The Cowboys' 2009 draft class (cue loser "Price is Right" horn)
by JimmyK on Oct 15, 2010 3:46 PM EDT
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PrintA while back, I promised myself I would cut down on the Cowboys-related posts, and it's actually been since August that I last wrote a post dedicated solely to them. I apologize in advance for my relapse, but there's news on our favorite rivals this afternoon.
Today, they waived OT Robert Brewster. On Tuesday, they released Mike Hamlin. You may be asking, "Uhhhh... Who?" Well, Robert Brewster was a 3rd round pick of the Cowboys in 2009, and Mike Hamlin was a 5th round pick for the Cowboys in 2009. So why is this news, exactly?
Well, the Cowboys' 2009 draft class was 12 players deep. Here it is:
| 2009 - Dallas Cowboys | ||||
| Rd | Sel # | Player | Position | School |
| 3 | 69 | Jason Williams | LB | Western Illinois |
| 3 | 75 | Robert Brewster | T | Ball State |
| 4 | 101 | Stephen McGee | QB | Texas A&M |
| 4 | 110 | Victor Butler | DE | Oregon State |
| 4 | 120 | Brandon Williams | DE | Texas Tech |
| 5 | 143 | DeAngelo Smith | DB | Cincinnati |
| 5 | 166 | Mike Hamlin | DB | Clemson |
| 5 | 172 | David Buehler | K | USC |
| 6 | 197 | Stephen Hodge | LB | Texas Christian |
| 6 | 208 | John Phillips | TE | Virginia |
| 7 | 227 | Mike Mickens | CB | Cincinnati |
| 7 | 229 | Manuel Johnson | WR | Oklahoma |
A quick recap of these guys: Brewster, Smith, Hamlin, Mickens and Johnson are gone. Williams, Williams (doesn't matter what order since both Williams are equally unimpressive), Butler, and Hodge all still remain with the team, although they have a combined 28 tackles and 3 sacks. McGee is currently the 3rd QB. Phillips looked promising this preseason until he tore his ACL. And last but not least, Buehler, although effective on kickoffs, is currently arguably the worst FG kicker in the NFL.
On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being extraordinary, and 1 being "Utterly Craptastic," this draft class is looking like a solid 1.0004 (rounded up to the nearest .0001).
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That's just terrible
I’d like to see one of these articles focusing on the Redskins as well. They haven’t been having the best run of draft picks over the past few years.
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Denver
have some bad Drafts also from 00-08 expect for 06 that was damn good draft
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider
1 starter in that draft
And he is the worst at his position in the entire NfL
Me Gusta Los Eagles
by RanjeethR on Oct 15, 2010 3:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I guess
This is where we stop ourselves for a minute and appreciate the nice job (for the most part) AR has done for this team in the past 5 years or so…could be worst…
FLY #7 FLY !!!
It's more Roseman and Heckert
But yes, you’re right. For the most part we haven’t had nearly a terrible year like the Cowboys had in 09.
MARK IT ZERO.
yeah
do washington or oakland drafts
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider
This is the reason why Reid shouldnt be let go
He drafts pretty dam weel
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by RanjeethR on Oct 15, 2010 3:52 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Let go as a Coach?
Maybe…Probably…..
Let go as a GM? No, this is where hes above average for sure…
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who
whouild u get as coach without reid
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider
good picks
but they want full power coach and gm
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider
Well thats what you assume….never know what can happens behind closed doors….I would actually love Gruden for this team….and I bet he would think hard about coaching the Eagles….
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gruden
might if u couild pull that off u wouild get a supel bowl
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider
It took bill cowher 15 years to win a sb
You guys would run his ass outta town way before then.
Gruden had a few good years at best and a lot of them were when the players were from the Dungy area.
Cmon Andy Reid is one of the most winningest coaches EVER….AND he keeps turning over the roster… Give him his due and his shots
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
But youve just pointed out something...
Dungy couldnt win with TB, Gruden came in and did it.
He could do the same with the Eagles, even though its Reids players. Sometimes all it takes is a few changes with the philosophy and boom, takes you over the top.
FLY #7 FLY !!!
