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[greenline]

Rotoworld:

Bill Parcells is expected to try to trade the Dolphins' No. 1 pick.

Parcells is looking to gain multiple early picks, and also wants to avoid paying a high contract to a player who could be a bust. The Dolphins already have four picks in the first two rounds of the draft, but likely will try to add more as they overhaul their 1-14 team.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

I doubt McFadden goes #1 to Miami or anyone else

 

[ooofffaaa]

More Dolphin rumors from PFT. Looks like the Tuna Fish is going to go after some Dallas coaches/front office people.

POSTED 10:17 a.m. EST, December 28, 2007 - Profootball talk

"SWEEPING CHANGES" COMING IN MIAMI

A source with knowledge of the situation in South Florida tells us that "sweeping changes" are most likely coming for the Dolphins. And soon.

Coach Cam Cameron? Out. General Manager Randy Mueller? Out as soon as Monday, even though he's been doing research all year for free agency and the draft.

We're told that Parcells already has been working directly with the league office to obtain the appropriate permissions to hire Cowboys V.P. of college and pro scouting Jeff Ireland.

As Peter King of SI.com pointed out earlier in the week in his MMQB column, Parcells' contract makes clear that he merely is the overseer of the football operations.

"We set it up so the general manager I hire will have that authority. I want to make it clear: I don't want to be the general manager. I don't want to be the head coach. I told Wayne [Huizenga] that very clearly. I don't think it will be an issue.''

If it is an issue -- if the league concludes that Parcells has final say over personnel -- then the Fins might have trouble finding a G.M. Under league rules, a team is not required to allow a front office employee to leave unless he will have final say in his new job.

So if it's determined that the Tuna has the juice, the only guys he'll be able to hire are guys who are permitted by their teams to leave, or who have contracts that specifically allow a premature departure.

And even if a guy is in the final year of his contract, most front office deals run through the draft.

With all that said, there's a growing sense in some circles that Parcells will get Ireland, and that the pair will work together in reshaping the front office.

Another source tells us that the fates of Mueller and Cameron have been sealed by people telling the Tuna that the current G.M. and coach don't burn the midnight fish oil in South Florida. Parcells, a workaholic, doesn't like the idea of guys not doing all they can to win.

 

[greenline]

I doubt McFadden goes #1 to Miami or anyone else

edited the original post I agree with you on McFadden. I just had copied pasted from another MB. Didn't even notice the McFadden comment.

 

[GregR_2]

And the bidding for McFadden begins. Rotoworld:Bill Parcells is expected to try to trade the Dolphins' No. 1 pick.Parcells is looking to gain multiple early picks, and also wants to avoid paying a high contract to a player who could be a bust. The Dolphins already have four picks in the first two rounds of the draft, but likely will try to add more as they overhaul their 1-14 team.

Expected by whom? Rotoworld staff, or someone with some inside knowledge of the situation?

 

[enfuego]

And the bidding for McFadden begins. Rotoworld:Bill Parcells is expected to try to trade the Dolphins' No. 1 pick.Parcells is looking to gain multiple early picks, and also wants to avoid paying a high contract to a player who could be a bust. The Dolphins already have four picks in the first two rounds of the draft, but likely will try to add more as they overhaul their 1-14 team.

Expected by whom? Rotoworld staff, or someone with some inside knowledge of the situation?

To CLE for Anderson or Quinn...

 

[King of the Wolfies]

Lets all give a big HOWDIE to McFadden as heads off to Dallas. Jerry Jones must love this news.

 

[LAUNCH]

By EDGAR THOMPSON

Palm Beach Post Staff Writer

Friday, December 28, 2007

DAVIE — If anyone is interested in the No. 1 draft pick, Bill Parcells is listening.

He realizes that one player probably won't resurrect the Dolphins, who are 1-14 entering their final weekend.

But Parcells, who the team introduced Thursday as executive vice president of football operations, knows the top pick can be tough to unload.

"Any team that has won one game, or hopefully two games this year, needs a volume of players," Parcells said. "But getting someone to be interested in that No. 1 pick is not as simple as just saying, 'OK, we're going to trade the pick.'

"First, you need to have someone who wants it ... I would consider anything."

Parcells finds himself in a powerful position that also can be a precarious one.

