If You Could Choose 1 Player In Cowboys History, In Their Absolute Prime To Add To Today's Team

[kskboys]

Yep, the same topic comes up every year however my choice or choices never change. I will always pick the player or players that are in the Hall of Fame that we won championships with.

Chuck Howley is the best LB we've ever had.

 

[dfense]

as long as he didnt have to cover anyone

His coverage was great for the first 5 years. Allpro good. Age and probably the physicality he played with took it's toll. In his prime, he scared people.

 

[phildadon86]

Just read some of the many Dak threads, Roger and Troy are just Jags because they played on good teams and anyone would of won with those teams. Disparaging former Dallas QBs when discussing Dak has become a go to for some, those posters know who they are maybe they will man up to it.

I have seen it as well. The only QB i bring up when speaking about Dak is Romo. Because comparing him to Superbowl winning HOF QBs is nonsensical. lol. I've defended Dak here numerous times but never in life would I take Dak over Aikman or Captain America. That is just insanity.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

No, it's QB, and then everything else.

A better question would've been, which player from our past would you pick, aside from QB's.

Right, and in that case, I'd still say Emmitt, Irvin, or Woodson. Mainly because I think Dak would do well with a Prime one of those players. So, what I was saying was, keeping Dak in place, here are the players that I think would move us forward.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

I have seen it as well. The only QB i bring up when speaking about Dak is Romo. Because comparing him to Superbowl winning HOF QBs is nonsensical. lol. I've defended Dak here numerous times but never in life would I take Dak over Aikman or Captain America. That is just insanity.

The only reason I didn't pick Staubach, Aikman, or even Romo over Dak in this scenario is Kellen Moore and the modern NFL.

That is also the reason I didn't go Larry Allen or Emmitt Smith. Kellen would just waste them by dropping Dak back 35-40 times a game.

I went Deion and defense because with our current offense we need the most dominate defense possible, and in the modern pass happy NFL, who better than Deion to shut that down?

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

The only reason I didn't pick Staubach, Aikman, or even Romo over Dak in this scenario is Kellen Moore and the modern NFL.

That is also the reason I didn't go Larry Allen or Emmitt Smith. Kellen would just waste them by dropping Dak back 35-40 times a game.

I went Deion and defense because with our current offense we need the most dominate defense possible, and in the modern pass happy NFL, who better than Deion to shut that down?

And that's my whole complaint about the offense. That's why I push back when Dak gets blamed for a majority of the issues. He's not the biggest problem that we have on offense. Kellen Moore is the problem. Think about this, he's had Garrett, Linehan, and Moore. That's a terrible list of coaching. One was so bad that the lowly Giants got rid of him after two years, yet we held on to him as a HC for nearly a decade. Linehan had two decent seasons, but his play calling was terrible, and Moore learned from him. Thus, the play calling was obviously terrible. It boggles my mind that Jerry spends so much on offense, but so little on competent coaching other than Quinn and Mike (who should've smacked Moore this offseason). That's one reason I'd look at bringing in a Norv Turner when he was the OC here. He knew how to draw up plays.

 

[john van brocklin]

Right, and in that case, I'd still say Emmitt, Irvin, or Woodson. Mainly because I think Dak would do well with a Prime one of those players. So, what I was saying was, keeping Dak in place, here are the players that I think would move us forward.

Emmitt would be my non QB choice.

 

[john van brocklin]

And that's my whole complaint about the offense. That's why I push back when Dak gets blamed for a majority of the issues. He's not the biggest problem that we have on offense. Kellen Moore is the problem. Think about this, he's had Garrett, Linehan, and Moore. That's a terrible list of coaching. One was so bad that the lowly Giants got rid of him after two years, yet we held on to him as a HC for nearly a decade. Linehan had two decent seasons, but his play calling was terrible, and Moore learned from him. Thus, the play calling was obviously terrible. It boggles my mind that Jerry spends so much on offense, but so little on competent coaching other than Quinn and Mike (who should've smacked Moore this offseason). That's one reason I'd look at bringing in a Norv Turner when he was the OC here. He knew how to draw up plays.

Agree, Moore is part of the problem.

 

[erod]

Roger.

Emmitt is my favorite player of all time, but QB is where it's at.

Actually, I'd rather have late Romo in young Romo's body.

 

[john van brocklin]

Roger.

Emmitt is my favorite player of all time, but QB is where it's at.

Actually, I'd rather have late Romo in young Romo's body.

