Cowboys seek gem for draft
By RICK HERRIN McClatchy Newspapers
Published: 1/24/2009 2:25 AM
Last Modified: 1/24/2009 2:25 AM
Dallas Cowboys scouting director Tom Ciskowski and his staff found a surprising gem at last year's Senior Bowl.
The Cowboys got an up-close look at Georgia Tech running back Tashard Choice, who was drafted in the fourth round. While he didn't play a position of need, the Cowboys went with what they felt was the best player available.
The selection of Choice proved vital because of injuries to Marion Barber and first-round pick Felix Jones. With the Cowboys' past draft history, a future standout could be playing in tonight's Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
The Senior Bowl has produced Cowboys All-Pro linebacker DeMarcus Ware, 2007 Pro Bowl kicker Nick Folk and Choice over the past four years. Offensive tackle Flozell Adams (1998) and center Andre Gurode (2002) also played in the game.
Published: 1/24/2009 2:25 AM
Last Modified: 1/24/2009 2:25 AM
Dallas Cowboys scouting director Tom Ciskowski and his staff found a surprising gem at last year's Senior Bowl.
The Cowboys got an up-close look at Georgia Tech running back Tashard Choice, who was drafted in the fourth round. While he didn't play a position of need, the Cowboys went with what they felt was the best player available.
The selection of Choice proved vital because of injuries to Marion Barber and first-round pick Felix Jones. With the Cowboys' past draft history, a future standout could be playing in tonight's Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
The Senior Bowl has produced Cowboys All-Pro linebacker DeMarcus Ware, 2007 Pro Bowl kicker Nick Folk and Choice over the past four years. Offensive tackle Flozell Adams (1998) and center Andre Gurode (2002) also played in the game.
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