I copied and am pasting something from Kam and of course replying all in one post. :)
kameleon_o said...
Dallas Cowboys Chat - Just talking Cowboys - join in - give us your thoughts.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Draft is Now
The beginning of the draft is about 30 minutes away so this is the last time we will have to guesstimate who the Cowboys will take.
I copied and am pasting something from Kam and of course replying all in one post. :)
kameleon_o said...
I want a certain player in this draft but I'm not willing to move up for him. Even Claiborn. Moving up to #4 would probably take a 1st round pick next year. Even if it's just a 2nd I'm not doing it. This team needs way too many players and we're not going to fill enough of them as it is even if we hit on all of our picks. Just let the draft come to us and there will be a good player there. Even if I don't like the player as well as others.
I copied and am pasting something from Kam and of course replying all in one post. :)
kameleon_o said...
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Draft - Who Will It Be?
I think it is going to come down to about six guys depending on who is available. If I don't think all of these six will be there when we draft at 14.
The three I see Dallas having a chance of getting is DeCastro, Barron, Poe. However I think I would take Upshaw over Poe if he was there.
I am torn between DeCastro and Barron. We need a good safey and haven't had one since Darren Woodson, but DeCastro would be a good player for years to come.
The three I see Dallas having a chance of getting is DeCastro, Barron, Poe. However I think I would take Upshaw over Poe if he was there.
I am torn between DeCastro and Barron. We need a good safey and haven't had one since Darren Woodson, but DeCastro would be a good player for years to come.
Courtney Upshaw, OLB
David DeCastro, OG,
Dontari Poe, DT,
Dre Kirkpatrick, CB,
Fletcher Cox, DE,
Mark Barron, S,
T.O. be Quiet
I can't believe that T.O. had the balls to say that he lost respect for Tony Romo and Tony was a major influence in getting cut from the Cowboys. No kidding, did that happen before you bad mouth him when you were on team or did that just pop into your head?
Mr. Owens needs to move on. It seems to me that if he is serious about making another attempt at the pro level he would have learned to keep his mouth shut.
Some guys just don't learn and it is such a waste the guy was great but he had to be in the spotlight all of the time. He said that he was quiet when he was in Cincinnati...hummm what about the batman and robin bit?
Sorry T.O. Jerry did the right thing but getting rid of you. You tried to under cut Garrett, Whitten, Romo and tried to turn Austin against everyone. ( I think it was Austin) So if they wanted you gone is that really a big surprise?
Mr. Owens needs to move on. It seems to me that if he is serious about making another attempt at the pro level he would have learned to keep his mouth shut.
Some guys just don't learn and it is such a waste the guy was great but he had to be in the spotlight all of the time. He said that he was quiet when he was in Cincinnati...hummm what about the batman and robin bit?
Sorry T.O. Jerry did the right thing but getting rid of you. You tried to under cut Garrett, Whitten, Romo and tried to turn Austin against everyone. ( I think it was Austin) So if they wanted you gone is that really a big surprise?
Saturday, April 7, 2012
You Make the Cowboys First Round Pick!
I can't remember when everyone was so up in the air about the Cowboys pick in the draft. Usually, by now it has been narrowed down to one or two choices, not so this year. So let's see who we would pick.
The first and second picks have been made and Vikings are on the clock; you have been given the responsibility of making the pick for Dallas or trade up or down.
What would you do?
Below are a few names that I have seen tossed around in the news, pick one of those or
The first and second picks have been made and Vikings are on the clock; you have been given the responsibility of making the pick for Dallas or trade up or down.
What would you do?
Below are a few names that I have seen tossed around in the news, pick one of those or
Or would you trade up for someone?
If so who?
In what round?
And what would you give?
Cordy Glenn, OG, Georgia: 6'5", 348 pounds
Courtney Upshaw, OLB, Alabama: 6'1", 272 pounds
David DeCastro, OG, Stanford: Interior offensive lineman
Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis: 6-4, 346 pounds, 44 reps of 225
pounds and ran 40 a 4.98 seconds at the scouting combine in February.
Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama
Fletcher Cox, DE, Mississippi State: 6-4, 298 pounds,
Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama:
Mark Barron, S, Alabama: The 6-1, 213-pounds
Melvin Ingram, OLB, South Carolina
Michael Brockers, DT, LSU 6-5, 322 pounds
Morris
Claiborne, CB, LSU 6-1, 185 pounds - scored a 4 on the Wonderlic
test
Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin; 6'5", 305 lbs
Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina: 6'6", 285 pounds
Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina: 6-1, 195-pounds
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Article is Spot On!!
