Who Do Dallas Cowboys Pick With #51?

SBorBust, I think really that Jerry was thinking more about the $$$ he would be forking out and with a salary cap hit that it would pose for a back-up QB if he took Quinn in the 1st round.. If he can get a decent QB in the third or fourth round I think he might go that way, but it doesn't look good this year. I like Freeman too, but I think he will be gone by #51. If he is still available in the third though, I am in 100 percent agreement with you. He needs to be drafted by the Cowboys.

I would consider Josh Freeman of Kansas State at 51.  Next season Romo will be 29, entering his eighth season in the NFL.  We need competition at quarterback, not complacency like we have now.  There were no legitimate backups when Romo went down, and that must change.  If we draft a good quarterback with starting potential, it's up to Romo to keep his starting position with his performance.  It was a major mistake not to draft Brady Quinn, who was #1 on every team's draft board at that position when we traded the pick.  The threat of a young gun working hard every day to become a starter only helps a team.  Jones used the rationale that he wanted Tony to know that he had faith in him.  What baloney.  This is the NFL, and if you're not good enough or strong enough to understand how to compete for a position, you have no business being there.  I don't know if Quinn will develop into a starting qb, but the reason for not drafting him was faulty.  We should not let this situation continue any longer.  However, knowing Jerry, he will either trade for a veteran backup or draft a quarterback late in the draft.  He's forgotten what type of quarterback let the Cowboys to all five Super Bowl trophies.  Roger was a Heisman Trophy winner, a big-time player in national program.  Troy was a #1 NFL draft pick.  These are the quarterbacks that have won it all for the Cowboys.  Can we do it with someone who is very different from Staubach and Aikman?  I don't know, but I wouldn't bet the farm on it.  We need a big-time backup to challenge for the starting job.  One last comment concerns when Aikman started to blossom.  That was when the Cowboys, after using the #1 pick on Aikman, drafted Steve Walsh to see if he could supplant Aikman as a starter.  We all know how Troy responded.  I think Jerry's forgotten all of that.

YEAH FANS HATED DON MERIDETH, AND HE LEFT WHEN HE WAS 30. STAUBACH RETIRED EARLY. THEY RODE DANNY WHITE OUT ON A RAIL. AIKMAN HAD TO LEAVE THE GAME, BUT HE LEFT EVERYTHING HE HAD ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD. AND THE FANS BOOED HIM????? THATS JUST WRONG.SO NOW THE FANS KICK THE SHIT OUT OF ROMO. COME ON . HE'S STARTING JUST HIS 3RD SEASON AS A STARTER. HE'S JUST COMING INTO HIS OWN. LET HIM HAVE FUN, OR WE'LL HAVE ANOTHER DON MERIDETH ON OUR HANDS. TOM LANDRY SAID "HE WISHED DON WOULD'VE TAKEN THE GAME MORE SERIOUSLY, HE HAD THE TALENT TO BE ONE OF THE GREATEST EVER." WELL DON LOVED TO HAVE FUN, AND THATS WHY HE PLAYED. SO THE FANS HATED HIM CAUSE THEY SAID HE COULD'NT WIN THE BIG ONE. BUT HE GAVE IT ALL, AND PLAYED WITH BUSTED RIBS AND ALMOST BLED TO DEATH INTURNALLY!!!!! HE WAS'NT SERIOUS???? LETS LET ROMO MATURE AND THEN WE'LL SEE WHAT WE GOT. THANKS FOR THE INSIGHT, STEAM, I COULD'NT AGREE MORE

It was awhile back I dont remember us booing Aikman, but Steam that is the worst crap a fan can do. Its embarrasing no support for your team and espessially Aikman. I dont blame Aikman for hating the fans for that do you know how that would feel. Bringing us 3 Superbowls then getting trashed by the fans you played your heart out for.

I am not sure if I could make it happen. I can try.

Dan if you can do this, I will make it worth your while. I have all kinds of football cards, programs, pictures, etc. Or, if you would rather, maybe I could score you a couple of tickets to a game in 2009. Lets discuss it. I really want Troy to take that chip off of his shoulder. Can you make it happen?