He could keep the No. 1 pick, hoping to jump-start a long-term rebuilding project. Or he could trade it and stockpile picks for the Dolphins, who have four selections among the first 64 in the April 26-27 draft.

Parcells has had the No. 1 pick on two other occasions.

While head coach of New England, he helped select quarterback Drew Bledsoe with the top pick in 1993. Four seasons later, Bledsoe led the Patriots to the Super Bowl.

In 1997 with the New York Jets, Parcells traded down twice to No. 8. He selected linebacker James Farrior and also picked up several more picks. But Farrior didn't reach his potential until he went to Pittsburgh in 2003. Most of the Jets' other selections that came from the trades didn't pan out, either.

The St. Louis Rams wound up with the No. 1 pick in '97 and selected left tackle Orlando Pace, a six-time All-Pro.

Still, Parcells seems to be leery of keeping the top selection because of the large contract the player demands and the history of busts. Pick someone like Pace, Peyton Manning or Bruce Smith and get a franchise cornerstone. End up with players such as Aundray Bruce, Ki-Jana Carter or Tim Couch, and the organization might not recover for a long time.

"If you make a pick at that spot and you're wrong, it's economically a very bad thing for quite a while," Parcells said.

When the time comes to make a decision, Parcells said he would have a clear plan.

Chris Grier, the Dolphins' director of college scouting the past eight seasons, worked for Parcells with the Patriots for three seasons (1994-96). Grier's father, Bobby, is the former vice president of player personnel in New England and a friend of Parcells'.

"Chris has kind of an idea of what's coming here," Parcells said.

Parcells will teach the rest of the Miami personnel staff to focus on three priorities: 1. A player's character and mental makeup; 2. Whether he fits Parcells' expectations for the position he plays; 3. Skill level.

"I try not to make too many exceptions," Parcells said.

Between now and April, Parcells said he would spend a lot of time evaluating players. To end up on his draft board won't be easy.

"Our draft board will not have a lot of names of players on it," Parcells said. "We're going to try to make our scouts be decisive and committed to people rather than just being able to pile guys into a category."

How can he really try to BS people and not say he isn't the GM? As a GM you hire the coach, get free agents, and most importantly draft. His "vice-president" role seems a lot closer to Al Davis than Bob Harlan. What legitimate person interested in becoming a GM would accept this neutered position?

LAUNCH

 

[Obie Wan]

By EDGAR THOMPSONPalm Beach Post Staff WriterFriday, December 28, 2007DAVIE — If anyone is interested in the No. 1 draft pick, Bill Parcells is listening.He realizes that one player probably won't resurrect the Dolphins, who are 1-14 entering their final weekend.But Parcells, who the team introduced Thursday as executive vice president of football operations, knows the top pick can be tough to unload."Any team that has won one game, or hopefully two games this year, needs a volume of players," Parcells said. "But getting someone to be interested in that No. 1 pick is not as simple as just saying, 'OK, we're going to trade the pick.'"First, you need to have someone who wants it ... I would consider anything."Parcells finds himself in a powerful position that also can be a precarious one.He could keep the No. 1 pick, hoping to jump-start a long-term rebuilding project. Or he could trade it and stockpile picks for the Dolphins, who have four selections among the first 64 in the April 26-27 draft.Parcells has had the No. 1 pick on two other occasions.While head coach of New England, he helped select quarterback Drew Bledsoe with the top pick in 1993. Four seasons later, Bledsoe led the Patriots to the Super Bowl.In 1997 with the New York Jets, Parcells traded down twice to No. 8. He selected linebacker James Farrior and also picked up several more picks. But Farrior didn't reach his potential until he went to Pittsburgh in 2003. Most of the Jets' other selections that came from the trades didn't pan out, either.The St. Louis Rams wound up with the No. 1 pick in '97 and selected left tackle Orlando Pace, a six-time All-Pro.Still, Parcells seems to be leery of keeping the top selection because of the large contract the player demands and the history of busts. Pick someone like Pace, Peyton Manning or Bruce Smith and get a franchise cornerstone. End up with players such as Aundray Bruce, Ki-Jana Carter or Tim Couch, and the organization might not recover for a long time."If you make a pick at that spot and you're wrong, it's economically a very bad thing for quite a while," Parcells said.When the time comes to make a decision, Parcells said he would have a clear plan.Chris Grier, the Dolphins' director of college scouting the past eight seasons, worked for Parcells with the Patriots for three seasons (1994-96). Grier's father, Bobby, is the former vice president of player personnel in New England and a friend of Parcells'."Chris has kind of an idea of what's coming here," Parcells said.Parcells will teach the rest of the Miami personnel staff to focus on three priorities: 1. A player's character and mental makeup; 2. Whether he fits Parcells' expectations for the position he plays; 3. Skill level."I try not to make too many exceptions," Parcells said.Between now and April, Parcells said he would spend a lot of time evaluating players. To end up on his draft board won't be easy."Our draft board will not have a lot of names of players on it," Parcells said. "We're going to try to make our scouts be decisive and committed to people rather than just being able to pile guys into a category."How can he really try to BS people and not say he isn't the GM? As a GM you hire the coach, get free agents, and most importantly draft. His "vice-president" role seems a lot closer to Al Davis than Bob Harlan. What legitimate person interested in becoming a GM would accept this neutered position?LAUNCH

