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Rodgers is gone pecan! Yesterday's newspaper!! Suck it cheese eating trailer trash!

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With Rodgers and Carr moving teams, that makes Dak Prescott the longest tenured starting QB with his current team.

Mike McCarthy says the Dallas Cowboys feel great about both Matt Waletzko and Josh Ball.

He added that Ball will likely work more inside than out.

— RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) April 24, 2023

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GoldMind said:

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Rodgers is gone pecan! Yesterday's newspaper!! Suck it cheese eating trailer trash!

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With Rodgers and Carr moving teams, that makes Dak Prescott the longest tenured starting QB with his current team.

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indeed.

Anyone else on who they want in the early rounds? Position? Particular player?

Dallas Cowboys released three players just days before the start of the 2023 NFL draft. Dallas waived tight end Ian Bunting, cornerback Isaac Taylor-Stuart and linebacker Devante Bond with failed physical designations, per the NFL transaction wire.

Late round flyer on TE/FB/ST ace, Brayden Willis, Oklahoma?

Yahoo Sports has us taking 6'3, 337 lb DL Mazi Smith in the first. Dont know much about this kid but the next two picks were OG Torrance and TE Mayer. Dont see us passing either one of those

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Anyone else on who they want in the early rounds? Position? Particular player?

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Defense. Might cut down on some losses if the other team can't score on us.

From what I've heard, Bijan, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Darnell Wright are 3 of the guys we want most, but they'll almost for sure be gone by 26 and I highly doubt we trade up. I've also heard Michael Mayer, Will McDonald, Mazi Smith, Steve Avila, or a trade down. I'd honestly be fine with any of these options.

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From what I've heard, Bijan, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Darnell Wright are 3 of the guys we want most, but they'll almost for sure be gone by 26 and I highly doubt we trade up. I've also heard Michael Mayer, Will McDonald, Mazi Smith, Steve Avila, or a trade down. I'd honestly be fine with any of these options.

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The one that can help us most next season is probably Bijan. although I hear Jaymar Gibbs is running a close second in the RB category and might do the same. Would allow us to let Pollard go next season if we have to. Avila is interesting although I think he is a second rounder.

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BearkatBear said:

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From what I've heard, Bijan, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Darnell Wright are 3 of the guys we want most, but they'll almost for sure be gone by 26 and I highly doubt we trade up. I've also heard Michael Mayer, Will McDonald, Mazi Smith, Steve Avila, or a trade down. I'd honestly be fine with any of these options.

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The one that can help us most next season is probably Bijan. although I hear Jaymar Gibbs is running a close second in the RB category and might do the same. Would allow us to let Pollard go next season if we have to. Avila is interesting although I think he is a second rounder.

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I didn't see Bijan catch at the combine. Believe it when I see it.

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BearkatBear said:

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From what I've heard, Bijan, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Darnell Wright are 3 of the guys we want most, but they'll almost for sure be gone by 26 and I highly doubt we trade up. I've also heard Michael Mayer, Will McDonald, Mazi Smith, Steve Avila, or a trade down. I'd honestly be fine with any of these options.

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The one that can help us most next season is probably Bijan. although I hear Jaymar Gibbs is running a close second in the RB category and might do the same. Would allow us to let Pollard go next season if we have to. Avila is interesting although I think he is a second rounder.

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I didn't see Bijan catch at the combine. Believe it when I see it.

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He had 60 catches at UT, 8 TDs

If 5 QBs go in the first before us, that will certainly push some good players to us

Using PFNs mock simulator. my latest mock

26.

Michael Mayer
TE Notre Dame
DAL

58.

Siaki Ika
DT Baylor
DAL

90.

Kendre Miller
RB TCU
DAL

129.

McClendon Curtis
OG Chattanooga
DAL

176.

Mike Morris
EDGE Michigan
DAL

212.

Aidan O'Connell
QB Purdue
DAL

24.

Charlie Thomas
LB Georgia Tech

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Using PFNs mock simulator. my latest mock

212.

