2025 Cowboy Draft

[UK Cowboy]

That’s pretty much where I am. Right around 9. If everything breaks our way more but it seldom does. I’d guess 8 or 9.

Yeah. We could win 12-13....if Diggs and Revel are back week one and Overshown by midseason...and if we have legit contributions from 4-5 rookies....and if Mazi and Guyton make a jump. A lot of ifs. It could also go sideways. But unlike last season, Im going to be happy with whatever we do record wise, because we actually made real progress this offseason

 

[UK Cowboy]

Or at least more of a rotation.let Wilson play early downs and get him off the damn field in pure passing situations for Bell, Thomas or Mukuamu or whomever else may show up - maybe the Syracuse kid?

Syracuse kid is gonna make the team IMO. They really like him

 

[PDay8810]

I'm thinking 11 wins myself.

 

[UK Cowboy]

3 toughest games IMO
@Philly
vs K.C
@ Detroit

3 most winnable
vs NYG
vs Arizona
@ Carolina

 

[Schmoopy1000]

But isn’t the defense better? I don’t mean SB ready, but better than it was. I still take a 2 or 3 year approach and now with bringing in a talent like Pickens I can see it being 2 years and not 3 if Jerry just lets his coaches take over and for year 2 (and hopefully half of this year) we have Overshown back at LBer and I like Liufau more than most seem to. Kid makes plays. We have a lot more pass rushers now. If the kid works out We have 3 CBs or two if we cut Diggs but his cap space to spend elsewhere. We still need DT badly and at least one safety. That can be next years goal or maybe another trade this year? A lot of rumors about Reader from Detroit potentially being available.

We aren’t winning a SB but maybe we can stop being so soft and start building towards one. Well, that Amy hope at least.

I honestly dont have an answer to if the defense will be better. If we dont have a consistent defense (even if we have sacks) I will completely believe we would fail against a playoff caliber team. While everyone focuses on pass rushing & as you point out DBs. I dont believe we can have a consistent successful defense until we can control the middle of the defense. (the foundation) DBs no matter how good will fail after X amount of time. We to what I know drafted a 7th rd. guy to upgrade the middle. Not completely inspiring. Now if Liufau secures the middle. That will be awesome. But as of right now. I have no idea where we stand on defense. if we can get in top ten on 3rd down efficiency & learn to stop the run. I will be super excited for our direction on defense.

Right now. I am just running on hope from our DC.

 

[UK Cowboy]

I honestly dont have an answer to if the defense will be better. If we dont have a consistent defense (even if we have sacks) I will completely believe we would fail against a playoff caliber team. While everyone focuses on pass rushing & as you point out DBs. I dont believe we can have a consistent successful defense until we can control the middle of the defense. (the foundation) DBs no matter how good will fail after X amount of time. We to what I know drafted a 7th rd. guy to upgrade the middle. Not completely inspiring. Now if Liufau secures the middle. That will be awesome. But as of right now. I have no idea where we stand on defense. if we can get in top ten on 3rd down efficiency & learn to stop the run. I will be super excited for our direction on defense.

Right now. I am just running on hope from our DC.

Eberflus is a heck of a DC IMO. Ran the Rex Ryan 3-4 attacking scheme, then converted to the Kiffen/Marinelli Tampa 2 look. He will run that most of the time, but can add some wrinkles for a guy like Micah. I think the guy who could have really set this scheme off is Overshown. He has the freak athletic ability to pull off that Derrick Brooks role. Hoping for a quick return by Agent 0

 

[jarntt]

I honestly dont have an answer to if the defense will be better. If we dont have a consistent defense (even if we have sacks) I will completely believe we would fail against a playoff caliber team. While everyone focuses on pass rushing & as you point out DBs. I dont believe we can have a consistent successful defense until we can control the middle of the defense. (the foundation) DBs no matter how good will fail after X amount of time. We to what I know drafted a 7th rd. guy to upgrade the middle. Not completely inspiring. Now if Liufau secures the middle. That will be awesome. But as of right now. I have no idea where we stand on defense. if we can get in top ten on 3rd down efficiency & learn to stop the run. I will be super excited for our direction on defense.

Right now. I am just running on hope from our DC.

We will. There is no other outcome for this year other than missing the playoffs or getting bounced. But no one could realistically think this is a SB team this year. It’s about moving in the right direction to me

 

[UK Cowboy]

We will. There is no other outcome for this year other than missing the playoffs or getting bounced. But no one could realistically think this is a SB team this year. It’s about moving in the right direction to me

Yep...and that's ok

 

[PDay8810]

I'm a Dallas Cowboy football fan. I don't expect the Super Bowl but as a pro football fan, I can't rule out a great season, not before training camp I sure can't. This team has talented players when healthy. They have a coaching staff in my opinion, who finally may get it about this competition brotherhood stuff. Yep...a coach nobody wanted with a clear vision and apparently, a pretty darn good sales pitch. A new coach with a vision about culture who has put together a great coaching staff. A staff just busting with a much to prove attitude themselves. Great draft, active free agency promoting competition all over the field and a huge trade weapon.

What's not to like for a football fan of this team?

I'm just throwing out sensible fan talk on a team fan board....shouldn't have to defend anything, it ain't the eat or be eaten general board.

