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NOLAN MURPHY - GARY, IN: I haven't heard much lately about the Cowboys' true need, which is cornerback. Are they seriously overlooking Prince Amukamara, or is this a decoy move?
Nick: Well, I'm not sure they believe that is their true need. I know I don't think that's the case. They've got two three-year vets and a nine-year pro who is better than both of them. I wouldn't call that a flat-out need. That being said, if they did really like Prince, who would know? It's not going to come out from the Cowboys' camp. I don't know how you would say they've overlooked him or that they like him. The Cowboys haven't really commented strongly about any player. It's all media-driven and speculations of mock drafts.
Josh: What makes you think they're overlooking him? I know the mock drafts have mostly been going in a different direction, but those really don't mean anything. I'm not sure cornerback is their "true need," as you put it, anyway. There are a lot of different directions they can go with that pick.
ASA BALZ - TEMPLE, TX: If Oregon's Casey Matthews is around when our second-round pick comes, would it be wise to consider his pedigree as well as the age of our inside linebackers and concern of injury with Sean Lee?
Nick: Wouldn't be the worst idea ever. It might actually be a good one. I don't know much about Matthews, although he seemed to be rather productive in the national title game against Auburn. While he looks undersized, he's really not. At 6-1, 230, that's a good size for an inside backer, especially knowing that he'll probably beef up about 10-15 pounds. Then you throw in the Cowboys' needs at the position and his pedigree and I wouldn't be surprised if the Cowboys went that route in the second round.
Josh: It would make some sense to consider him, yeah. I really don't know how much the pedigree matters to them, but I can't imagine they are discounting it completely, because all of those guys have been hard workers and very good players. I would say if he has the exact same grade as another inside linebacker, take Matthews. But while the position is definitely a need - and will be an even bigger need next year - I don't know that they should take one as high as round two, because the Cowboys probably need their second pick to start this year.
Nick: Well, I'm not sure they believe that is their true need. I know I don't think that's the case. They've got two three-year vets and a nine-year pro who is better than both of them. I wouldn't call that a flat-out need. That being said, if they did really like Prince, who would know? It's not going to come out from the Cowboys' camp. I don't know how you would say they've overlooked him or that they like him. The Cowboys haven't really commented strongly about any player. It's all media-driven and speculations of mock drafts.
Josh: What makes you think they're overlooking him? I know the mock drafts have mostly been going in a different direction, but those really don't mean anything. I'm not sure cornerback is their "true need," as you put it, anyway. There are a lot of different directions they can go with that pick.
ASA BALZ - TEMPLE, TX: If Oregon's Casey Matthews is around when our second-round pick comes, would it be wise to consider his pedigree as well as the age of our inside linebackers and concern of injury with Sean Lee?
Nick: Wouldn't be the worst idea ever. It might actually be a good one. I don't know much about Matthews, although he seemed to be rather productive in the national title game against Auburn. While he looks undersized, he's really not. At 6-1, 230, that's a good size for an inside backer, especially knowing that he'll probably beef up about 10-15 pounds. Then you throw in the Cowboys' needs at the position and his pedigree and I wouldn't be surprised if the Cowboys went that route in the second round.
Josh: It would make some sense to consider him, yeah. I really don't know how much the pedigree matters to them, but I can't imagine they are discounting it completely, because all of those guys have been hard workers and very good players. I would say if he has the exact same grade as another inside linebacker, take Matthews. But while the position is definitely a need - and will be an even bigger need next year - I don't know that they should take one as high as round two, because the Cowboys probably need their second pick to start this year.
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