Every offseason priority... Failed

[big dog cowboy]

While this is sort of off topic to the intent of the thread, please allow me to state emphatically...

Moore is not the answer and never will be.

 

[GIFTS86]

stephen said backup QB was an offseason priority. Did nothing other than Dak and cannot even sign Foles. Now will have to waste a draft pick. Because this team does not believe in being proactive, but waiting until there is a crisis and the league knows we have to pay through the nose. Same can be said for DL and DB. We simply have done very little to address depth at our weekest positions. And then spend 2nd round picks on redshirt players. SMH

In your opinion what should they have done to make it a succesful offseason? In the past they wasted a lot of money and draft picks for players that really never panned out. And here we are today because of those decisions. I like the fact they didn't throw out a ton of money. Not like they have much cap room anyway. And me personally wanted Jaylon ramsey at #4.

 

[kiheikiwi]

In your opinion what should they have done to make it a succesful offseason? In the past they wasted a lot of money and draft picks for players that really never panned out. And here we are today because of those decisions. I like the fact they didn't throw out a ton of money. Not like they have much cap room anyway. And me personally wanted Jaylon ramsey at #4.

I agree with the post you quoted. After saying at the end of last season they tried to "be cute", at the QB position and it cost them. They did absolutely nothing to address it. They had Moore, they kept Moore. Thats not upgrading.
There is an article on B the B. About Moore being a square peg in a round hole. (Due to his noodle arm. And how he fits a west coast offence, not ours). I suggest everyone read it to understand why many of us think they have done nothing at QB and continue to sit on their hands.

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

In your opinion what should they have done to make it a succesful offseason? In the past they wasted a lot of money and draft picks for players that really never panned out. And here we are today because of those decisions. I like the fact they didn't throw out a ton of money. Not like they have much cap room anyway. And me personally wanted Jaylon ramsey at #4.

I think this of

In your opinion what should they have done to make it a succesful offseason? In the past they wasted a lot of money and draft picks for players that really never panned out. And here we are today because of those decisions. I like the fact they didn't throw out a ton of money. Not like they have much cap room anyway. And me personally wanted Jaylon ramsey at #4.

They needed to have a consistent plan. If they were thinking about maximizing Romo's dwindling window, and drafting Elliot, then spend some more money on free agent QB, DL, and DB and make a real commitment to a playoff run. And don't spend a 2nd round pick (4th overall) on a redshirt player. Conversely, if you are committed to rebuilding, do it. Give up more to get Lynch (or trade up for Wentz giving more than Philly). Draft Jaylon Smith. Etc. but we did a little of both, and I don't understand it.

 

[fortdick]

Because All Pro quality QB's are everywhere and all you have to do is offer them a contract at the vet minimum and you have your back up!

Is that how it goes?

Damn, Jerry! He never even thought about picking up a QB and Stephen was just lying to steer folks away from Elliot.

How am I doing in the moronic conspiracy game?

 

[Zekeats]

Freeney is on a team too. He's with the Falcons. And Freeney is a producer, 8 sacks in 300 snaps that's big time production.

Keep the insults to yourself. I never insulted you. But using phrases like " worthless two cents" and " someone like you" comeon that's childish especially when I nicely stated that I understand your view of liking potential.

You tried to twist what I said and found an example that was so lame. If you act as a child I'll treat you like one.

 

[GIFTS86]

I think this of

They needed to have a consistent plan. If they were thinking about maximizing Romo's dwindling window, and drafting Elliot, then spend some more money on free agent QB, DL, and DB and make a real commitment to a playoff run. And don't spend a 2nd round pick (4th overall) on a redshirt player. Conversely, if you are committed to rebuilding, do it. Give up more to get Lynch (or trade up for Wentz giving more than Philly). Draft Jaylon Smith. Etc. but we did a little of both, and I don't understand it.

I don't disagree maybe they should of added more depth a certain areas. But did it make sense financially? We already busted on carr and Claiborne (who I hope comes alive this season) but I do think we are on the right track of develope what we got and hopefully it pays off. And we are hurting at depth I agree on a lot of positions. Maybe in some ways they failed of course but in other ways they are trying to head in the right direction. I'm leaning towards optimistic.

 

[SilverStarCowboy]

At the end of the Season, who knew Showers would improve beyond where Dak was at in College. These two may address the backup QB position better than Veterans Foles or McCown or 2015's whiff of Vets Cassel and Weeden. Knowing what we know about Weeden and Cassel it's pretty safe to say Foles and McCown (37 years old) aren't getting much more done and creating out of the pocket like Dak and Showers. ie. Tony Romo

 

[big dog cowboy]

If they were thinking about maximizing Romo's dwindling window, and drafting Elliot, then spend some more money on free agent QB, DL, and DB

We believe in building through the draft but my question is - Where is the salary cap space coming from for your plan?

