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Cowboys Draft: 2nd Round Risks Continue In 2016

The Dallas Cowboys shocked the world tonight. Sitting at 34th overall with players such as Noah Spence, Andrew Billings, and Jonathan Bullard all still on the board, the Cowboys instead drafted Notre Dame Linebacker Jaylon Smith, who comes with more Day 1 questions than answers. Every draft scout seems to have the same sentiment on Smith. If he is healthy, and the nerve in his knee wakes up, he will be a great player in this league. Injuries aside, he very well might have been a top 5 pick in this draft, maybe even to the Cowboys at #4.

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Written by: Kevin Brady

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Cowboys Draft: 2nd Round Risks Continue In 2016

The Dallas Cowboys shocked the world tonight. Sitting at 34th overall with players such as Noah Spence, Andrew Billings, and Jonathan Bullard all still on the board, the Cowboys instead drafted Notre Dame Linebacker Jaylon Smith, who comes with more Day 1 questions than answers. Every draft scout seems to have the same sentiment on Smith. If he is healthy, and the nerve in his knee wakes up, he will be a great player in this league. Injuries aside, he very well might have been a top 5 pick in this draft, maybe even to the Cowboys at #4.

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Written by: Kevin Brady

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The Dallas Cowboys Select Jaylon Smith at #34

The Dallas Cowboys grabbed Ezekiel Elliott with the fourth overall pick last night, and tonight entered day 2 of the NFL Draft with needs across the defense. Appetizing names such as Noah Spence, Jonathan Bullard, Ronald Blair, A’Shawn Robinson, and a host of other talented defensive linemen fell through the first round and were all potential targets for Dallas at #34. There was also a lot of speculation that the Cowboys would trade up or down from this pick. Instead, they stayed put, and added a talented linebacker out of Notre Dame that will not see the field in 2016. The unfortunately injured Jaylon Smith became the 34th overall selection of the Dallas Cowboys.

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Written by: Sean Martin

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The Dallas Cowboys Select Jaylon Smith at #34

The Dallas Cowboys grabbed Ezekiel Elliott with the fourth overall pick last night, and tonight entered day 2 of the NFL Draft with needs across the defense. Appetizing names such as Noah Spence, Jonathan Bullard, Ronald Blair, A’Shawn Robinson, and a host of other talented defensive linemen fell through the first round and were all potential targets for Dallas at #34. There was also a lot of speculation that the Cowboys would trade up or down from this pick. Instead, they stayed put, and added a talented linebacker out of Notre Dame that will not see the field in 2016. The unfortunately injured Jaylon Smith became the 34th overall selection of the Dallas Cowboys.

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Written by: Sean Martin

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Cowboys Draft: Thursday Recap & Friday Preview

Before we jump into tonight’s draft action I wanted to share my own thoughts about Dallas’ selection of Ezekiel Elliott. Dallas was presented with the choice that I wrote about yesterday; Elliott or Jalen Ramsey? I am glad that Ramsey was on the board so that we weren’t left with any doubts as to which player the Cowboys really wanted. It’s an extra jolt of confidence towards how much Dallas truly thought of Elliott and what they think he’s going to do in their system. I stand by what I said yesterday; Ramsey presented a rarer talent at a position of greater need.

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Written by: Jess Haynie

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Cowboys Draft: Thursday Recap & Friday Preview

Before we jump into tonight’s draft action I wanted to share my own thoughts about Dallas’ selection of Ezekiel Elliott. Dallas was presented with the choice that I wrote about yesterday; Elliott or Jalen Ramsey? I am glad that Ramsey was on the board so that we weren’t left with any doubts as to which player the Cowboys really wanted. It’s an extra jolt of confidence towards how much Dallas truly thought of Elliott and what they think he’s going to do in their system. I stand by what I said yesterday; Ramsey presented a rarer talent at a position of greater need.

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Written by: Jess Haynie

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Emmitt Smith Shows High Praise for Ezekiel Elliott

They say you can’t draft a running back in the top 5 anymore. They say the Cowboys offensive line is good enough for any back to run behind. They say Ezekiel Elliott is the most complete running back to come out of college and enter the draft in recent memory, and his services will now be employed to the Dallas Cowboys as they selected Zeke with the fourth overall pick last night. The Cowboys pick last night should have Cowboys Nation jumping for joy, as Ezekiel Elliott will instantly provide a significant boost to the entire team. Click here to read about just how much of an impact the newest Dallas Cowboy could have.

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Written by: Sean Martin

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Emmitt Smith Shows High Praise for Ezekiel Elliott

They say you can’t draft a running back in the top 5 anymore. They say the Cowboys offensive line is good enough for any back to run behind. They say Ezekiel Elliott is the most complete running back to come out of college and enter the draft in recent memory, and his services will now be employed to the Dallas Cowboys as they selected Zeke with the fourth overall pick last night. The Cowboys pick last night should have Cowboys Nation jumping for joy, as Ezekiel Elliott will instantly provide a significant boost to the entire team. Click here to read about just how much of an impact the newest Dallas Cowboy could have.

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Written by: Sean Martin

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Cowboys Draft: Predicting Day 2

The Dallas Cowboys shocked the masses last night when they decided to draft running back Ezekiel Elliott number four overall, despite defensive back Jalen Ramsey still on the board. Clearly the Cowboys believe that Elliott is a special player, even though the running back position has been devalued somewhat over the past several years. I personally have been on the Elliott hype train from the beginning and was elated when I heard NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announce his name as the Cowboys selection. I even went as far as writing an article yesterday pleading the Cowboys not to draft Jalen Ramsey. I really can express enough how much I love the Cowboys decision to draft Ezekiel Elliott.

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Written by: Brian Martin

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Cowboys Draft: Predicting Day 2

The Dallas Cowboys shocked the masses last night when they decided to draft running back Ezekiel Elliott number four overall, despite defensive back Jalen Ramsey still on the board. Clearly the Cowboys believe that Elliott is a special player, even though the running back position has been devalued somewhat over the past several years. I personally have been on the Elliott hype train from the beginning and was elated when I heard NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announce his name as the Cowboys selection. I even went as far as writing an article yesterday pleading the Cowboys not to draft Jalen Ramsey. I really can express enough how much I love the Cowboys decision to draft Ezekiel Elliott.

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Written by: Brian Martin

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