Cowboys on Taco Charlton: 'We could have a real good one here'

[Doomsday101]

It was expected the Dallas Cowboys would probably grab an impact pass rusher in the first round of the NFL Draft, but it was who they selected that sent most of their fans into a frenzy.

Opting to forego the more popular linebacker T.J. Watt (Wisconsin) and instead choose defensive end Taco Charlton (Michigan), the call sent a shockwave down the ranks of the team's faithful. Clearly split between factions that vehemently support Charlton versus those who feel like the team whiffed by not grabbing Watt, the Cowboys have one word for those who are calling the pick a bust before a single NFL snap is taken:

R-E-L-A-X.

"[Charlton] comes from a great program," Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett said, via The Dallas Morning News. "It's hard to get on the field [at Michigan]. He thrives in that kind of environment."

And Garrett believes being forced to practice and prepare against perennial All-Pro offensive tackle Tyron Smith -- combined with potential tutelage from future Hall of Famer Demarcus Ware and a shallow talent pool at the RDE position -- sets Charlton up for success going forward.

"That's a good environment for a young player to grow in," said the 2016 NFL Head Coach of the Year.

http://dal.247sports.com/Bolt/Cowboys-on-Taco-Charlton-We-could-have-a-real-good-one-here-52530314

 

[BoysfanfromCanada]

Playing a 4-3, I prefer an end than a 3-4 OLB with two knee injuries in the past. Gregory's already a tweener, don't need two.

 

[Rogerthat12]

 

[Texas_Pete]

 

[DFWJC]

True...and luck wirh that

 

[The Quest for Six]

I hope he turns into a good one but I heard that same thing a few years ago when the Cowboys traded up Morris Claiborne that the Cowboys got thee best player in the draft and was compared to Deion Sanders talent wise.........we all know how that worked out so take what the folks running this organization say about early draft picks with a grain of salt.

 

[Vinnie2u]

In the words of Ric Flair.. To be the man you gotta beat the man.. WOOOOOOO

 

[tyke1doe]

Not to be confused with the: "We missed out on who we were really targeting so we settled for Taco" response.

 

[PhillyCowboysFan]

combined with potential tutelage from future Hall of Famer Demarcus Ware

It sounds like Garrett will be inviting Ware to maybe hang around OTA's, mini and/or camp.

I can only hope!

 

[conner01]

I hope he turns into a good one but I heard that same thing a few years ago when the Cowboys traded up Morris Claiborne that the Cowboys got thee best player in the draft and was compared to Deion Sanders talent wise.........we all know how that worked out so take what the folks running this organization say about early draft picks with a grain of salt.

MO's problem was never about ability but availability

 

[CATCH17]

I never saw Watt as a fit anyways and we don't have the kind of coaches that adjust to a players strength.

 

[MonsterD]

I'm sure they had him pegged as the last of the "Mohicans", ugh.

 

[willia451]

Not sure where the blowback is coming from. Everybody I know (and I know some real Negative Nancy types). They all love the pick.

 

[Texas_Pete]

From the article:

From Garrett, in his “secret audio’’ phone call to Charlton: “Get ready to go to work. Rod Marinelli and Leon Lett are waiting for your ***.’’

That's my coach!

 

[CATCH17]

I just watched his Press conference on DC.com

He definitely seems RKG.

 

[ActualCowboysFan]

I hope he turns into a good one but I heard that same thing a few years ago when the Cowboys traded up Morris Claiborne that the Cowboys got thee best player in the draft and was compared to Deion Sanders talent wise.........we all know how that worked out so take what the folks running this organization say about early draft picks with a grain of salt.

Yeah man. Screw all those subsequent hall of famers.

 

[Stash]

Playing a 4-3, I prefer an end than a 3-4 OLB with two knee injuries in the past. Gregory's already a tweener, don't need two.

Since when does Gregory even count?

 

[Stash]

From what I've both heard and read to this point, Charlton was definitely a Garrett/Marinelli pick. The scouts had Watt ranked higher but the coaches went with their guy.

I have a few problems with that, but ultimately, it's their call. If Garrett and Marinelli are being judged on their results - as they should be - ultimately they should have a say in the "groceries". Having said that, both should and will now be held accountable for how he performs.

And a fan like me who preferred Watt will be closely watching and comparing the performances of both players.

I hope the defensive coordinator and head coach are right.

 

[reddyuta]

I never saw Watt as a fit anyways and we don't have the kind of coaches that adjust to a players strength.

This and his injury history is the deal breaker.

 

[Section446]

Every GM in the league is saying this right now.