Cowboy 2019 Draft Picks

[theoneandonly]

I haven't seen her once and I've been watching the Warroom thing quite a bit.

I was talking about in past years. She always sat next to Red and they looked way too close for comfort. I guess on the bright side at least it wasnt one of her brothers.

 

[Cortlan]

All in the family.

 

[dbair1967]

 

[dbair1967]

On Jalen Jelks:

Overview
Long-limbed edge worker who might be best suited as a 3-4 outside linebacker unless he can add much needed strength and mass. As a junior interior defender, Jelks was often physically outmatched, but he showed the tenacity and talent to still be productive and disruptive. Some teams will struggle with where he fits from a position standpoint, but he could challenge for reps early in his career as a designated pass rusher along the interior in sub-packages.

Strengths

• Extremely active and surprisingly physical at point of attack despite lack of mass
• Time spent as interior linemen helped him develop toughness and skill with hand-to-hand combat
• Toolsy as a pass rusher with a variety of approaches waiting to be developed
• Possesses lateral twitch and quickness to challenge from edge to edge
• Optimal ankle flexion for tight cornering around the rush arc
• Flashes potential to use his length as weapon of victory in pursuit of quarterback
• Bends and strikes with quick one- or two-armed attack into blocker's frame to create a leveraged bull-rush option
• Hits unsuspecting tackles with outside/in speed-to-power challenge
• Can get skinny to flip around the edge as reduced rusher and shows some violence in initial hand work
• Very rangy in his pursuit with ability to capture targets outside the pocket
• Fluid and athletic to make plays on the move

 

[dbair1967]

I was talking about in past years. She always sat next to Red and they looked way too close for comfort. I guess on the bright side at least it wasnt one of her brothers.

Oh no doubt. They were constantly seen making googly eyes at each other or yucking it up looking at their cell phones together.

 

[theoneandonly]

Oh no doubt. They were constantly seen making googly eyes at each other or yucking it up looking at their cell phones together.

Maybe the glasses wiper laid down the law in a fit of rage.

 

[Scot]

Here is a list of our newly signed UDFA’s

Cowboys confirm signings of 13 undrafted free agents for 2019

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247sports.com

 

[theoneandonly]

1. 128. Dallas Cowboys: Tony Pollard, Running Back, Memphis
   Strengths: Jack of all trades…
   Weaknesses: …you know the second half of that expression.
   Meet Jaylen Samuels 2.0. Like the Steelers’ fifth-round pick last year, Pollard is a running back/receiver/H-back slash player. The Tigers slid him all around the formation, motioning him out of the backfield and often using him as a blocker in bunch-receiver formations. Pollard is dangerous with the ball in his hands, with both long speed and some tackle-breaking ability, but he’s not a natural running back and lacks the quickness and hands to play wide receiver. Pollard would have been a West Coast offense fullback in the early 1990s, catching 60 passes per season and taking some changeup handoffs. It’s not clear where he fits today, but Samuels found a niche, and Pollard can too.
   So the Cowboys just got a versatile weapon for Jason Garrett to deploy creatively. Can’t wait to see how that works out.
   Grade: C

 

[theoneandonly]

1. 158. Dallas Cowboys: Michael Jackson, Cornerback, Miami
   Strengths: Length, press coverage
   Weaknesses: Anticipation in zone coverage
   This pick originally belonged to the Steelers, then went to the Raiders, then the Bills, then back to the Raiders and then the Cowboys. Phew.
   Jackson is tall (6’1”), fast (4.45 40 at the combine) and tough at the line of scrimmage. He likes to jar his receiver off course with a nasty strike at the line; at times, there’s a little too much striking downfield. Jackson is slower to react in zone, and he’s not as stout in run support or on receiver screens as his coverage style would suggest. But he turns and runs well on deep routes, and he wasn’t tested often last year.
   I like this pick: Zone coverage can be taught, but Jackson’s man-to-man skills are hard to find.
   Grade: A

 

[theoneandonly]

