Round 1
Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama
We have discussed ad nauseam over the past few weeks why CB is a need (along with the interior of the OL and generating a pass rush) for Dallas . . . so why don't we take a different approach this week? Let's assume (there's that word) that Cuzzin Jerruh does absolutely nothing in free agency. If the Cowboys do not select Kirkpatrick, the probably starters are Jenkins and Scandrick as it will be difficult to justify $8 million for Newman, and for nickel and dime you have Ball and Walker. OG David DeCastro is still available on this simulation; however, if he is not the selection then Dallas still has Kosier, Nagy and Arkin on the roster and I can't imagine there being a great demand for free agents Dockery and Holland on the open market. OLB Courtney Upshaw could be had to rush the passer, but if he's not the Cowboys could place Butler or Albright opposite DeMarcus Ware if they don't re-sign Anthony Spencer. So tell me Cowboy Nation . . . what's the worse case scenario?
Round 2
Ben Jones, C, Georgia
Next to left tackle, center may be the most important position on the OL . . . last year, the Cowboys depth chart at this important position was starter Phil Costa (2nd year UDFA) and Kevin Kowalski (rookie UDFA) and both saw playing time. This "less than dynamic" duo were overpowered at the point of attack, leading to Tony Romo demonstrating his Houdini skills and HC Jason Garret calling a large percentage of outside running plays. Ben Jones, the 2011 Rimington Award Winner, started 49 games for Georgia at center; during the 2011 campaign, he graded out at 82%, averaged 5 "intimidator" blocks per game and did not allow a sack while facing the outstanding defensive lines of the SEC. Jones' best trait may be his quickness and if he corrects a tendency to arch his back when engaged with a defender, he should be a Day One starter for Dallas.
Round 3
Jonathan Massaquoi, OLB, Troy
Round 4
Josh Norman, CB, Coastal Carolina
Round 5
Ryan Van Bergen, DE, Michigan
Round 6
Jaymes Brooks, OG, Virginia Tech
Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama
We have discussed ad nauseam over the past few weeks why CB is a need (along with the interior of the OL and generating a pass rush) for Dallas . . . so why don't we take a different approach this week? Let's assume (there's that word) that Cuzzin Jerruh does absolutely nothing in free agency. If the Cowboys do not select Kirkpatrick, the probably starters are Jenkins and Scandrick as it will be difficult to justify $8 million for Newman, and for nickel and dime you have Ball and Walker. OG David DeCastro is still available on this simulation; however, if he is not the selection then Dallas still has Kosier, Nagy and Arkin on the roster and I can't imagine there being a great demand for free agents Dockery and Holland on the open market. OLB Courtney Upshaw could be had to rush the passer, but if he's not the Cowboys could place Butler or Albright opposite DeMarcus Ware if they don't re-sign Anthony Spencer. So tell me Cowboy Nation . . . what's the worse case scenario?
Round 2
Ben Jones, C, Georgia
Next to left tackle, center may be the most important position on the OL . . . last year, the Cowboys depth chart at this important position was starter Phil Costa (2nd year UDFA) and Kevin Kowalski (rookie UDFA) and both saw playing time. This "less than dynamic" duo were overpowered at the point of attack, leading to Tony Romo demonstrating his Houdini skills and HC Jason Garret calling a large percentage of outside running plays. Ben Jones, the 2011 Rimington Award Winner, started 49 games for Georgia at center; during the 2011 campaign, he graded out at 82%, averaged 5 "intimidator" blocks per game and did not allow a sack while facing the outstanding defensive lines of the SEC. Jones' best trait may be his quickness and if he corrects a tendency to arch his back when engaged with a defender, he should be a Day One starter for Dallas.
Round 3
Jonathan Massaquoi, OLB, Troy
Round 4
Josh Norman, CB, Coastal Carolina
Round 5
Ryan Van Bergen, DE, Michigan
Round 6
Jaymes Brooks, OG, Virginia Tech
