook is that guy.
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Takkarist McKinley - OLB, UCLA: McKinley burst onto the scene last year with an ultra-productive season as a pass rusher. He's relentless in his pursuit of the quarterback and still has room for more growth as a player.
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REDSKINS
Jabrill Peppers - S, Michigan: This is probably earlier than I personally would go with Peppers, but with DeAngelo Hall on the back end, Peppers would be allowed to play in space and be deployed all over the field like he was at Michigan.
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TITANS
Mike Williams - WR, Clemson: The Titans have taken their shots in the past but haven’t been able to nail down a WR1 in the draft. Williams gives them a pretty good shot for success.
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BUCCANEERS
Malik McDowell - DT, Michigan State: McDowell has Pro Bowl potential, but there is some bust potential as well. He often played on the nose at MSU but can play anywhere along the defensive line.
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BRONCOS
Cam Robinson - OT, Alabama If Robinson is available here, he could be the choice as Denver looks to transition away from a zone-based running game to one featuring more power.
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LIONS
Marlon Humphrey - CB, Alabama: Humphrey's tape can be a little uneven when he has to guard down the field, but he should put on a show at the combine and get DB coaches excited about his potential.
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DOLPHINS
Haason Reddick - OLB, Temple: Coming off an impressive showing at the Senior Bowl, Reddick is one of the most intriguing prospects in this draft. He has the athleticism to play in space on first and second down, and the talent to rush from the edge on third down. Sounds exactly like someone the Dolphins could use.
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GIANTS
Ryan Ramczyk - OT, Wisconsin: The Giants have to consider bolstering that left tackle spot with a good technician who offers more consistency than what they are getting now.
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Tre'Davious White - CB, LSU: White isn't going to be the classic height-weight-speed prospect, but he's big enough, fast enough and has outstanding feet to play man coverage from outside or the slot.
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Garett Bolles - OT, Utah: If Bolles is still on the board, the Texans might have to run the card up considering Duane Brown is getting older on the left side and their consistency issues at right tackle.
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Caleb Brantley - DT, Florida: Brantley has some of the same play traits that former Seahawk Brandon Mebane had, but I think Brantley has a chance to be an even more impactful player.
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CHIEFS
Tim Williams, OLB, Alabama: Alabama would cut Williams loose and let him get up the field rather than worrying about dropping in coverage. I see him in a similar role here. He can be a third-down specialist who can add some life to the Chiefs' rush.
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David Njoku - TE, Miami: Njoku is insanely athletic with tremendous upside. He's still learning to block and has a lot of room for growth, but he would also give Dallas yet another high-end skill position player.
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Alvin Kamara - RB, Tennessee: I know the Packers need a cornerback, but they were rolling with a wide receiver at running back to end the year. Kamara is a three-down player with tremendous athleticism and not very much tread off the tires.
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STEELERS
Corey Davis - WR, Western Michigan: Davis could go higher than this, but until he puts a 40-yard dash in the books (currently injured), I'm probably not moving him beyond this spot. There is no way the Steelers can trust Martavis Bryant, and Sammie Coates simply doesn't have the hands Ben Roethlisberger is likely to trust ever again.
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FALCONS
Marcus Williams - S, Utah: The Falcons added an enforcer last year in Keanu Neal to lock down their strong safety spot. Now, they take a ball-hawking free safety with good range and great ball skills.
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PATRIOTS
Forrest Lamp - OT, Western Kentucky: Remember in 2005 when the Patriots drafted Logan Mankins? This is their chance to repeat history because there are some similarities between Mankins and Lamp, who could step in at guard or center as an immediate starter.
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It is unlikely that Howard or Njoku make it to us. If they did, I would consider it, they are both very explosive.
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By: Luke Easterling
Let’s take a full dive into 2017 NFL mock draft scenarios for the Dallas Cowboys, using Fanspeak’s “On the Clock” draft simulator.
With projected compensatory picks added in for all teams, here’s a look at how our full seven-round mock draft ended up for America’s Team.
1. Gareon Conley, CB, Ohio State
Dallas needs to find a pass-rusher more than anything, but in this scenario, the value just wasn’t there. However, that wasn’t the case at corner, where they land one of the more underrated top prospects in a deep class. Overshadowed by teammates Marshon Lattimore and Malik Hooker, Conley is a bargain here.
2. Derek Rivers, EDGE, Youngstown State
One of these early picks has to be someone to get after the quarterback, and thankfully for the Cowboys, this year’s class is loaded with them. Rivers is a hot name right now thanks to his performance on the all-star circuit. He was highly productive against lower-level competition, but has all the traits to become a quality starter.
3. Taywan Taylor, WR, Western Kentucky
Dak Prescott needs a pass-catcher who can stretch the field and make opposing defenses pay for focusing too much attention on the ground game and Dez Bryant. Taylor isn’t the biggest or most physical receiver in this class, but he’s a smooth route-runner with enough speed to make big plays over the top and after the catch.