One that knows that Parcells will be gone in 2-3 years and he will have his foot in the door as a GM

 

[sparkky]

just my guesses here.

I do expect the #1 to be traded.

Tuna will bring in some type of veteran qb.

he won't have trouble finding front office replacements. he has a good track record of knowing capable people.

there will be some internal strife and conflicts in the organization he sets in place. he has always been so adamant about being involved and "hands on" I predict he will have trouble learning to keep his "hands off".

I'm not suggesting failure, just a learning curve for a position he has never been in before.

I think in the end he will "right the ship", just not as easily as he has done as a coach in the past.

 

[fsufan]

Lets all give a big HOWDIE to McFadden as heads off to Dallas. Jerry Jones must love this news.

my thinking as well. McFadden will be a Cowboy

 

[Jason Wood]

This is an interesting year to be sure...you've got the Patriots looking at a top 5 pick. They, unlike most teams, actually have real leverage to look at any options with that pick that makes sense. Then you have Parcells openly lobbying to trade away THE top pick. I'm just not sure if there's that one player someone will be willing to move up to 1 for...but I could see Belichick using their top pick to screw with Parcells' negotiations, that's for sure.

 

[Ghost Rider]

This is an interesting year to be sure...you've got the Patriots looking at a top 5 pick.

Huh? Right now, there are seven teams with a worse record than the 49ers, so NE would 8th, this weekend's games notwithstanding, not in the top 5.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

The #1 will not be traded and McFadden will NOT be a Cowboy.

 

[Jason Wood]

This is an interesting year to be sure...you've got the Patriots looking at a top 5 pick.

Huh? Right now, there are seven teams with a worse record than the 49ers, so NE would 8th, this weekend's games notwithstanding, not in the top 5.

True enough...I'm assuming the 49ers lose this week while Baltimore, KC and/or Oakland win in Week 17. Either way, the situation still stands.

 

[Footballg]

I'm actually excited to see what he does in Miami, and I'm a Pats fan.

 

[guderian]

Does Parcells go after Jason Garrett?

 

[Brutis]

Does Parcells go after Jason Garrett?

Not sure why he would? Garrett and Parcells have no ties together.

 

[jestertj]

Every year we hear how the team at #1 wants to trade out. Then they ask for a Ditka sized deal and end up stuck making the pick. Nobody wants to pay the #1 pick the money they demand with the bust rate as high as it is, nor give up multiple picks to do so.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

The Falcons do have two second rounders and a DeAngelo Hall that I'm sure they'd like to trade away.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Every year we hear how the team at #1 wants to trade out. Then they ask for a Ditka sized deal and end up stuck making the pick. Nobody wants to pay the #1 pick the money they demand with the bust rate as high as it is, nor give up multiple picks to do so.

Exactly. That's why I say there's less than a 10% chance that a deal will get done. Even that is generous.

 

[Reaper]

Every year we hear how the team at #1 wants to trade out. Then they ask for a Ditka sized deal and end up stuck making the pick. Nobody wants to pay the #1 pick the money they demand with the bust rate as high as it is, nor give up multiple picks to do so.

