NFL Draft prospects potentially falling to the Cowboys at pick 12
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Shan and RJ dive into the latest NFL Draft speculation surrounding the Dallas Cowboys' 12th overall pick, analyzing potential trade scenarios and player availability. They explore the possibility of the Cowboys trading up to secure top-tier talent like Caleb Downs or Reuben Bain, while also examining why players like Sonny Stiles might fall due to positional trends and team needs. The hosts scrutinize a Bill Barnwell mock draft that features extreme trade activity, questioning the logic and compensation in several proposed swaps. They highlight that while the Cowboys could benefit from trading up with teams like Cleveland or the Jets, the value exchange often doesn't align with traditional trade charts. The discussion also touches on quarterback dynamics, the risk of surprise picks, and the potential for a trade with the Chiefs to either move up or down. Throughout, the tone remains analytical and skeptical of overly optimistic mock drafts, emphasizing real-world team needs and draft value.
Sonny Stiles could fall due to linebacker positional trends and team needs, making him a potential target for the Cowboys at pick 12.
Trading up with Cleveland for the 6th pick offers Dallas better value than the trade chart suggests, potentially winning the trade.
The Jets' hypothetical trade with Dallas to move from 12 to 2 is questionable due to compensation and draft rules.
The Chiefs are a likely trade partner for Dallas, either to move up to 9 or down to 29 for additional picks.
Jermon McCoy’s medical status could be the catalyst for a surprise drop, opening the door for Dallas to land a top prospect.
Opening: Draft Coverage and Audience Shoutouts
Shan and RJ kick off the show with a strong intro to their Dallas Cowboys draft coverage, highlighting their team at dallascowboys.com and celebrating their early-morning audience, the 6AM Club.
Sonny Stiles and the Linebacker Fall Narrative
“I'm not putting on the wall of hot takes as Sonny Stiles falls, but I'm like, that would be one if we came in here and he went at 12 or lower where we're like...”
Trade Scenarios with Cleveland and Jets
“Dallas would come out ahead in that trade swap. You know, they're also talking about teams moving up getting – and you've mentioned this, I think – getting more value than they should for what they're trading up for.”
Chiefs Trade Possibility and Final Thoughts
The hosts conclude with speculation about a potential trade with the Chiefs, either moving down to 29 for extra picks or up to 9, and reaffirm their belief in strategic draft-day moves.
“Dallas would come out ahead in that trade swap. You know, they're also talking about teams moving up getting – and you've mentioned this, I think – getting more value than they should for what they're trading up for.”
“The Jets couldn't move up to get him. I mean, I never would have said in a million years anybody could have surprised us and picked Michael Penix in the top ten, and then somebody did it.”
“I'm not putting on the wall of hot takes as Sonny Stiles falls, but I'm like, that would be one if we came in here and he went at 12 or lower where we're like...”
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Shan
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RJ
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Sonny Stiles
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Caleb Downs
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Reuben Bain
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Bill Barnwell
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