I think Reid is great GM...
…but a gameday coach and game manager…not so much….and I dont think hes planning on changing that anytime soon…
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You mean other than the SB ring...kk...
Cant tell if youre being sarcastic or not…..but all im saying is some of Reids recurring decisions may in fact be what keeps this team from going a step further….. a change in philosophy may just take them to the next level…
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No, I'm actually serious.
Yes, they did win superbowl rings, but Gruden was basically handed a superbowl caliber team and it took Cowher 15 years to win one.
DAT ASS!!
I hear you dude....
But maybe thats what this team needs…they have talent…we know that…they are also built for the future….maybe all they need is a change in philosophy and for someone to come win and stir up the shit…..
It may have taken Cower 15 years, but after he left…he left a good QB behind and a certain philosophy to follow…Stong D – LBs, running game etc….he also left that team by choice…they could have won with him as well if he had continued.
Maybe you say, well wait till Reid wins one, then it might get better. My problem is Reid’s been doing the same thing for a long time and a lot of his success had to do with JJ on the back end. Im not saying he’s not good, but maybe his pass first philosophy (on top of his game management skills) are keeping the Eagles from going to that next level…..If he can’t win a SB in another 1-3 years with this much talent on the roster……then something needs to change….either they change the offensive coordinator…or coach….
FLY #7 FLY !!!
If he can’t win a SB in another 1-3 years with this much talent on the roster……then something needs to change
But the talent you refer to is mostly suited for his style of offense. If he goes and we change to a run first offense, we’re not gonna go do hot for a few years until our new coach gets players suited to run his offense properly
It took Cowher 15 years to win a ring because he had some absolutely terrible quarterbacks until he got Ben.
"You can commit no mistake and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life." - Jean-Luc Picard
And for a time the Eagles had some of the best defenses in the league, and Donovan, and BWest and still, nothing.
"You can commit no mistake and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life." - Jean-Luc Picard
I wouldn’t say “Nothing” We got 10 years of good football where every game we had a shot at winning. 5 NFC CG showings a SB apperance. However we’ve been spoild where every year we expect to make the postseason and make a deep run. Ask the Bills if they would take a run where they make the post season 8x in 10 years.
by h2o_34_35_44 on Oct 16, 2010 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions
You’re right, this team won something but obviously not what everyone wanted. My point was that Reid has had more in Philly during his tenure than Cowher did in Pittsburgh and Cowher still ended up with a ring, and probably more had he not retired.
"You can commit no mistake and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life." - Jean-Luc Picard
Reid doesn't get nearly the amount of respect he deserves
Yeah, he has time management issues at times, but this team is much better with him than without him.
by FlyEagles15 on Oct 15, 2010 6:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I like Reid...
And I do think he’s talented. I just get frustrated with him sometimes, with what he does on gameday, and how he reacts afterwards. Like Donovan, I wished he showed more emotion and give it to us straight, you know….Id like to see some passion out of him and tell us why they screwed up or why theyre doing good. I know its not his style and that doesnt win football games, but after 11 years…… I dunno…. just looking for SOME change.,….even if thats just with Reid himself…
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Yeah I feel you
Us fans like emotion and it would be nice to get straight answers instead of always taking the blame for whatever happens without providing an answer to issues. Which is why a lot of people didn’t like Donovan eventhough he said the “right things.” and why everyone loved Dawkins. Emotion goes along ways as far as the fans are concerned.
by FlyEagles15 on Oct 15, 2010 7:48 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I’ve been saying it for 5 years now.“He’s an top tier GM but he’s mid pack as a coach.”
by h2o_34_35_44 on Oct 15, 2010 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
on madden 2000
old game i know but u can always get CLE OR WASH 1 round pick and C Baiely for not much
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider
I said when they drafted them they have the best special teams unit in the league now
Looks like i was wrong lmaoooooooooooooooooo. I remember thinking mike mickens would be the truth along with deangelo smith lollllllllllllllllll
Boomer Motha F****** Sooner
In fariness... the Eagles 2009 draft looks like this:
5 – Cornelius Ingram – gone
5 – Macho Harris – gone
5 – Fenuki Tupou – gone
6 – Brandon Gibson – traded for Will Witherspoon, who is now gone.
