Rumor: Cowboys considering a move down for this QB

A special contributor for the Dallas Morning News is reporting the Dallas Cowboys are having discussions about the possibility of moving down in the NFL Draft to obtain a quarterback and extra picks.

It’s no secret that the Dallas Cowboys are looking to acquire a quarterback in the upcoming NFL Draft. The Cowboys recently brought six quarterback prospects in for pre-draft visits, despite having only 30 total visits available.

That’s a pretty substantial commitment to one position. And that should indicate how serious the Cowboys are about finding the right prospect to groom behind starter Tony Romo.

One writer believes the Cowboys are willing to move down from the fourth overall selection in the first round in order to get their future gunslinger under center.

"“There are discussions at Valley Ranch about the Cowboys possibly moving down and taking [Paxton] Lynch,” wrote Dallas Morning News contributor Matt Mosley over the weekend. “I think the Cowboys would love to pick up an extra second-round pick, as well as a third. I think a second and fourth is more likely. And I still think it’s a longshot that it happens. But it’s being discussed. I can assure you of that. There are just some folks across the league who think Lynch is really immature.”"

The Cowboys brass, including owner and general manager Jerry Jones, were on hand during a private workout with Lynch in Florida recently. Then the Memphis quarterback was one of the team’s six pre-draft visitors. If the Cowboys like what they saw and heard from the young prospect, it’s conceivable they’d be willing to trade down to obtain Lynch. But here’s why they could opt to stay put.

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In Doug Farrar’s recent mock draft, the Sport Illustrated writer has Lynch being drafted at number seven overall by the San Francisco 49ers. Farrar believes new Niners head coach Chip Kelly will prefer Paxton’s size (6-7, 244 pounds) and athleticism to North Dakota State’s Carson Wentz, whom the SI.com writer projected to go to the Philadelphia Eagles at the following pick. So, if the Cowboys prefer Lynch, they may have to take him fourth overall in order to snag him.

Quarterbacks being over-drafted is par for the course in the modern NFL. But taking a player that some consider to be a late first-to-early second round prospect is a little rich at fourth overall. But if you believe Lynch is a franchise quarterback, he could be worth the price tag.

Lynch is a tall, gangly quarterback who is surprisingly nimble for his size. He possess a strong, accurate arm and has the ability to stand in the pocket and will absorb hits. He was mainly a shotgun quarterback at Memphis, and needs to work on his mechanics, throwing motion and footwork.

Last season, the junior quarterback recorded 3,778 passing yards, threw for 28 touchdowns and only four interceptions in 13 games. Lynch had a completion percentage of 66.8% in 2015, the highest during his three-year career while at Memphis.

Overall, Lynch is a solid quarterback prospect with major upside. His biggest criticism is the fact he’ll need more time to develop than California’s Jared Goff or Wentz. That would not be an issue in Dallas behind a 36-year old Romo who isn’t planning on hanging up his cleats any time soon.

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