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Posted by jellis at 3/31/2011 10:27 AM CDT on truebluefanclub.com
About a week ago we outlined some potential partners for the Cowboys to trade with in next month's draft. That came on the heels of Jerry Jones mentioning that two teams had already inquired about the possibility of moving of to the ninth slot.
Of all those options, and really any in the draft, the one that seems the shiniest, at least in my eyes, is to swap places with New England in the first round, while picking up their choice to lead off Round 2 on Friday.
The Cowboys could drop to No. 17 overall (which the Pats originally obtained from Oakland). There they would probably have a choice of a very good offensive lineman or 3-4 defensive end, even some of the guys they're considering at No. 9, and get back the draft's 33rd overall pick for the trouble. That top slot in the second round is an incredibly valuable one, with some very good prospects expected to still be available.
With three picks in the top 40, the Cowboys could legitimately hope to come out of the draft with three starters.
The big question is, would New England do it? The Pats have six picks in the draft's first three rounds. Having stockpiled early picks for several years, they've got a very talented roster top to bottom, so there are probably limited spots for rookies to make their team. It's not really been in their nature to move up, but this year could be unique, especially if a rookie salary cap is imposed as some expect. That No. 9 pick isn't so risky, and the Pats might be able to get their next Randy Moss in a guy like Julio Jones, or the cornerback they've needed for a while, like Prince Amukamara.
Why not? That draft trade "value chart" that's been around for so long - and who knows how accurate it is anymore - projects picks Nos. 17 and 33 as about 230 points more expensive than No. 9.
If the Cowboys kicked in a third-rounder next year, since the Pats love to acquire future picks, wouldn't this make good sense for both teams?
About a week ago we outlined some potential partners for the Cowboys to trade with in next month's draft. That came on the heels of Jerry Jones mentioning that two teams had already inquired about the possibility of moving of to the ninth slot.
Of all those options, and really any in the draft, the one that seems the shiniest, at least in my eyes, is to swap places with New England in the first round, while picking up their choice to lead off Round 2 on Friday.
The Cowboys could drop to No. 17 overall (which the Pats originally obtained from Oakland). There they would probably have a choice of a very good offensive lineman or 3-4 defensive end, even some of the guys they're considering at No. 9, and get back the draft's 33rd overall pick for the trouble. That top slot in the second round is an incredibly valuable one, with some very good prospects expected to still be available.
With three picks in the top 40, the Cowboys could legitimately hope to come out of the draft with three starters.
The big question is, would New England do it? The Pats have six picks in the draft's first three rounds. Having stockpiled early picks for several years, they've got a very talented roster top to bottom, so there are probably limited spots for rookies to make their team. It's not really been in their nature to move up, but this year could be unique, especially if a rookie salary cap is imposed as some expect. That No. 9 pick isn't so risky, and the Pats might be able to get their next Randy Moss in a guy like Julio Jones, or the cornerback they've needed for a while, like Prince Amukamara.
Why not? That draft trade "value chart" that's been around for so long - and who knows how accurate it is anymore - projects picks Nos. 17 and 33 as about 230 points more expensive than No. 9.
If the Cowboys kicked in a third-rounder next year, since the Pats love to acquire future picks, wouldn't this make good sense for both teams?
