I wouldn't draft an RB early unless our OL is fixed through FA and there are no WRs left. It's a deep draft for RBs. Jeanty is not coming into a Zeke or Saquon-like at Philly situation. Take an OL or WR and grab one of the top 6 RBs in a later round.

I think the o line, given who we have hired, should take a huge step next year. I have no problem taking another at 12, but I also want to see what this staff can do with what we have. We've invested so much in the o line the past 4 years.

Tksymm7 said:

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I think the o line, given who we have hired, should take a huge step next year. I have no problem taking another at 12, but I also want to see what this staff can do with what we have. We've invested so much in the o line the past 4 years.

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If he's the missing, sure-thing piece, then take him. I don't see him as a Zeke-like situation where we had everything in place and all we really needed was an RB to take the pressure off Romo. Dak walked into a perfect situation when we drafted him. There's a reason a 4th round qb had immediate success. I don't think we are anywhere near that right now.

I would love to see them get Burden at 12 or a top flight DL. If neither a play maker at WR or DT is available then get an OL. I really dont want an RB in the 1st and I am the biggest "pound the rock, RBs can be the difference" guy I know. This team has too many other issues. Strengthen the LOS and get another weapon then address RB. They will need to address corner too.

Tksymm7 said:

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I think the o line, given who we have hired, should take a huge step next year. I have no problem taking another at 12, but I also want to see what this staff can do with what we have. We've invested so much in the o line the past 4 years.

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This is my thought process for sure. We've invested a lot into the O-line already. I have ZERO problems drafting another in the 1st this year, but at some point you gotta make it work with what you have and invest in other positions.

I do think we have a better running game staff/scheme incoming and we'll see what they can do. Let's give them a starting caliber back to pair with Ricco and let's roll! Doesn't have to be Jeanty in Round 1, but if not, then it's likely they will need to get one in the 2nd. I think you lose all of those top 5/6 guys if you wait until the 3rd.

I'm not even on the draft Jeanty train. I think he's a stud and would help this team, but when viewing our roster I think there are players that would/could help us more than Jeanty. I think drafting him kinda hamstrings us the following rounds because then you are chasing an impact WR and D lineman. You don't want to draft to a position need early, but it just so happens to be a draft and we have a pick that would allow us to get a instant impact/best available type of guy at those two positions.

I should also add to the offseason discussion that perhaps the biggest and most important business that needs to get done is bringing back Osa Odighizuwa. I really don't think we can afford to lose him unless you are just going to punt on the d line this year.

Definitely. Osa is almost exactly what you are looking for sometimes... a guy that comes in and plays consistently good football from day 1. He's not a super star, but we can't afford a team full of super stars. Just a real solid pro who will demand good money, but not top money.

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This team has too many other issues. Strengthen the LOS and get another weapon then address RB. They will need to address corner too.

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This statement pretty much says what we already know. Too many holes to fill with 1 draft. But pretty much every team is like this. If we are able to get back on track and compete next year, we are going to need more Daron Bland type picks.

Bland was pick # 167.

In this years draft we have 168, 170, 171, 187. 2 of those picks need to be guys that can help us next year. They don't have to be 'lead the league in interceptions' type good, but we need to find some dudes.

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I don't think there's any doubt they're picking Jeanty if he's there at 12. Especially now after promoting Schotty and the OC hire.

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I don't think I said as much, but that is what prompted me to look into him. Once we started putting the staff together it became clear that running the ball to open up this offense was one of the top priorities. So I figured I better take a look.

I agree, I don't think they pass on him if he's there at 12. This is a pretty good RB class and he stands head and shoulders above them all... that's pretty special.

Romo was crowned the starter in 2007 and went down for good in 2016 when we drafted Zeke and Dak.

It's only fitting that Dak go down for good 9 years later and we draft an rb and a late round qb. I'd prefer Dart if he falls. It fits perfectly. I'd take Milroe in the 3rd if he falls though.

We don't have that OL or defense though. I pity the qb we draft.

We'll all be dead before the Boys make it back to the Bowl. At least some of us we'll be able to watch it.

