Good time to pick a QB

[csirl]

People talk about this years draft being a weak QB draft. Even so, law of averages says that at least 2-3 of this years draft will be starting QBs - some may not be obvious at this point in time, but they will emerge.

Most mocks see only 1 QB being selected before our 1st pick! Normally you need to be in the top 5, and often in the top 3 to get the 2nd QB chosen. Often several QBs go in the first round.

What I'm saying is that there is value in drafting a QB early this year. Even if we dont use our 1st, we may get the 3rd or 4th QB drafted with our 2nd pick (which Jerry usually wastes on a project). How often do we get the chance to get one of the highest ranked QBs?

Those who are not Dak fans will probably agree with taking a QB - this could be our low cap value starter in a year or two when we're in cap hell. But even Dak fans should be able to see the strategic benefit to the team:

- Dak's contract is really one that will see him him FA in 2 years time. Gives us options.
- We have the weakest QB depth chart in the league - no realistic option at backup if the starter goes down.
- Increased competition which makes players better.
- Chance of hitting on an elite starter, but without being 100% dependent on having to right now.

Its a no brainer.

 

[DaBoys12]

I like your thinking. I’m a believer in drafting a qb every few years, if nothing more than grooming him, getting some film on him, and trading for capital if nothing else. Maybe you find a gem? Don’t know if you don’t try right?
Agreed, I wouldn’t do it with the first pick, maybe a second or third, depends on how the board falls, and if you really like a guy.
The problem is, I don’t think the Cowboys think this way, and with the holes on this team, I see them having higher priorities. Still like the thinking though.

 

[csirl]

Only 1 QB picked in the 1st round. Can easily get one of the top 3-4 QBs in the draft later today.

 

[Carter]

No way i use a pick earlier than 4th on a QB. We have bigger holes to fill than backup QB. Cooper Rush is probably better at this point than any of the remaining QBs and i dont see anyone being a franchise QB in the future.

If Dak goes down the season is done anyway.