The Problem with the Dallas Cowboys is not a lack of ‘Leadership’, ‘Mental Toughness’, or ‘Swagger’.
First, the Cowboys are not as talented as advertised. Jerry Jones wants you to believe they are talented so you will pay exorbitant fees to attend games. The NFL wants you to believe that they are talented because that makes it easier to sell Prime Time Cowboys games that generate millions in revenue. The media outlets want you to believe that the Cowboys are talented because the Cowboys name brings in more readers and viewers than any other team. If the general public started to believe that the Cowboys weren’t talented, and they didn’t have a realistic chance of making a playoff run, the Cowboys would immediately become a lot less relevant, which means Jerry would sell fewer tickets, the NFL and its affiliates would earn less in advertising revenue, and the media would have far fewer readers and viewers.
The truth is that just about everyone involved with professional football has a vested interest in perpetuating the myth that the Cowboys are loaded with talent year in and year out.
The problem with the Cowboys is not a lack of leadership (sorry Warren Sapp), nor a lack of mental toughness (sorry Emmitt), nor a lack of ‘swagger’ (too many to name).
NEWSFLASH: Leadership, mental toughness, and swagger don’t win football games. Good players executing a good game plan wins football games. You can have as much leadership ,mental toughness, and swagger as you want, but if the other teams have better players and/or execute a superior gameplan, they are going to win most of the time.
Emmitt is my favorite athlete of all time in any sport, but I would love to ask him, “How much did your mental toughness help the Cowboys after Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin retired?” Better yet, “How did your mental toughness fare in Arizona?” Similarly, I would like to ask Warren Sapp, “How much did your obviously impeccable leadership help the Buccaneers in the fist couple years you were there?” As for swagger, well, it just doesn’t make much sense for a mediocre team to have swagger. Swagger is not something that makes you good or great, it is something that comes after being successful. Swagger without real success is not swagger at all, it is false confidence or cockiness.
The reason people want to blame these chimeras is twofold: first, it makes fans believe that a few simple adjustments could drastically change the team’s fortunes; second, the real problems with the Cowboys are more complex and pervasive than people want to believe.
There are three major problems with the Dallas Cowboys of the past couple years. Before I enumerate those problems, it should be noted that the OL and secondary were PART of the problem this season, but the fact that those two units played poorly at times is simply a symptom of larger and more systemic problems.
1. The roster is top-heavy. Season after season, the Cowboys begin the year with a roster that has a fair share of elite players at the top of the roster, but a paucity of talent in the middle and at the bottom of that roster. On defense they have DeMarcus Ware, Jay Ratliff, Sean Lee, and in years past Mike Jenkins and Terence Newman, but not much else behind them. The offense is the same: they have Romo, Jason Witten, and Austin, but not much else (especially before Dez Bryant and Laurent Robinson).
The secondary, OL, DL, linebacker corps, and FB position have been neglected for years. The lack of depth on the roster becomes even more obvious as the season wears on; as injuries pile up, and players get banged up, they have no one to step in and provide relief. It is thus no surprise that they have historically struggled in December after 10-12 weeks of wear and tear.
This lack of depth and quality players outside the ‘marquee’ players is a function of several factors. One, Jerry Jones has always been infatuated with high-profile players; he occasionally overpays this big name players and then lacks cap space to fill the rest of the roster. Two, having a few superstars sells ticket and merchandise, but it also fuels the misconception that the Cowboys are a “really talented team”.
2. Poor drafting. The drafts after 2005 have been pretty damn bad. There have been 48 picks in the last 6 years (assuming my math is correct). Using the roster for the last game in 2011 leads to the following conclusions: of those 48 picks, only SEVEN have become starters: Jason Hatcher, Doug Free, Anthony Spencer, Mike Jenkins, Tyron Smith, Dez Bryant, and Sean Lee.
To make matters worse, only SEVEN others make any sizable contribution to the team: Alan Ball, Martellus Bennett, Orlando Scandrick, Stephen McGee, Victor Butler, John Phillips. Sean Lissemore. Alan Ball and Marty B are no longer Cowboys, so that drops the number to FIVE. (Because of injuries, I wasn’t sure how to include Felix Jones and DeMarco Murray.)