1. 165. Dallas Cowboys: Joe Jackson, Defensive End, Miami
   Strengths: Power
   Weaknesses: Quickness, leverage
   Michael Jackson and Joe Jackson in one round? That would have been a heck of a duet on MTV in 1985. “Beat It … Steppin Out!” Or maybe “Is Billie Jean Really Goin’ Out with Him?”
   Jackson is a big, heavy-fisted, relentless thumper of a defensive end who got most of his 22.5 career sacks from overpowering his blockers or hustling against quarterbacks who held the ball too long. There’s no finesse in Jackson’s game, and he spends far too many snaps just wired to his blocker, but this is the time in the draft to select strong, high-effort dudes and see what you can make of them.
   Grade: B

 

[theoneandonly]

1. 213. Dallas Cowboys: Donovan Wilson, Safety, Texas A&M
   Strengths: Awareness, aggressiveness
   Weaknesses: Targeting penalties, injuries, agility
   Wilson’s another enforcer-type safety like Mississippi State’s Johnathan Abram (now with the Raiders) or Utah’s Marquise Blair (Seahawks). Enforcers incur penalties in both college and the NFL these days, and he got flagged for targeting several times with the Aggies.
   He lacks Abram’s all-around game and Blair’s athleticism, and he missed 2017 with an ankle injury. Safeties like Wilson were named to Pro Bowls in the ‘70s and ‘80s, but times have changed. Wilson will now have to prove he’s healthy and reliable enough to earn a roster spot. Still, not a bad pick at the end of the sixth round. We’re near the end of the sixth round? Hooray!!!
   Grade: Satisfactory

 

[theoneandonly]

1. 218. Dallas Cowboys: Mike Weber, Running Back, Ohio State
   Strengths: Experience, timed speed
   Weaknesses: Special qualities
   Weber has been a regular for the Buckeyes since 2016, when he rushed for 1,096 yards. He’s dependable with the vision and jump-cut ability to find holes at the line of scrimmage, and he’s effective enough as a receiver to serve as an outlet. Despite a 4.47-second combine 40, the size-speed-explosiveness package of an NFL starter just isn’t there, but Weber has the skill set of a guy who sticks around for years as a third running back. The Cowboys are loading up on Ezekiel Elliott insurance policies on Day 3.
   Grade: Satisfactory

 

[theoneandonly]

1. 241. Dallas Cowboys: Jalen Jelks, Edge-Rusher, Oregon
   Strengths: Length, hustle and pursuit
   Weaknesses: Athleticism, technique
   Jelks has long 34⅝-inch arms and nasty punch/swat/swim moves to keep blockers from latching on. Beyond that, he’s not slippery as an edge-rusher, lacks ideal burst and bend, and combine testing revealed a lack of pure speed and quickness.
   Jelks makes plays in pursuit and crashes down the line on runs away from him, adding value as a run defender and space player. The Ducks usually lined him up as a Wide 9 edge-defender (and as a 3-technique tackle at times for some reason). Jelks will be more effective as a stand-up linebacker or situational pass-rusher. Limitations notwithstanding, he’s a great value.
   Grade: Excellent

 

[theoneandonly]

1. Trysten Hill, Defensive Tackle, Central Florida
   Strengths: Size, quickness, hand technique
   Weaknesses: Opinionated
   Hill's NFL.com scouting profile quotes an NFC area scout who said Hill is "opinionated" and "wasn't always fun to coach." Remember, folks: College coaching isn't just a lucrative career that gives men the type of kingly power usually associated with Old Testament villains. It's also supposed to be fun! And if it's not, blame the player!
   Hill has tape to match the top defensive tackles in this class: an electrifying first step, a powerful punch and a relentless (though not always disciplined) style. But something clearly happened when Josh Heupel replaced Scott Frost as the Knights' coach, since Hill lost his starting job and barely played in the Fiesta Bowl.
   This is a strong pick. The Cowboys need a replacement for suspended/retired David Irving on the interior line. And Hill has the potential to be a special player if coaches don't feel threatened by his "opinions," something which is rarely a problem in Dallas.
   Grade: A-

 

[MrB]

Maybe the glasses wiper laid down the law in a fit of rage.

Before this off season he was a “member of the family” now he’s just “the help” and she can’t be caught dead fucking around with the help.