Fun mock draft just now... got wiped out at OT and Jeanty so traded back in the 1st and picked up an extra 2nd rounder. Ended up with:

WR Egbuka - 1st
RB Kaleb Johnson - 2nd
DT Deone Walker - 2nd
DT TJ Sanders - 3rd

Sanders should NOT have fallen that far, but he did so we doubled up at DT. With our four 5th rounders I threw darts at CB, OG, LB, & OT.

That would be a very solid draft IMO and if a couple of those 5th rounders hit & contribute, awesome.

Emmitt Smith does not want to see the Cowboys draft Ashton Jeanty. https://t.co/fyCldaH2dD

— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) February 6, 2025

TyHolden said:

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Emmitt Smith does not want to see the Cowboys draft Ashton Jeanty. https://t.co/fyCldaH2dD

— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) February 6, 2025

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Did Emmitt forget we just hired a new run heavy coach? His comments don't make much sense to me

I think Emmitt had a few too many Titos. That rant made no sense

Emmitt isn't very smart.

I don't think Dallas should draft an RB at 12. Too many roster holes and there are many high ceiling RBs in this draft. The Iowa kid and both Ohio state backs are going to be boar backs for years in the nfl, all will be available after the 1st.

VP at Pierce and Pierce said:

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I don't think Dallas should draft an RB at 12. Too many roster holes and there are many high ceiling RBs in this draft. The Iowa kid and both Ohio state backs are going to be boar backs for years in the nfl, all will be available after the 1st.

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You have no idea if your last statement is true or not.

We spent a lot of time arguing why the Cowboys should/should not draft Jahmyr Gibbs at 26 two years ago. Shoot, the dude was gone at 12 (and has been a STUD for Detroit)!

If they LOVE 2 or 3 of these RBs and if drafting a starting caliber RB this year is key to their plans, then you 100% take Jeanty at 12 if he's there.

We have NO IDEA what is going to happen between picks 12 & 44. I think it's very possible we see 3 RBs gone before pick 44. If the Cowboys pass on Jeanty at 12 because "we have 2 other guys we really like"... that's very risky because the other 31 teams really like those guys too.

And I'll say this as a follow up... the NFL is and has always been a copy cat league. The league became pass happy a while back and everybody jumped on board. So much so that defenses were built to stop the pass.

And now who's having the most success... Detroit, Philly, etc. Run baby run. I guarantee you that just about every NFL team is trying to figure out how to run the ball better right now.

It's considered a good RB draft class this year... I think we'll see these guys drafted more early/often compared to recent drafts.

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And I'll say this as a follow up... the NFL is and has always been a copy cat league. The league became pass happy a while back and everybody jumped on board. So much so that defenses were built to stop the pass.

And now who's having the most success... Detroit, Philly, etc. Run baby run. I guarantee you that just about every NFL team is trying to figure out how to run the ball better right now.

It's considered a good RB draft class this year... I think we'll see these guys drafted more early/often compared to recent drafts.

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You could also look at San Fran and the Chiefs and say they have players at RB and QB that were drafted in the last rounds of the draft.

I don't think we're anywhere near those teams in terms of one-player away, etc.

I don't hate the pick. I just feel like it could be another Saquon/Giants type of pick where he might excel and the team sucks as a whole. Not my decision though. I hope it works out.

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VP at Pierce and Pierce said:

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I don't think Dallas should draft an RB at 12. Too many roster holes and there are many high ceiling RBs in this draft. The Iowa kid and both Ohio state backs are going to be boar backs for years in the nfl, all will be available after the 1st.

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You have no idea if your last statement is true or not.

We spent a lot of time arguing why the Cowboys should/should not draft Jahmyr Gibbs at 26 two years ago. Shoot, the dude was gone at 12 (and has been a STUD for Detroit)!

If they LOVE 2 or 3 of these RBs and if drafting a starting caliber RB this year is key to their plans, then you 100% take Jeanty at 12 if he's there.

We have NO IDEA what is going to happen between picks 12 & 44. I think it's very possible we see 3 RBs gone before pick 44. If the Cowboys pass on Jeanty at 12 because "we have 2 other guys we really like"... that's very risky because the other 31 teams really like those guys too.