In total then, they have made 48 choices in 6 years, and only 16 of those players helped the team in any recognizable fashion (some would argue that neither McGee nor Ball should be on the list, but I am trying to be as forgiving as possible).
It is possible to be hopeful that the last two years, starting with Bryant, Lee, and Lissemore in 2010, are a change in the right direction. It is hard to evaluate the 2011 draft at this time, but it has the potential to be a strong class with Smith, Carter, Murray, all likely to start next year, while Arkin and Nagy will presumably be back-ups at least. Dwayne Harris also looks like he my have a role on the team as WR and/or returner.
Regardless of the eventual success of the 2011 draftees, one of the biggest problems with this team is a severe lack of talented players once you get past the top 6-8 ‘stars’ (Romo, Witten, Austin, Lee, Ratliff, Ware, and to a lesser extent Bryant and Robinson). The lack of talented players is a direct result of poor drafting. (To make this whole situation a bigger mess, just add the salary cap problems caused by ill-advised free agent signings).
Who is to blame for the ineffective drafting? Well, if you want to include just the top decisions makers you would have to include Bill Parcells, Wade Phillips, Jerry Jones, and the various Scouting Directors since Larry Lacewell retired in January of 2005. It is tempting to blame Jerry Jones because many fans believe that he makes all the final decisions, but year after year we hear people on the inside say that Jones “defers to his advisors much more than people would think.” Again, it is foolish to blame six years of sub-standard drafting on just one or two people. It takes more than a person or two to mess up this convincingly on a regular basis.
3. The lack of continuity and stability on the coaching staff. Instability in the coaching staff creates a slew of wide-ranging problems for any football team, but one of the most pernicious effects is on the drafting philosophy of that team. When a coach fears that he might get fired after a season or two, then there is obvious pressure to produce positive results immediately. This mindset of needing to produce immediately is the antithesis of what leads to good drafting. It leads to taking risks on high-profile/impact players that you believe will make a dramatic change to your team. It is the opposite of a secure coach who realises that he is building a long-term future and therefore can afford to avoid the temptation of ‘sexy picks’ in favor of drafting the best player available.
Do you think Garrett would have drafted Tyron Smith and two other lineman if he thought he might get fired after this year, or would he have reached for a ‘play-maker’?
Do you ever wonder why New England and Pittsburgh are always able to field teams that compete for Championships? Part of it is the stability in their coaching staffs, and part of it is good drafting. And the key to their drafting is the knowledge that the HC will not get fired for one or two mediocre or unsuccessful seasons, and therefore they can take a long-term approach to building and sustaining a good team, rather than trying to find that one magical piece that will turn the club around. Both the Steelers and the Patriots have the luxury of drafting the best player available; rarely do they reach for a player just because of a perceived need.
There are of course other detrimental effects of changing coaches frequently. It is not unusual for a new offensive or defensive coordinator to take at least two seasons to fully implement his scheme and for the players to get comfortable with it. It takes at least 2-3 years, if not more, for a coach to fill the roster with players that fit his philosophy and schemes.
While there are a plethora of small and simple reasons that partially explain why the Cowboys had yet another disappointing season, remember that complex problems rarely have simple and therefore almost never have discrete causes. In the case of the Cowboys, the problems did not just appear this year, they have been problems for several of the last years. It is not as simple as blaming one or two units, or a single player, or the coaches, or the owner. The Cowboys finished the season 8-8 because they have mediocre talent after their top 6-10 players, and they are stuck with average talent because they have not drafted well in the last 6 years. The lack of stability and continuity in the coaching staff has had a myriad of negative effects on the franchise; one of the most notable side effects has been on the drafting.
Having “mental toughness”, “leadership”, and “swagger” may help a team win against an opponent that is fairly evenly matched, but none of those things are going to make up for the huge problems created by a lack of talent, poor drafting, and a lack of stability in the coaching staff.
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The truth is that just about everyone involved with professional football has a vested interest in perpetuating the myth that the Cowboys are loaded with talent year in and year out.
The problem with the Cowboys is not a lack of leadership (sorry Warren Sapp), nor a lack of mental toughness (sorry Emmitt), nor a lack of ‘swagger’ (too many to name).
NEWSFLASH: Leadership, mental toughness, and swagger don’t win football games. Good players executing a good game plan wins football games. You can have as much leadership ,mental toughness, and swagger as you want, but if the other teams have better players and/or execute a superior gameplan, they are going to win most of the time.
