I will not be happy with this draft unless

[ABQCOWBOY]

Here is a list of all the players who have been drafted into the NFL since Mack Brown came on as the Texas Head Coach. I see a lot of good football players on that list who have had pretty good NFL careers.

Texas
Year Round Pick Player Name Team Position
2009 1 13 13 Brian Orakpo Commanders LB
3 17 81 Roy Miller Buccaneers DT
4 5 105 Henry Melton Bears DE
7 2 211 Chris Ogbonnaya Rams RB
2008 2 22 53 Limas Sweed Steelers WR
3 10 73 Jamaal Charles Chiefs RB
3 28 91 Jermichael Finley Packers TE
4 31 130 Tony Hills Steelers T
5 16 151 Frank Okam Texans DT
2007 1 19 19 Michael Griffin Titans DB
1 20 20 Aaron Ross Giants DB
2 7 39 Justin Blalock Falcons T
2 24 56 Tim Crowder Broncos DE
4 3 102 Brian Robison Vikings DE
5 10 147 Tarell Brown 49ers DB
6 9 183 Kasey Studdard Texans G
2006 1 3 3 Vince Young Titans QB
1 7 7 Michael Huff Raiders DB
2 16 48 Cedric Griffin Vikings DB
3 22 86 Dave Thomas Patriots TE
5 8 141 Jonathan Scott Lions T
7 18 226 Rodrique Wright Dolphins DT
2005 1 4 4 Cedric Benson Bears RB
1 15 15 Derrick O. Johnson Chiefs LB
6 5 179 Bo Scaife Titans TE
2004 1 7 7 Roy Williams Lions WR
1 23 23 Marcus Tubbs Seahawks DT
4 14 110 Nathan Vasher Bears DB
7 10 211 Sloan Thomas Texans WR
2003 3 2 66 Cory Redding Lions DE
3 17 81 Derrick Dockery Commanders G
3 33 97 Chris Simms Buccaneers QB
4 26 123 Roderick Babers Giants DB
2002 1 4 4 Mike Williams Bills T
1 5 5 Quentin Jammer Chargers DB
2001 1 2 2 Leonard Davis Cardinals T
1 19 19 Casey Hampton Steelers DT
2 30 61 Shaun Rogers Lions DT
2000 6 25 191 Cedric Woodard Ravens DT
1999 1 5 5 Ricky Williams Saints RB
4 23 118 Wane McGarity Cowboys WR
4 30 125 Jay Humphrey Vikings T
1998 7 31 220 Chris Akins Eagles DT

 

[rkell87]

What doesn't make sense?

When Parcells and Ireland were here, they made comments about avoiding schools with a country club atmosphere. They didn't think players that played at those types of schools transitioned to the NFL well.

They never drafted a player from Texas in their time here and haven't drafted one in Miami either.

it doesnt make sense cause it doesnt have a country club atmosphere

 

[junk]

Here is a list of all the players who have been drafted into the NFL since Mack Brown came on as the Texas Head Coach. I see a lot of good football players on that list who have had pretty good NFL careers.

Sure, but there have also been an alarming number of high picks that have been busts or failed to live up to their potential/draft position (Mike Williams, Roy Williams, Sweed, Vince Young, Jammer, etc).

And many of the ones that finally did turn their career around took awhile to do it (Benson, Davis, Rogers) or have had issues and have bounced around the league in spite of their talent (Benson, Rogers)

One of the things that is frequently mentioned is that the players at Texas are pampered. Might explain why they bust or why it takes them awhile for the light to turn on once they have to deal with the realities of the NFL.

it doesnt make sense cause it doesnt have a country club atmosphere

Like I said above, the perception is that Texas players are pampered.

Combine that with the performance of many of their players in the NFL, the comments made by Parcells, the team's avoidance of Texas players (even though the team is in their backyard) and it has to give you pause when you consider drafting Texas players.

 

[ceerrece]

I'll Take Brandon Lafell Of Lsu Instead To Eventually Replace Roy Williams...

 

[rkell87]

Sure, but there have also been an alarming number of high picks that have been busts or failed to live up to their potential/draft position (Mike Williams, Roy Williams, Sweed, Vince Young, Jammer, etc).

And many of the ones that finally did turn their career around took awhile to do it (Benson, Davis, Rogers) or have had issues and have bounced around the league in spite of their talent (Benson, Rogers)

One of the things that is frequently mentioned is that the players at Texas are pampered. Might explain why they bust or why it takes them awhile for the light to turn on once they have to deal with the realities of the NFL.



Like I said above, the perception is that Texas players are pampered.

Combine that with the performance of many of their players in the NFL, the comments made by Parcells, the team's avoidance of Texas players (even though the team is in their backyard) and it has to give you pause when you consider drafting Texas players.

did you really list sweed? young was rookie of the year and almost lead his team to a playoff birth last year. jammer would be awesome if he played in the 90s he was made for bump and run coverage not this you cant touch the WR league of today.

 

[DFWJC]

Like I said above, the perception is that Texas players are pampered.

Combine that with the performance of many of their players in the NFL, the comments made by Parcells, the team's avoidance of Texas players (even though the team is in their backyard) and it has to give you pause when you consider drafting Texas players.

I think that perception has gone away for the most part.
The whole premis that the Cowboys avoid Texas players because they are somehow soft is preposterous.

The irony of what you are saying is hilarious....I think the Cowboys have more UT guys starting for them than any other school except LSU--who has the same number.

Good grief.

 

[TheCount]

I'll Take Brandon Lafell Of Lsu Instead To Eventually Replace Roy Williams...

I want nothing to do with any receivers from LSU.

 

[Cowboy Brian]

If anyone is looking for players based on their alma mater

I'll take Nick Romeo out of.... Monmouth!