2019 Draft - Interior DL

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Originally Posted by Dam8610

Jones came in light and had a poor combine showing that makes his athleticism, which was one of his biggest selling points, come into question. Tillery, OTOH, is exactly what Eberflus wants in a DL if his time with Dallas and here last year is any indication. Tillery is big, long, fast for his size, and weighed in just under 300 pounds. From strictly a size and athleticism perspective, Tillery is very similar to David Irving (and again I stress, this comparison is limited to body type and on field play style), a player who produced very well when he was on the field for Dallas. If the choice is between Tillery, Jones, and Jaylon Ferguson or someone of the like at 26, Tillery is the pick for me easily.

I like the idea of picking up Simmons at 34 because he's a top 15-20 talent in this draft, but I can understand the argument against.

I think in this draft, unless someone like Clelin Ferrell unexpectedly falls, the value at edge rusher likely won't be there until the end of Round 2.

I agree that Tillery seems to fit what the Cowboys would look for in a d-lineman almost to a T. Long, athletic, tall. He might be the pick at 26, I also wonder if Omenihu might sneak in there also, he seems to fit the mold as well. I think Rennell Wren might be in that group also.

I like Jones for a couple of reasons. I thought Jones had a good combine. His 40 was lackluster but I don't care about that concerning DT's. His explosion showed up in his shuttle which was excellent, and his long jump and verticle jump. They were good. Also Jones is very advanced in technique and strategy for a DT, more so that the other guys in his class. When Bosa went down, Jones still had a good season even though he was the main focus of the opposing offensive line. I think he could have an early impact. We drafted Lewis who is very similar. Jones is bigger, has better production, and is a better athlete. I think he will be a very good internal disrupter.

I would love Simmons on this team. I think he is a top ten pick in this draft healthy. The year off doesn't scare me if I think he will become what I think he will.

I hear a lot of differing opinions on Ferguson, I'm not quite sold. I certainly don't want to spend 26 on him.