Aidan O'Connell
QB Purdue
DAL

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btw - this was the best value. Should knock Greir off the 3

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BearkatBear said:

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From what I've heard, Bijan, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Darnell Wright are 3 of the guys we want most, but they'll almost for sure be gone by 26 and I highly doubt we trade up. I've also heard Michael Mayer, Will McDonald, Mazi Smith, Steve Avila, or a trade down. I'd honestly be fine with any of these options.

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The one that can help us most next season is probably Bijan. although I hear Jaymar Gibbs is running a close second in the RB category and might do the same. Would allow us to let Pollard go next season if we have to. Avila is interesting although I think he is a second rounder.

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I forgot Gibbs, I've heard his name rumored too. Avila is probably the guy we would take if we traded down

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GoldMind said:

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BearkatBear said:

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From what I've heard, Bijan, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Darnell Wright are 3 of the guys we want most, but they'll almost for sure be gone by 26 and I highly doubt we trade up. I've also heard Michael Mayer, Will McDonald, Mazi Smith, Steve Avila, or a trade down. I'd honestly be fine with any of these options.

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The one that can help us most next season is probably Bijan. although I hear Jaymar Gibbs is running a close second in the RB category and might do the same. Would allow us to let Pollard go next season if we have to. Avila is interesting although I think he is a second rounder.

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I didn't see Bijan catch at the combine. Believe it when I see it.

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He had 60 catches at UT, 8 TDs

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I'll hold judgment till I see him play.

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From what I've heard, Bijan, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Darnell Wright are 3 of the guys we want most, but they'll almost for sure be gone by 26 and I highly doubt we trade up. I've also heard Michael Mayer, Will McDonald, Mazi Smith, Steve Avila, or a trade down. I'd honestly be fine with any of these options.

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The one that can help us most next season is probably Bijan. although I hear Jaymar Gibbs is running a close second in the RB category and might do the same. Would allow us to let Pollard go next season if we have to. Avila is interesting although I think he is a second rounder.

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I didn't see Bijan catch at the combine. Believe it when I see it.

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Bijan is a really good receiver. Good enough that you could line him up in the slot.

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BearkatBear said:

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From what I've heard, Bijan, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Darnell Wright are 3 of the guys we want most, but they'll almost for sure be gone by 26 and I highly doubt we trade up. I've also heard Michael Mayer, Will McDonald, Mazi Smith, Steve Avila, or a trade down. I'd honestly be fine with any of these options.

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The one that can help us most next season is probably Bijan. although I hear Jaymar Gibbs is running a close second in the RB category and might do the same. Would allow us to let Pollard go next season if we have to. Avila is interesting although I think he is a second rounder.

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I forgot Gibbs, I've heard his name rumored too. Avila is probably the guy we would take if we traded down

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Agree on Avila. I think we could trade back to the top of the 2nd. Houston has the 2nd 2nd rounder and lots of other picks. We could make it work

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BearkatBear said:

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From what I've heard, Bijan, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Darnell Wright are 3 of the guys we want most, but they'll almost for sure be gone by 26 and I highly doubt we trade up. I've also heard Michael Mayer, Will McDonald, Mazi Smith, Steve Avila, or a trade down. I'd honestly be fine with any of these options.

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The one that can help us most next season is probably Bijan. although I hear Jaymar Gibbs is running a close second in the RB category and might do the same. Would allow us to let Pollard go next season if we have to. Avila is interesting although I think he is a second rounder.

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I didn't see Bijan catch at the combine. Believe it when I see it.

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Bijan is a really good receiver. Good enough that you could line him up in the slot.

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I've read that too. wish I could remember what he did in games receiving against us. The only thing I can seem to remember is him swinging out off the backfield and taking one upfield

So many projections have Bijan going to the Eagles at 10. That would be horrendous!

Keep an eye on Zach Charbonnet, UCLA, 6-2, 220 pounds, Senior. Ranked the second best RB by some services

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So many projections have Bijan going to the Eagles at 10. That would be horrendous!

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No way he goes that high. 19 to the Bucs is my guess if a QB isn't there.

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From what I've heard, Bijan, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Darnell Wright are 3 of the guys we want most, but they'll almost for sure be gone by 26 and I highly doubt we trade up. I've also heard Michael Mayer, Will McDonald, Mazi Smith, Steve Avila, or a trade down. I'd honestly be fine with any of these options.