7 – Paul Fanaika – gone
BUUUUUT…
We did get these guys…
1 – Jeremy Maclin
2 – LeSean McCoy
7 – Moise Fokou
Yay.
He's supposedly
the WR who’s most likely to take Mark Claytons spot in the starting lineup.
Gibson has looked pretty good so far in his young NFL career.
He’s making the Lams WO corps look 1/2 decent
by h2o_34_35_44 on Oct 15, 2010 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s not. I don’t believe he’s even starting and he’s done next to nothing this year. 8 catches.
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Randy Moss through first four games: 9 rec. 139 yards, 3 TD
Dwayne Bowe through four games: 9 rec. 152 yards, 1 TD
Mike Wallace through four games: 9 rec. 211 yards, 2 TD
Steve Smith (CAR) through four games: 13 rec. 174 yards, 2 TD
Bernard Berrian through four games: 5 rec. 38 yards
Brandon Gibson in three games: 8 rec. 117 yards, 1 TD. I think that’s solid for being one of the Rams backups. He is benefiting the Rams’ WR corps.
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He’s done a ton more for SL than Witherspoon has done for Philly.
by h2o_34_35_44 on Oct 16, 2010 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions
He’s done a ton marginally more, if that for SL than Witherspoon has done for Philly.
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by alcatraz0109 on Oct 16, 2010 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
I was going to ask...
I remember seeing a few articles here and there about how terrible the 2009 class was. Something like 20 5th rounders (at the time) are no longer with their original teams or something like that. And the 2nd rounders aren’t much better as I recall.
Let the beasting begin.
by TransplantedFan on Oct 15, 2010 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Technically...
Fenuki Tupou is still an eagle.
He’s still on the Practice Squad. There’s still hope for him.
by hoya03 on Oct 15, 2010 4:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Ah, beat me to it
Although he was on IR last year and didn’t even make the initial practice squad after being cut from the team this year. I’d say hope for him is about as low as you can get.
"you are bobQ aka the dark horse !"
-NorthPhillyKid
love the price is right horn for effect
here’s how my squad faired:
1st – Hakeem Nicks(stud….i mean starter :)
2nd – Clint Sintim(backup, potential bust)
2nd – Will Beatty(backup)
3rd – Ramses Barden(backup)
3rd – Travis Beckum(backup)
4th – Andre Brown(cut)
5th – Rhett Bomar(PS)
6th – DeAndre Wright(cut)
7th – Stoney Woodson(cut)
all in all, only 3 are no longer on our team, and one(Brown) in my eyes was just due to him not being healthy, ever. and with one future star, one future starter(Beatty) and alot of roster depth, i’d say big blue did pretty well too.
but let’s all point and laugh at the Cowboys together – hahahahahahehehahehaheehaehhaehaehaeheahehahehehahaha!
Yes, I am a Giants fan. Now that we got that out of the way....
IMPEACH DOLAN!!!!
Barden should have come out as a monster
UDDDDAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!
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E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!!!!!!
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Why? The guy was a D2 project. He’d never played at a high level and it shows. He’s all body and little actual talent. I would bet he’s gone within a year. He’s James Hardy part two, with less pedigree.
Nicks clearly looks like a player. Beatty hasn’t looked great in limited time, but he’s got time to work on it. He was a guy I liked in that draft.
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Ive only watched the training camp videos where he looks like he would be good but thats like one or two videos
UDDDDAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!
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E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!!!!!!
"fuk u i hate peas"- CNCITINFO (Random BGN troll)
Yeah, well we know how meaningful it is when a guy looks good training camp…
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lol thats true
But for real his camp film he looks like with the right coach he could be a monster
UDDDDAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!
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E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!!!!!!
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Brown…can’t do anything about that one. Achilles pops for you and it’s over.
Beckum was a terror in college, but is kind of like your Cornelius Ingram. If that guy can get his knee fully back, he’ll be real solid
by DLawrence55 on Oct 16, 2010 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Beckum's been decent
he gets about one catch a game, usually for a 1st down too. More of a possession guy, not the big play dude he was in college at least yet.
