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Cowboys Open To All Possibilities In Draft, Including Quarterback
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I believe that was Jerry, not Stephen.
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Jerry Jones: We need to start looking for future Cowboys QB
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http://www.foxsports.com/southwest/...o-032615?cmpid=traffic:partner:bleacherreport
IRVING, Texas -- Talk to members of the Cowboys' front office, and it leaves the impression that nothing is off limits in next month's NFL draft -- not even quarterback.
Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones shared his thoughts about the draft on Tuesday at the NFL's annual meetings. Among several musings was the idea that it might be the right time to consider a future replacement for Tony Romo.
"We do have to look to the future relative to quarterback," Jones said. "It's starting a timeframe where a guy could come in and be a good backup."
That's not to say the Cowboys are looking for Romo's replacement in 2015. The veteran quarterback garnered MVP consideration in 2014, and he's under contract through the 2019 season. Jones was quick to point out, however, that Romo spent four seasons in reserve before earning a shot to start.
"Look at how Romo evolved into the guy he is today," he said. "He did a little time with the clipboard."
With the 27th overall pick in the draft, the Cowboys likely wouldn't be in the running for a first-round quarterback -- even if they wanted to be. But with this year's compensatory picks being announced in Phoenix, they did learn their full, official draft order. They'll also pick 60th, 91st, 127th, 163rd, 236th and 243rd.
That equates to one pick each in the first, second, third, fourth and fifth rounds, as well as two picks in the seventh. Jones said one of his primary focuses in this year's draft is to find true value after the marquee rounds have finished.
"I think to really focus on lower rounds. We should really evaluate those lower rounds," he said.
"We should feel good and I expect us to feel good about the third, fourth and fifth round picks."
Jones already acknowledged he'll have his eye on running backs when the Cowboys are on the clock this spring. The addition of Greg Hardy to the defensive line also doesn't eliminate the need for pass rushers, not to mention needs on the defense's back end -- or even some less-obvious needs.
"Priorities in a sense you can take the secondary, you can take the linebacker. You can go all the way down. I would not rule out an offensive lineman under some circumstances," he said.
As Cowboys coach Jason Garrett was quick to point out, the Cowboys have covered enough of their biggest needs in free agency that they should have freedom by drafting time. That ability proved valuable just last year in the selection of Zack Martin.
"For us to, at that point, the 16th pick of the first round, to have a guy that we regarded as the best player on the board -- at a position that might not have been our No. 1 need -- and to draft Zack Martin, I thought that was a really good decision by our team," Garrett said.
David Helman
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http://www.foxsports.com/southwest/...o-032615?cmpid=traffic:partner:bleacherreport
IRVING, Texas -- Talk to members of the Cowboys' front office, and it leaves the impression that nothing is off limits in next month's NFL draft -- not even quarterback.
Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones shared his thoughts about the draft on Tuesday at the NFL's annual meetings. Among several musings was the idea that it might be the right time to consider a future replacement for Tony Romo.
"We do have to look to the future relative to quarterback," Jones said. "It's starting a timeframe where a guy could come in and be a good backup."
That's not to say the Cowboys are looking for Romo's replacement in 2015. The veteran quarterback garnered MVP consideration in 2014, and he's under contract through the 2019 season. Jones was quick to point out, however, that Romo spent four seasons in reserve before earning a shot to start.
"Look at how Romo evolved into the guy he is today," he said. "He did a little time with the clipboard."
With the 27th overall pick in the draft, the Cowboys likely wouldn't be in the running for a first-round quarterback -- even if they wanted to be. But with this year's compensatory picks being announced in Phoenix, they did learn their full, official draft order. They'll also pick 60th, 91st, 127th, 163rd, 236th and 243rd.
That equates to one pick each in the first, second, third, fourth and fifth rounds, as well as two picks in the seventh. Jones said one of his primary focuses in this year's draft is to find true value after the marquee rounds have finished.
"I think to really focus on lower rounds. We should really evaluate those lower rounds," he said.
"We should feel good and I expect us to feel good about the third, fourth and fifth round picks."
Jones already acknowledged he'll have his eye on running backs when the Cowboys are on the clock this spring. The addition of Greg Hardy to the defensive line also doesn't eliminate the need for pass rushers, not to mention needs on the defense's back end -- or even some less-obvious needs.
"Priorities in a sense you can take the secondary, you can take the linebacker. You can go all the way down. I would not rule out an offensive lineman under some circumstances," he said.
As Cowboys coach Jason Garrett was quick to point out, the Cowboys have covered enough of their biggest needs in free agency that they should have freedom by drafting time. That ability proved valuable just last year in the selection of Zack Martin.
"For us to, at that point, the 16th pick of the first round, to have a guy that we regarded as the best player on the board -- at a position that might not have been our No. 1 need -- and to draft Zack Martin, I thought that was a really good decision by our team," Garrett said.
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Developing a QB does not happen any more and was very rare even decades ago. Now either you get him in the first rd or you win the lottery and get one elsewhere- the same odds anyway.
