Jerry Jones: Drafting a quarterback could be 'problematic,' but Cowboys will workout Jared Goff

[DFWJC]

I'm pretty sure the scenario of sitting behind Romo for five years came up in interviews with Goff and Wentz - and other rookie quarterbacks for that matter.

And I bet you Goff and Wentz were honest with the Cowboys.

That's why I think this whole "deference to Romo" situation is "harmful" to this franchise.

But the same question would be asked if it was ANY very good starting QB. It's just an honest question, that's all.
Brees, Rivers, Ryan, Roethlisberger, Eli, etc,etc,etc....That question for sure would be asked


It's just an honest question...nothing more or less.

 

[Idgit]

More like completely irritating.

He really needs to learn to shut his mouth. He does himself, and his team, no favors at all.

You wonder how much better he could have done in business if he didn't have those couple-dozen obvious tells.

 

[Plankton]

You wonder how much better he could have done in business if he didn't have those couple-dozen obvious tells.

In business, he has been pretty ruthless.

I think the non-financial ends of running the Cowboys, he is that way. I think with the GM aspect, he is so bound and determined to prove that he's a football guy on the level of Johnson and Parcells that he talks and talks and talks, and invariably shows his rearend. He literally cannot help himself.

And, the funny thing is, I think the organization during this cycle has done a really good job of making it difficult to tell who they want to select. They have made sure that their visits have been publicized, and have varied them across the positional spectrum. And then, Jerry has to chime in.

 

[AzorAhai]

I'm pretty sure the scenario of sitting behind Romo for five years came up in interviews with Goff and Wentz - and other rookie quarterbacks for that matter.

And I bet you Goff and Wentz were honest with the Cowboys.

That's why I think this whole "deference to Romo" situation is "harmful" to this franchise.

They are spewing BS when saying Romo is playing 5 more years. They wouldn't even be wasting time with these QBs if they honestly thought that.

Now I'm sure they did ask them how they would feel sitting their first couple of seasons.

 

[MrPhil]

Spoken like a losing franchise.

Yup, as if they don't have the fortitude to act decisively without outside help....sad.

 

[Shinaoi]

Every time Jerry talks, Tony's career gets longer. Five years? Next interview he will be saying six.

 

[Super_Kazuya]

I'm sure Wade Wilson, Garrett, Will Clay, Jerry, and Stephen (not to mention the defensive guys getting in their 2 cents) have discussed this topic relentlessly at this point.

Goff and Lynch (not sure about Wentz) are already on record as sounding like they would not be too thrilled to be riding the bench for 2+ years after being drafted. If it's 3 years--which is very possible--then you can see where they may just test the market a couple of years later. anyway.

This doesn't mean you for sure don't burn the top 5 pick, if you love the player, but it worth the discussion.

That is a very good point and something that is not too often brought up by people who are blinded by the Myth of Aaron Rodgers. It's one thing to tell Dak Prescott to ride pine, but does a guy who fancies himself the best QB in the draft really want to come sit on the bench indefinitely? It's easy to say they have to do what they're told but you can't underestimate factors like team chemistry and morale when deciding what to do with players. I remember Philip Rivers was about to kill somebody if the situation with him and Brees hadn't been resolved. He publically stated he was not going to be happy with another year on the pine. He knew he was too good to ride pine, and he was right.

 

[Shinaoi]

If it's between riding the pine for two years or going to Cleveland and having your career ruined, I would think riding the pine would be a wider choice.

 

[pjtoadie]

If it's between riding the pine for two years or going to Cleveland and having your career ruined, I would think riding the pine would be a wider choice.

Exactly! Plus there would be a chance they could get some playing time unless Romo plays all 32 games in those two seasons.

 

[reddyuta]

I think more and more that QB is seriously in play for us with the first pick,the Rams trade hurt us but not if we really like Lynch too.The cowboys have worked out all 3 top QBs multiple times now and they will have some data to compare them and if they are just looking for tools and future projections then Lynch has no match in this draft.my only problem with Lynch is that Wade wilson will be his teacher. and that guy is the most useless coach we have had here in years.

 

[AzorAhai]

I think more and more that QB is seriously in play for us with the first pick,the Rams trade hurt us but not if we really like Lynch too.The cowboys have worked out all 3 top QBs multiple times now and they will have some data to compare them and if they are just looking for tools and future projections then Lynch has no match in this draft.my only problem with Lynch is that Wade wilson will be his teacher. and that guy is the most useless coach we have had here in years.

The more I think about it, the more I think a trade up to 2 could be in play if their top QB is there. Especially if they can get it done with only next years 1st. I wouldn't say its likely, but I think QB was the target at 4 with the news about the trip to Cal coming out. Now that it's not going to fall into place, they could shift focus to evaluating if they should pull the trigger on a trade up.

 

[KB1122]

An elite quarterback almost never sits for more than two years. Especially behind a non-elite quarterback. Tom Brady and Drew Bledsoe are a pretty comparable example here.

 

[AzorAhai]

An elite quarterback almost never sits for more than two years. Especially behind a non-elite quarterback. Tom Brady and Drew Bledsoe are a pretty comparable example here.

Which lines up pretty well with a reasonable expectation for Romo to continue playing. His deal can easily be traded or cut after 2017. With his recurring back problems expecting more than a few years at his age is foolish. And if by chance he does hold up and stay healthy you could trade him and recoup some of the currency you use on his replacement.