 

[CCBoy]

 

[rwalters31]

stephen said backup QB was an offseason priority. Did nothing other than Dak and cannot even sign Foles. Now will have to waste a draft pick. Because this team does not believe in being proactive, but waiting until there is a crisis and the league knows we have to pay through the nose. Same can be said for DL and DB. We simply have done very little to address depth at our weekest positions. And then spend 2nd round picks on redshirt players. SMH

Yep, you hit it on the nose!

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

We believe in building through the draft but my question is - Where is the salary cap space coming from for your plan?

I think it's been proven time and again that we can make room when we need to by restructuring. While I agree that amassing long term debt is not always a great idea, but when your franchise QB has 2-3 prime years left, max, maybe you suck it up and do it.

 

[Nightman]

I think it's been proven time and again that we can make room when we need to by restructuring. While I agree that amassing long term debt is not always a great idea, but when your franchise QB has 2-3 prime years left, max, maybe you suck it up and do it.

we are at 7m under now.....trade Leary and DMC and we get 5m.....cut Wilcox and RMcClain and thats another 5m.....thats 17m under the cap

 

[CCBoy]

I think the only real thing shown here...is that again and again some fans just don't really get it.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Jaylon Smith is fast becoming the most hated player in Cowboy history

 

[Verdict]

You're entitled to your own opinion, however misinformed and idiotic it may be. A 4th round rookie QB from a Tim Tebow offense does not an immediate NFL backup QB make.

0I am sure the Cowboys spent all that time evaluating Dak and using a 4th round pick on it just to piss it off. I am sure that they "knew" that he wouldn't amount to anything when they made the pick. It was an intentional attept by the Cowboys to infuriate their fan base and so far it seems to be working well.

I am sure they also knew that they were wasting a roster spot developing Romo roo. That one backfired on Jerry when he was trying to piss off the fan base by wasting a roster spot on Romo, and he unfortunately turned into a hall a hall of famer.

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

0I am sure the Cowboys spent all that time evaluating Dak and using a 4th round pick on it just to piss it off. I am sure that they "knew" that he wouldn't amount to anything when they made the pick. It was an intentional attept by the Cowboys to infuriate their fan base and so far it seems to be working well.

I am sure they also knew that they were wasting a roster spot developing Romo roo. That one backfired on Jerry when he was trying to piss off the fan base by wasting a roster spot on Romo, and he unfortunately turned into a hall a hall of famer.

Hope is not a plan

 

[Idgit]

0I am sure the Cowboys spent all that time evaluating Dak and using a 4th round pick on it just to piss it off. I am sure that they "knew" that he wouldn't amount to anything when they made the pick. It was an intentional attept by the Cowboys to infuriate their fan base and so far it seems to be working well.

I am sure they also knew that they were wasting a roster spot developing Romo roo. That one backfired on Jerry when he was trying to piss off the fan base by wasting a roster spot on Romo, and he unfortunately turned into a hall a hall of famer.

Dan went at the end of the 4th because he had the potential to be a good NFL QB, but he had so much work to do to get him to the point where he legitimately had a shot. You get 4 years with that pick. If you spend two of them in development, you get 2 years to find out if he can play. Compare that to a Connor Cook, for example, who might be ready in a season or even half a season. Or a Goff who you have to think can step in and start early.

That doesn't mean they don't think Dak could be better than a Connor Cook. It just means he needs more work. And more work means more potential breaking points. Do you discount the pick and put him lower on your board as a result.

What you don't do is discount him and then elevate him to QB2 to start the season, anyway.

 

[Verdict]

Dan went at the end of the 4th because he had the potential to be a good NFL QB, but he had so much work to do to get him to the point where he legitimately had a shot. You get 4 years with that pick. If you spend two of them in development, you get 2 years to find out if he can play. Compare that to a Connor Cook, for example, who might be ready in a season or even half a season. Or a Goff who you have to think can step in and start early.

That doesn't mean they don't think Dak could be better than a Connor Cook. It just means he needs more work. And more work means more potential breaking points. Do you discount the pick and put him lower on your board as a result.

What you don't do is discount him and then elevate him to QB2 to start the season, anyway.

You don't get seven first round picks per year. There are a limited amount of draft picks to improve your team. You play the cards you are dealt. Welcome to the NFL.

 

[Verdict]

Hope is not a plan

Endless *****ing about everything the Cowboys do isn't a viable plan either.