Dallas Cowboys Draft 2016: Is Everybody Prepared For Dallas To Take A Quarterback?

[waving monkey]

We've had a thousand discussions on the matter and we're going to have a thousand more before late April rolls around. Are the Cowboys going to take a quarterback at four?

When reading the morning news, it seems clear that the quarterback discussion is roaring back. We have flirted with this dance before and we have all got cold feet as well. Will the Dallas Cowboys take a quarterback in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft?

As the Combine is underway through the weekend (and Monday), we must all prepare for the Cowboys to keep a keen eye on this year's passers. Of course, it's one of those things that is hard to discuss because of all of our affinity for Tony Romo. Does he have good play left in him? I believe he certainly does. Can he lead this team to a championship? Absolutely. Is time on his side? Of course not. It's starting to look as though many inside Valley Ranch may be realizing this truth.


It's not the fan's job to be realistic but it certainly is the job of everyone in the scouting department, and especially the current COO Stephen Jones:

I mean you have to look at it," Jones said. "You're not naive to it but if you have the opportunity in this league, in our situation, to get a potential franchise quarterback, then you have to make the investment. You have to have the patience. You sacrifice maybe that opportunity that maybe is impactful right now."

The chatter of the combine thus far for Dallas is whether the Cowboys are prepared to take Romo's successor in this draft. Honestly, I don't think there would be one person here that would second-guess that decision if the Cowboys were confident that their passer was there. Jason Garrett has also chimed in on the theory:

"Certainly we want to have a young quarterback in our program who we're developing to be a guy who replaces Tony Romo at some point," Garrett told NFL Network. "Does that mean we take him in the first round, the second round or the third round? I don't know that. We've got to evaluate these guys and sort out who we like at all the positions."

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[waving monkey]

Do you want Jared Goff?

My Analysis: Where Goff outranks all passers in this class is his 'touch'. Both on intermediate and deep throws, he can orchestrate an offense in a truly masterful way. This season, Goff completed 64% passing with 43 touchdowns to 13 interceptions. In his bowl game against Air Force, Goff dropped 593 yards passing with five touchdowns. Nice way to end the year isn't it? Without gushing too hard, Texas defensive coordinator Vance Bedford said of Goff, "This is Aaron Rodgers, he's the real deal." The best part of Goff is that he is aware of his deficiencies and what he has to do to grow at the NFL-level.

Greg Cosell adds: My initial study of Goff tells me that I think (Goff is) a more natural and better overall thrower than (Marcus) Mariota. I think he's a better prospect than Jameis Winston. ... I think his skill set, his throwing skill set, his looseness as an athlete, his light feet, I think he fits, theoretically, any system.

 

[reddyuta]

We are going to regret it if we pass on Goff,it would be the worst mistake we have made in the draft in 15 years.

 

[waving monkey]

We are going to regret it if we pass on Goff,it would be the worst mistake we have made in the draft in 15 years.

I think this QB class has been so misrepresented by the sports writers and gurus.
There are two and maybe three that are going to be called franchise QBs in a few years.
The disbelievers will change their minds in time.

I'll be happy with either Goff or Wentz both. If I'm right we wont get the chance to draft either one.
Lynch has some real talent that can be nourished over a couple of years and we may have something there.
I think we might can drop back slightly and grab him.`

 

[Shinaoi]

I think all three of the top qb prospects have what it takes. The wise thing to do is prepare for the future.

 

[Western]

Last year in college, Goff's completion percentage & accuracy was better than Wentz's with Goff performing against better competition.
At the NFL level, the 'windows' for a completion are much narrower than in college.
Moreover, Goff's footwork and progression reads are better.

Some say Wentz has more upside.
"Upside" ~ code work for work ethic
There has been no public criticism of Goff's work ethic, however.
Started every game in college (behind a very mediocre Cal offensive line) and was a two-time team captain.
Goff is the more proven commodity, who equally can elevate his game at the NFL level ~ the 'upside' argument easily can be applied to Goff.
In the evaluation process when spending a 4th pick (or higher) on a QB -- "upside" ought to be weighted lower when compared to the actual production on the field.

 

[Sydla]

Upside to me is more than just work ethic.

 

[WillieBeamen]

Reading Those quotes and watching tape makes me want us to select Goff over Wentz.

 

[QT]

Yes. Please let Cleveland pick Wentz. I prefer Goff.