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In reply to Tksymm7 • 9:51a, 1/29/26
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I think it's Broadus that loves reminding his audience "teams are bad at drafting". We always think our favorite prospects are going to be gone, but you can always count on some teams in front of you to do something weird.

I also don't see how a team like TN (who has a ton of needs) doesn't take a WR. You've got last years #1 overall (Cam Ward) who had a good rookie season, but their leading receiver was a TE. They desperately need to give their young QB a stud WR.
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In reply to Infection_Ag11 • 9:52a, 1/29/26
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Infection_Ag11 said:
Rodriguez is nearly universally regarded as a day 2 player. I don't think I've seen a single mock with him going in the top 20.


I think it's a reach for both players where we're drafting, but it might be best player available that fits the needs of this team.

Here's McShay's rankings yesterday from the senior bowl: (Howell is out with a hand injury):
Tier 1: Potential top-15 picks
  • David Bailey, Texas Tech
  • Rueben Bain Jr., Miami
  • Akheem Mesidor, Miami
Tier 2: Projectable mid-first guys
  • Keldric Faulk, Auburn
  • Cashius Howell, Texas A&M
Tier 3: On the top-32 bubble
  • R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma
  • T.J. Parker, Clemson
Tier 4: Second-rounders with upside
  • Derrick Moore, Michigan
  • Zion Young, Missouri
His note on Rodriguez:
Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez just always finds the ball. He had the aforementioned strip of Randall and also this interception in 11-on-11s yesterday:
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In reply to Woods Ag • 10:01a, 1/29/26
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Woods Ag said:
Would you be upset if our first round haul was LB - Jacob Rodriguez and Rush End - Cassius Howell?

That's probably right about where both of those players could go. I'd be happy it.


Rodriguez is not currently considered 1st round due to measurables. Most likely mid to late day 2 is his peak, but it's still pre-combine so he could definitely rise up boards fast because his tape is really good.

Generally speaking, I'm perfectly happy with a stand up LB and then Howell in the 1st. It's considered a strong year for LB and we desperately need one.


Right now I'm not convinced our biggest need is the secondary. It sounds like our new DC is going to attack the ball/QB... if we can infuse more athletic talent into our front 7 I think our secondary can hold up.
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In reply to jr15aggie • 10:13a, 1/29/26
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I 100% think they are going to in on one OT or WR. Same for NYG. It just makes absolutely no sense why wouldn't surround your guy more or protect him better.
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In reply to jr15aggie • 10:25a, 1/29/26
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jr15aggie said:
Woods Ag said:
Would you be upset if our first round haul was LB - Jacob Rodriguez and Rush End - Cassius Howell?

That's probably right about where both of those players could go. I'd be happy it.


Rodriguez is not currently considered 1st round due to measurables. Most likely mid to late day 2 is his peak, but it's still pre-combine so he could definitely rise up boards fast because his tape is really good.

Generally speaking, I'm perfectly happy with a stand up LB and then Howell in the 1st. It's considered a strong year for LB and we desperately need one.


Right now I'm not convinced our biggest need is the secondary. It sounds like our new DC is going to attack the ball/QB... if we can infuse more athletic talent into our front 7 I think our secondary can hold up.

He's listed at 6'1".. are people thinking he's under 6'?

I'd take CJ Allen if he's there - just not sure that he will be.
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In reply to Woods Ag • 11:00a, 1/29/26
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Would you be upset if our first round haul was LB - Jacob Rodriguez and Rush End - Cassius Howell?

That's probably right about where both of those players could go. I'd be happy it.

I'd be happy to have both of those guys on the Cowboys.
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12:09p, 1/29/26
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Sonny Styles at LB and Cashius Howell at EDGE would be a dream combo. If we are going secondary, I'd love to get the pair of Mansoor Delane at CB and CJ Allen at LB.

I think we will try to sign another CB and S in FA to not be positions of absolutely "need" in the draft. Would love to bring over Blankenship as he could help the rest of the secondary learn the Parker defense.
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12:34p, 1/29/26
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Trade up to get Bailey or Bain. Those guys would make everyone them better - especially Bain.

But, let's see what the combines reveal.
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In reply to Woods Ag • 5:57p, 1/29/26
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Woods Ag said:
Infection_Ag11 said:
Rodriguez is nearly universally regarded as a day 2 player. I don't think I've seen a single mock with him going in the top 20.


I think it's a reach for both players where we're drafting, but it might be best player available that fits the needs of this team.

