Comments on: Dallas Cowboys 2008 Draft Grades

By: James Joyner

James Joyner — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:27:01 +0000

On a team with 13 pro-bowlers, how many players did you think would be drafted to START?

The point isn’t so much that Rashard would supplant Barber but that he’s the better back. I just think that you draft the best available rather than trying to draft to fill a niche need. We did that in 1995, trying to draft Emmitt’s backup, and that’s just not what you do with a #1 pick.

If Barber leaves next year or turns out to be more of a 15-20 carry guy, they can get a stud running back next year.

But you’re probably not going to get a chance at a Mendenhall-type back late in the 1st round next year. It was a golden opportunity that fell in our lap and we passed on it going with the guy we were planning to take because we didn’t expect Mendenhall to be on the board.

By: Rick Landry

Rick Landry — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:57:39 +0000

It seems to me a lot of the criticism in this draft hinges on two things: That Bennett is going to be a backup tight end, which he isn’t. He is going to be a slot receiver who causes unbelievable match-up problems for every single defense in the NFL. Next, theat Jones is not as a good a back as Rashard. Jones is a much better choice for this system, this year. They simply did not need Rashard this year. If Barber leaves next year or turns out to be more of a 15-20 carry guy, they can get a stud running back next year. Jones gives them more big-play ability than Rashard and is another huge matchup problem in the passing game. The offense is going to be breaking new ground design-wise this season. These guys fit Jason Garrett’s plans.

By: WJ

WJ — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:35:06 +0000

James Joyner, you’re a doof.
#1, it’s Anthony Fasano. Sparano was the departed Asst. Head Coach who headed to Miami as HC.

#2, On a team with 13 pro-bowlers, how many players did you think would be drafted to START? I mean, they didn’t go 13-3 by accident. They already have talent on the roster. Jenkins can easily start, and many agree F. Jones could start if it wasn’t for a pro-bowl RB already on the team!

Do you think Mendenhall would start if he was drafted instead? Think TEAM, man. Dallas already has a power runner! Why draft a 2nd one?

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