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2008-2009 Offseason: Cowboys
Had 11 And, Now,
Have 12 Chances To Make A Difference In The 2009 NFL Draft
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- April 26, 2009 At 1:18 AM EST
- By
Eric M. Scharf
The Cowboys began today’s 2009 NFL Draft with 11 draft choices. They
had to give away this year’s number one choice as part of last
season’s trade for Roy Williams from Detroit.
Just as I was preparing to hear what the Cowboys had decided to do
with their 1st draft choice, the 51st pick of the 2nd round
(selecting a player, trading for a player, trading down to collect
more draft picks), it was announced that they had, indeed, traded
with Buffalo and received a 3rd and a 4th from them, growing the
Cowboys’ selection of picks from 11 to 12.
The extra pick will not change my perspective on what is required
for the Cowboys to receive top marks in this year’s draft. They have
12 chances to pick the very best players available when they pick,
for their positions of need.
The Cowboys have poor depth at safety, offensive line, and
cornerback, in that order of priority. Ideally, they need to net two
safeties, three offensive linemen, and two corners from this draft
to call it a true success.
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- Realistically, if they can get at least
one safety (who can go both free and strong), two offensive linemen
(who are flexible enough to play at center, guard, and tackle), and
two more corners (who are flexible enough to play both left / right
corner and the slot), then, many fans, including myself, will be
very pleased.
What about wide receiver? The Cowboys made a big deal about
explaining that they traded for Roy Williams not only because he
was the young-and-talented receiver they sought, but also because
their projections had no receiver of good enough value to pursue in
this year’s draft.
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- They may select a receiver or two in one of the
later rounds, but “put away the anointing oils” until those players
make the team, receive a regular season opportunity to perform, and
actually deliver the goods.
What about a new 3rd string QB to groom properly for a few years, a
la Tony Romo? While I am not referring to Romo’s eventual
replacement, we are all interested in a reliable, long-term solution
at back-up QB, who will be around and ready when John Kitna decides
to hang ‘em up in a year or two.
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- The Cowboys will probably take a
stab at a late round QB selection, but, of course, we hope to only
ever see that player make it into a game during garbage time, long
after the Cowboys have put away their opponent.
Sunday is already here, and, by 12:00 noon, EST, we should start
seeing some legitimate and tangible action coming out of our team’s
war room.
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