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Can Cowboys Build On 2016 Draft Success?
http://cowboyszone.com/2017/02/can-cowboys-build-on-2016-draft-success.html
In 1961 The Dallas Cowboys had (arguably) the finest “first draft” of any team in NFL history. Reportedly HC Tom Landry had demanded a specific player as a condition of him taking the job and the Cowboys had received a wink-nod-bob’s-your-uncle deal where no other team would select DT Bob Lilly until the expansion Cowboys pick at 13. The team snapped up the Texas Christian product with their first-ever selection of the first round. Then in the 14th round the team added to it’s future Hall of Fame roster by selecting OG Billy Shaw. Name me a better first-ever draft.
That initial draft surrendered two Hall of Fame inductees, two pro-bowlers (2nd round center Houlb and 3rd round tackle Barber) and was followed up by three pro-bowlers in the next two drafts. Then in 1964 the team added Pro Bowl OG Kupp and future Hall of Fame inductees CB Mel Renfro (2nd round), WR Bob Hayes (7th round) and a QB from the Naval Academy by the name of Roger Staubach in the 10th round. The die was cast...
...The Dallas Cowboys went on to draft Pro Bowl and/or Hall of Fame players for 15 straight years. Generally several each season. There is no doubt (in my mind) that Tom Landry was one of the greatest coaches and innovators in the history of the NFL. There is also no doubt (in my mind) that GM Tex Schramm was THE best GM in the history of the game. In a nod to historical accuracy I’m obligated to mention he was (by all accounts) a ruthless, lying SOB as well..
http://cowboyszone.com/2017/02/can-cowboys-build-on-2016-draft-success.html
In 1961 The Dallas Cowboys had (arguably) the finest “first draft” of any team in NFL history. Reportedly HC Tom Landry had demanded a specific player as a condition of him taking the job and the Cowboys had received a wink-nod-bob’s-your-uncle deal where no other team would select DT Bob Lilly until the expansion Cowboys pick at 13. The team snapped up the Texas Christian product with their first-ever selection of the first round. Then in the 14th round the team added to it’s future Hall of Fame roster by selecting OG Billy Shaw. Name me a better first-ever draft.
That initial draft surrendered two Hall of Fame inductees, two pro-bowlers (2nd round center Houlb and 3rd round tackle Barber) and was followed up by three pro-bowlers in the next two drafts. Then in 1964 the team added Pro Bowl OG Kupp and future Hall of Fame inductees CB Mel Renfro (2nd round), WR Bob Hayes (7th round) and a QB from the Naval Academy by the name of Roger Staubach in the 10th round. The die was cast...
...The Dallas Cowboys went on to draft Pro Bowl and/or Hall of Fame players for 15 straight years. Generally several each season. There is no doubt (in my mind) that Tom Landry was one of the greatest coaches and innovators in the history of the NFL. There is also no doubt (in my mind) that GM Tex Schramm was THE best GM in the history of the game. In a nod to historical accuracy I’m obligated to mention he was (by all accounts) a ruthless, lying SOB as well..