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Dallas Cowboys 2007 NFL Draft Review By Tony Moss, NFL Editor (Sports Network) - 1 - Anthony Spencer, DE/OLB, Purdue (6-3, 266); 3 - James Marten, T, Boston College (6-7, 303); 4 - Isaiah Stanback, QB/WR, Washington (6-2, 216); 4 - Doug Free, T, Northern Illinois (6-7, 318); 6 - Nick Folk, K, Arizona (6-1, 225); 6 - Deon Anderson, FB, Connecticut (5-11, 243); 7 - Courtney Brown, CB, Cal Poly (6-1, 196); 7 - Alan Ball, CB, Illinois (6-1, 176); Analysis: Though there was some thought that the Cowboys would take a wide receiver with their first-round pick (which they had to re-obtain from Philadelphia after dealing the No. 22 selection to Cleveland), Dallas filled a less headline-grabbing need at pass rusher instead. Spencer is seen as a natural fit in the 3-4 defense, and should help right away. Jerry Jones and Wade Phillips also addressed the offensive line, taking a couple of undersized talents in Marten and Free in order to possibly halt the team's revolving door at tackle. The only pass-catcher the club took was not a pass-catcher at all apart from his freshman year in college, but Stanback is expected to make a smooth transition into the role at the next level. Folk could make the team as a kickoff specialist, Anderson will challenge Lousaka Polite at fullback, and Brown and Ball will be fortunate to make the team. Bottom Line: Did not properly address problems in the secondary or the future at receiver, but Spencer and the tackles should be of assistance. Grade: C+ |