If I am Jerry though, I don't bring in a defensive coordinator. Wade calls the defense and Garrett calls the offense. And if Garrett keeps slippin up, then let it be known that Ray Sherman can fill in. If Wade can't handle it on the defensive side then Campo can fill in. They need to know that they are not irreplaceable. There is too much coaching talent out there to just let a greatly talented team like this be a failure.

T.O. knows that and he knows that the window is closing fast. He wants a championship bad, and he is an emotional player. To add to that, the Eagles fans hate him, and for that... I love him. I want T.O. to succeed and I want the Cowboys to win. I don't care who the coach is as long as it happens.

Jerry feels the same way. If it is between Garrett and T.O., Garrett gets the boot. But I really think he has just had his wake up call, and he will patch things up and have a good year. Garrett and T.O. will get things fixed. His future in the NFL depends on it.

It was ESPN that blew this crap out of proportion, and us Dallas fans need to know what to and what not to listen to when it comes to the media. It pissed me off to hear all the boos at the game after that Ed Werder report directed at T.O. And the more I think about it, I think this could be a curse coming from all the Dallas fans booing Troy Aikman off the field at the end of his career. I mean, what kind of fans boo off a QB that gave us 3 SuperBowl rings? This team hasn't done anything since. And it kills me to know that Troy is still carrying that chip on his shoulder when it comes to us Dallas fans. I went to that last game in Texas Stadium against Baltimore. Not only did Dallas lose. They lost in the most disgusting way, and in the end, when the game was over and all the past greats of this team came out to say goodbye. There was no Troy Aikman. He didn't come. Why?

I think it is time for us fans to realize that we have something to be grateful for. Stop booing the home team. I know it isn't all of us because I don't do it. I may not agree with everything going on, and I do get pissed sometimes, but I will not boo my team. I would like to see Dan here get an interview with Troy Aikman and discuss this very thing. He needs to know that he has fans out there that truly do appreciate what he has done for us Cowboys fans.

T.O. is going nowhere, Barber is going nowhere, Boldin sure as hell isn't coming to Dallas, Tony Romo is our QB, and  T.O. and Romo are fine. I mean hell, after all that crying and carrying on, who can say T.O. isn't fine with Romo. He said it. "That's my QB!" He said it! He also said that "This Offense"  isn't being run right. Do we disagree? I sure as hell don't disagree. I thought Garrett had a horrible year, but I think he knows now that his job is on the line and he will work harder.

T.O. and Garrett aren't fine. And to that if I am Jerry I say tough shit. T.O. isn't going anywhere and quite frankly Garrett isn't doing a very good job of trying to fix things. He is the coach right? So yea, Bevoman and bushido are right on. I think a lot of us agree that Garrett did a really crappy job this year and his big head and $$$ had a lot to do with it. So..., when it is all said and done. and Garrett realizes that even Detroit, St.Louis, Denver, and likely even Kansas City don't want his services he will realize that it is produce or no NFL career. He will get it together. I would not be surprised if he has a couple more interviews before it is over, but I think we are stuck with him for one more year. At least. And it could very well turn out to be a good thing after this years disappointing job search for him. He really thought he was the next best thing since sliced bread. Well...now he knows. He has something to prove once again. It's a good thing.

I REALLY DON'Y THINK BOLDIN WILL LEAVE ARIZONA, IF WARNER RE-UPS AND HALEY, THE OFF. CORD., LOOKS LIKE THE MAIN CANDIDATE FOR THE KC JOB. WITH A NEW SCHEME IN PLACE, BOLDIN MAY STAY. THEY SAY HE PATCHED THINGS UP WITH WHISENHUNT JUST FINE, AND THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN HALEY ALL ALONG?????