Exactly. That's why I say there's less than a 10% chance that a deal will get done. Even that is generous.

BUT.......Some GM's stick to the value chart where Parcells when he was with the Jets, took A LOT less than the Draft value Chart shows when he traded the #1 pick in 1997.. I think Parcells realizes just how expensive that #1 pick can be AND just how out of date that chart is... The Jets originally had the first overall pick in the draft, but they traded it to the St. Louis Rams for the Rams' sixth overall pick and third, fourth and seventh round selections.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Every year we hear how the team at #1 wants to trade out. Then they ask for a Ditka sized deal and end up stuck making the pick. Nobody wants to pay the #1 pick the money they demand with the bust rate as high as it is, nor give up multiple picks to do so.

Exactly. That's why I say there's less than a 10% chance that a deal will get done. Even that is generous.

BUT.......Some GM's stick to the value chart where Parcells when he was with the Jets, took A LOT less than the Draft value Chart shows when he traded the #1 pick in 1997.. I think Parcells realizes just how expensive that #1 pick can be AND just how out of date that chart is...

The Jets originally had the first overall pick in the draft, but they traded it to the St. Louis Rams for the Rams' sixth overall pick and third, fourth and seventh round selections.

Chart.Parcells realizes it's out of date and so do a lot of GMs.

I have a hard time seeing which team will give up picks that they need to rebuild their team with. And teams like the Patriots don't like paying the extra money for the higher picks.

 

[Gr00vus]

I doubt it happens, but the Chargers would be a good match for that pick. They have cap space, a deep roster (not much need for more depth right now), and could use a blue chip OL (either right tackle or guard), possibly DT (Jamal is getting long in the tooth), ILB (although Cooper and Wilhelm have been playing well as the season's gone along), S (I think they could upgrade over McCree) or CB (everyone knows how I feel about Jammer, though he's also played better this year).

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I doubt it happens, but the Chargers would be a good match for that pick. They have cap space, a deep roster (not much need for more depth right now), and could use a blue chip OL (either right tackle or guard), possibly DT (Jamal is getting long in the tooth), ILB (although Cooper and Wilhelm have been playing well as the season's gone along), S (I think they could upgrade over McCree) or CB (everyone knows how I feel about Jammer, though he's also played better this year).

Two problems:A) The Chargers don't have enough of value to move upB) There aren't players at those positions that you'd take with the #1 overall

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

Sorry there is not one player that is a stand out #1 over all pick this year. The pick wont get traded unless its for very little in return.

 

[Gr00vus]

I doubt it happens, but the Chargers would be a good match for that pick. They have cap space, a deep roster (not much need for more depth right now), and could use a blue chip OL (either right tackle or guard), possibly DT (Jamal is getting long in the tooth), ILB (although Cooper and Wilhelm have been playing well as the season's gone along), S (I think they could upgrade over McCree) or CB (everyone knows how I feel about Jammer, though he's also played better this year).

Two problems:A) The Chargers don't have enough of value to move upB) There aren't players at those positions that you'd take with the #1 overall

Of those I think only B would be the real problem. I'm sure the Dolphins would be all right getting picks in out years - they're not going to turn this thing around immediately and they'll need depth, which can only be provided with multiple picks in successive years. Also it's not exactly a seller's market in regards to these high position picks. If Parcells is set on dealing it he'll have to take that into account as well.

 

[Reaper]

Every year we hear how the team at #1 wants to trade out. Then they ask for a Ditka sized deal and end up stuck making the pick. Nobody wants to pay the #1 pick the money they demand with the bust rate as high as it is, nor give up multiple picks to do so.

Exactly. That's why I say there's less than a 10% chance that a deal will get done. Even that is generous.

BUT.......Some GM's stick to the value chart where Parcells when he was with the Jets, took A LOT less than the Draft value Chart shows when he traded the #1 pick in 1997.. I think Parcells realizes just how expensive that #1 pick can be AND just how out of date that chart is...

The Jets originally had the first overall pick in the draft, but they traded it to the St. Louis Rams for the Rams' sixth overall pick and third, fourth and seventh round selections.

Chart.Parcells realizes it's out of date and so do a lot of GMs.

I have a hard time seeing which team will give up picks that they need to rebuild their team with. And teams like the Patriots don't like paying the extra money for the higher picks.

