Archive for April, 2011

Source Says Cowboys “Love” Wisconsin DE J.J. Watt

The Cowboys are highly enamored of Wisconsin star defensive end J.J. Watt and are strongly considering drafting him with the ninth overall pick of the first round, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation. Per a source, the Cowboys are leaning strongly toward selecting Watt if they don’t draft USC offensive tackle [...]

Cowboys Gab 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report – DT Marcell Dareus

By Abe Munch Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama, 6’4 306 Position Ranking: #2 Strengths: Dareus played in a diverse defensive scheme and adds versatility as either a defensive tackle, nose tackle, or defensive end. Shows very good footwork for a man his size; moves well in short areas. Nimble. Has the strength to anchor consistently at [...]

2011 Draft Positional Series: Tight Ends

It would appear on paper that the Cowboys have a solid set of tight ends. It is hard to argue that, starter, Jason Witten is not the best all around tight end in the NFL. But after Witten there is a lot of potential but not a lot of proven ability. It is unlikely the [...]

Cowboys Gab 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report – RB Delone Carter

By Jeremy Fuchs DELONE CARTER, RB, SYRACUSE Triangle Numbers: 5-8, 222, 4.56 Scouting Reports: Sideline Scouting: Positives: Very good at holding onto the football, rarely fumbles… Leaves it all out on the football field, constantly giving 100 percent and gets all the tough yards… Great runner between the tackles, keeps his pads low and churns [...]

2011 Draft Positional Series: Wide Receivers

As we continue on our journey through the Cowboys roster by position and look at the top prospects in this year’s upcoming draft, our next stop is the wide receivers. The wideouts were a position of strength after the Cowboys added Dez Bryant in the 2010 NFL Entry draft, but injuries and a new quarterback [...]

SI’s King Has Cowboys Taking Tyron Smith at Number Nine

Peter King, long time writer at Sports Illustrated, is back with his latest Mock Draft, and he has Cam Newton going #1 overall to the Panthers, which seems to be the growing trend. King has the Cowboys taking T Tyron Smith from USC with the 9th pick. Here’s what he has to say about him. [...]

2011 Dallas Cowboys Regular Season Schedule: Five Primetime Contests Include Sunday Night Opener At Jets

2011 Regular Season Schedule: Week 1, September 11: at New York Jets (Sunday Night) Week 2, September 18: at San Francisco, 3:05 CT Week 3, September 26: WASHINGTON (Monday Night) Week 4, October 2: DETROIT, Noon Week 5: BYE Week 6, October 16: at New England, 3:15 Week 7, October 23: ST. LOUIS, 3:15 Week [...]

Cowboys Gab 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report – CB Davon House

By Jeremy Fuchs DAVON HOUSE, CB, New Mexico State Triangle Numbers: 6-0, 190, 4.5 Scouting Reports: Draft Countdown: Strengths: • Ideal height and bulk with long arms • Athletic with adequate timed speed • Pretty good hands and ball skills • Willing tackler and will support the run • Tough, aggressive and very physical • [...]