Emmitt is my favorite athlete of all time in any sport, but I would love to ask him, “How much did your mental toughness help the Cowboys after Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin retired?” Better yet, “How did your mental toughness fare in Arizona?” Similarly, I would like to ask Warren Sapp, “How much did your obviously impeccable leadership help the Buccaneers in the fist couple years you were there?” As for swagger, well, it just doesn’t make much sense for a mediocre team to have swagger. Swagger is not something that makes you good or great, it is something that comes after being successful. Swagger without real success is not swagger at all, it is false confidence or cockiness.
The reason people want to blame these chimeras is twofold: first, it makes fans believe that a few simple adjustments could drastically change the team’s fortunes; second, the real problems with the Cowboys are more complex and pervasive than people want to believe.
There are three major problems with the Dallas Cowboys of the past couple years. Before I enumerate those problems, it should be noted that the OL and secondary were PART of the problem this season, but the fact that those two units played poorly at times is simply a symptom of larger and more systemic problems.
1. The roster is top-heavy. Season after season, the Cowboys begin the year with a roster that has a fair share of elite players at the top of the roster, but a paucity of talent in the middle and at the bottom of that roster. On defense they have DeMarcus Ware, Jay Ratliff, Sean Lee, and in years past Mike Jenkins and Terence Newman, but not much else behind them. The offense is the same: they have Romo, Jason Witten, and Austin, but not much else (especially before Dez Bryant and Laurent Robinson).
The secondary, OL, DL, linebacker corps, and FB position have been neglected for years. The lack of depth on the roster becomes even more obvious as the season wears on; as injuries pile up, and players get banged up, they have no one to step in and provide relief. It is thus no surprise that they have historically struggled in December after 10-12 weeks of wear and tear.
This lack of depth and quality players outside the ‘marquee’ players is a function of several factors. One, Jerry Jones has always been infatuated with high-profile players; he occasionally overpays this big name players and then lacks cap space to fill the rest of the roster. Two, having a few superstars sells ticket and merchandise, but it also fuels the misconception that the Cowboys are a “really talented team”.
2. Poor drafting. The drafts after 2005 have been pretty damn bad. There have been 48 picks in the last 6 years (assuming my math is correct). Using the roster for the last game in 2011 leads to the following conclusions: of those 48 picks, only SEVEN have become starters: Jason Hatcher, Doug Free, Anthony Spencer, Mike Jenkins, Tyron Smith, Dez Bryant, and Sean Lee.
To make matters worse, only SEVEN others make any sizable contribution to the team: Alan Ball, Martellus Bennett, Orlando Scandrick, Stephen McGee, Victor Butler, John Phillips. Sean Lissemore. Alan Ball and Marty B are no longer Cowboys, so that drops the number to FIVE. (Because of injuries, I wasn’t sure how to include Felix Jones and DeMarco Murray.)
In total then, they have made 48 choices in 6 years, and only 16 of those players helped the team in any recognizable fashion (some would argue that neither McGee nor Ball should be on the list, but I am trying to be as forgiving as possible).
It is possible to be hopeful that the last two years, starting with Bryant, Lee, and Lissemore in 2010, are a change in the right direction. It is hard to evaluate the 2011 draft at this time, but it has the potential to be a strong class with Smith, Carter, Murray, all likely to start next year, while Arkin and Nagy will presumably be back-ups at least. Dwayne Harris also looks like he my have a role on the team as WR and/or returner.
Regardless of the eventual success of the 2011 draftees, one of the biggest problems with this team is a severe lack of talented players once you get past the top 6-8 ‘stars’ (Romo, Witten, Austin, Lee, Ratliff, Ware, and to a lesser extent Bryant and Robinson). The lack of talented players is a direct result of poor drafting. (To make this whole situation a bigger mess, just add the salary cap problems caused by ill-advised free agent signings).
Who is to blame for the ineffective drafting? Well, if you want to include just the top decisions makers you would have to include Bill Parcells, Wade Phillips, Jerry Jones, and the various Scouting Directors since Larry Lacewell retired in January of 2005. It is tempting to blame Jerry Jones because many fans believe that he makes all the final decisions, but year after year we hear people on the inside say that Jones “defers to his advisors much more than people would think.” Again, it is foolish to blame six years of sub-standard drafting on just one or two people. It takes more than a person or two to mess up this convincingly on a regular basis.