4. Eddie Vanderdoes, DL, UCLA
Depth along the interior of the defensive line needs to be addressed at some point, and Vanderdoes is a prospect the Cowboys showed strong interest in at the Senior Bowl. His injury history could make him slide on draft weekend, but when healthy, he’s a powerful anchor in the middle who can defend the run and get after the quarterback.
6. Xavier Woods, S, Louisiana Tech
7a. Hardy Nickerson, LB, Illinois
7b. Jonnu Smith, TE, Florida International
Let’s take a full dive into 2017 NFL mock draft scenarios for the Dallas Cowboys, using Fanspeak’s “On the Clock” draft simulator.
With projected compensatory picks added in for all teams, here’s a look at how our full seven-round mock draft ended up for America’s Team.
1. Gareon Conley, CB, Ohio State
Dallas needs to find a pass-rusher more than anything, but in this scenario, the value just wasn’t there. However, that wasn’t the case at corner, where they land one of the more underrated top prospects in a deep class. Overshadowed by teammates Marshon Lattimore and Malik Hooker, Conley is a bargain here.
2. Derek Rivers, EDGE, Youngstown State
One of these early picks has to be someone to get after the quarterback, and thankfully for the Cowboys, this year’s class is loaded with them. Rivers is a hot name right now thanks to his performance on the all-star circuit. He was highly productive against lower-level competition, but has all the traits to become a quality starter.
3. Taywan Taylor, WR, Western Kentucky
Dak Prescott needs a pass-catcher who can stretch the field and make opposing defenses pay for focusing too much attention on the ground game and Dez Bryant. Taylor isn’t the biggest or most physical receiver in this class, but he’s a smooth route-runner with enough speed to make big plays over the top and after the catch.
4. Eddie Vanderdoes, DL, UCLA
Depth along the interior of the defensive line needs to be addressed at some point, and Vanderdoes is a prospect the Cowboys showed strong interest in at the Senior Bowl. His injury history could make him slide on draft weekend, but when healthy, he’s a powerful anchor in the middle who can defend the run and get after the quarterback.
6. Xavier Woods, S, Louisiana Tech
7a. Hardy Nickerson, LB, Illinois
7b. Jonnu Smith, TE, Florida International
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I just don't want to spend a 1st on a TE. God damn it, we need a pass rush. I know I know, don't reach, but damn.
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Who was the last first round TE who worked out? Plus we can get an excellent TE much later in this draft.
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Exactly. We need pass rush, first and foremost. I understand not wanting to reach, but I can't imagine all top 10 edge guys being gone by 28 in this draft.
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Along those lines though, it is an amazing TE class. I've heard some experts rave about this Adam Shaheen kid. Just a freak athlete at 6'6" 270 pounds and was a dominant player at little Ashland. Jordan Legget looks like an excellent talent as well. Evan Engram is an elite looking receiving TE. Bucky Hodges is an excellent receiving TE. Gerald Everett is a freak athlete playing TE.
I mean this is by far the best TE class I can remember in a long time. I didn't even need to mention the two guys who will go in the first round. I'd love to snag someone in this class in the middle rounds. I think you have a real chance of getting Witten's long term replacement there.
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I think if you want John Ross you have to take him at 28 and just be thankful he fell that far. I'm not totally against trading down though if all of my favorite pass rushers are gone. Someone like Carl Lawson might look really good after a small trade down. And if he is gone no real sweat off my back.
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This is true, but the first round TE's of the last decade don't inspire a lot of confidence.
Eric Ebron, nope
Tyler Eifert, nope
Gresham, nope
Brandon Pettigrew, nope
Dustin Keller, nope
Greg Olsen in 2007 yes
Vernon Davis in 2006 yes ( He isn't anymore but once upon a time he was a big time weapon)
And obviously this isn't necissarily fair as all the TEs who went later in the draft could have been first rounders if properly evaluated. I mean had Rob Gronkowski gone a round higher we he would be a first round success story. Still just makes me a little hesitant.
I will say, sitting here today I can't see OJ Howard not being a great weapon and a complete package. I just think he is way different then most of those first rounders I listed.
I'm not as high on Njoku even though I could easily see him succeeding. I just think there are other TEs later who could give you a similar package.
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Use that same criteria and look at De's drafted at the end of the 1st.
Those names will definite not inspire.
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Well to be fair I used all first round TEs. When you start narrowing it to a 5-10 pick range I think the sample size is just too small.
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I think Njoku is more advanced as a receiver than Howard, not as good a blocker but he has the size to do it, and Howard wasn't great as a blocker as a junior either. Njoku has rare run after the catch ability and speed for a TE, and is much more elusive than Howard is after the catch.
I certainly wouldn't take him over someone like Charlton but I think there are potential scenarios where Njoku could be near the BPA at 28, and in which case I'd be fine with the pick.
I certainly wouldn't take him over someone like Charlton but I think there are potential scenarios where Njoku could be near the BPA at 28, and in which case I'd be fine with the pick.
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Njoku is a big WR. He'll never get on the field in our scheme if he doesn't learn to block.
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Adam Shaheen is my pet cat at TE for later rounds.