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If they truly want a rb in the 1st, then you trade back into the mid 20's. No rb's are worth a #12 pick unless that is the ONE position of need on your team.

It should say a lot that Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry are both doing way better now than with their original train wrecks of teams. Even a great RB can't function in a crappy offense unless his name is Barry Sanders. The Cowboys have a decent OL and a good QB. It's a good spot for a top shelf RB to come and have a big impact

Really good point. Jeanty w CD and Dak would be an instant star.

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It should say a lot that Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry are both doing way better now than with their original train wrecks of teams. Even a great RB can't function in a crappy offense unless his name is Barry Sanders. The Cowboys have a decent OL and a good QB. It's a good spot for a top shelf RB to come and have a big impact

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Completely agree.

I'll also say, with regards to my 2023 draft reference above, I think Jeanty is the only 2025 RB in the same category as Robinson & Gibbs. I'm not 100% sold because I haven't watched enough film yet, but at a quick glance, I might like Jeanty a little more than Gibbs (who I liked more than Bijan).

But I do think, if we are looking for a 2016 Zeke type impact on our offense, Jeanty is that guy. The UNC, Iowa, & The OSU backs are fine backs who would also help this team (and I'd be happy if we get one of them in the 2nd), but I don't see them having the same impact.

Amazing that Ed "Too Tall" Jones, Everson Walls, and Darren Woodson are not in the NFL Hall of Fame, but, Darren Woodson's omission is especially egregious. He is the Cowboys all-time leading tackler. Never made a bad decision . And at one point or another he played every position in the defensive backfield: linebacker, safety AND cornerback. He revolutionized the way the safety position is played because he had the speed and pass coverage ability of a free safety but the run-stuffing ability of a strong safety. 3x Super Bowl winner.

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It should say a lot that Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry are both doing way better now than with their original train wrecks of teams. Even a great RB can't function in a crappy offense unless his name is Barry Sanders. The Cowboys have a decent OL and a good QB. It's a good spot for a top shelf RB to come and have a big impact

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Derrick Henry has been putting up insane numbers for almost a decade now…after being selected in the 2nd round

Watch Jerry go Ditka on Chicago....no rb is worth trading up for.

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Ashton Jeanty has been linked to the #Bears and #Cowboys pic.twitter.com/gs3FnhpOk9

— NFL Rumors (@nflrums) February 8, 2025

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Amazing that Ed "Too Tall" Jones, Everson Walls, and Darren Woodson are not in the NFL Hall of Fame, but, Darren Woodson's omission is especially egregious. He is the Cowboys all-time leading tackler. Never made a bad decision . And at one point or another he played every position in the defensive backfield: linebacker, safety AND cornerback. He revolutionized the way the safety position is played because he had the speed and pass coverage ability of a free safety but the run-stuffing ability of a strong safety. 3x Super Bowl winner.

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I agree give Aikmans jacket to Woodson

"has been linked". What a nothing statement.

It's hard to imagine Chicago going anything but the best offensive lineman available. Caleb Williams was far and away the most sacked QB this year.

It's early but as of right now I think the Cowboys draft Jeanty if he is there and assuming that Carter, Graham or McMillan are not there at 12.

The one thing Jerry really doesn't do is trade up. I don't think we need to worry about him trading up for Jeanty.

It's one of those drafts where none QBs scream "can't miss". Pretty good list of 1st round OTs, but the supposed best one (guy from OSU) is dealing with a significant injury. And as far as the WRs go, there are a handful of nice players, but none of them jump off the page compared to recent drafts.

I think it's going to be an unpredictable 1st round. Jeanty is one of the very few "guaranteed" studs in this draft which is why I don't think he makes it to 12. Somebody will do the right thing and draft the best player regardless of position. But if they don't, Dallas should do exactly what they did when CD had no business falling to them.

Yep, if he falls to them, i take him and dont look back. But no trade up and if he doesn't fall, oh well. Go BPA and get a RB in the next pick or two

I thought I saw that the OT from Ohio state would be ready for fall camp.