3. The lack of continuity and stability on the coaching staff. Instability in the coaching staff creates a slew of wide-ranging problems for any football team, but one of the most pernicious effects is on the drafting philosophy of that team. When a coach fears that he might get fired after a season or two, then there is obvious pressure to produce positive results immediately. This mindset of needing to produce immediately is the antithesis of what leads to good drafting. It leads to taking risks on high-profile/impact players that you believe will make a dramatic change to your team. It is the opposite of a secure coach who realises that he is building a long-term future and therefore can afford to avoid the temptation of ‘sexy picks’ in favor of drafting the best player available.
Do you think Garrett would have drafted Tyron Smith and two other lineman if he thought he might get fired after this year, or would he have reached for a ‘play-maker’?
Do you ever wonder why New England and Pittsburgh are always able to field teams that compete for Championships? Part of it is the stability in their coaching staffs, and part of it is good drafting. And the key to their drafting is the knowledge that the HC will not get fired for one or two mediocre or unsuccessful seasons, and therefore they can take a long-term approach to building and sustaining a good team, rather than trying to find that one magical piece that will turn the club around. Both the Steelers and the Patriots have the luxury of drafting the best player available; rarely do they reach for a player just because of a perceived need.
There are of course other detrimental effects of changing coaches frequently. It is not unusual for a new offensive or defensive coordinator to take at least two seasons to fully implement his scheme and for the players to get comfortable with it. It takes at least 2-3 years, if not more, for a coach to fill the roster with players that fit his philosophy and schemes.
While there are a plethora of small and simple reasons that partially explain why the Cowboys had yet another disappointing season, remember that complex problems rarely have simple and therefore almost never have discrete causes. In the case of the Cowboys, the problems did not just appear this year, they have been problems for several of the last years. It is not as simple as blaming one or two units, or a single player, or the coaches, or the owner. The Cowboys finished the season 8-8 because they have mediocre talent after their top 6-10 players, and they are stuck with average talent because they have not drafted well in the last 6 years. The lack of stability and continuity in the coaching staff has had a myriad of negative effects on the franchise; one of the most notable side effects has been on the drafting.
Having “mental toughness”, “leadership”, and “swagger” may help a team win against an opponent that is fairly evenly matched, but none of those things are going to make up for the huge problems created by a lack of talent, poor drafting, and a lack of stability in the coaching staff.
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Sunday, April 1, 2012
2012 Draft
There are a lot of options that could be good for the Cowboys this coming draft.
Let’s discuss the first round at # 14 first and then move from there;
Choices that I would not mind. DeCastro, OG, Stanford:
with the addition of the FA this year and first rounder Tyron Smith last year could set the OL for many years to come. DeCastro was part of an offensive line that allowed only nine sacks and supported a running game averaging 207.5 yards per game.
Mark Barron – Safety: I don’t see this happening either take a safety in the lower rounds or go with or see what Church or Pool can bring to the table.
Michael Brockers, DT, LSU: Brockers brings high-energy, freakish athleticism and a winning background to Big D. While he has the size and power to immediately overtake Ratliff as the starter, he could also find himself at the defensive end position in obvious passing situations as a pass-rusher. Interest is rising here and I think he may be a very good choice.
Quinton Coples – DE/DT NC: I like this guy a lot - Quinton Coples can easily fall on Draft Day. He's very talented, but there are questions about his work ethic and motor. When asked to evaluate his own effort as a senior in an interview with Charley Casserly, Coples gave himself a C, admitting that he didn't give 100 percent in 2011. I find that very troubling. What's he going to do once he receives a signing bonus? Coples may not get out of the top 15 picks though. A team like the Cowboys could give him a chance. He's a natural fit as a 3-4 defensive end, and this is an area that Dallas needs to upgrade. If Coples puts in the effort, he and DeMarcus Ware will be a very dangerous pass-rushing duo. Think about the consistent dominance of DeMarcus Ware, despite him not having much help around him in terms of another pass rusher. Now, include Quinton Coples playing opposite and the Doomsday Defense is making a comeback.
Janoris Jenkins, CB, NA; I am not as high on this guy as most are I think he is too small at 5’10” and 193. If picking a CB I would go with one of the other two below. He has off-field issues and his play against the run has been an issue in college, he will get lost in the pros.