 

[Gaede]

Honestly, I don't think Romo would mind retiring if that's in the best interest of the team. He's suffered quite a bit of injuries in the past few years, had a couple kids, and the game is probably taking its toll on him.

His career options after football are endless. Though I believe the team will attempt to get him into coaching.

 

[Super_Kazuya]

An elite quarterback almost never sits for more than two years. Especially behind a non-elite quarterback. Tom Brady and Drew Bledsoe are a pretty comparable example here.

They never sit for two years because their teams aren't stupid enough to sit them in the first place. They play from day one.

 

[gimmesix]

On possibly taking a quarterback in the draft: "I don't know. I don't know. I can give you a real scenario where it can be real problematic if we do what we want to do and that's have [Tony] Romo play fairly injury free and uninterrupted for the next three, four, five years. Let's just go three, four five. If he plays uninterrupted then you've got a problem if you've picked quarterback this year because you don't know what you got really at a time when he may be entering the markets. There's an example of that this year and so that's one of the things you weigh if you're in our shoes about whether to get interested in a quarterback this early in Romo's career. It can be distorted by the fact that he has had some injury two of the last three years but it's something that I don't have the answer to right now. I'm really hoping that really just the dynamics of the draft and the dynamics of the opportunity will help make this decision."

On going to see Goff: "We're doing a quarterback workout this weekend so we're going to be very hard at it here. ...He operates in a pretty place. I like to have that excuse to go out there. No seriously, we are going to do a workout this weekend. It'll be Goff. Out there before their spring game."

On the Rams moving up for the No. 1 pick: I was surprised but knowing the organization I'm not surprised.

http://sportsday.***BANNED-URL***/d...lematic-cowboys-will-visit-jared-goff-weekend

In other words, Jerry hopes Wentz and Goff are taken so Dallas doesn't have a possible no-win decision to make.

If Romo plays like he hopes he will, then that QB will sit on the bench for up to five years. (Note: I do not believe Romo will play for five years; Jerry does.)

If Romo gets hurt, then Dallas will be kicking itself for not drafting his replacement.

The "dynamics of the draft" could leave them with no reason to do either because they didn't have a chance to draft either Wentz or Goff (without unrealistically trading up).

 

[Beast_from_East]

Lets be real here fellas.................if they actually thought Romo was going to be playing 5 more years, then would not be dicking around with these QBs.

That's just putting it bluntly.

They know dam well Romo aint got 5 years left in him, so why would they be saying he does? Obvious smokescreen, you better believe a QB is in play at pick 4 because they know a hell of a lot more about Romo's medical condition than they are letting on.

I think the Cowboys might do a deal with Cleveland to swap pick 4 for pick 2 and all they have to give up is their first next year......which is probably going to be in the 20s anyways. They talked about it on the Draft Show today Bruglar and Broaddus both said they would do it, Helman said it was a logical argument but he didn't have the balls to do it.

Bascially the argument is that you give up a pick in the 20s next year for your franchise QB........look what the Rams had to give up....this is cheap.

 

[Redball Express]

I'm pretty sure the scenario of sitting behind Romo for five years came up in interviews with Goff and Wentz - and other rookie quarterbacks for that matter.

And I bet you Goff and Wentz were honest with the Cowboys.

That's why I think this whole "deference to Romo" situation is "harmful" to this franchise.

I could understand wanting to stay with Romo if it was Peyton Manning we were talking about instead.

If Romo had already won Championships and proven his ability to win at the highest levels..

then maybe you stretch the window to try to win one more time.

But Romo's best years are behind him.

He had his chance.

The Franchise has to wake up from the Romo Daydream and move on.

This would be the year.

 

[Gaede]

Lets be real here fellas.................if they actually thought Romo was going to be playing 5 more years, then would not be dicking around with these QBs.

That's just putting it bluntly.

They know dam well Romo aint got 5 years left in him, so why would they be saying he does? Obvious smokescreen, you better believe a QB is in play at pick 4 because they know a hell of a lot more about Romo's medical condition than they are letting on.

I think the Cowboys might do a deal with Cleveland to swap pick 4 for pick 2 and all they have to give up is their first next year......which is probably going to be in the 20s anyways. They talked about it on the Draft Show today Bruglar and Broaddus both said they would do it, Helman said it was a logical argument but he didn't have the balls to do it.

Bascially the argument is that you give up a pick in the 20s next year for your franchise QB........look what the Rams had to give up....this is cheap.

If that's all it takes, I consider it.

However, there is the possibility you give up the number 1 pick and a chance at a possibly more legit QB prospect. Romo, Tyron, Dez, Lee et al could easily all get injured and we're left with the worst team in the league. Possible, sure.

It all depends on the QB himself. If they love the QB the Rams don't take, absolutely love him and think he's the next franchise guy, then yes, you trade up.

 

[baltcowboy]

Goff potentially could be the most valuable player in this draft. He is playing the most important position in the game, he is 21 years old and considered the most NFL ready of the qbs. Jerry has to take a look and really consider him for the long term health of the franchise. I love Ramsey, intrigued by Elliot, and I think Bosa is the best defensive linemen in the draft. But none of them have the ceiling of Goff.