60% Dallas gets Mcfadden.... Parcells has 6 picks in the 1st two rounds.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

60% Dallas gets Mcfadden.... Parcells has 6 picks in the 1st two rounds.

How do they get it?Why do they want/need him?

 

[Mookie Blaylock]

60% Dallas gets Mcfadden.... Parcells has 6 picks in the 1st two rounds.

How do they get it?Why do they want/need him?

Jones would trade both 1st rounders from 08 and possibly the one from 09 to get McFadden. You have to know this.

 

[higgins]

60% Dallas gets Mcfadden.... Parcells has 6 picks in the 1st two rounds.

How do they get it?Why do they want/need him?

Jones would trade both 1st rounders from 08 and possibly the one from 09 to get McFadden. You have to know this.

Huh? Why does anyone have to know this? Because it's the sexy rumor du jour? Because Jones has to weigh alma mater players higher?Jerry Jones is a businessman first and foremost? If there is any history with Jones and trades w/ multiple 1sts, it's the opposite from what you suggest (think Herschel and gaining multiple 1sts). RB is a strength, even with JJones being a FA. They have multiple depth issues on both sides of the ball, as well as age considerations (Philly's MO of drafting two yrs in advance to enlarge DAL' future playoff window would be a smarter play here).

No one has to know anything, considering it may well be foolish for Jones (Mr. Businessman) to do as you suggest.

 

[FUBAR]

I doubt it happens, but the Chargers would be a good match for that pick. They have cap space, a deep roster (not much need for more depth right now), and could use a blue chip OL (either right tackle or guard), possibly DT (Jamal is getting long in the tooth), ILB (although Cooper and Wilhelm have been playing well as the season's gone along), S (I think they could upgrade over McCree) or CB (everyone knows how I feel about Jammer, though he's also played better this year).

Two problems:A) The Chargers don't have enough of value to move up

B) There aren't players at those positions that you'd take with the #1 overall

Dosey down? Jake Long? I don't like RT as the #1 pick, but it's not due to Long's lack of talent - those would be phenomenal bookends.

 

[Mookie Blaylock]

60% Dallas gets Mcfadden.... Parcells has 6 picks in the 1st two rounds.

How do they get it?Why do they want/need him?

Jones would trade both 1st rounders from 08 and possibly the one from 09 to get McFadden. You have to know this.

Huh? Why does anyone have to know this? Because it's the sexy rumor du jour? Because Jones has to weigh alma mater players higher?Jerry Jones is a businessman first and foremost? If there is any history with Jones and trades w/ multiple 1sts, it's the opposite from what you suggest (think Herschel and gaining multiple 1sts). RB is a strength, even with JJones being a FA. They have multiple depth issues on both sides of the ball, as well as age considerations (Philly's MO of drafting two yrs in advance to enlarge DAL' future playoff window would be a smarter play here).

No one has to know anything, considering it may well be foolish for Jones (Mr. Businessman) to do as you suggest.

Right, because Jerry Jones is one of the brightest football minds in the universe and has never made a bad football move. Hello Quincy Carter. What you have to know is that Jones wants McFadden - who would be a tremendous upgrade to Julius Jones not to mention a hell of a draw if all goes as planned to the new stadium. So I don't know what got you so bent about having to know something but you really should know that too, Higgie-baby.

 

[Da Guru]

Rotoworld:Bill Parcells is expected to try to trade the Dolphins' No. 1 pick.Parcells is looking to gain multiple early picks, and also wants to avoid paying a high contract to a player who could be a bust. The Dolphins already have four picks in the first two rounds of the draft, but likely will try to add more as they overhaul their 1-14 team.

I am sure Oakland wishes they would have traded down.

 

[FUBAR]

60% Dallas gets Mcfadden.... Parcells has 6 picks in the 1st two rounds.

How do they get it?Why do they want/need him?

Jones would trade both 1st rounders from 08 and possibly the one from 09 to get McFadden. You have to know this.

Huh? Why does anyone have to know this? Because it's the sexy rumor du jour? Because Jones has to weigh alma mater players higher?Jerry Jones is a businessman first and foremost? If there is any history with Jones and trades w/ multiple 1sts, it's the opposite from what you suggest (think Herschel and gaining multiple 1sts). RB is a strength, even with JJones being a FA. They have multiple depth issues on both sides of the ball, as well as age considerations (Philly's MO of drafting two yrs in advance to enlarge DAL' future playoff window would be a smarter play here).

