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Dallas Cowboys best/worst draft picks of Jerry Jones era
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Published: April 3, 2015 9:27 pm
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1995 – Dallas Cowboys (L-R) Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin celebrate after Smith scored. (Louis DeLuca/The Dallas Morning News)
With another draft on the horizon, we take this opportunity to look back on the top five draft picks during the ownership of Jerry Jones.
1. Troy Aikman
Draft: 1989, first round, first overall
Position: Quarterback
The first player the Cowboys select under the ownership of Jerry Jones becomes the most successful quarterback in franchise history. Aikman isn’t the most athletic quarterback ever to wear the star on his helmet. He’s not the most mobile or the most accurate. But the team captured three Super Bowl titles during his leadership. Aikman was at his best in big games. The Cowboys won the Lombardi trophy every time Aikman led them to the Super Bowl and he was named the MVP of Super Bowl XXVII. He compiled an 11-4 postseason record for his career. The Cowboys were not a good team upon Aikman’s arrival. But he, along with Michael Irvin and Emmitt Smith, quickly turned the franchise’s fortunes around. After a rugged rookie season which saw him lose all of his 11 starts, Aikman was 94-60 for the remainder of his regular season career. He held or tied 47 club passing records at his retirement. Aikman is now the lead NFL analyst for Fox.
2. Emmitt Smith
Draft: 1990, first round, 17th overall
Position: Running back
No back has rushed for more yards in the history of the NFL. Given the changes in the game since Smith’s retirement, it’s a record that could stand the test of time. Smith finished his career with 18,355 yards on the ground and 164 touchdowns. He wasn’t the flashiest back of his generation, but he was far and away the most durable and consistent. Smith announced his arrival by being named the Rookie of the Year. He led the NFL in rushing four times, broke the 1,000 yard barrier in a season 11 times and was the league and Super Bowl MVP during the 1993 season. In addition to his accomplishments on the ground, Smith caught 515 passes for another 3,224 yards and 11 touchdowns in his career. Smith created a whole new fan base upon his retirement by winning Dancing With the Stars. He is now a successful businessman.
3. Larry Allen
Draft: 1994, second round, 46th overall
Position: Guard
Known as a man of few words until his Hall of Fame enshrinement speech, Allen revealed more about himself in 16 minutes that night than he did in 12, dominant years as an offensive lineman with the Cowboys. Allen’s speech, written with the help of his oldest daughter, Jayla Lee, had warmth and humor. At times, when he spoke of his family, it was poignant. He walked the fine line between pride and humility and pulled it off. Allen is the rare athlete who was named the All-Decade Team twice for the 1990s and 2000s. He made 11 trips to the Pro Bowl, more than any other offensive player in franchise history, and was an All-Pro seven times. The hulking lineman blocked for eight of the 11 seasons Emmitt Smith surpassed 1,000 yards rushing. He played every position but center during his Cowboys career and was named to the Pro Bowl as a tackle and a guard. Bruce Matthews and Chris Hinton are the only other players in NFL history to pull that off. In a sport known for brute strength, Allen is legendary. He was able to bench press 700 pounds and squat lift 900 pounds during his playing days.
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Published: April 3, 2015 9:27 pm
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1995 – Dallas Cowboys (L-R) Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin celebrate after Smith scored. (Louis DeLuca/The Dallas Morning News)
With another draft on the horizon, we take this opportunity to look back on the top five draft picks during the ownership of Jerry Jones.
1. Troy Aikman
Draft: 1989, first round, first overall
Position: Quarterback
The first player the Cowboys select under the ownership of Jerry Jones becomes the most successful quarterback in franchise history. Aikman isn’t the most athletic quarterback ever to wear the star on his helmet. He’s not the most mobile or the most accurate. But the team captured three Super Bowl titles during his leadership. Aikman was at his best in big games. The Cowboys won the Lombardi trophy every time Aikman led them to the Super Bowl and he was named the MVP of Super Bowl XXVII. He compiled an 11-4 postseason record for his career. The Cowboys were not a good team upon Aikman’s arrival. But he, along with Michael Irvin and Emmitt Smith, quickly turned the franchise’s fortunes around. After a rugged rookie season which saw him lose all of his 11 starts, Aikman was 94-60 for the remainder of his regular season career. He held or tied 47 club passing records at his retirement. Aikman is now the lead NFL analyst for Fox.
2. Emmitt Smith
Draft: 1990, first round, 17th overall
Position: Running back
No back has rushed for more yards in the history of the NFL. Given the changes in the game since Smith’s retirement, it’s a record that could stand the test of time. Smith finished his career with 18,355 yards on the ground and 164 touchdowns. He wasn’t the flashiest back of his generation, but he was far and away the most durable and consistent. Smith announced his arrival by being named the Rookie of the Year. He led the NFL in rushing four times, broke the 1,000 yard barrier in a season 11 times and was the league and Super Bowl MVP during the 1993 season. In addition to his accomplishments on the ground, Smith caught 515 passes for another 3,224 yards and 11 touchdowns in his career. Smith created a whole new fan base upon his retirement by winning Dancing With the Stars. He is now a successful businessman.
3. Larry Allen
Draft: 1994, second round, 46th overall
Position: Guard
Known as a man of few words until his Hall of Fame enshrinement speech, Allen revealed more about himself in 16 minutes that night than he did in 12, dominant years as an offensive lineman with the Cowboys. Allen’s speech, written with the help of his oldest daughter, Jayla Lee, had warmth and humor. At times, when he spoke of his family, it was poignant. He walked the fine line between pride and humility and pulled it off. Allen is the rare athlete who was named the All-Decade Team twice for the 1990s and 2000s. He made 11 trips to the Pro Bowl, more than any other offensive player in franchise history, and was an All-Pro seven times. The hulking lineman blocked for eight of the 11 seasons Emmitt Smith surpassed 1,000 yards rushing. He played every position but center during his Cowboys career and was named to the Pro Bowl as a tackle and a guard. Bruce Matthews and Chris Hinton are the only other players in NFL history to pull that off. In a sport known for brute strength, Allen is legendary. He was able to bench press 700 pounds and squat lift 900 pounds during his playing days.
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