The Sports Xchange: Inside Slant
Cowboys report: Inside slant
April 7, 2007
The Sports Xchange
The NFL draft is drawing near and the Cowboys have begun the process of scrutinizing their draft prospects up close and personal.
NFL teams are allowed to visit with 30 prospects at their facility prior to the draft.
The Cowboys spent the last week hosting a number of national prospects that could possibly join the team with the 22nd overall pick in the first round.
The Cowboys will host a group of Dallas area prospects next week.
Typically, teams like to bring in prospects to their facility for more in-depth interviews and follow-up medical exams.
Among the players who visited the Cowboys recently were three Texas Longhorns -- cornerback Aaron Ross, safety Michael Griffin and guard Justin Blaylock.
The Cowboys also hosted Florida safety Reggie Nelson, Miami safety Brandon Meriweather, Ohio State receiver Anthony Gonzalez, Pittsburgh cornerback Darrelle Revis, Ohio State running back Antonio Pittman, Akron guard Andy Alleman and Missouri Southern offensive tackle Allen Barbre.
The three Longhorns are interesting from a state perspective because the Cowboys have not drafted a Longhorn since taking Wane McGarity in the fourth round in 1999.
Also of note was the number of safety prospects the Cowboys brought in to visit considering they signed free safety Ken Hamlin last week.
The visits, however, don't mean the Cowboys are unhappy with Hamlin, but rather that they are going to choose the best available prospect when it's their turn to pick in the first round.
And if it happens to be a safety they will not hesitate to go with Nelson, Meriweather or Griffin.
However, don't be surprised if Gonzalez or another receiver gets the nod in the first round.
The Cowboys have not selected an offensive player in the first round since taking tight end David LaFleur in 1997.
With receivers Terrell Owens and Terry Glenn are on the downsides of their career and the Cowboys will take a hard look at offensive players, and specifically at receivers.
April 7, 2007
The Sports Xchange
The NFL draft is drawing near and the Cowboys have begun the process of scrutinizing their draft prospects up close and personal.
NFL teams are allowed to visit with 30 prospects at their facility prior to the draft.
The Cowboys spent the last week hosting a number of national prospects that could possibly join the team with the 22nd overall pick in the first round.
The Cowboys will host a group of Dallas area prospects next week.
Typically, teams like to bring in prospects to their facility for more in-depth interviews and follow-up medical exams.
Among the players who visited the Cowboys recently were three Texas Longhorns -- cornerback Aaron Ross, safety Michael Griffin and guard Justin Blaylock.
The Cowboys also hosted Florida safety Reggie Nelson, Miami safety Brandon Meriweather, Ohio State receiver Anthony Gonzalez, Pittsburgh cornerback Darrelle Revis, Ohio State running back Antonio Pittman, Akron guard Andy Alleman and Missouri Southern offensive tackle Allen Barbre.
The three Longhorns are interesting from a state perspective because the Cowboys have not drafted a Longhorn since taking Wane McGarity in the fourth round in 1999.
Also of note was the number of safety prospects the Cowboys brought in to visit considering they signed free safety Ken Hamlin last week.
The visits, however, don't mean the Cowboys are unhappy with Hamlin, but rather that they are going to choose the best available prospect when it's their turn to pick in the first round.
And if it happens to be a safety they will not hesitate to go with Nelson, Meriweather or Griffin.
However, don't be surprised if Gonzalez or another receiver gets the nod in the first round.
The Cowboys have not selected an offensive player in the first round since taking tight end David LaFleur in 1997.
With receivers Terrell Owens and Terry Glenn are on the downsides of their career and the Cowboys will take a hard look at offensive players, and specifically at receivers.
posted by The Gryphon at 11:06 AM
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