No one has to know anything, considering it may well be foolish for Jones (Mr. Businessman) to do as you suggest.

Right, because Jerry Jones is one of the brightest football minds in the universe and has never made a bad football move. Hello Quincy Carter. What you have to know is that Jones wants McFadden - who would be a tremendous upgrade to Julius Jones not to mention a hell of a draw if all goes as planned to the new stadium. So I don't know what got you so bent about having to know something but you really should know that too, Higgie-baby.

Great, but is he a tremendous upgrade to MB3? If it costs that much, JJ will not make the move. Write it down, it's a guarantee.

 

[Schrute]

60% Dallas gets Mcfadden.... Parcells has 6 picks in the 1st two rounds.

How do they get it?Why do they want/need him?

Jones would trade both 1st rounders from 08 and possibly the one from 09 to get McFadden. You have to know this.

Huh? Why does anyone have to know this? Because it's the sexy rumor du jour? Because Jones has to weigh alma mater players higher?Jerry Jones is a businessman first and foremost? If there is any history with Jones and trades w/ multiple 1sts, it's the opposite from what you suggest (think Herschel and gaining multiple 1sts). RB is a strength, even with JJones being a FA. They have multiple depth issues on both sides of the ball, as well as age considerations (Philly's MO of drafting two yrs in advance to enlarge DAL' future playoff window would be a smarter play here).

No one has to know anything, considering it may well be foolish for Jones (Mr. Businessman) to do as you suggest.

Right, because Jerry Jones is one of the brightest football minds in the universe and has never made a bad football move. Hello Quincy Carter. What you have to know is that Jones wants McFadden - who would be a tremendous upgrade to Julius Jones not to mention a hell of a draw if all goes as planned to the new stadium. So I don't know what got you so bent about having to know something but you really should know that too, Higgie-baby.

Are the Cowboys currently having a hard time selling out?

 

[The Kansas Comet]

Sorry there is not one player that is a stand out #1 over all pick this year. The pick wont get traded unless its for very little in return.

I agree with you to an extent - if Glenn Dorsey hadn't had that illegal chop block against Auburn, I believe he would have shown just how dominant he can be. When he gets healthy, I think he separates himself from the pack as the #1 selection.

 

[gregjcross]

The Falcons do have two second rounders and a DeAngelo Hall that I'm sure they'd like to trade away.

Deangelo Hall can be a real tool but it makes little sense to trade away someting you would need a high pick to replace anyway. They need him.

 

[mad sweeney]

The Falcons do have two second rounders and a DeAngelo Hall that I'm sure they'd like to trade away.

Deangelo Hall can be a real tool but it makes little sense to trade away someting you would need a high pick to replace anyway. They need him.

Additionally, I expect that if/when Singletary takes over that team Hall's tool factor will decrease greatly. It's one thing to act a fool towards Mora or a glorified college coach, it's quite another to act up to Singletary.

 

[Topes]

Rotoworld:

Bill Parcells is expected to try to trade the Dolphins' No. 1 pick.

Parcells is looking to gain multiple early picks, and also wants to avoid paying a high contract to a player who could be a bust. The Dolphins already have four picks in the first two rounds of the draft, but likely will try to add more as they overhaul their 1-14 team.

Is Rotoworld right about that? They have SD's #2, but I don't know of any other picks they have traded for.They have four picks in the first three rounds, by my account. Their third-rounder is almost a second-rounder, but not quite.

 

[Topes]

By EDGAR THOMPSONPalm Beach Post Staff WriterFriday, December 28, 2007DAVIE — If anyone is interested in the No. 1 draft pick, Bill Parcells is listening....He could keep the No. 1 pick, hoping to jump-start a long-term rebuilding project. Or he could trade it and stockpile picks for the Dolphins, who have four selections among the first 64 in the April 26-27 draft....

Okay, now I see where Rotoworld got that from. The 3.01 is #64, due to the Pats not having their own first rounder this year.Rotoworld paraphrased that incorrectly, stating that they have four int he first two rounds.Amateurs.

