JJ Watt-The one that got away

[Cogan]

Anyone watch last night's game? Notice any player in particular? Although the Texans continue to load their team with play makers who made plays against the Jets, you just can't help but notice the best player on the field, let alone their team. JJ Watt got to 8.5 sacks in just 5 games with one sack last night, while swatting several passes down, one of them causing an interception. Would he look good with a star on his helmet, or what? It could have happened last year, but once again, Jerry Jones & Co. had put themselves in the position that they HAD to take OT Tyron Smith instead.

What is sad it that the Jones boys are always drafting from behind. Jerry waited too long to draft a LT, so he had no choice by 2011. If the team had drafted Flozell Adams' replacement a year before they released him, the rookie could have been groomed in 2010. Instead, they waited until Doug Free proved he wasn't the answer, & were desperate in 2011 to take Tyron Smith.

That left JJ Watt to go 2 picks later to the Houston Texans. All he's done is become the best interior lineman in the NFL. Can you imagine if the Cowboys had had the freedom to choose the best player regardless of position? Ware & Watt playing side by side? Close, but no cigar.

Ever notice how some teams are always behind in talent acquisition & some are always ahead? The Cowboys, Redskins, Panthers & Rams fall into the first category. That's why this team has been basically .500 since 1995. The Steelers, Patriots, & Ravens fall into the second group. No matter where they pick in the draft, by the time it's over, you look up, & they've outdrafted everyone else because they can take the BPA every time.

I just hope Stephen Jones breaks down and hires a REAL general manager once Jerry REALLY steps down. Until then, the Cowboys will continue to play & draft from behind.

[dadymat]

[Hoofbite]

Dallas got a top notch RT, hopefully he transitions into a top LT.

Switch Watt's 1st and 2nd year and then switch Tyron's first and second year and all of a sudden Smith is the one that didn't get away.

Watt is a monster but Tyron has shown ability to make his pick more than justified.

[CowboyStar88]

Do you feel better now? I mean there is another thread about this, and probably another one or two in the NFL zone as well. I am happy with Tyron, and glad we picked him. No matter what this team does, some will never be satisfied. They wanted a OL and they got one, and a year later we are looking back? Saying that wasn't the right choice? Give me a break.

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

[SacredStar]

Hindsight is 20/20 when it comes to the draft. It's a crapshoot with uncertain results. We needed both positions filled. We picked, imo, the most important at the time. Romo would be worse off than he already is protection wise had we selected Watt.

[Canadian BoyzFan]

Could you imagine our Oline without Smith. Ooof.

[Everlastingxxx]

I like Tyron Smith and i think he will be a good player for a long time. But you can’t help wonder what it would have been like to have a player like Watt on this defense. Don’t think i have ever seen one player take over a game the way he did last night. Maybe had Jerry Jones not struck out for years and years at the O-line position they would have been in a position to draft Watt. Who would you have picked if they were in the same draft, Tyron Smith or Demarcus Ware?

[mldardy]

Originally Posted by Everlastingxxx

I like Tyron Smith and i think he will be a good player for a long time. But you can’t help wonder what it would have been like to have a player like Watt on this defense. Don’t think i have ever seen one player take over a game the way he did last night. Maybe had Jerry Jones not struck out for years and years at the O-line position they would have been in a position to draft Watt. Who would you have picked if they were in the same draft, Tyron Smith or Demarcus Ware?

Defense isn't the issue with our team and you can't pick everyone in the draft. You get one pick in the 1st round, two if you are really lucky. Teams are going to miss on players. I'm sure the Texans have missed on player too. Should we go back and re-evaluate their drafts too? He was also passed up by other teams as well but I love how it always focuses on only the Cowboys.

[Ntegrase96]

I don't understand the point to over reactionary threads like this.

Is watt pretty good? Absolutely. But who knows what the next few years will bring.

Hindsight is 20/20, but this matter has yet to even begin.

Re-visit this in 6 years.

[BraveHeartFan]

YES!! Another Watt thread!!! We haven't seen any of those at all in the last 24 hours.

[wick]

We think Tyron Smith can be a good left tackle some day after being a good right tackle last year. J.J. Watt is a great player right now.

[Mash]

Just imagine if we didnt draft Ware and taken Spears.....

Wouldnt that suck....

We can play this game all nite.....

At least with Smith....we have a OT that has potential to be a top OT for the next decade......so its not like we whiffed on a draft pick ......

[coogrfan]

Originally Posted by Ntegrase96

I don't understand the point to over reactionary threads like this.

Is watt pretty good? Absolutely. But who knows what the next few years will bring.

Hindsight is 20/20, but this matter has yet to even begin.

Re-visit this in 6 years.

Indeed. It should also be pointed out that there were a fair number of media types at the time who were highly critical of the Texans for passing on Nick Fairley to select Watt. Watt has developed into one of the best defensive players in the league, while Fairley has more arrests in 2012 than he does sacks (2 to 1).

[Mash]

Originally Posted by Cogan

Anyone watch last night's game? Notice any player in particular? Although the Texans continue to load their team with play makers who made plays against the Jets, you just can't help but notice the best player on the field, let alone their team. JJ Watt got to 8.5 sacks in just 5 games with one sack last night, while swatting several passes down, one of them causing an interception. Would he look good with a star on his helmet, or what? It could have happened last year, but once again, Jerry Jones & Co. had put themselves in the position that they HAD to take OT Tyron Smith instead.

[View Full Quote]What is sad it that the Jones boys are always drafting from behind. Jerry waited too long to draft a LT, so he had no choice by 2011. If the team had drafted Flozell Adams' replacement a year before they released him, the rookie could have been groomed in 2010. Instead, they waited until Doug Free proved he wasn't the answer, & were desperate in 2011 to take Tyron Smith.

That left JJ Watt to go 2 picks later to the Houston Texans. All he's done is become the best interior lineman in the NFL. Can you imagine if the Cowboys had had the freedom to choose the best player regardless of position? Ware & Watt playing side by side? Close, but no cigar.

Ever notice how some teams are always behind in talent acquisition & some are always ahead? The Cowboys, Redskins, Panthers & Rams fall into the first category. That's why this team has been basically .500 since 1995. The Steelers, Patriots, & Ravens fall into the second group. No matter where they pick in the draft, by the time it's over, you look up, & they've outdrafted everyone else because they can take the BPA every time.

I just hope Stephen Jones breaks down and hires a REAL general manager once Jerry REALLY steps down. Until then, the Cowboys will continue to play & draft from behind.

It was shown here numerous times that NE drafts havent been that great the past several years.....also....hasnt the Steelers aged to the point that the media is even questioning it now.....how can that be if they draft so great?