“So last year when I had Booker going in the first round I caused a lot of problems with Cowboys fans saying there is no way they’re certainly not taking offensive line and then they took offensive line because I knew that they loved him. Downs, I look at their new defensive coordinator, and I look at what his specialty is… it’s defensive backs. And I’m telling you I know Christian. He is a 34-year old who is all about creativity, high energy, and smarts. Caleb Downs… Matt Patricia told me… when he joins whatever team he joins he will immediately be the smartest player on that defense and the face of the franchise.”
“No one thought he could possibly slip out of the top 10. I look at this draft and I look at the positions and the values and what these teams need. Safety has almost been a luxury for a lot of these teams as they view the draft and I point to Kyle Hamilton. Supposed to be a top 10 pick, goes 14. Derwin James. Supposed to be a top 10 pick, goes 18. You look at any mock draft last year… Nick Emmanwori was going in the first round. He falls to the second round. So by the trends I don’t necessarily think a team is going to take a safety in the top 10 above an elite corner, above an elite pass rusher, above a wide receiver, if they have needs at those positions.”
“The Cowboys have defensive back needs. I think it is a perfect fit and I think the match between new defensive coordinator and the way that he speaks, and I’ve known him for years, the way that he preaches versatility and the ability to play mulitple spots along that defensive backfield if needed… that’s everything Caleb Downs has been who we have been watching since he was at Alabama and been hearing about for it feels like a decade.”
“So to me Caleb Downs is the perfect fit and I think he might be there at 12.”