Cowboys wish list at No. 9 has four linemen

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ByDavid Moore / Reporter

Let's say the early part of the draft unfolds the way the Cowboys envision. Who is their top player on the board at No. 9?

Tom Ciskowski, the team's director of college and pro scouting, believes, "there will be about four players we're considering at that point.'' Ask Ciskowski to name those players and he responds with a laugh.

Who are the candidates? The bet here is that the discussion will focus on USC's Tyron Smith, Wisconsin's J.J. Watt, Boston College's Anthony Castonzo and Missouri's Aldon Smith. Here's something else to keep in mind for those of you who advocate that the Cowboys should trade down.

The Cowboys clearly believe there are four players on the same talent plateau at No. 9. That mean's if they drop much farther than No. 12 they run the risk of losing out on one of those players. There is a little flexibility here since the lust for quarterbacks by some teams could nudge that line back a few spots.

Still, if the Cowboys do trade down in this draft, it won't be far.

 

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I'd switch Cameron Jordan with Aldon Smith, and I think you have your four.

Watt, Costanzo, Tyron Smith, and Cameron Jordan.

 

[dbair1967]

Several others are saying its Solder in lieu of Aldon Smith as one of the 4 being considered.

 

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Reliable sources/outlets?

 

[LAZARUS_LOGAN]

I see Watt as the next Steve Emtman.

 

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I see Watt as the next Steve Emtman.

I don't get that comparison at all.

Is it a cracker thing?

 

[cmd34]

If this is true (and who knows what is true right now) I'd be willing to guarantee a trade down. If all 4 guys are there and you truly have them close in value, you trade down. I just hope Jerry doesn't get too cute and screw Cowboy fans out of an impact player.

 

[sbk92]

Well I know the quote from Ciskwoski is true. If the top 8 go the way they think, they'll have four players they'll be considering.

 

[LAZARUS_LOGAN]

I don't get that comparison at all.

Is it a cracker thing?

Both overhyped Dlinemen. Why so touchy? If people and you namely can make comparisons of Newton to that of Vince Young, then why the fuss?

 

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Both overhyped Dlinemen. Why so touchy? If people and you namely can make comparisons of Newton to that of Vince Young, then why the fuss?

I'm not touchy or fussy. That was the only comparison I could see.

They didn't even play the same position.

 

[dbair1967]

I see Watt as the next Steve Emtman.

Watt seems to have far better movement skills than Emtman did though, and they were two different players. Emtman was a 4-3 DT, wheras Watt has some scheme flexibility in that he could play DE in the 3-4 or LDE in a 4-3, and probably move inside to DT on obvious pass rush downs when we played 4 DL.

He isnt my first choice, but if we move down a few spots and got him there could be far worse things that happen. I dont think he'll be a superstar player, but I bet he ends up a really solid 8-10 yr starter.

 

[sbk92]

Watt seems to have far better movement skills than Emtman did though, and they were two different players. Emtman was a 4-3 DT, wheras Watt has some scheme flexibility in that he could play DE in the 3-4 or LDE in a 4-3, and probably move inside to DT on obvious pass rush downs when we played 4 DL.

He isnt my first choice, but if we move down a few spots and got him there could be far worse things that happen. I dont think he'll be a superstar player, but I bet he ends up a really solid 8-10 yr starter.

You're not looking for a really solid starter in the first round. Especially in the first half of the first round.

But I realize with Watt now being a possibility, you have to find a way where it makes sense. Ya know, like a "changed" Jerry Jones hiring Wade Phillips. After he hired an offensive coordinator.

 

[dbair1967]

You're not looking for a really solid starter in the first round. Especially in the first half of the first round.

But I realize with Watt now being a possibility, you have to find a way where it makes sense. Ya know, like a "changed" Jerry Jones hiring Wade Phillips. After he hired an offensive coordinator.

Yeah, never mind the fact that I liked the player all offseason right?

D I P S H I T

 

[cmd34]

Yeah, never mind the fact that I liked the player all offseason right?

D I P S H I T

You did??????????

 

[sbk92]

That's news to me too.

He was constantly propping Watt. We just missed it.

 

[dbair1967]

You did??????????

JJ Watt? Yeah.

Not so much at 9, but if we trade down yeah.

Tyron Smith is the #1 guy on my wishlist though if we stay at 9 or only move back a couple spots or so.

 

[dbair1967]

That's news to me too.

He was constantly propping Watt. We just missed it.

You miss alot of stuff, which is another reason I call you a dipshit.

 

[sbk92]

You miss alot of stuff, which is another reason I call you a dipshit.

I miss nothing. You said nothing about J.J. Watt until the connection to Dallas was made and then you worthlessly told us how he made sense in trade down. Or if we were to take him at 9, "we could do worse".

Worst. read. ever. I already know what you think.

 

[dbair1967]

I miss nothing. You said nothing about J.J. Watt until the connection to Dallas was made and then you worthlessly told us how he made sense in trade down. Or if we were to take him at 9, "we could do worse".

Worst. read. ever. I already know what you think.

So do everyone a favor then, quit reading it and responding with mindless babble.

 

[sbk92]

So do everyone a favor then, quit reading it and responding with mindless babble.

Bullshat. Your homerism won't go unchecked here.