 

[Couch Potato]

Those thinking Dallas will trade up for McFadden at #1 have too much fantasy football on the brain. Also, teams low in the draft like Dallas have to make up too much of a value gap between their pick and #1 to move up and have it make sense. It's just too costly.

I expect Dorsey to go #1 overall, and if a team trades up to get him it will be a team that perceives themselves currently drafting just outside of the "major impact players" group. I know that sounds vague, but hopefully you know what I mean. That group will vary depending on each team's own draft board.

 

[womb]

Those thinking Dallas will trade up for McFadden at #1 have too much fantasy football on the brain. Also, teams low in the draft like Dallas have to make up too much of a value gap between their pick and #1 to move up and have it make sense. It's just too costly.

I expect Dorsey to go #1 overall, and if a team trades up to get him it will be a team that perceives themselves currently drafting just outside of the "major impact players" group. I know that sounds vague, but hopefully you know what I mean. That group will vary depending on each team's own draft board.

Try this fine read... It says nothing about Jones wanting to trade up to get McFadden. Then again jump to your own conclusions. (Mine are far stretched and will most probably not happen... though I do not have a hard time envisioning a 3-way deal where Atlanta lands Barber + the higher of the Dallas picks, Miami landing Falcons original and the lower Dallas pick along with another first day pick from Dallas & Dallas landing 1.01 + an aging defensive bluechip like Taylor or Thomas. I go ahead and have Parcells trying to unload that Falcons pick to Bill - hey now that is fantsy land!)

BTW, I am almost sure KC will let Herm Edwards go for that 4th rounder... heck they may give the 4th rounder & Parcells has better chances of working with Edwards, then Singletary as some are speculating.

Anyway, here is the read:

Jones shares his memories of bowl

Cowboys owner and ex-Hog reminisces about playing for title

11:28 PM CST on Friday, December 28, 2007

By KATE HAIROPOULOS / The Dallas Morning News

khairopoulos@dallasnews.com

UNIVERSITY PARK – Cowboys owner and proud Arkansas alumnus Jerry Jones stopped by Friday at SMU to watch the Razorbacks' preparations for the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic and to brag on his new $1 billion-plus stadium that will eventually house the bowl.

He watched practice from the sidelines and chit-chatted with acclaimed running back Darren McFadden.

And the former Hog – who finished his collegiate career with a national championship after a win in the 1965 Cotton Bowl – imparted some wisdom to the team.

"On the first day of 1965, I was sitting right where they were sitting and I could remember it better than things that happened last month," Jones said. "It would have been inconceivable for me to think that as a player or individual I might be standing here in Dallas owning the Dallas Cowboys. ... There's nothing that is out of reach. As long as it can be thought, it can possibly happen."

Arkansas interim coach Reggie Herring said the players listened intently to Jones.

"He spoke from the heart," Herring said. "You can tell the Razorbacks are deep within his blood."

Free safety Kevin Woods said, "It was great to have a man of his caliber try to hype us up for the game."

Campbell on call: With Herring, formerly Arkansas' defensive coordinator, assuming interim head coaching duties, Louis Campbell has stepped in to lead the defense.

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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who played for Arkansas in the 1965 Cotton Bowl, addresses the current Razorbacks. Campbell, an assistant coach and administrator at Arkansas for more than 15 years, worked as the assistant athletic director for internal operations most of this season.

"I've had to study and stay up at night," Campbell said. "I feel like a kid back in college trying to do my homework."

Campbell isn't too far removed from coaching – he was secondary coach in 2006.

Pink eye problem: The Hogs' defensive players are battling the spread of pink eye. Defensive tackle Marcus Harrison practiced Friday despite the condition, but defensive tackle Fred Bledsoe still couldn't go.

Honoring Broyles: The Cotton Bowl has planned several tributes to retiring Arkansas athletic director Frank Broyles.

Broyles will be honored at the AT&T Big Play luncheon Monday with a two-minute video tribute. The video will also be part of a pregame ceremony on Jan. 1. Broyles was saluted with a page in the official game program.

After 50 years at Arkansas as football coach and then AD, Broyles will step down on Dec. 31.