Here's McShay's rankings yesterday from the senior bowl: (Howell is out with a hand injury):
Tier 1: Potential top-15 picks
  • David Bailey, Texas Tech
  • Rueben Bain Jr., Miami
  • Akheem Mesidor, Miami


I really really really hate drafting a D-Line guy in the early rounds when he wasn't the best D-line player on his team.

I like Mesidor (at least what I saw of him in the playoffs), but more often than not, they benefit so much from teams focusing on the other guy.

Daeshon Hall... played opposite Myles Garret, drafted in the 3rd round, couldn't play in the NFL.
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In reply to jr15aggie • 6:52p, 1/29/26
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Couldn't agree more.
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9:55a, 1/30/26
Crownover is having a good Senior Bowl. Possible later round developmental tackle. We're going to need one. Sounds like Steele will get the boot and Guyton, while progressing, can't stay healthy.

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11:15a, 1/30/26
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I mean, the guy on video is saying one thing, but I'm not loving what I'm seeing. He's a big man with a long reach, but I just don't think his footwork is fluid at all. Looks really stiff and like someone who is going to constantly have trouble getting to his spots on time or adjusting to a defender. His reach can help make up for some of that, but I see a dude who is going to get beat a lot
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11:21a, 1/30/26
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Seemed like holding on 2 of them.
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1:07p, 1/30/26
Yeah, he's going to have some struggles but because of his measurables, he will most likely get drafted late
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In reply to Woods Ag • 12:03a, 1/31/26
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Woods Ag said:
Seemed like holding on 2 of them.


Seemed like holding on 3 out of 4 Micah Parsons pass rush with a star on his helmet, but based on the lack of calls, what the hell do I know!?!
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4:14p, 1/31/26
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Bills hired Leonhard as DC.

Man, I'm optimistic on Joe Brady as a HC atm
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5:20p, 1/31/26
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Edit: Sorry, got my nerdy Arc Raiders posts mixed up with my Cowboys stuff.
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5:31p, 1/31/26
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11:31p, 1/31/26
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Scott Laidlaw passed a couple days ago. Very underrated Cowboy Half / Fullback. Csonka tough.
RIP #35
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In reply to Southlake • 9:22a, 2/1/26
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Southlake said:
Scott Laidlaw passed a couple days ago. Very underrated Cowboy Half / Fullback. Csonka tough.
RIP #35

I remember him! RIP
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3:44p, 2/2/26
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PFF did a post senior bowl mock-draft, and before anyone says PFF isn't the best tool etc. to evaluate players, they had quite a few evaluators at senior bowl to get a better feel for the guys instead of just using tape and formulas. They have us taking Downs at 12 and then TJ Parker at 20.

Regarding Downs, they mentioned that a lot of evaluators and NFL front office personnel believe he could go anywhere in the top 20 outside of No. 1. For Downs to get down to 12 they had both Mauigoa and Fano in the top 10, then because of that KC took Caleb Banks and Cincy took Peter Woods. Banks in particular is a big riser because of him being injured all season. We'll see what happens.
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In reply to Tksymm7 • 9:46a, 2/3/26
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Definitely expect a lot of things to change in the next couple of months with regards to the top 20 picks. Downs could definitely be there for us if enough guys start to shoot up the boards.

I would hate Parker at 20 if there was a stud at LB still on the board. This is a strong LB class and we've been ignoring/striking out at this spot for too long... a plug and play LB would do more for this defense than any other position IMO.
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1:22p, 2/3/26
I was listening to a draft podcast go through a mock this morning and they had TJ Parker going top 10. Apparently he had a strong Senior Bowl and impressed a lot of people. I know Broaddus and Voch aren't as high on him and Faulk. The podcast had the Cowboys taking Downs at 12 and Styles at 20. No way that happens but man that would be awesome!
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2:29p, 2/3/26
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I think there is a chance that Downs makes it to 12. All the teams in front of us need either significant trenches or could reach for an offensive player to go with their young quarterback. Safety is just such a reach that high in the draft too when those teams probably need help all over the roster. We are a unique team that safety is probably one of if not our biggest needs on defense, and Downs is basically a generational prospect at safety.
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In reply to Tksymm7 • 3:49p, 2/3/26
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Yep. I've seen mocks with him going as high as #2 to the Jets. I mean, seriously, do you really think the Jets GM is sitting up there ready to pull the trigger on a Safety at 2?

