Kevin Brady
The 2019 NFL Combine is upon us, and with the excitement of some sort of football being back also comes confusion for a lot of fans. Which drills matter? Which position groups do they matter for? How fast is fast? Do the Cowboys care about any of these drills in particular? The combine (and the NFL draft …
With the combine kicking off this week, it’s a great time to get out my first mock draft of the season. Considering the Cowboys don’t have a first round pick, doing a traditional first round mock really isn’t valuable on this site. Instead, here is my first official try at a 7 round mock for the …
Heading into both free agency and draft season, safety is a clear need of the Dallas Cowboys for 2019. They’ll likely need to take one within their first two picks, unless they address the position in free agency first (see: Earl Thomas). This year’s safety class is one that can fit many different types of needs, …
The NFL doesn’t really have an offseason if you are interested in the NFL Draft, and this week only proves this further true with the 2019 NFL Combine getting underway. More than 20 tight ends will attend the combine, and the Cowboys will likely keep a close eye on each one of them. In particular, three …
Last week, we discussed Kentucky cornerback Lonnie Johnson Jr. and his potential fit with the Cowboys defense. The idea was that while many of his coverage skills are raw and need substantial development, his height/weight/length fit exactly what Kris Richard tends to look for. Notre Dame’s Julian Love is almost the opposite of this. The 5’11” …
Heading into the 2018 season Byron Jones was being asked to prove himself. The former first round pick had fallen out of the coaches’ good graces during his third season, though many of his struggles could be attributed to those very coaches which were then questioning his ability. Being asked to play out of position, or …
While most fans are hoping the Cowboys snag a different safety who played his football in the state of Washington, Huskies safety Taylor Rapp should be towards the top of their draft targets on day two. The Cowboys have some decisions to make when it comes to their back-end, particularly at safety. Do they want to …
Since Kris Richard has taken over the back-end of the Dallas Cowboys defense, they have clearly shown a bias towards a “type” of cornerback. Richard, looking to build this Dallas unit in a similar form to his Seattle teams, has prioritized long corners both in height and arm length. As his responsibilities within the organization increase, …
Our search for a new pass catcher for the Cowboys in this years’ draft class continues, this time with a wide receiver. South Carolina’s Deebo Samuel put himself on the map with a strong Sophomore season, but fell off a bit due to a severe leg injury early in 2017. After a strong 2018 campaign, and …
To say it’s been an up-and-down start to the career of young cornerback Anthony Brown would be an understatement. As a sixth round pick in 2016, everything Brown contributed during his rookie season was a plus. Due to injury he was asked to step into a greater role as the season went on, and he performed …
It’s pretty much universally agreed that the Dallas Cowboys have a need for a starting tight end, particularly one who can stretch the field as a receiving threat. Despite not having a first round pick, this class should give the Cowboys an opportunity to add tight end talent to their roster through the NFL Draft. Will …
It seems like each Spring during the Jason Garrett/Stephen Jones-led era we have similar discussions about the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive tackle depth. For starters, it is universally agreed on that they need to add more talent on the inside of their defensive line. Then, the arguments over how they should add that talent begins. Jones has …
Though many believe the Cowboys need to prioritize 1-technique in the upcoming NFL Draft, Dallas could also benefit from improving at the under-tackle position as well. Miami’s Gerald Willis is a player that has been mocked to the Cowboys in round two often, and he could fit the bill of an impactful 3-technique for Dallas. With …
With their second selection in the fourth round of last year’s NFL Draft, the Cowboys looked to find a tight end to hopefully fill the void left by Jason Witten’s retirement just a few days earlier. They selected Dalton Schultz, who was primarily a run blocker in college rather than a seam-buster or vertical threat for …
Much was made late last week when Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was asked about the possibility of giving Dallas a hometown discount rather than taking traditional QB1 money. Prescott, answering comparisons to how Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has consistently taken less money than the market would dictate he makes, commented that no other QB’s wife makes …
After having a strong first three rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft, the Cowboys turned their attention to the defensive line in round four, taking Kansas defensive end Dorance Armstrong. Armstrong was an interesting prospect heading into the draft, with a strong 2016 in which he had 10 sacks being overshadowed by an injury-riddled 2017 for …
As we continue to profile draft targets in the 2019 class we now focus on the defensive line, where the Cowboys have one of their bigger needs. Dallas should look to improve both at 1-technique and under tackle this offseason, and can accomplish at least one of these goals through the draft. There is a plethora …
If there’s anything the Dallas Cowboys have gotten right in past years’ drafts, it’s finding talent from Boise State. Tyrone Crawford, DeMarcus Lawrence, and now Leighton Vander Esch have each made their mark in Dallas after coming from Boise State, and even former Boise QB Kellen Moore is now the offensive coordinator for the Cowboys. Dallas …
The search for a tight end in the 2019 NFL Draft continues this week, as we profile Stanford Junior Kaden Smith. Smith was a two year contributor at Stanford, and though he didn’t produce eye-popping numbers, he has garnered some draft hype as of late. Many respected draft analysts have Smith in their top five tight …
There seemed to be a trend among Alabama pass catchers in recent years. Players like OJ Howard underproduced relative to their talent at Alabama, but had clear skill sets which were coveted by pass-heavier teams in the NFL. With Tua Tagovailoa at quarterback in 2018, that trend ended fast. Now, with such a star at quarterback like …
Despite putting a high emphasis on improving their secondary the last few offseasons, the Dallas Cowboys still have a need for a safety. Sure, Jeff Heath is a solid player and Xavier Woods has a ton of upside, but the Cowboys need to add more talent on the back-end. The NFL Draft is a great place to do …