You Will Never Draft The Next Patrick Mahomes If You Handcuff Yourself To Alex Smith

[GuitarBytes]

It is a reality, many want to settle for Dak, arguing that it is very difficult to find a franchise QB, when Dak is not a franchise QB, it is good to a certain point, but Dak's weaknesses are the ones that are causing damage, he already has 7 years in the league, do you think that will be different just by changing coaches? NOT,!! It is necessary to search and search until you find the right QB, not to waste years with a QB that you know in advance that you are not going to get anywhere with him, what Mahomes showed is impressive, play with an injury and perform, that motivates your team, that is leadership, Dak breaks a nail and doesn't play, and when he returns he starts with a poor performance, it is very difficult to see another QB of Mahomes' level again, but for example in the 2023 draft there are excellent QB prospects, it is required to risk and search,

 

[Vtwin]

It is about finding the next Mahomes in the draft.

It is in the title of the thread...."You will never DRAFT the next Pat Mahomes..."

It's about sticking with mediocrity. He used the Chiefs as the example. The Rams and Eagles could have been used equally, as well. Different route leading to the same ends, and illustrating the same concept.

 

[Ken]

It's about sticking with mediocrity. He used the Chiefs as the example. The Rams and Eagles could have been used equally, as well. Different route leading to the same ends, and illustrating the same concept.

Eagles would be a good example but they did it a little differently surrounding a clearly not elite qb with talent.

 

[erod]

I see many fans here simply satisfied with making the playoffs and winning a few regular season games.

The Chiefs made the playoffs the year they traded up to draft Mahomes and the rest is history.

We all know that if the situations would have been reversed we'd have fans here saying things like "Alex Smith's don't just grow on trees! We made the playoffs! You just need to get him help at WR and OL. If we do that we're good!"

It's impossible to know if you're getting the next Mahomes or the next Manziel, but you're never going to know unless you actually try.

The Cowboys FO biggest issue is handcuffing itself to mediocrity and becoming comfortable in it. That's not just with the QB position either. However, the QB position needs to be taken seriously. We've not taken a QB in the 1st round since Aikman. I'd much rather us try on the unknown talent then handcuff ourselves to mediocrity.

That's a good example. Same for Carson Wentz.

Jerry would have clung to Wentz for a decade before admitting reality.

Can you imagine Jerry drafting Aaron Rodgers if he had Brett Farve?

 

[atlantacowboy]

Do you have a few other examples of this strategy working?

Sure, Philly wins a super bowl with a Wentz/ Foles combo. They get rid of both and draft Jalen Hurts.

 

[CTcowboy203]

I hate to tell you this, but we're still in the Vinny T, Drew Henson, and Quincy QB purgatory years.

We're just not changing QBs as much.

Not to ownership they aren’t which is why you are wasting time banging this drum. Literally they are going to double down on dak and probably extend him to uphaul the roster around him. You’re wasting time- which is fine it’s your life but at best all you’ll ever get is someone on the internet saying “hey man you were right”. That’s at best.

And that’s with me just completely ignoring the fact that you didn’t think this year’s team was legit. Never once were a henson, Vinny t or a Quincy team an actual legit team.

 

[Ken]

Sure, Philly wins a super bowl with a Wentz/ Foles combo. They get rid of both and draft Jalen Hurts.

That is one...not a few. I don't know about you, but I don't make decisions based on luck.

 

[atlantacowboy]

That is one...not a few. I don't know about you, but I don't make decisions based on luck.

So you keep doing the same thing that is clearly not working?

Russel Wilson was a better Qb and Seattle tried it with a big contract, it didn't work, so they traded him. KC did the same with Alex Smith. SF did the same thing with Jimmy G. Teams make changes once the GM or coach sees the team has hit a ceiling.

 

[Romo_To_Dez]

Very difficult. Mountain does lots of trolling but I think he just wants the Cowboys to take a risk. The Joneses seem to be happy that they lucked into Romo/Dak but it’s time to go after an elite prospect to get us over the top.

Don't mind the Cowboys eventually moving on to drafting a QB, but still don't trust Jerry Jones to be the main one who is in control of this process, with the way this front office almost drafted Paxton Lynch. So I would feel way more confident in knowing that the Joneses weren't the main ones who will eventually decide who the next drafted Cowboys QB is going to be.

 

[CTcowboy203]

If fans are “satisfied “ in anyways it’s because the reality is the franchise has completely fallen from grace. So back to back postseasons is actually a start from how bad things were/are. You have to build a program. The cowboys are the cowboys of old only on the balance sheet - so spare me with the super bowl or bust mantra. It’s sounds great. It used to be the way. Now it’s a bumper sticker.

The cowboys have to build sustained success…which why this upcoming season is hugeeeee. They have to make it back to the playoffs and win multiple games.

 

[Ken]

So you keep doing the same thing that is clearly not working?

Russel Wilson was a better Qb and Seattle tried it with a big contract, it didn't work, so they traded him. KC did the same with Alex Smith. SF did the same thing with Jimmy G. Teams make changes once the GM or coach sees the team has hit a ceiling.

RIght so now they are trying a new offense.

 

[MarcusRock]

Don't mind the Cowboys eventually moving on to drafting a QB, but still don't trust Jerry Jones to be the main one who is in control of this process, with the way this front office almost drafted Paxton Lynch.

Yup. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Maybe. Wentz would have been interesting playing in the Cowboys offense with his athleticism and arm. Most of us knew Romo was done.

We’d have a completely different team. He can’t even handle the pressure in Washington…..Dallas would’ve chewed him up.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Yeah Mahomes is in his own tier by himself really. He's on another level to the point where I don't even think Josh Allen can fit into his tier, as Allen is a tier below Mahomes even. So if the Cowboys do eventually draft a QB, it's more realistic to hope he can be in the tier of Burrow, Allen or Lawrence rather than Mahomes, who has already had a HOF career.

Allen has his own issues that no one talks about. He was just as bad as Dak down the stretch. Never understood why they painted them in the same light. Josh Allen ceiling is probably up there but his floor is down low.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Did it set the Rams or Eagles back 10 years when they DID trade up in that draft to get QBs? They're on the cusp of both winning SBs without those guys they traded up for and actually paid them both second contracts to boot.

And who is their GMs again? Is it the owner/GM Jerry Jones? The reason I say it woudove set us back is because Jerry would’ve never gave up on Wentz. It’s been proven he sucks in the locker room and is a cancer but he would’ve stuck with him through 7 years…..

 

[baltcowboy]

We’d have a completely different team. He can’t even handle the pressure in Washington…..Dallas would’ve chewed him up.

His first two years in Philly he was fine. The injury killed him. He never recovered from it.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

His first two years in Philly he was fine. The injury killed him. He never recovered from it.

He was a cancer in the locker room. He sucked his first year not sure what first two years you are referencing…..


And truthfully if we are being honest he’s really only had one great year and it’s 2017…he keeps living off of that and the injury is an excuse it’s been 5 years now….

 

[Philmonroe]

It’s a sound argument. And I have gotten to the point where I agree it’s time to do it.

I’m glad you at least recognize the risk involved in that the franchise may suck for years if it takes them a while to find an elite guy. So ink respect it.

I’ve personally always known the risk too but just like being in a relationship why just with ok when you think you should be doing better? You might not but that the risk you have to take instead of just living an eh life.

 

[starfan1]

Well I just saw Stetson Bennett’s possible draft status plummeting due to arrest

I couldn’t pull it as I’m on my phone. Dallas247 sports

He may have been round 3 guy anyway. There you go MC

It’s tailor made

 

[buddieluver]

You have a higher chance of drafting the next Zach Wilson.