"When the Cowboys selected tight end Martellus Bennett in the second round of 2008 draft, the Cowboys hedged their bets on a player viewed as a project. At 6-7, Bennett was an intriguing prospect who flashed raw athleticism that seemed well-suited for a position requiring such a versatile skill-set .

Based on physical talent alone, Bennett was believed to have tremendous "upside" - a buzz word used by draft gurus to characterize players with potential. The Cowboys felt so strongly about Bennett's future with the club that on the eve of the draft they dealt former 2006 second-round pick Anthony Fasano to Miami. "