:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/photo_images/1479265/GYI0062561211.jpg)
The 2011 Arrowhead Pride Mock Draft continues with IamtheGreatest choosing for the Dallas Cowboys at No. 40...
The Dallas Cowboys had an abysmal season last year, but overall they have some talent. However, with only two draft picks getting considerable playing time in Dez Bryant and Sean Lee, this is the year to fill holes in the draft.
Areas of need:
Defensive End: This position was taken care of with the pick of Marcell Dareus.
Offensive Line: Marc Columbo is becoming a liability and could be upgraded. Doug Free has shown that he can play both sides so bringing somebody in the second round could be a distinct possibility.
Cornerback: Terrance Newman is getting old, Mike Jenkins showed his quitting side before Wade Phillips was fired, and Orlando Scandrick is more of a nickel back.
Safety: Allan Ball can not cover deep, finding a safety who can play the run and pass is a must. All of these needs can be met in the first round but it depends on who is available and what the Cowboys feel is the biggest need.
With all this being said, with the 40th pick in the draft, The Dallas Cowboys select.....
Aaron Williams CB Texas
Not going to far from what has been home, Williams has all the tools necessary to be a good to great corner. He covers well, and tackles very well, but also has the great skill of blitzing. The reason why the pick is not Brandon Harris or Rahim Moore, (corner and safety respectively), is that Williams can play both positions. This year's safety class is not that good and Moore being at the top of it really doesn't prove anything. Williams is chosen over Harris because Aaron Williams had a more consistent college career.
The reason this pick makes sense is because it gives the Cowboys flexibility. If the Cowboys think that they can go out and sign a top free agent safety or cornerback then Aaron Williams can fill the other role. This pick gives the Cowboys some versatility and some much needed depth. With a top pick in the 3rd round the Cowboys can look to add an Offensive Lineman, but getting Aaron Williams here, helps sure up a defense that really needs it.
Full Schedule And Results:
1. Carolina Panthers (ChiefsFan90s) - Missouri QB Blaine Gabbert
2. Denver Broncos (craig in calgary) - Clemson DE Da'Quan Bowers
3. Buffalo Bills (Arrowdread) - Auburn QB Cam Newton
4. Cincinnati Bengals (Dirty South Chiefs Fan) - Georgia WR A.J. Green
5. Arizona Cardinals (tmurawsk) - Texas A&M OLB Von Miller
6. Cleveland Browns (H2E) - Auburn DT Nick Fairley
7. San Francisco 49ers (Another Successful Tedford QB) - LSU CB Patrick Peterson
8. Tennessee Titans (ejr58) - Nebraska CB Prince Amukamara
9. Dallas Cowboys (IamtheGreatest) - Alabama DL Marcell Dareus
10. Washington Redskins (nmchief) - Alabama WR Julio Jones
11. Houston Texans (FalconMF27) - Missouri DE Aldon Smith
12. Minnesota Vikings (Raven Hawk) - USC OT Tyron Smith
13. Detroit Lions (Matt Hays) - Boston College OT Anthony Castanzo
14. St. Louis Rams (Sam D) - Illinois DT Corey Liuget
15. Miami Dolphins (YerganFlurgan) - Alabama RB Mark Ingram
16. Jacksonville Jaguars (GenericBrand) - Cal DE Cameron Jordan
17. New England Patriots (averagegatsby) - Temple DE Muhammad Wilkerson
18. San Diego Chargers (Chiefscafan58) - North Carolina DE Robert Quinn
19. New York Giants (flowers 24) - Florida C Mike Pouncey
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (PSUkegreen) - Purdue DE Ryan Kerrigan
21. Kansas City Chiefs (Matt_Grbac) - Baylor NT Phil Taylor
22. Indianapolis Colts (saskwatch) - Wisconsin OT Gabe Carimi
23. Philadelphia Eagles (OnlyKCFanNVA) - Colorado OT Nate Solder
24. New Orleans Saints (The Other Patrick Allen) - Georgia DE/LB Justin Houston
25. Seattle Seahawks (Simon from KC) - TCU QB Andy Dalton
26. Baltimore Ravens (Ben S) - Colorado CB Jimmy Smith
27. Atlanta Falcons (stagdsp) - Ohio State DE Cameron Heyward
28. New England Patriots (averagegatsby) - UCLA LB Akeem Ayers
29. Chicago Bears (KillaCity107) - Mississippi State OT Derek Sherrod
30. New York Jets (bradelli58) - Wisconsin DE J.J. Watt
31. Pittsburgh Steelers (scottchief) - Baylor G Danny Watkins
32. Green Bay Packers (Aesthetist) - Iowa DE Adrian Clayborn
Round Two
33. New England Patriots (averagegatsby) - Miami G Orlando Franklin
34. Buffalo Bills (Arrowdread) - Arizona LB Brooks Reed
35. Cincinnati Bengals (Dirty South Chiefs Fan) - FSU QB Christian Ponder
36. Denver Broncos (craig in calgary) - Oregon State DT Stephen Paea
37. Cleveland Browns (H2E) - Maryland WR Torrey Smith
38. Arizona Cardinals (tmurawsk) - Washington QB Jake Locker
39.Tennessee Titans (ejr58) - Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick
40. Dallas Cowboys (IamtheGreatest) - Texas CB Aaron Williams
41. Washington Redskins (nmchief) - Monday April 11th
42. Houston Texans (FalconMF27) - Monday April 11th
43. Minnesota Vikings (Raven Hawk) - Monday April 11th
44. Detroit Lions (Matt Hays) - Tuesday April 12th
45. San Francisco 49ers (Another Successful Tedford QB) - Tuesday April 12th
46. Denver Broncos (craig in calgary) - Tuesday April 12th
47. St. Louis Rams (Sam D) - Wednesday April 13th
48. Oakland Raiders (mushin) - Wednesday April 13th
49. Jacksonville Jaguars (GenericBrand) - Wednesday April 13th
50. San Diego Chargers (Chiefsfaninca58) - Thursday April 14th
51. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (PSUkegreen) - Thursday April 14th
52. New York Giants (flowers 24) - Thursday April 14th
53. Indianapolis Colts (saskwatch) - Friday April 15th
54. Philadelphia Eagles (OnlyKCFanNVA) - Friday April 15th
55. Kansas City Chiefs (Matt_Grbac) - Friday April 15th
56. New Orleans Saints (The Other Patrick Allen) - Monday April 18th
57. Seattle Seahawks (Simon from KC) - Monday April 18th
58. Baltimore Ravens (Ben S) - Monday April 18th
59. Atlanta Falcons (stagdsp) - Tuesday April 19th
60. New England Patriots (averagegatsby) - Tuesday April 19th
61. San Diego Chargers (Chiefsfaninca58) - Tuesday April 19th
62. Chicago Bears (KillaCity107) - Wednesday April 20th
63. Pittsburgh Steelers (scottchief) - Wednesday April 20th
64. Green Bay Packers (Aesthetist) - Wednesday April 20th