Prospects we aren't talking about

JerrodWheeler — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:31:28 -0000

I know we have been very fixed on our three areas of need - CB, RB and WR and perhaps in that order based on value and the draft picks ability to contribute immediately, but I wanted to through out some players that we aren't talking about that might be available when we are on the board (provided that the wheeling and dealing Jerry Jones stays where we are today).

At 22 - we've speculated about DRC, Mike Jenkins and Talib. We've hoped for Stewart to fall and discussed having another RB named Jones. Limas Sweed and DeSean are the two WRs most commonly mentioned as 1st round targets. But if you can never have enough pass rushers or D-Linemen for a 3-4, how about sticking to our recent history and drafting a DE that could transition to an OLB to ensure depth for when Ellis is finished like Phillip Merling or the beefier Calais Campbell as a 3-4 DE to ensure depth/replacement for the exit of Spears.

At 28 - rather than picking for need, what would you do if the Boyz go after Jerod Mayo as an ILB or Reggie Smith to play safety.

While I doubt that we'll seen any of the above players as Cowboys, there is room outside of the 1st round for several 'surprises' based on who might still be on the board.

In the second, we aren't talking about DT Pat Sims, OT Sam Baker, OG CHilo Rachal or S DeJuan Morgan.

In the third, Eddie Royal has been discussed, but what about a Steve Slaton, Jamaal Charles or WR William Franklin out of Missouri.

Of course. . .there are always the 'Sleeper' candidates that are small school prospects or not as visibile on over-talented teams. Players like the speedy WR from Coastal Carolina Jerome Simpson or Dexter Jackson from App State. . .or what about a 3rd QB like Josh Johnson in the later rounds. . .

While I've been overly focused on the additions of a top rated CB, trading for a WR like Roy Williams, watching Jonathon Stewart drop to us at 22 or picking up Felix Jones at 28, adding an Adam Jones under an appropriate contract that makes him low risk/high reward. . .the bottom line is that every year they draft isn't as sexy as I want it to be. When Jacob Rogers in your first pick, the future Bavaro is your second pick the year when you have a Pro-bowl TE, you watch as the Boyz trade back to get a Julius Jones that wasn't on anyone's radar screen when Steven Jackson was available, or you draft yet another DE transitioning to an OLB for the third year in a row. . .all were surprises to say the least. And less than sexy. . .

So, look around a bit. What else is there that we should be considering?

Trading for a CB?

JerrodWheeler — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:11:17 -0000

The Atlanta Journal Constitution is reporting that DeAngelo Hall is wanting a new deal and that the Falcons are considering trade options.

Coach Mike Smith wants the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback on the team. Hall, who has one-year left on his contract, recently said he wants to be back, but he won't play next season without an extension. The Falcons have not committed long-term to Hall and are exploring trade possibilities.
"DeAngelo is a top-notch talent, and we're still evaluating," Dimitroff said. "I know coach Smith definitely wants him on the team. He makes this team better."

While I don't like the attitude that he can project at times, he's a top-tier talent. With one year left on his current deal, the extension might not be unbearable although CB contracts have been rediculous these last few years. . .at the very least, I have determined it was interesting enough to becomy my first diary after reading/commenting on others for a year+.

We've discussed trading Spears/Carpenter(although I want to keep him) - what if a trade could be wrangled for Hall?

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Prospects we aren't talking about

Trading for a CB?