Comparing This Draft Within NFC East

[sbk92]

Posted by nickeatman at 5/6/2011 9:15 AM CDT on truebluefanclub.com


I ran across a quick list of every team’s draft from last week and just scanning through the players, it’s obviously difficult at this point to determine how anyone did. I’m still convinced that the best draft grades (right after the draft) are for the teams that take well-known players later on. It’s easy to say you’ve got “good value” on a player if you’ve heard of him.

So, that being said, take a look at the other drafts in the NFC East and see if anything scares you.

For both the Eagles and Giants, their second-round picks were players the Cowboys really liked – and obviously could’ve drafted at No. 40. Marvin Austin has the build to play a 3-4 nose and Jaiquawn Jarrett is a bigger defensive back who likely will play safety. Those are two need spots, but apparently, the Cowboys just couldn’t pass up on the value of Bruce Carter.

In about 2-3 years, we’ll know for sure who really did well in this draft. But at this point, I don’t think I’d trade the Cowboys’ draft for any other, especially within the division.

DALLAS COWBOYS
1 (9). Tyron Smith, OT, Southern Cal
2 (40). Bruce Carter, LB, North Carolina
3 (71). DeMarco Murray, RB, Oklahoma
4 (110). David Arkin, G, Missouri State
5 (143). Josh Thomas, DB, Buffalo
6 (176). Dwayne Harris, WR, East Carolina
7 (220). Shaun Chapas, RB, Georgia
7 (252). Bill Nagy, C, Wisconsin

NEW YORK GIANTS
1 (19). Prince Amukamara, DB, Nebraska
2 (52). Marvin Austin, DT, North Carolina
3 (83). Jerrel Jernigan, WR, Troy
4 (117). James Brewer, OT, Indiana
6 (185). Greg Jones, LB, Michigan State
6 (198). Tyler Sash, DB, Iowa
6 (202). Jacquian Williams, LB, South Florida
7 (221). Da'Rel Scott, RB, Maryland

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
1 (23). Danny Watkins, G, Baylor
2 (54). Jaiquawn Jarrett, DB, Temple
3 (90). Curtis Marsh, DB, Utah State
4 (116). Casey Matthews, LB, Oregon
4 (120). Alex Henery, K, Nebraska5 (149). Dion Lewis, RB, Pittsburgh
5 (161). Julian Vandervelde, G, Iowa
6 (191). Jason Kelce, C, Cincinnati6 (193). Brian Rolle, LB, Ohio State
7 (237). Greg Lloyd, LB, Connecticut
7 (240). Stanley Havili, RB, Southern Cal

WASHINGTON REDKSINS
1 (16). Ryan Kerrigan, LB, Purdue
2 (41). Jarvis Jenkins, DE, Clemson
3 (79). Leonard Hankerson, WR, Miami
4 (105). Roy Helu, RB, Nebraska
5 (146). DeJon Gomes, DB, Nebraska
5 (155). Niles Paul, WR, Nebraska
6 (177). Evan Royster, RB, Penn State
6 (178). Aldrick Robinson, WR, SMU
7 (213). Brandyn Thompson, DB, Boise State
7 (217). Maurice Hurt, G, Florida
7 (224). Markus White, LB, Florida State
7 (253). Chris Neild, NT, West Virginia

 

[sbk92]

Eatman's such a moron.

He puts his own draft ignorance on all the fans. "It's easy to like certain draft classes when you know some of the early round players."

What an idiot. The guy should be f'n fired yesterday.

 

[LAZARUS_LOGAN]

The Giants had the best draft withing the division, that cannot be denied. Then I would say the Cowboys are second.

 

[sbk92]

The Giants had the best draft withing the division, that cannot be denied. Then I would say the Cowboys are second.

I can understand why some would say they were the best.

But I don't think it's a slam dunk. It's between the Giants and Cowboys. Philly didn't impress me this year. Washington started well then fizzled after three picks.

The Cowboys have a real chance to add a beast of a starting LT, a freak athletic starting ILB, a versatile 20 touch a game RB and possibly even a starting G and an effective slot receiver.

And that doesn't mention Josh Thomas, who can play a little and Shaun Chapas, who has a chance to fill that niche FB role.

And then, ya know, Bill Nagy. G/S/M.

 

[dbair1967]

The Giants had the best draft withing the division, that cannot be denied. Then I would say the Cowboys are second.

I wasnt impressed nor do I think they had the best draft in the division.

 

[sbk92]

I wasnt impressed nor do I think they had the best draft in the division.

Please.

They had a quality draft class.

 

[dbair1967]

Please.

They had a quality draft class.

If we had done that same draft, you'd be going ballistic.

I'm also not all that high on Marvin Austin. Especially when they had invested so much previously on DL.

 

[Rock Slamdance]

Prince will have a pick 6 against us this year.

 

[sbk92]

If we had done that same draft, you'd be going ballistic.

I'm also not all that high on Marvin Austin. Especially when they had invested so much previously on DL.

I wouldn't be going ballistic. I like our draft. I like their draft. I wouldn't trade ours for theirs. But I do see a lot of value in their class. At least they didn't take Amukamara in the top 10. Austin is the same value 2nd rounder as his teammate Bruce Carter. Jernigan will give that offense some speed in the slot. Brewer was one of my favorite sleepers. Jones and Scott were nice late round picks.

All in all, solid B grade.