News: T.J. Watt Vs. Taco Charlton: McCarthy Weighs in On Cowboys Philosophy

[HowardC]

There's a reason Marinelli went 0-16 in Detroit. Obviously no eye for talent.

You're right. Matt Millen was a terrible GM there with the lions.

 

[Proof]

Lol @ “taco combo platter”

 

[Creeper]

I am assuming "checked off" means approved or signed off and if my interpretation is correct then the sad thing is that the entire organization went down this path together, without dissent. Two of the 3 bozos responsible for this decision are gone, but McClay is still there. McClay signing off on Marinelli's stupidity is the most disturbing aspect of this story.

 

[Super_Kazuya]

Maybe somebody should have asked Big Mike why they (GB) traded down with the pick right before Watt was taken. All of this sounds good until they go 6-10 and the Fat Man takes his own turn passing up HOFers in the draft. This ain’t no exact science.

 

[garyo1954]

Maybe somebody should have asked Big Mike why they (GB) traded down with the pick right before Watt was taken. All of this sounds good until they go 6-10 and the Fat Man takes his own turn passing up HOFers in the draft. This ain’t no exact science.

Ted Thompson had final say in the Green Bay. That was part of the problem that created the rift with Big Mc. Thomson wasn't getting the players Mike needed or wanted.

 

[Super_Kazuya]

Ted Thompson had final say in the Green Bay. That was part of the problem that created the rift with Big Mc. Thomson wasn't getting the players Mike needed or wanted.

I mean it’s a good excuse... but it doesn’t change anything. The Fat Man isn’t going to magically avoid busts and he also likely signed off on most of the Packers picks. The idea that he will usher in a magical new age of drafting is pretty funny... which is going to become apparent really soon.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

I am assuming "checked off" means approved or signed off and if my interpretation is correct then the sad thing is that the entire organization went down this path together, without dissent. Two of the 3 bozos responsible for this decision are gone, but McClay is still there. McClay signing off on Marinelli's stupidity is the most disturbing aspect of this story.

I'm not real sure that's what the article said. The article says that McClay agreed that Watt fit more of a LB role and Taco fit DE. It did not say that he agreed with the pick or analysis or whatever. And that is a true statement IMO. He's not really a 43 DE. The article also didn't say that Marinelli liked or rated Taco over Watt. It said they slated DE position and that's why the decision was made to take Taco. Horrible decision for sure but the honest truth is that this was all driven by the teams blind pursuit of a pass rusher and not the more reasonable approach of Best Player Available.

 

[unionjack8]

Marinelli should have gone years and years ago, the fact he even had a say in the draft process at that level speaks to incompetence across the board.
I hated his damn scheme from day 1, Kiffin should have dragged him to shady pines....

 

[Bullflop]

Great to see how MM thinks for himself, rather than agreeing with our past mistakes to kiss up to the FO.

 

[Diehardblues]

This is basically McCarthy Bundy splashing Marinelli.

Yea, Fat Mikey playing Monday Morning QB like the rest of us.

Bottomline is we should be drafting the most talented over who fits our schemes.

 

[Diehardblues]

Great to see how MM thinks for himself, rather than agreeing with our past mistakes to kiss up to the FO.

Yea, major hiney huggin.

 

[Bullflop]

Yea, major hiney huggin.

Twas Garrett's specialty for sure. Nice to see it might have changed now.

 

[Sydla]

Screw you Marinelli. You cost us twice in recent years.............. Charlton over Watt and then pushing for Hill last year.

The damage Marinelli did is breathtaking.

 

[garyo1954]

Screw you Marinelli. You cost us twice in recent years.............. Charlton over Watt and then pushing for Hill last year.

The damage Marinelli did is breathtaking.

.......but how many gears have you wrestled?

 

[DoctorChicken]

Nobody overrates TJ Watt more than Cowboys fans.

Do you mean All Pro, 2x Pro Bowl, 34.5 sack/15 forced-fumbles-in-three-years-TJ Watt?

 

[GMO415]

I'm not a NFL HC nor a Def coordinator, and I knew Taco was garbage and Watt was better I recall, Stevie Wonder called me and said "Watt looked better."

 

[KingintheNorth]

The best part is how many Fan Boys here echoed the team's sentiment.

"Not a scheme fit"

Morons.

 

[Hennessy_King]

I said every year I can't believe we let an 0-16 bum HC even have a say on what color gatorade the players drank. What a trash coach. We can watch max crosby take a step back this year with the raiders because he won't sign marinelli's contract and marinelli only lets guys get 50-60% of the snaps a game. such a bum jerry sucks for allowing him and garrett here.

 

[Idgit]

This argument always reminds me of how Wade approaches things. I’m not a fan of drafting so open ended. Guys like Parcels came in with very specific things they looked for in their players at certain positions, and I think there’s a lot to be said for having a workable structure like that. Belichick seems to work that way, as well.

 

[conner01]

I mean yes hindsight is 20/20 and I am sure every team could look back and wish they had drafted a different player at one point with multiple of their picks in multiple drafts, but at the end of the day you make a pick and hope its right.

That is true but taco had concerns about him before the draft
You will miss on players but if you get guys that work hard you usually get someone who can atleast contribute