Dre Kirpatrick, CB, Alabama; He is a very lengthy corner. Kirkpatrick could also be moved and developed at safety, where some teams might see his length and ability to play in zone more transferable, and he wouldn't be a tackling liability despite his thin frame. . He is so talented athletically that he could likely be tested early on an island in man coverage and excel, and he possesses the confidence and field presence necessary to take on such a task. With Carr on one side I think the secondary could be strong for the first time in years.
However, there is one guy I would take over all of the others: Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU: Claiborne, the unquestioned top cornerback in 2012 draft and a more technically refined player than Patrick Peterson, his former LSU teammate taken fifth overall by Arizona last year. I understand Dallas has been talking with Cleveland to move up to #4. We would give their first round this year (14) Jenkins, and Felix Jones, their third round. It was almost a done deal then Cleveland got greedy and asked for DeMarco Murray as well – then the talks fell through. I would go after him provided my scouting team said he was as good as adverstied. However, there is a possibility if Claibrone drops to #6 the Rams maybe willing to deal – this would be my #1 choice if given the chance.
Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis: is a 346-pound behemoth who appears perfectly suited for the role of 3-4 nose tackle, and Poe's stock has soared since a superhuman performance at the combine, Claibrone would be my first choice then you or I could argue any of the others and not be wrong. After the that I would most likely go with DeCastro then Kirpatrick, but they would be enterchangeable for me. Comments?
Choices that I would not mind. DeCastro, OG, Stanford:
with the addition of the FA this year and first rounder Tyron Smith last year could set the OL for many years to come. DeCastro was part of an offensive line that allowed only nine sacks and supported a running game averaging 207.5 yards per game.
Mark Barron – Safety: I don’t see this happening either take a safety in the lower rounds or go with or see what Church or Pool can bring to the table.
Michael Brockers, DT, LSU: Brockers brings high-energy, freakish athleticism and a winning background to Big D. While he has the size and power to immediately overtake Ratliff as the starter, he could also find himself at the defensive end position in obvious passing situations as a pass-rusher. Interest is rising here and I think he may be a very good choice.
Quinton Coples – DE/DT NC: I like this guy a lot - Quinton Coples can easily fall on Draft Day. He's very talented, but there are questions about his work ethic and motor. When asked to evaluate his own effort as a senior in an interview with Charley Casserly, Coples gave himself a C, admitting that he didn't give 100 percent in 2011. I find that very troubling. What's he going to do once he receives a signing bonus? Coples may not get out of the top 15 picks though. A team like the Cowboys could give him a chance. He's a natural fit as a 3-4 defensive end, and this is an area that Dallas needs to upgrade. If Coples puts in the effort, he and DeMarcus Ware will be a very dangerous pass-rushing duo. Think about the consistent dominance of DeMarcus Ware, despite him not having much help around him in terms of another pass rusher. Now, include Quinton Coples playing opposite and the Doomsday Defense is making a comeback.
Janoris Jenkins, CB, NA; I am not as high on this guy as most are I think he is too small at 5’10” and 193. If picking a CB I would go with one of the other two below. He has off-field issues and his play against the run has been an issue in college, he will get lost in the pros.
Dre Kirpatrick, CB, Alabama; He is a very lengthy corner. Kirkpatrick could also be moved and developed at safety, where some teams might see his length and ability to play in zone more transferable, and he wouldn't be a tackling liability despite his thin frame. . He is so talented athletically that he could likely be tested early on an island in man coverage and excel, and he possesses the confidence and field presence necessary to take on such a task. With Carr on one side I think the secondary could be strong for the first time in years.
However, there is one guy I would take over all of the others: Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU: Claiborne, the unquestioned top cornerback in 2012 draft and a more technically refined player than Patrick Peterson, his former LSU teammate taken fifth overall by Arizona last year. I understand Dallas has been talking with Cleveland to move up to #4. We would give their first round this year (14) Jenkins, and Felix Jones, their third round. It was almost a done deal then Cleveland got greedy and asked for DeMarco Murray as well – then the talks fell through. I would go after him provided my scouting team said he was as good as adverstied. However, there is a possibility if Claibrone drops to #6 the Rams maybe willing to deal – this would be my #1 choice if given the chance.
Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis: is a 346-pound behemoth who appears perfectly suited for the role of 3-4 nose tackle, and Poe's stock has soared since a superhuman performance at the combine, Claibrone would be my first choice then you or I could argue any of the others and not be wrong. After the that I would most likely go with DeCastro then Kirpatrick, but they would be enterchangeable for me. Comments?
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