Walking away with a starting LB & Safety (who are both studs right away) with our two #1's is my dream. I think that immediately starts to turn this defense around. The early impressions are that this is a really good year for both spots.
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4:01p, 2/3/26
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Ty Simpson is going before 12. He may go to the Jets tbh.

- He was the best QB for the first 10 weeks of the year.
- Had no running game
- Was injured in the back part of the season

when he goes people are going to get real itchy about Nuss with the same narratives. His wittle hands may keep him in the back part of the 1st.
- injured in camp
- no running game
- obvious lsu dysfunction
- continued to play thru multiple injuries

By draft time we'll have 3 1st round QBs, and 2 in the .top 10. That's my bet.

Thats 2 QBs, 2 Tackles, David Bailey, Bain, Reese, Tate, maybe Lemon or Tyson, Love.

That's when it's going to get interesting. Idc the more I think about it. Downs, McCoy (if he checks out), Mansoor, Styles. I know CB isn't popular but today I started thinking back to prime Terrance Newman days and I really miss having a shutdown corner
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4:02p, 2/3/26
You already know the day before the draft, Jerry will be front and center telling the media how much he loves downs. And how downs was the best interview he's ever conducted with a player in thirty years. Then some team will trade up to leap frog the cowboys to take downs
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4:58p, 2/3/26
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Maybe he'll make me look foolish, but going back to when I saw him in HS, I've always thought Nuss was a spare and he never disproved that in college. Looks great spinning it in warmups, but just not a gamer.
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5:01p, 2/3/26
Jets would be dumb to take a QB this year. They have 4 picks in the top 50 this year and they'll have 4 in the top 35ish next year.

They can build almost an entire team around whoever they take at QB likely with the number 1 pick in 2027.

Because of that, they should just take whoever is highest on their board at 2. Downs may be the best football player in the draft, so I could easily see them taking him there. If Glenn thinks he'll be there for the entire rebuild, he may love to have Downs in his defense to use in multiple ways.
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In reply to Vessel • 5:32p, 2/3/26
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Vessel said:
Jets would be dumb to take a QB this year. They have 4 picks in the top 50 this year and they'll have 4 in the top 35ish next year.

They can build almost an entire team around whoever they take at QB likely with the number 1 pick in 2027.

Because of that, they should just take whoever is highest on their board at 2. Downs may be the best football player in the draft, so I could easily see them taking him there. If Glenn thinks he'll be there for the entire rebuild, he may love to have Downs in his defense to use in multiple ways.

What they should do, and what they are going to do are 2 totally different things.

NFL Franchises get incredibly unsettled when they don't have ANY options at QB and they're looking at going back to someone no one wants. Last year was their "Well... We got no better option..." year. I can't see them doing that again with a Tua or Murray. This is the Jets, assume the worst.


And... if not the Jets, then the Cardinals. If not the Cardinals, the Browns. If not the Browns, Miami. Someone is coming to get Simpson.

The main point is that Simpson will be gone before the Cowboys pick at 12, which is great for us.


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In reply to Woods Ag • 6:08p, 2/3/26
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I get your point, and don't disagree that he will be a first round pick. I just think teams are looking at next year's draft as a generational draft, not only at QB but in general. And a lot of those terrible franchises like the Jets, Browns, Cards etc. are going to keep their powder dry. I could see a team like the rams taking a flyer on Simpson with two first round picks and letting him sit for a year.
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6:13p, 2/3/26
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If I'm the Jets, I definitely don't think about QB at 2 or 16. That said, if Ty Simpson somehow fell to 33, I might have to give that a go. I don't like how little he's played, but I do think he has 2026 NFL QB tools. If he doesn't fall, powder stays dry for 2027. He probably doesn't last that long, but we have seen qb's slide.
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In reply to Tksymm7 • 4:53a, 2/4/26
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For sure, next years draft is where you want to be drafting a QB. But only 1 of these teams (Cowboys) have the person in charge of personnel that doesn't ahve to worry about his job.

Especially those teams without a QB - they can't guarantee they have a job next year, and for some it's likely they won't, so they don't always operate with the best long term vision for the team.
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One thing is for sure... expect at least 1 of the picks (possibly both) to be players we are not talking about or possibly don't even like.

There have been several "Are you serious Clark!?!" 1st round picks lately. Some of them have worked out (Tyler Smith, Booker). Others have not (Guyton, Mazi).

And then there were the Micah & CD picks which were awesome, but we didn't really expect those guys to be there and/or we had bigger needs at other positions that year.



As we spend the next 2 months talking about 10-12 names, just get ready when none of them get a call from Jerry on draft day.
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