I would like a DB here, but i actually think jerry will trade down here. so for our first pick, whenever it is. i think we'll take a DT.  I like Fili Moala here if hes still there. Hes 6'5" 295 and pretty athletic.  At every bit of 6'5" he's got room to pack on some more weight or even could stay at that weight and move to DE if they decide to keep Ratliff at DT.  and hes Haloti Ngata's cousin which i count as a plus because Ngata is just plain nasty.

I think a solid later pick would Victor Harris the CB out of VT.  I do go there, so its kind of a "homer" pick, but i think he would make a great safety and could slip to probably the 3rd or 4th round.  His biggest problem at the college level was getting beat deep by speedy guys, but i think moving him to safety and pairing him with our speedy db's would alleviate that.  He's got great ball skills for a DB, and played WR and returned punts this season.  Anyone that plays both ways for a top tier college team has my vote. 

Also I think Roy the safety is staying. Watching Hard Knocks and Wade given credit to him. You can tell they were not finish with him just yet.

Just curious probaly a long shot but if the Cardinals are willing to trade Boldin after his blow up. Who will go after him? The Cowboys already gave up their picks for Roy. I dont know if they could get much for T.O. and I doubt the Cardinals would want another troubled receiver. So it is far out of the Cowboys reach but then again you know Jerry. I also dont see him even want to come here and be the second receiver again but money talks. So it is basically impossible. Then again you wouldent want him going to any of our divison team so what do you do. Boldin wants out of Arizona and he is starting to become a distraction to his sideline. So who would go after him?

i have to go with bevomav on this one.  i too have been going back and forth on Romo. but i'm choosing to believe what he said, and pray that he does lead this team an take football more seriously. 
and i still hate when people hold TO to a double standard.  Boldin got in a fight with his O coordinator on their sidelines, and all over espn its "this happens on every nfl sidelines, blah blah, its no big deal" when TO argues with his coaches its "turmoil in dallas" "TO at it again" and every "analyst" says hes ruining the team. people said he shouldnt talk about mcnabb anymore (even though nobody said anything when mcnabb talked bout TO) so the next press conf he didn't talk, and then people criticized him for NOT talking, speculating that he wasnt happy.  plain an simple the guy tries to be the nice guy but the media (with the exception of Irvin and sometimes Deion)  will never let that happen. So i'm gonna say this...TO had nothing to do with the downfall of this season.  he still played with passion. practiced his ass off. i think helped Austin continue to improve.  and yes he prolly argued with garrett a lot. but after a few weeks, every team with a decent D coord. came in knowing exactly what we were going to do because garrett was too busy counting his money to coach.

my prediction for the draft would be a bigger CB that could be moved to safety.  I wouldn't feel comfortable with Henry movin to safety and Jenkins starting next season.  I would rather have Roy out there. at least i know he won't shy away from a hit.

Been going back and forth on this..I have come to the conclusion TO is here..He and Romo are fine..both say so..TO calls Romo his boy..
Now this season the guy on the hot seat is Jason Garrett..He had better figure some thing out..fast..or he is gone..

we dont need more WRs we got t.o roy williams and we have a young wr hes name is Miles Austin..he has size great speed and is ok with his hands..this should be his year..cant double cover all the receiver and with roy williams and t.o in the same field he is going to be winning every battle..lets just get a safety and and a middle linebacker i dont think we need any more players..and a young QB

and why would you trade a proven vet wr for a rookie draft pick wr that will take 2-3 years to develop at the nfl level?

we would not get a 1st and third for owens and our #51. and jones has already said, which most of you guys don't seem to understand, 2010 could be an uncapped year. does anyone realize what that means????? well lets just say that jerry is in better shape not having any high roun d picks that will take a lot of money to sign this year. that is why i believe he did'nt mind trading that first round pick for roy williams. look for jerry even to trade down and stockpile 3rd and 4th rounders for depth????? owens will be a cowboy in 09

Pick Nic Harris with the 3rd round pick to cover the safety position.

