To take my Real Blogger virginity I can think of nothing better than the Dallas Cowboys.
Draft
The draft is fast approaching and mock drafts have long ago saturated the internets. The Cowboys have done a good job meeting their immediate needs through free agency. First, the resigned center Andre Gurode and then moved on to sign Leonard Davis. This will hopefully shore up their offensive line and add some stability to the tumultuous area.
Second, the Cowboys signed Ken Hamlin to patrol the defensive backfield. While Hamlin is not the center-fielder needed to maximize Roy Williams’ ability his experience should help to minimize Williams’ faults. Hamlin’s simple “football” knowledge should help him cover the backfield and make a difference over what the Cowboys have been through the past few seasons.
In the draft I’m looking for the Cowboys to address three key positions:
Wide Reciever- The Cowboys have a solid receiving corps of Terry Glenn, Terrell Owens, and Patrick Crayton. Behind them they have Miles Austin and Sam Hurd who were surprises last season but show serious promise. However, there is no guarantee either of them can develop into “number one” recievers and Crayton seems like more of a slot or position receiver.
This year the Cowboys could have several options at pick 22. Dwayne Jarrett, Ted Ginn Jr., Robert Meachem, and Dwayne Bowe are possibilities. At least one of those recievers will be available by the time the Cowboys pick and any of them seem like potential home runs. I’d like to see them get Jarrett or Ginn but any of them would be a steal.
Beyond that they may have some options for receiver in the second round at pick 53. USC’s Steve Smith may still be on the board as well as LSU’s Craig Davis and Ohio State’s Anthony Gonzalez.
The question is how much faith do the Cowboys have in getting a potential number one receiver (in a year or two) out of the second round (or even beyond) guys? If it’s high then maybe they should pass and select a different position in the first. For me though, it’s rare to have a shot at some the talent they could get so I think they should scoop up the best available receiver with 22.
Jeez, I can think of three things better than the Cowboys...women, women and beer.
Anyhoo, pick 22 is a long way down the food chain.
I don't care what Mel Kiper Jr. cheeseburger has to say.
There will always be surprises in the picks above Dallas and some jockeying to steal players one pick above.
Dallas still needs help coveing up for a certain LB's inability to cover.
Who knows how the draft will end up, but I think the Cowboys have more important needs than wide receiver. Perhaps a linebacker or a defensive back...but that's just my theory.
At a glance, it looks like there isn't a whole lot of depth with skill position players in the draft...but there is an impressive group of defensive players that will be available with the later picks. Will be interesting to see how it all shakes out...
I can't wait for the draft It's like waiting for Christmas. I heard they're gonna draft a guy to give Owens an a**-whoop'n. Just kidding. Nice thought though huh?
Husker: Women are better than anything. But I figured I would write a sports post for my first one. Maybe next time an piece on cheerleaders? Of course, Fox will limit my ability but I have free reign on Real Sports Bloggers so who knows where I could with it?
LB than can't cover? I assume you're talking about Roy Williams who is a Strong Safety. I talk about that in the next part of the post.
Shooter: The Cowboys have done a good job plugging the holes for next year. That gives them the ability to draft who ever they deem the best at pick 22. I think their Linebacking corps is solid and I would be surprised if they took a linebacker before round four (possibly round three but I hope not).
I think this is a deep draft for DB's. I also think they have a better chance of getting a future Pro Bowl DB in later round than a future Pro Bowl reciever. In the next part of the piece I talked about the Cowboys drafting a Safety in Round Two and then a Defensive Tackle in Round Three.
Steeler: Yeah, the Draft and all the speculation is exciting. But this year I really don't know what I want from it. I'm leaning Wide Reciver but there are so many possibilities! Hmm...I said they should take a DT in Round Three, perhaps he could fill both roles?
Last edited by rusirious13 on April 18th at 8:20 AM.
I am a FOX sports blogger because I like to talk and have opinions about pretty much anything and everything. I like pretty much any sport but I love football (basketball's a close second). The NFL is the only major sport I watch all season but I watch the others sporadically. My favorite teams are the Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Detroit Red Wings, Atlanta Braves, and Boston Red Sox.