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The one that can help us most next season is probably Bijan. although I hear Jaymar Gibbs is running a close second in the RB category and might do the same. Would allow us to let Pollard go next season if we have to. Avila is interesting although I think he is a second rounder.

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I forgot Gibbs, I've heard his name rumored too. Avila is probably the guy we would take if we traded down

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btw - what if Darnell Wright, the big OT from Tennessee drops into our laps? He could play OG for a season then got to R OT if Steele is let go

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So many projections have Bijan going to the Eagles at 10. That would be horrendou

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No way he goes that high. 19 to the Bucs is my guess if a QB isn't there.

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Eagles are pretty loaded. Since they dont have a premier RB, they may pull the trigger on Bijan. Would be very tough to defense that team.

Agree on the Bucs at 19. Very probable if he drops to them

Stephen Jones on drafting a RB like Bijan at 26:

"If you happen to see a back there at the bottom of the first that's rare and unique and he falls because he's a running back? I'd have to think we'd be considering it," Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones said. "Especially if we thought he should have been picked in the top half of the draft, but maybe because he is a running back, he's fallen a little bit. And obviously a lot of these backs can come into the NFL and play right away and play at a high level right away.

"Zeke proved it. Emmitt [Smith]. We've been fortunate enough to have backs like that."

Per a couple front office execs, the floor for Michael Mayer is believed to the the Cowboys at 26. They have shown a ton of interest and done a ton of work on the tight end. Of course, both told me they aren't totally sure he gets out of the teens. Welcome to this draft!

— Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) April 24, 2023

BTW - who do you like to compete for the 2 and 3 QB spot? Clayton Tune and Max Duggan are a couple of prominent names. Probably 5th or 6th rounders at this point, maybe even 7th or UFA for Duggan as hes kinda small

Interesting... he has been hurt a lot, He was NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year after he was drafted

The Commanders are not going to exercise DE Chase Young’s fifth-year option, per sources.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) April 26, 2023

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Interesting... he has been hurt a lot, He was NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year after he was drafted

The Commanders are not going to exercise DE Chase Young’s fifth-year option, per sources.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) April 26, 2023

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Surprised they wouldn't try to trade him first before declining his option.

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Interesting... he has been hurt a lot, He was NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year after he was drafted

The Commanders are not going to exercise DE Chase Young’s fifth-year option, per sources.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) April 26, 2023

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Surprised they wouldn't try to trade him first before declining his option.

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Good point. My guess is they think most NFL execs may be looking at him as damaged goods

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Interesting... he has been hurt a lot, He was NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year after he was drafted

The Commanders are not going to exercise DE Chase Young’s fifth-year option, per sources.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) April 26, 2023

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Surprised they wouldn't try to trade him first before declining his option.

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Good point. My guess is they think most NFL execs may be looking at him as damaged goods

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I would trade Bossman Phat for him straight up

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Interesting... he has been hurt a lot, He was NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year after he was drafted

The Commanders are not going to exercise DE Chase Young’s fifth-year option, per sources.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) April 26, 2023

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Surprised they wouldn't try to trade him first before declining his option.

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Good point. My guess is they think most NFL execs may be looking at him as damaged goods

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I would trade Bossman Phat for him straight up

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Ouch...

Bijan Robinson was asked on NFL Live which QB he'd like to play with the most: "Jalen Hurts."

Said his meeting with the #Eagles went great. pic.twitter.com/ie5YqbmlTU

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) April 25, 2023

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Mike McCarthy says the Dallas Cowboys feel great about both Matt Waletzko and Josh Ball.

He added that Ball will likely work more inside than out.

— RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) April 24, 2023

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Stephen Jones;

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"Matt's having a great offseason. He obviously had the surgery, so he's knocking it out of the park there. And Josh, I think, clearly, will work more inside than out. He does a tremendous job in the offseason program, things like that. I'm excited to see those guys play in the preseason. They're ready. We've just got to get them battle-tested. They're making all the progress you look for in his your second- or third-[year] players. They're right on schedule."

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