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1st round: Jonathan Cooper, OG, North Carolina - 6'2", 311
Ol' Long Ball has just about had it! I'm tired of Cuzzin Jerruh "going for the sizzle, not the steak", so I'll show you "Where's the Beef?" with this simulation . . . it's time to re-load both lines! Dallas re-signed Phil Costa for 2 years (for a lower amount in 2013 than his RFA tender would have been), so he and "Killer" Kowalski will most likely battle for the starting Center position, relegating Ryan Cook to back-up status. Whaddaya say we do the same for either Mackenzy Bernadeau or Nate Livings? The Cowboys are weak in the interior of their OL, evidenced by the pressure Romo faced coming straight up the middle and the inability of the team to consistently gain yardage rushing the ball (with the exception of Murray bouncing a play outside). Jonathan Cooper, a potential 3-position prospect (OC/OG), may be the most athletic OG in this year's draft, consistently getting to the 2nd level , which will allow Jason Garrett to pull more blockers to lead running plays . . . but he also packs a punch with an Explosion Factor (read Pat Kirwan's "Take Your Eyes Off The Ball") approaching 72 (Combine results: 35 bench reps, 27 vertical, 9'4" broad).
2nd round: Kawann Short, DT Purdue - 6'3", 299
The Cowboys recorded a franchise-low number of sacks in 2012, accumulating only 34.0 for the season . . . and 26.5 of those came from the LB positions (somewhere, Bob Lilly, Randy White, Too-Tall Jones and the ghost of Harvey Martin are singing the old Beatle tune "Yesterday"). That will just not cut it for the new 4-3 "Tampa-2" defense that new DC Monte Kiffin will be installing . . . and the defensive philosophy is built upon pressure from the defensive line, most notably the 3-technique DT disrupting the interior (does anyone remember Warren Sapp?) Dallas has potential candidates on the roster for the position, but pass-rushers are always at a premium. Kawann Short, despite being slowed by an ankle injury during the middle of the season, was productive in 2012, recording 43 tackles, 15.5 for a loss, 7.0 sacks, 4 passes broken up, 4 blocked kicks and a forced fumble. He was unable to run at the Combine due to an injury, but I have no doubt his Pro Day will be outstanding. But don't take my word for it . . . watch him in action as two of his sacks came against #1 Notre Dame.
3rd round: Menelik Watson, ROT, Florida State - 6'-5", 310
There’s something about destiny . . . I had grabs on Kyle Long, Brennan Williams and my pet cat this year, Menelik Watson. His combine numbers don’t take away from this fact: the best illustration of just how valuable Watson was to FSU in 2012 is how the team performed without him. Watson didn't start against N.C. State or Wake Forrest, as he dealt with an ankle injury. In those two games, FSU allowed 7 sacks. Although the former boxer and Division I basketball player for Marist College didn't start playing football until his sophomore season at Saddleback College (CA), there is no mistaking his footwork and athleticism . . . something sorely needed on the right side of the Cowboys’ OL.
4th round: Cornelius Washington, DE, Georgia - 6'4", 265
News flash: Cowboys franchise Anthony Spencer once again! Now that doesn’t mean he won’t be traded, but whether he is on the roster in 2013 or not, I believe there are candidates on the Cowboys roster to play strong-side DE (Jason Hatcher perhaps, Tyrone Crawford, Ben Bass, hell even Jarvis Moss) but we need to develop another speed rusher on the weak side to spell DeMarcus Ware (if not to plan for a defensive future without him). How about a clone of him physically? 4th round can be a developmental position . . . allow me to introduce Cornelius Washington – 6’4", 265 lbs, 34" arms, 9.5" hands, 4.55 forty, 36 reps, 39" vertical, 10’8" broad (explosion = 86).
5th round: Sanders Commings, CB, Georgia - 6'0", 216
So long Gerald Sensabaugh . . . I had a grab on D.J. Swearinger but he was selected earlier by Detroit in the same round, so I opted for a big CB to play Safety. Sanders Commings is 6’0", 216 lbs, clocked a 4.41 forty, 34.5" vertical and 9’9" broad. And if we’re truly looking for a "center-fielder" type FS, Commings played CF in baseball as well, drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2008. In 2012, he recorded 55 tackles, 4 for loss, 12 passes defended, 1 interception, 1 forced and recovered fumble in all 14 games as a starter. Commings shifted back into safety in some formations for Georgia so the transition should be an easy one.
Michael Williams, TE, Alabama - 6'6", 270
You say you want a blocking TE to get that running game around the corner??? I want the same thing, so let’s get the Tide Bulldozer (6’6", 270 lbs, 32-3/4" arms, 10-1/8" hands) for our power attack. I like former DL prospects who convert to the OL side . . . they have a "nastiness" about the way they finish their blocks. Williams didn't produce overwhelming statistics for a three-year starter, but he was often asked to stay home and block. The Tide's offensive line has been the best in college football the past few years and Williams is a large part of that as the unsung glue of the Alabama offense. He won't wow athletically or with speed, but his blocking ability makes him an attractive option for the Cowboys’ 2 (or even 3) TE package.
Not a bad mock. Not particularly fond of them once again trying the ol' CB-TO-FS project, with the 5th round pick. This draft is deep enough for safeties, tha tyou do not need to go this route. FFS! DRAFT A SAFETY.
