Stripe Hype » Cowboys http://stripehype.com A Cincinnati Bengals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more. Fri, 24 May 2013 01:02:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 Reader’s Mock NFL Draft: Dallas Cowboys on the Clock http://stripehype.com/2013/04/15/readers-mock-nfl-draft-dallas-cowboys-on-the-clock/ http://stripehype.com/2013/04/15/readers-mock-nfl-draft-dallas-cowboys-on-the-clock/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:38:07 +0000 Jason http://stripehype.com/?p=20279

Oct 21, 2012; Charlotte, NC, USA; A Dallas Cowboys helmet lays on the field prior to the start of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

 

2013 NFL Draft Picks

1.18, 2.15, 3.18, 4.17, 5.18, 6.17

 

2012 Draft Recap

1.06 Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU
3.18 Tyrone Crawford, DE, Boise State
4.18 Kyle Wilber, OLB, Wake Forest
4.40 Matt Johnson, SS, Eastern Washington
5.17 Danny Coale, WR, Virginia Tech
6.16 James Hanna, TE, Oklahoma
7.15 Caleb McSurdy, ILB, Montana

 

Biggest Needs 

Safety

Guard

Wide Receiver

Defensive tackle

Defensive end

 

The Dallas Cowboys narrowly missed out on the NFC east Division title and the playoffs in 2012, so a solid draft could help them ascend into the postseason in 2013.

The offensive line could use help in pass protection as well as run blocking, as quarterback Tony Romo has shown he’s good enough at scrambling to make up for many deficiencies on the line, but the enigmatic QB can shoulder only so much before he makes a game-costing turnover. Dallas could opt to give Romo another receiving threat with Miles Austin always injured, Jason Witten aging, and Dez Bryant being Dez Bryant.

It’s also worth noting that with Defensive Coordinator Monte Kiffin coming in and installing a new 4-3 defense, the Cowboys may look to draft a true 4-3 defensive lineman or linebacker.

 

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Previous Pick: Steelers- Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame

Up Next: New York Giants

 

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]]> http://stripehype.com/2013/04/15/readers-mock-nfl-draft-dallas-cowboys-on-the-clock/feed/ 0 Bengals Workout Felix Jones, who is Likely a Backup Plan http://stripehype.com/2013/04/08/bengals-workout-felix-jones-who-is-likely-a-backup-plan/ http://stripehype.com/2013/04/08/bengals-workout-felix-jones-who-is-likely-a-backup-plan/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:31:15 +0000 Jason http://stripehype.com/?p=20114

Dec 16, 2012; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones (28) carries the ball during the second half and is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Larry Foote (50) at Cowboys Stadium. The Cowboys won 27-24 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

 

 

According to Dallascowboys.com writer Bryan Broaddus, the Cincinnati Bengals recently held a workout with free agent running back Felix Jones. The former Arkansas Razorback rushed rushed for 402 yards and three touchdowns on 111 carries for the Cowboys in 2012. For his career, Jones has totaled 2,728 yards and 11 TDs in five NFL seasons. He and current Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden were a star tandem at Arkansas, and both were expected to have productive NFL careers after they were both drafted in the first-round in 2008, but both have been injury-prone and unable to live up to their potential to this point.

Jones is very quick and elusive back, as evidenced by his career 4.8 yards-per-carry average and 8.3 yards-per-catch. Don’t expect the Bengals to sign him before the draft though. He’ll be a backup plan in case they fail to nab one of the backs they’ve currently targeted. North Carolina’s Giovanni Bernard, South Carolina’s Marcus Lattimore have already worked out in front of Bengals coaches and scouts, and they’ll likely workout several other backs between now and April 25th.

If they are unable to get “their guy” in the draft though, Jones would be a nice backup to BenJarvus Green-Ellis.
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]]> http://stripehype.com/2013/04/08/bengals-workout-felix-jones-who-is-likely-a-backup-plan/feed/ 0 NFL Free Agency: Tommy Kelly & Jim Leonhard Signed. Eric Winston Talking with Cowboys http://stripehype.com/2013/04/08/nfl-free-agency-tommy-kelly-jim-leonhard-signed-eric-winston-talking-with-cowboys/ http://stripehype.com/2013/04/08/nfl-free-agency-tommy-kelly-jim-leonhard-signed-eric-winston-talking-with-cowboys/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:53:28 +0000 Jason http://stripehype.com/?p=20112  

Dec 22, 2012; Charlotte, NC, USA; Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Tommy Kelly (93) reacts in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

 

The New England Patriots have agreed to terms with defensive tackle Tommy Kelly on a two-year contract. Kelly finished the 2012 season with 45 tackles and one sack while starting all 16 games with the Oakland Raiders.

 

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Cowboys are in contract talks with free agent right tackle Eric Winston. Along with Andre Smith and Tyson Clabo, he is one of the best free agent tackles left on the market, and if he does sign with the Cowboys, we could see progress on deals for Smith and Clabo.

 

The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with safety Jim Leonhard. He spent the 2012 season as a backup with the Denver Broncos as he appeared in all 16 games (1 start) while registering 18 tackles and two interceptions.

 

As JaMarcus Russell attempts his NFL comeback after being labeled one of the biggest busts in the history of the NFL Draft, he announced today that he’s canceled his April 10 Pro Day-style workout. Instead, he’ll work out for teams individually.

 

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