 

[Jason Wood]

As I said on the blog yesterday, Parcells would be foolish to not acknowledge his willingness to trade the pick; why does he possibly have to gain from boxing himself in a few hours on the job? The truth is I'm sure he's 100% WILLING to trade the pick as he's 100% WILLING to keep the pick. It's in his team's best interest to let the world THINK they have a world of options.

Ultimately this decision won't be made until early April after they get a hard look at any player they feel is worthy of a top pick, until OTHER teams get that same look (and are thus willing to decide what they would give up to move to #1), and until the other teams and Miami have communicated with one another about potential terms.

For now, it's a non story.

 

[FUBAR]

As I said on the blog yesterday, Parcells would be foolish to not acknowledge his willingness to trade the pick; why does he possibly have to gain from boxing himself in a few hours on the job? The truth is I'm sure he's 100% WILLING to trade the pick as he's 100% WILLING to keep the pick. It's in his team's best interest to let the world THINK they have a world of options. Ultimately this decision won't be made until early April after they get a hard look at any player they feel is worthy of a top pick, until OTHER teams get that same look (and are thus willing to decide what they would give up to move to #1), and until the other teams and Miami have communicated with one another about potential terms.For now, it's a non story.

right you are, but it's still interesting to discuss what it would take.I figure, either a combination of high picks, which only New England and Dallas could come close with; or a combination of 08 and 09 picks and players. The problem as I see it, is players are very difficult to trade for high picks. I don't know that even a team like Denver could pull it off with picks and Javon Walker. Could anyone? I don't see Atlanta doing it with Hall.

 

[bcr8f]

Lets all give a big HOWDIE to McFadden as heads off to Dallas. Jerry Jones must love this news.

Sorry. Cleveland's top pick isn't top 10 anymore. Are Dallas fans in dreamland?

 

[King of the Wolfies]

Lets all give a big HOWDIE to McFadden as heads off to Dallas. Jerry Jones must love this news.

Sorry. Cleveland's top pick isn't top 10 anymore. Are Dallas fans in dreamland?

From the way I was reading it, I dont think the fins want top 10 picks due to the overinflated salaries. I'm not a Dallas fan but I've seen too many indications from Jones to ignore that he has some major lust for McFadden. As a Dolfan, I'm hoping the fins go for multiple picks and or young players and plan to be competetive in 2 years. Tired of them signing players like C-pep and Green and getting nothing out of them.

 

[Colin Dowling]

The Falcons do have two second rounders and a DeAngelo Hall that I'm sure they'd like to trade away.

It would take their 1st, Hall, and a 2nd/3rd to move from 4th (whatever) to 1.

 

[Bri]

With all the RBs, I'd bet they trade for more picks too

 

[Bri]

Those thinking Dallas will trade up for McFadden at #1 have too much fantasy football on the brain. Also, teams low in the draft like Dallas have to make up too much of a value gap between their pick and #1 to move up and have it make sense. It's just too costly.I expect Dorsey to go #1 overall, and if a team trades up to get him it will be a team that perceives themselves currently drafting just outside of the "major impact players" group. I know that sounds vague, but hopefully you know what I mean. That group will vary depending on each team's own draft board.

I wouldn't doubt BB would love Dorsey. They have an excellent DL so you could say he's not needed but I could really see him getting excited over Dorsey.Roberson has not performed well enough and Mangini sorely needs a guy like Dorsey to make his D work. It's a trade within the division but I would figure the Jets are realy tempted to test those waters. As I've said before, I think the poor DL play has made their LBers look far worse than they really are so IMO he'd be upgrading a few positions by getting Dorsey.The Boys have missed Jason Ferguson and may value Dorsey fairly high because of it. They may want just a big body(like an old old old Sam Adams) but Jones' thirst for the spotlight may jump in here. Taking Parcells #1 and then trading it again on draft day or just before may be quite the shark move here. A friend of mine thinks this is not really up for trade. He believes this was agreed upon with the owner before Parcells signed. Parcells is getting his name out as really being part of the Dolphins. Now with a possible HOF coach around to help run the team, the ability to pick whatever coach you want and not ruffle too many feathers, it'll be easier for him to sell. I think this is a pretty good theory. Further, if Curtis Martin truly does have the backing to buy an NFL team, but is leery about a losing franchise, getting Parcells on board would really tease him almost invite him to buy the Fins.