Ol' Long Ball has just about had it! I'm tired of Cuzzin Jerruh "going for the sizzle, not the steak", so I'll show you "Where's the Beef?" with this simulation . . . it's time to re-load both lines! Dallas re-signed Phil Costa for 2 years (for a lower amount in 2013 than his RFA tender would have been), so he and "Killer" Kowalski will most likely battle for the starting Center position, relegating Ryan Cook to back-up status. Whaddaya say we do the same for either Mackenzy Bernadeau or Nate Livings? The Cowboys are weak in the interior of their OL, evidenced by the pressure Romo faced coming straight up the middle and the inability of the team to consistently gain yardage rushing the ball (with the exception of Murray bouncing a play outside). Jonathan Cooper, a potential 3-position prospect (OC/OG), may be the most athletic OG in this year's draft, consistently getting to the 2nd level , which will allow Jason Garrett to pull more blockers to lead running plays . . . but he also packs a punch with an Explosion Factor (read Pat Kirwan's "Take Your Eyes Off The Ball") approaching 72 (Combine results: 35 bench reps, 27 vertical, 9'4" broad).
2nd round: Kawann Short, DT Purdue - 6'3", 299
The Cowboys recorded a franchise-low number of sacks in 2012, accumulating only 34.0 for the season . . . and 26.5 of those came from the LB positions (somewhere, Bob Lilly, Randy White, Too-Tall Jones and the ghost of Harvey Martin are singing the old Beatle tune "Yesterday"). That will just not cut it for the new 4-3 "Tampa-2" defense that new DC Monte Kiffin will be installing . . . and the defensive philosophy is built upon pressure from the defensive line, most notably the 3-technique DT disrupting the interior (does anyone remember Warren Sapp?) Dallas has potential candidates on the roster for the position, but pass-rushers are always at a premium. Kawann Short, despite being slowed by an ankle injury during the middle of the season, was productive in 2012, recording 43 tackles, 15.5 for a loss, 7.0 sacks, 4 passes broken up, 4 blocked kicks and a forced fumble. He was unable to run at the Combine due to an injury, but I have no doubt his Pro Day will be outstanding. But don't take my word for it . . . watch him in action as two of his sacks came against #1 Notre Dame.
3rd round: Menelik Watson, ROT, Florida State - 6'-5", 310
There’s something about destiny . . . I had grabs on Kyle Long, Brennan Williams and my pet cat this year, Menelik Watson. His combine numbers don’t take away from this fact: the best illustration of just how valuable Watson was to FSU in 2012 is how the team performed without him. Watson didn't start against N.C. State or Wake Forrest, as he dealt with an ankle injury. In those two games, FSU allowed 7 sacks. Although the former boxer and Division I basketball player for Marist College didn't start playing football until his sophomore season at Saddleback College (CA), there is no mistaking his footwork and athleticism . . . something sorely needed on the right side of the Cowboys’ OL.
4th round: Cornelius Washington, DE, Georgia - 6'4", 265
News flash: Cowboys franchise Anthony Spencer once again! Now that doesn’t mean he won’t be traded, but whether he is on the roster in 2013 or not, I believe there are candidates on the Cowboys roster to play strong-side DE (Jason Hatcher perhaps, Tyrone Crawford, Ben Bass, hell even Jarvis Moss) but we need to develop another speed rusher on the weak side to spell DeMarcus Ware (if not to plan for a defensive future without him). How about a clone of him physically? 4th round can be a developmental position . . . allow me to introduce Cornelius Washington – 6’4", 265 lbs, 34" arms, 9.5" hands, 4.55 forty, 36 reps, 39" vertical, 10’8" broad (explosion = 86).
5th round: Sanders Commings, CB, Georgia - 6'0", 216
So long Gerald Sensabaugh . . . I had a grab on D.J. Swearinger but he was selected earlier by Detroit in the same round, so I opted for a big CB to play Safety. Sanders Commings is 6’0", 216 lbs, clocked a 4.41 forty, 34.5" vertical and 9’9" broad. And if we’re truly looking for a "center-fielder" type FS, Commings played CF in baseball as well, drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2008. In 2012, he recorded 55 tackles, 4 for loss, 12 passes defended, 1 interception, 1 forced and recovered fumble in all 14 games as a starter. Commings shifted back into safety in some formations for Georgia so the transition should be an easy one.
Michael Williams, TE, Alabama - 6'6", 270
You say you want a blocking TE to get that running game around the corner??? I want the same thing, so let’s get the Tide Bulldozer (6’6", 270 lbs, 32-3/4" arms, 10-1/8" hands) for our power attack. I like former DL prospects who convert to the OL side . . . they have a "nastiness" about the way they finish their blocks. Williams didn't produce overwhelming statistics for a three-year starter, but he was often asked to stay home and block. The Tide's offensive line has been the best in college football the past few years and Williams is a large part of that as the unsung glue of the Alabama offense. He won't wow athletically or with speed, but his blocking ability makes him an attractive option for the Cowboys’ 2 (or even 3) TE package.
Not a bad mock. Not particularly fond of them once again trying the ol' CB-TO-FS project, with the 5th round pick. This draft is deep enough for safeties, tha tyou do not need to go this route. FFS! DRAFT A SAFETY.