Russell Maryland - Dallas Cowboys Forum

Arrius · 02-03-2005

The Cowboys have had the top pick in the NFL draft 3 times. 1974 we selected Ed (Too Tall) Jones. In 1989 we selected Troy Aikman. In 1991 we selected Russell Maryland.

I think Ed (Too Tall) Jones lived up to his number one ranking.

Of coarse Troy Aikman lived up to his billing.

But do you think Russell Maryland was worth the number 1 pick overall?

I don't.

**MichaelWinicki** · 02-03-2005

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Originally Posted by hassell

The Cowboys have had the top pick in the NFL draft 3 times. 1974 we selected Ed (Too Tall) Jones. In 1989 we selected Troy Aikman. In 1991 we selected Russell Maryland.

I think Ed (Too Tall) Jones lived up to his number one ranking.

Of coarse Troy Aikman lived up to his billing.

But do you think Russell Maryland was worth the number 1 pick overall?

I don't.

Agreed.

He was a good player, but not worthy of #1 overall. That was a pretty poor draft overall. The top talent was really sparse.

Eddie · 02-03-2005

We traded up to the #1 spot thinking we could get Rocket Ismail. Heck, I don't think Rocket would have been worth the #1 pick.

Jimz31 · 02-03-2005

Did he live up to the NUMBER ONE position? I don't think so. I don't think that you necessarily draft people at #1 at that position anyways, but then again, I don't remember who all was available and what our immediate needs were either......whether we could have traded back about 5 spots and still gotten him.....whatever.

Eddie · 02-03-2005

That number one pick wasn't ours. We used our top pick on Steve Walsh in the supplemental draft the year prior.

I'm curious what we gave up to obtain that #1 overall pick. These days, it would cost two whole draft classes ... and maybe more.

joseephuss · 02-03-2005

So, was Steve Walsh worth what turned out to be the #1 overall pick? :p

Dallas had worse records after drafting Too Tall and Aikman. Aren't #1 overall picks supposed to make the team better.

Jimz31 · 02-03-2005

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Originally Posted by joseephuss

So, was Steve Walsh worth what turned out to be the #1 overall pick? :p

Dallas had worse records after drafting Too Tall and Aikman. Aren't #1 overall picks supposed to make the team better.

Steve Walsh....definately not.

As far as #1 picks in general, it usually takes time....ESPECIALLY for the QB position to get acclimated to the NFL.....whether some on here want to believe that or not.

**ABQCOWBOY** · 02-03-2005

In 1991, the first round went like this.

1 Russell Maryland Dallas
2 Eric Turner Cleveland
3 Bruce Pickens Falcons
4 Mike Croel Broncos
5 Todd Lyght Rams
6 Eric Swann Cards
7 Charles McRae Bucs
8 Antonio Davis Philly
9 Stanley Richards Chargers
10 Herman Moore Lions
11 Pat Harlow Pats
12 Alvin Harper Cowboys
13 Mike Pritchard Falcons
14 Leonard Russell Pats
15 Huey Richards Steelers
16 Dan McGwire Seattle
17 Bobby Wilson Skins
18 Alfred Williams Bengals
19 Vinnie Clark Packers
20 Kelvin Pritchett Cowboys
21 Harvey Williams Chiefs
22 Stan Thomas Bears
23 Randell Hill Miami
24 Todd Marinavich Raiders
25 Ted Washington 49rs
26 Henry Jones Bills
27 Jarrod Bunch Giants

Not a strong class at all.

Nors · 02-03-2005

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Originally Posted by hassell

The Cowboys have had the top pick in the NFL draft 3 times. 1974 we selected Ed (Too Tall) Jones. In 1989 we selected Troy Aikman. In 1991 we selected Russell Maryland.

I think Ed (Too Tall) Jones lived up to his number one ranking.

Of coarse Troy Aikman lived up to his billing.

But do you think Russell Maryland was worth the number 1 pick overall?

I don't.

He was not a classic All Pro Hall player - but a very steady and disrutive DT - We won a lot og games and he was a big part of our Dline dominance. I say it worked out just fine!

**MichaelWinicki** · 02-03-2005

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Originally Posted by ABQCOWBOY

In 1991, the first round went like this.

1 Russell Maryland Dallas
2 Eric Turner Cleveland
3 Bruce Pickens Falcons
4 Mike Croel Broncos
5 Todd Lyght Rams
6 Eric Swann Cards
7 Charles McRae Bucs
8 Antonio Davis Philly
9 Stanley Richards Chargers
10 Herman Moore Lions
11 Pat Harlow Pats
12 Alvin Harper Cowboys
13 Mike Pritchard Falcons
14 Leonard Russell Pats
15 Huey Richards Steelers
16 Dan McGwire Seattle
17 Bobby Wilson Skins
18 Alfred Williams Bengals
19 Vinnie Clark Packers
20 Kelvin Pritchett Cowboys
21 Harvey Williams Chiefs
22 Stan Thomas Bears
23 Randell Hill Miami
24 Todd Marinavich Raiders
25 Ted Washington 49rs
26 Henry Jones Bills
27 Jarrod Bunch Giants

Not a strong class at all.

That is a horrible draft!

joseephuss · 02-03-2005

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Originally Posted by ABQCOWBOY

In 1991, the first round went like this.

1 Russell Maryland Dallas
2 Eric Turner Cleveland
3 Bruce Pickens Falcons
4 Mike Croel Broncos
5 Todd Lyght Rams
6 Eric Swann Cards
7 Charles McRae Bucs
8 Antonio Davis Philly
9 Stanley Richards Chargers
10 Herman Moore Lions
11 Pat Harlow Pats
12 Alvin Harper Cowboys
13 Mike Pritchard Falcons
14 Leonard Russell Pats
15 Huey Richards Steelers
16 Dan McGwire Seattle
17 Bobby Wilson Skins
18 Alfred Williams Bengals
19 Vinnie Clark Packers
20 Kelvin Pritchett Cowboys
21 Harvey Williams Chiefs
22 Stan Thomas Bears
23 Randell Hill Miami
24 Todd Marinavich Raiders
25 Ted Washington 49rs
26 Henry Jones Bills
27 Jarrod Bunch Giants

Not a strong class at all.

That is a pretty weak class. Not a Hall of Famer in the bunch.

Maryland filled a big need and was a fine player. If they don't take him #1 overall, they probably don't get him in any kind of trade down.

Eddie · 02-03-2005

How'd that first round pick for Kelvin Pritchett turn out???

LA=Pancakemaker · 02-03-2005

Harper was the Jewel in that class of Dirt, Eric Swann was another I liked, but injuries took him out.

Doomsday101 · 02-03-2005

Very good player for us but never lived up to the overall #1 pick in that draft. Regardless of where he was picked I'm still glad he played for us.

AMERICAS_FAN · 02-03-2005

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Originally Posted by Nors

He was not a classic All Pro Hall player - but a very steady and disrutive DT - We won a lot og games and he was a big part of our Dline dominance. I say it worked out just fine!

I agree thre also. I actually have a custom made Russell Maryland Jersey and it was the first Cowboys jersey I ever owned. And it's still my favorite. Maryland never got the glory or the stunning numbers, but man, if you ever needed a DT to stop the run, Maryland was the BEST in the NFL at it in his prime. He was truly our unsumg hero on D. My opinion? He WAS worth the pick - His contributions were very critical to our team's success.

AF