Romo was a one in a thousand. If Jerruh thinks he can pull that off again he needs to be permanently locked in a closet somewhere. It is just like his idea that he could rebuild the O line like it was in the 90's with late round picks. We saw how that went for HOW LONG?
We will have to bite the bullet and use a first to get our next QB. Just have to hope we pick well.
Romo was a one in a thousand. If Jerruh thinks he can pull that off again he needs to be permanently locked in a closet somewhere. It is just like his idea that he could rebuild the O line like it was in the 90's with late round picks. We saw how that went for HOW LONG?
We will have to bite the bullet and use a first to get our next QB. Just have to hope we pick well.
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http://www.foxsports.com/southwest/...78175112220630&adbpl=fb&adbpr=749212008450275
IRVING, Texas -- Talk to members of the Cowboys' front office, and it leaves the impression that nothing is off limits in next month's NFL draft -- not even quarterback.
Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones shared his thoughts about the draft on Tuesday at the NFL's annual meetings. Among several musings was the idea that it might be the right time to consider a future replacement forTony Romo.
"We do have to look to the future relative to quarterback," Jones said. "It's starting a timeframe where a guy could come in and be a good backup."
That's not to say the Cowboys are looking for Romo's replacement in 2015. The veteran quarterback garnered MVP consideration in 2014, and he's under contract through the 2019 season. Jones was quick to point out, however, that Romo spent four seasons in reserve before earning a shot to start.
IRVING, Texas -- Talk to members of the Cowboys' front office, and it leaves the impression that nothing is off limits in next month's NFL draft -- not even quarterback.
Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones shared his thoughts about the draft on Tuesday at the NFL's annual meetings. Among several musings was the idea that it might be the right time to consider a future replacement forTony Romo.
"We do have to look to the future relative to quarterback," Jones said. "It's starting a timeframe where a guy could come in and be a good backup."
That's not to say the Cowboys are looking for Romo's replacement in 2015. The veteran quarterback garnered MVP consideration in 2014, and he's under contract through the 2019 season. Jones was quick to point out, however, that Romo spent four seasons in reserve before earning a shot to start.
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Or find a decent one in FA until they can draft one. It shouldn't be a problem as long as the O-line is top-notch. That makes things better, at least.
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This stuff that Jerry has been saying lately almost sounds like... football stuff.
I mean real football stuff. Like, football stuff that leads to success, not failure or 8-8s or trades for Manziel.
Wonder where he's getting it from. I doubt it's his own brain, right?
I mean real football stuff. Like, football stuff that leads to success, not failure or 8-8s or trades for Manziel.
Wonder where he's getting it from. I doubt it's his own brain, right?
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Dallas is reluctant to make any changes to Romo's contract. It is set up for them to part ways(if needed) in 2 years with moderate dead money and in 3 years with relatively little dead money. It makes sense to find a QB now.
This type of thread does get posted every year, but I don't recall quote from Jerry Jones being involved in those previous threads.
This type of thread does get posted every year, but I don't recall quote from Jerry Jones being involved in those previous threads.
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Hey, as your agent I will get you a big contract and invest in the teamsters pension plan.
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Punter in the 5th
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I dunno, they have been spending an awful lot of time with Bryce Petty this off season and are rumored have strong interest in Brett Hundley. I would not rule it out.
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As long as we rid ourselves of guys like MO, Carr(pay cut or cut) and twill(demotion or cut). Then I will be happy this season.
We have to many bums on the roster holding us back. MO is the ring leader.
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There are no QBs worth the 27th pick, and only Petty and Hundly are second round guys................this is really not the year to be drafting QBs, even Winston and Marriotta have red flags.
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Where is the pass rusher?
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Sorry this team will not take QB with 1st round pick for at least 2 years. Using a pick on a guy that will sit and only play if the unthinkable happens is waste if you think you still have small window in the near future. While I believe the FO is changing I think a lot of this is just posturing.
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At what spot did the Packers take Rodgers? Somewhere in the 20s.
How old was Favre when they picked Rodgers? Maybe 33?
Those two point align almost perfectly with the Cowboy's current situation.
Listen, I know it's painful to think about drafting a QB and not having him contribute much of anything for a year or two, however, if everything plays out perfectly you get what the Packers have had which will likely be a 25-30 year run of franchise QB play and basically always keeps them in the hunt.
Obviously the tough part of this finding a best-of-decade franchise QB sitting there waiting for you where the Cowboys select.
How old was Favre when they picked Rodgers? Maybe 33?
Those two point align almost perfectly with the Cowboy's current situation.
Listen, I know it's painful to think about drafting a QB and not having him contribute much of anything for a year or two, however, if everything plays out perfectly you get what the Packers have had which will likely be a 25-30 year run of franchise QB play and basically always keeps them in the hunt.
Obviously the tough part of this finding a best-of-decade franchise QB sitting there waiting for you where the Cowboys select.