Reese said they drafted Beckum for the cold months to give Eli a safety valve at H-Back.
I don’t think he’s like Ingram, since Becks has actually seen the field. Ingram would’ve probably been more productive tho, he was a great athlete and Andy Reid’s O actually sees the TE as more then a blocker.
Bokeem Woodbine
by FreeBradshaw on Oct 16, 2010 7:40 AM EDT up reply actions
denver
was not good last year in the draft
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider
this year
is a lot better D Thomas will be solid Tebow who knows Beadles is a backup Walton starts i think E Decker is very good P Cox is what A Smith shouild have been olson start S thompen made the team 3-4 solid picks a stong B so far
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider
Smith's making plays for Detroit
I think Denver gave up way to early on him. They gave up way too much to get him, but you need to let that investment mature. Plus he does the Carlton dance after scoring and INT.
"Stop the run to earn the right to rush the passer"- great philosophy from new SU DLine coach Jimmy Brumbaugh.
by bigbluethruandthru on Oct 16, 2010 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
smith
did not fit in our system the plomem with McD is he want to be BILL B and he is not
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider
i like jerry
i know boo but he needs some proactive lol
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider
Glad to see that that.
But still not glad to be reminded of this:
(Not all in the same year, of course, but still.)
QB Tony Romo — undrafted.
WR Miles Austin — undrafted.
NT Jay Ratliff — 7th round.
RB Marion Barber – 4th round.
TE Jason Witten – 3rd round.
Everyone gets lucky, sometimes, I guess.
by PhiladelphiaEagles on Oct 15, 2010 4:30 PM EDT reply actions
man
i wish denver had that NT and te
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider
look at the rounds. they sold the farm on the low end to stock up on the high end.
If you dont like Big Red, then F#%@ You!
-Ricky Bobby
by GreenInBaltimore on Oct 15, 2010 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
They didn’t have their 1 because of the Roy Williams trade.
by JimmyK on Oct 15, 2010 5:18 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
They didn’t have their 1 because of the Roy Williams trade.
reading that sentence never stops being funny
After careful analysis, I've deduced
MARK IT ZERO.
by Wormburn on Oct 15, 2010 6:09 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Dallas 2003 NFL Draft
1. Terrence Newman
2. Jason Witten
3. Bradie James
4. Tony Romo – undrafted
2005
1. Demarcus Ware
2. Marcus Spears
3. Kevin Burnett
4. Marion Barber
5. Chris Canty
6. Jay Ratliff
2007
1. Anthony Spencer
2. Doug Free
3. Nick Folk
4. Alan Ball
2008
1. Felix Jones
2. Mike Jenkins
3. Tashard Choice
4. Orlando Scandrick
Who's Been Eatin' Hummus?
She passed wind, excused herself, and sponged off in the corner as I sat dazed and confused...
Other than 05 which of those other drafts were so special?
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Yea
Except Canty is fast becoming a very productive Giant.
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-Antrel Rolle
by tito (eight and oh) on Oct 15, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn't boast on any of the 2008 yet
or Ball/Folk from 2007. Just cause Folk’s hitting everything for the Jets doesn’t give you credit for drafting him.
"Stop the run to earn the right to rush the passer"- great philosophy from new SU DLine coach Jimmy Brumbaugh.
by bigbluethruandthru on Oct 16, 2010 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
For what it's worth
Manuel Johnson is still on the practice squad.
by One.Cool.Customer on Oct 15, 2010 7:57 PM EDT reply actions
2009 is just a bad draft all around
Surprised they cut Hamlin and Brewster. THo of course I’m laughing cuz more then a few Pork Douche fans uses to say Mike Hamlin is a future starter.
There’s still time tho for those pass rushers they took. COuld just be that Cupcake lost his clue.
Bokeem Woodbine
Maclin & McCoy came out in the 09 draft along with Fokou that’s 3 starters looks to me like it was just fine for Philly.
by h2o_34_35_44 on Oct 16, 2010 8:41 AM EDT up reply actions
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