Dallas Cowboys' options still open
Cowboys' options still open
By RICK HERRIN
Star-Telegram Staff Writer
TIDBIT: FAIRHOPE, Ala. - Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made the trip to this year's Senior Bowl without Bill Parcells.
Jones, son and Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones and the scouting department attended Monday's first practice for Saturday's game and watched the South team at Fairhope Municipal Stadium near Mobile.
With Parcells in Dallas reshaping his staff, Jones and the scouts were checking out the talent, keeping a close eye on the offensive linemen. They got a good look at a group that includes tackles Marcus McNeill of Auburn, Miami's Eric Winston and Texas' Jonathan Scott. McNeill (6-foot-8, 332 pounds) could be available when the Cowboys select 18th overall in the first round.
But despite the need at tackle, Jones said the Cowboys would likely look at a lineman after the first round.
"Obviously these offensive linemen need to be looked at," Jones said. "Especially any time we can look at one, not the first [pick] but maybe later."
Instead, the Cowboys might focus on a safety or linebacker in the early rounds. The Cowboys might be considering Ohio State linebacker Bobby Carpenter and Texas safety Michael Huff, who aren't playing in the Senior Bowl.
The Cowboys also want to look at wide receivers, because Keyshawn Johnson is 33 years old and Terry Glenn is 31.
"Receiver is another place we need to start looking, too, with the age of our receivers," Jones said.
By RICK HERRIN
Star-Telegram Staff Writer
TIDBIT: FAIRHOPE, Ala. - Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made the trip to this year's Senior Bowl without Bill Parcells.
Jones, son and Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones and the scouting department attended Monday's first practice for Saturday's game and watched the South team at Fairhope Municipal Stadium near Mobile.
With Parcells in Dallas reshaping his staff, Jones and the scouts were checking out the talent, keeping a close eye on the offensive linemen. They got a good look at a group that includes tackles Marcus McNeill of Auburn, Miami's Eric Winston and Texas' Jonathan Scott. McNeill (6-foot-8, 332 pounds) could be available when the Cowboys select 18th overall in the first round.
But despite the need at tackle, Jones said the Cowboys would likely look at a lineman after the first round.
"Obviously these offensive linemen need to be looked at," Jones said. "Especially any time we can look at one, not the first [pick] but maybe later."
Instead, the Cowboys might focus on a safety or linebacker in the early rounds. The Cowboys might be considering Ohio State linebacker Bobby Carpenter and Texas safety Michael Huff, who aren't playing in the Senior Bowl.
The Cowboys also want to look at wide receivers, because Keyshawn Johnson is 33 years old and Terry Glenn is 31.
"Receiver is another place we need to start looking, too, with the age of our receivers," Jones said.
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