I'm pumped.
Half Full Glass thing.
Sorry/Not Sorry

 

[UK Cowboy]

I'm a Dallas Cowboy football fan. I don't expect the Super Bowl but as a pro football fan, I can't rule out a great season, not before training camp I sure can't. This team has talented players when healthy. They have a coaching staff in my opinion, who finally may get it about this competition brotherhood stuff. Yep...a coach nobody wanted with a clear vision and apparently, a pretty darn good sales pitch. A new coach with a vision about culture who has put together a great coaching staff. A staff just busting with a much to prove attitude themselves. Great draft, active free agency promoting competition all over the field and a huge trade weapon.

What's not to like for a football fan of this team?

I'm just throwing out sensible fan talk on a team fan board....shouldn't have to defend anything, it ain't the eat or be eaten general board.

I'm pumped.
Half Full Glass thing.
Sorry/Not Sorry

I think most everyone here feels the same about the new staff and high hopes for thee new season. Even your glass half full said 11 wins, vs 9 or 10 from a lot of folks, which is the same ballpark

 

[ArlingtonCowboys100]

I think with good health, this team kicks ass this season

Health is the key. It sunk them last year. They could get some revenge is what I hope to see.

 

[PDay8810]

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Health is the key. It sunk them last year. They could get some revenge is what I hope to see.

health is always the key when you have talent throughout the team. Great offseason cause Jerry stayed in the back seat like some thought he would.

 

[UK Cowboy]

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health is always the key when you have talent throughout the team. Great offseason cause Jerry stayed in the back seat like some thought he would.

I thought he took a backseat last year when he sat on his wallet. He spent a little money this year and made a bold move for Pickens. That's their best trade in a long time

 

[jarntt]

I thought he took a backseat last year when he sat on his wallet. He spent a little money this year and made a bold move for Pickens. That's their best trade in a long time

Pickens was 100% Jerry. He needed to get out from under the criticism of doing nothing last year and sinking the ship because of it. There was little chance of him not getting his splash move. He made sure everyone knew about it before the draft and as soon as the criticism started up again after the draft he pulled the trigger.

 

[PDay8810]

12
44
76

Big time needs for plug and play draft picks throughout the roster. What is this new, much to prove coaching staff thinking? Where is the emphasis? What's priority one? What is the second priority?

Offense: We know rushing the football has been mentioned, are they really satisfied with the oline currently on the roster? Another WR to start opo Lamb seems desired.

Defense: Slot Corner is a hole, as is a starting spot opo Bland. Defense against the rush? Is this DT and LB or just DT? Do we want another stud off the edge?

Dallas like most teams need more top 150 picks and less 150 to 300 picks.There are still 10 selections with 7 in the less preferred tier.
Trade down, trade up, draft day trade, something must be planned. Is this where Steele is traded?Donovan Wilson?

I DO NOT THINK JERRY AND STEPHEN WILL BE COMMANDING THIS ADVENTURE. They will be seen on the phones in the command center as always. Might get a TV interview too, but this draft like the first Parcels draft will be all McClay and Schottenheimer with heavy input from Adams, Riley and Eberflus.

Pretty excited myself.

THIS

the draft went as Schotty vision and what he said about his vision b4 the draft. He's got his head coach opportunity, and no bull shit coach speak with this guy. He too old to be anything other than what he says and does with this opportunity. competition? ping pong and free throws? Taking 5 to 6 players out for dinner, steering table talk towards everything but football?, Always on his dime? AND Moving locker locations?

Jerry had HIS face time. Even got to mumble about a trade for his showtime ego. Most likey delayed it, AND even perhaps got a different WR.
Jerry saved face.
The coaches got a solid need position.


Schotty seems to be adjusting well.
I'm pretty darn excited myself.

 

[PDay8810]

I just don't see this team drafting DL day 1 or day 2 without a trade back. Since some of you continue to post Mazi' replacement as a top team priority, I'll continue to voice the opinion this team does not view AT THIS point and time Mazi as problem one, two, or even third on the list of addressing with a high end draft pick.

tag this one next.

lol

 

[UK Cowboy]

tag this one next.

lol

LMFAO.....

So you stayed up for hours scouring for one of your own posts that you vouod repost on and say "This".... Hysterical

PFF : Mazi Smith has been the worst starting DT in football for two years

PDay : We dont need a DT, we have Mazi!!!

You are a genius lol

 

[PDay8810]

LMFAO.....

PDay : We dont need a DT, we have Mazi!!!

You are a genius lol

3rd place divisional record

no way we get 5 staters/rotational guys from this draft.

wash, rinse, repeat

I'm laughing with ya dude.
What next?

 

[UK Cowboy]

3rd place divisional record

no way we get 5 staters/rotational guys from this draft.

wash, rinse, repeat

I'm laughing with ya dude.
What next?

Waiting for the 5 starters..We'll start with that. Or Daks $52M contract..12 wins...and if course, the fact that you dont see Mazi and Guyton as busts...you're a Legend in your own pea brain my guy

 

[UK Cowboy]

funny
BUT IF TRUTH BE TOLD...

if it must be a pass catcher at 12, Warren makes sense.

The mizou tackle and Jeanty are the only two I've seen recently not trashed in someone's player evaluation.

Always hedging your bets, aren't you?
I can also repost your prediction of 9 wins before we traded for Pickens. Now it's 12, and Jarntt and I are negative Nancy's for saying 9-10

Legend