I think we need to trade Terrell Owens and the #51 pick for a 1st and 3rd and pick either Percy Harvin, Jeremy Maclin or Hakeem Nicks.

yeah, steam, i agree on the big men. in the nfc east, we need that run stop ability. i don't know much about brace either, although most mocks have him going mid-low 2nd to early third. some have ot boone from ohio state going mid third? so looking at where dallas picks, i thought those might fit. boone can play both tackle spots so he adds alot of depth there where we would need it, and they say he's got good third round value. safety maybe ok if we get those guys back, but safety has always seemed to be a problem, espesially last year. henry will probably move there, so yah another corner makes sence. if we go offense, i'd say really the line or backup qb is the need???? so i'd like to see depth on defense.

SeniorBowl tomorrow at 6:00 Central Time, or 7:00 Eastern on NFL Network. Tashard Choice had a heck of a game last year, maybe Jerry finds another talented player through the SeniorBowl this year. Maybe Delmas? Haven't seen him play, but this gives those small school players a chance to shine in front of everyone. Who's watched a Western Michigan game this year? Or in the past three or four? Not me, but I'll watch the Senior Bowl.

There aren't a lot of BIG NT's coming out in this year's draft, and that is really what Dallas needs is a big, powerful NT that can stand a couple of guys up on their heels so Ratliff can be moved outside and get less double teams by the O-Line. Thought he would likely come out this year, but he is returning for another year, Terrance Cody from Alabama. BIG. I don't know much about Brace, but I don't think he will end up going that high.

I really like the idea of going after the best available DB in the second. I think Bevoman could be right, in that Henry could be moving to Safety, so I think even going after a CB would be fitting if both Roy Williams and Anthony Henry are returning. I still think Dallas should see what they can get for both of these guys, but from what Mickey Spagnola says, the roster is pretty much set... If this is the case, and all these guys return and Dallas has Roy Williams, Ken Hamlin, Anthony Henry, and Pat Watkins...(Keith Davis??), that would leave a void at CB with the move and "Pacman" being now gone. Terrance Newman and let Jenkins and Scandrick battle out for the other starting spot I guess, but it would be nice to give them a little competition. Sean Smith already has my vote. I think he is more talented than any safety that will be available there, and he even has the size to play safety should Dallas want to start him out that way. He can play both. He is a former wide reciever as well, so he will find a place "or two" to shake things up a little. Size, speed, hands, instincts, all of it. The Combine could drive his draft stock one way or the other, but it appears Dallas will get a crack at him.

As for Anthony Henry though, he only has this year left on his contract and will cost the Cowboys 5.6 million to keep or 2 million to cut. He'll be turning 33 in November so that combined with his poor play at corner, I think even Jerry can see that he would be worth a draft pick in trade. Plus it would save the Cowboys cap space if they could sign a corner for less than 3.6 million and that shouldn't be hard. Could get that in free agency. Doubtful he would even get a fifth round pick though in return, but I would even take a sixth. The more leverage to trade up the better.

maybe in the 3rd ot alex boone ....ohio state....6'8" 315???

i like ratliff where he is too, but if you got a guy at 320 in brace, you'll have 2 guys to plug the middle and stay fresher as the game wears the NTS down. it'll be tougher to run on us in the 4th with fresh bodies in there. that was the secret success of jimmy johnson's defense in the 90's

yeah, that was my thinking too. sounds like canty may get resigned, but not sure about spears???? so that was the talk about ratliff going back to end and getting depth at NT???

Ratliff is a perfect 3/4 DE.  This D needs a plug in the middle.  Spears gone, Ratliff in + 320lbs in the middle= awesome.

I like Ratliff in the middle, but I can see him moving outside if we don't keep Chris Canty. If that happened we would obviously need a new NT, but I think our first need is at safety. We can pick somebody up in the later rounds easily.

320 lbs in the middle sounds like a good investment for the 2nd rnd pick to me.

Darry Beckwith, Larry English, Rashad Johnson, Ron Brace or Tyson Jackson are all realistic choices at 51.

I hear rumors the Boys are looking at Ron Brace..320 nose tackle from Boston College..
We need more run stopping ability in the middle..
I just hope they don't try to put Henry in at safety..but I feel that is the plan..