The Dallas Cowboys still have multiple needs heading into the final day of the 2024 NFL Draft. ESPN analyst Mike Tannenbaum joined SportsCenter on Saturday to talk about who he thinks the Cowboys should sign.
Tannenbaum feels strongly that Dallas should take a hard look at the former South Carolina quarterback. spencer rattler.
“The Dallas Cowboys really need to start at the quarterback position given the uncertainty.” duck prescott'' Tannenbaum said. “I don't know if he's going to be available next year with a huge cap number. So let's look at Spencer Rattler.
“Spencer Rattler has improved a lot. He transferred. [to South Carolina] Coming from Oklahoma State, he can make all the throws. He's a very good athlete. I thought he did a good job at the University of South Carolina this year. ”
If the Dallas Cowboys do indeed intend to draft Rattler, they may need to move up to do so. The former five-star rookie is one of the top players available in the fourth round, and as things stand, the Cowboys don't have a pick until the fifth round.
Tannenbaum also mentioned other players the Dallas Cowboys could keep an eye on. He believes they should consider a few running backs while sticking with the SEC.
“Also, at running back, we have some explosive players here.” Jalen Wright [from Tennessee]. ray davis Another productive back from Kentucky. But they need a starter to replace Tony Pollard,” Tannenbaum said.
Shane Beamer talks about what makes Spencer Rattler special
If Spencer Rattler does indeed go to the Dallas Cowboys, Shane Beamer believes the Cowboys will be adding a special player.
Ahead of the NFL Draft, Beamer talked about what he likes about his former QB.
“Spencer is a rival,” Beamer said. “Obviously the talent speaks for itself. But I know he really impressed a lot of NFL teams with the way he handled adversity here in Carolina last year and the play he made while he was here.” There is.”
Rattler still had impressive numbers in 2023, scoring 3,186 and 19 touchdowns, overcoming poor play from the offensive line.
He was ranked as a five-star recruit and the No. 19 player overall in the country in the 2019 class, according to On3 Industry rankings.
Rattler started his career at Oklahoma State and then transferred to South Carolina. Although he had some setbacks as a player and teammate during his time with the Sooners, he excelled on and off the field with the Shamcocks.