1. Roger
2. Emmitt

 

[RS12]

Anyone taking Dak over Roger or Troy doesn’t know much about football, there isn’t a owner, GM, scout, or OC or HC who would do that, the only persons taking Dak would be DCs and everyone knows why.

Lol!!!! Every time I think the zealots hit a new low, just wait 24 hours. That is like taking a sock puppet over Kate Upton.

 

[starfan1]

In his 6 years in Dallas (his 7th and last he was hurt all year) he had 19 interceptions and averaged 3.1 int a year .... In 2002 and 2006 he had 5 int both years.
He was a 230 pound strong safety who, because of our stupid defense plan, got locked up on Wide receivers and was beaten sometimes.

Leave it to Dallas to not utilize players right. I was never a big Roy Williams fan (either one of them)

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Agree, Moore is part of the problem.

Not just a part. He is a huge problem. He, like Garrett, is not great at adjusting when a major thing happens. He's a better coach than Garrett in terms of in game adjustments. However, he's not a great long term adjustment coach. For example, he was great when Dak was healthy. However, Dak clearly injured his leg during the Pats game. If we had a competent OC, he'd adjust the play calling to fit the fact that Dak was playing with a calf muscle that was preventing him from driving the ball like he was earlier that season. So, shorter passes and quicker throws would've been a good idea. A coach like Norv Turner would have known that, my QB is injured, let's find something that can help.

 

[starfan1]

His coverage was great for the first 5 years. Allpro good. Age and probably the physicality he played with took it's toll. In his prime, he scared people.

ye he could knock a mofo out

 

[links18]

Why Herschel Walker over Emmitt Smith? The Cowboys won nothing with Herschel. If I’m going to pick a player I’m going to pick one that led us to a championship.

We are understanding the question differently. If you choose prime Emmitt that means redoing our entire offensive scheme. You would have to cut Zeke and Pollard and give him the ball 25 times a game. Prime Herschel, on the other hand, would be a great complimentary back, who could play an h-back role within our current offense, lining up in a two back pro set with Zeke or Pollard and catching passes out of the backfield.

 

[phildadon86]

The only reason I didn't pick Staubach, Aikman, or even Romo over Dak in this scenario is Kellen Moore and the modern NFL.

That is also the reason I didn't go Larry Allen or Emmitt Smith. Kellen would just waste them by dropping Dak back 35-40 times a game.

I went Deion and defense because with our current offense we need the most dominate defense possible, and in the modern pass happy NFL, who better than Deion to shut that down?

I agree 100 percent. The only reason I picked Erik Williams as a OL is because he was NASTY. And this team needs that. Martin as great as he is doesnt have a mean streak that I have seen and on OL you need guys that instill fear into the other team. Also I believe if Williams wasnt in that car accident he may have gone down as the best OL to ever wear the star. Over Allen. May be a hot take but Williams was a beast.

Also the reason I changed my pick to the Johnson coaching staff because this team is just too soft and under Jimmy that wouldnt happen.

To be honest the biggest person in Cowboys history I would want involved would be Texx Schramm lol.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

I agree 100 percent. The only reason I picked Erik Williams as a OL is because he was NASTY. And this team needs that. Martin as great as he is doesnt have a mean streak that I have seen and on OL you need guys that instill fear into the other team. Also I believe if Williams wasnt in that car accident he may have gone down as the best OL to ever wear the star. Over Allen. May be a hot take but Williams was a beast.

Also the reason I changed my pick to the Johnson coaching staff because this team is just too soft and under Jimmy that wouldnt happen.

To be honest the biggest person in Cowboys history I would want involved would be Texx Schramm lol.

Well, if Jimmy couldn't come back, then I'd settle for Parcells or Tom. Problem is, Tom has been dead for quite some time. So, as far as currently living people go, Parcells, especially installing him from when he was with the Giants but having him here instead, would be a nice upgrade.

 

[DFWJC]

Roger Staubach

Our greatest player at the most important position.

Tough call, but I was leaning this way too.

 

[CouchCoach]

Simple. The most critical position in all sports is QB and Roger was the best QB the Cowboys ever had.

 

[DFWJC]

The only reason I didn't pick Staubach, Aikman, or even Romo over Dak in this scenario is Kellen Moore and the modern NFL.

Well, if you move players forward in time you have to not assume their abilities (mental and physical) are stuck in the past.
They too would have evolved.

If they knew their offenses back then inside and out, they would know present-day offenses inside and out.
Plus, add in all the modern physical training and diet as well to go with the mental.