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[theoneandonly]

1. Connor McGovern, Center/Guard, Penn State
   Strengths: Size, versatility
   Weaknesses: Athleticism
   This draft class is loaded with major-program interior linemen with experience at both center and guard but adequate-at-best athleticism: McGovern, Alabama’s Ross Pierschbacher, Ohio State’s Michael Jordan, etc. The Cowboys have health and depth concerns on the interior of their once-vaunted offensive line, but McGovern, who shares his name with a Broncos guard, is a big high-effort guy with slow feet and questionable balance. He probably maxes out as a multiposition sub.
   Grade: C

 

[theoneandonly]

STRENGTHS
—Exceptional size (6'5", 256 lbs) and length (34⅝" arms) for the position with a naturally athletic look.
—Played on the inside and outside of the defensive line at Oregon and developed many different pass-rushing moves.
—Can flatten the corner and work to the quarterback with good closing speed.
—Can convert speed to power and keep tackles off balance.

WEAKNESSES
—Has the size but lacks the strength to play as a 4-3 end and will get moved around too easily in the run game.
—Gets moved off his position by powerful blockers by allowing linemen to get into his frame.

—Lacks the instincts and strength to be effective vs the run.
—Most of his tackles come in piles, not solos.

OVERALL
Jalen Jelks is a lanky edge-rusher with the ability to get after the quarterback in a variety of ways. Oregon utilized his skills on the inside and outside, which helped him develop the pass-rushing moves he has today. As teams look for a great fit for their schemes, Jelks may be best suited in the 3-4, where he could use his length and speed to get to the quarterback.

GRADE: 5.65 (ROUND 5 — BACKUP CALIBER)
PRO COMPARISON: George Selvie

 

[theoneandonly]

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STRENGTHS
—A reliable pass-catcher out of the backfield with soft hands and skilled routes.
—Solid frame with low center of gravity allows him to bounce off tacklers.
—Has enough speed to pull away from defenders; can accelerate to reach the edge and run past tacklers.
—Instincts, vision, patience and balance are all very good and underrated qualities of his game.
—Doesn't go down on first contact and will look to break tackles, fall forward and keep the run going.

WEAKNESSES
—Inconsistent production after his freshman season; lost carries to J.K. Dobbins.
—One-move back without the ability to set up tacklers with his feet or hips.

—Runs look tight at times; won't beat a tackler with hip looseness or quick cuts.
—Straight-line fast with average agility in and out of cuts.
—Couldn't hold onto the starting job at Ohio State and has a history of getting banged up.

OVERALL
Mike Weber looked like a future starting running back after his freshman season, but the following two years were disappointing as he struggled to stay on the field or take over the RB1 job. Still, he projects as a solid NFLrunning back who has the speed, vision and hands to at least contribute early on if not become an outright starter in the right scheme.

GRADE: 6.15 (ROUND 3 - ROOKIE CONTRIBUTOR)
PRO COMPARISON: Aaron Jones

 

[theoneandonly]

Lynne Sladky/Associated Press
STRENGTHS
—Exceptional size and build for a player coming into the NFL. Shows good durability.
—Good strength in his base and upper body. Can set the edge and bull-rush through top tackle talent.
—Plays with good leverage for a player his height.
—Adds pressure to the pocket even when he is not getting to the quarterback.
—Had a major impact in his final season at Miami, and scouts raved about his upside and work ethic.

WEAKNESSES
—Slow first step. Has to commit to a power-rush move.
—Lacks the necessary bend to be an elite edge-rusher.

—The majority of his play comes from a three-point stance. May be limited to teams that run a 4-3 defense.
—Needs to learn to counter his initial pass-rush move by using his hands and having a plan in place.

Joe Jackson Highlights

OVERALL
Joe Jackson has great size (6'4", 275 pounds) and, more importantly, strength for his position. His transition to the NFL will be much more effective in a 4-3 defense with the option to kick inside on passing downs. We view him as a 4-3 end because he hasn't shown the kind of athletic ability to be a stand-up edge-rusher.

GRADE: 6.35 (ROUND 3 — FUTURE STARTER)
PRO COMPARISON: Calvin Pace

 

[Omegasupreme]

At first seemed like a Mercy pick quelling the obvious criticism of “why get an OG that early when Safety has such little position strength”? But Wilson actually has some strong traits and Kris Richard arms, size, height and grit.
I still don’t get why there wasn’t some sort of udfa or drafted QB. Generally when Dallas has a big contract talk with a player they get a space filler or contestant as leverage. I realize Cooper Rush (as is Helen Moore) is Garrett’s scion and talks about “well that was me too” but come on, Rush is not an answer to any competent NFL QB question. Rush shouldn’t even be in the league right now.