Jerry Jones: We've been thinking about drafting our QB of the future, and almost did in 2014

[KJJ]

Again, Flaaco, Rodgers, Roethlisberger, Brees, Wilson, etc. all fell for one reason or another (who knows, perhaps many teams also considered them "not that strong"), so if, in this "weak QB draft," we can hit similarly to them, I'll be just fine.

All the QBs you named were taken after the top 10 and how often do you see teams hit on QBs like that? Go research all the QBs who flamed out in those drafts. Michael Vick was the first player taken in the 2001 draft and didn't become near as good as Drew Brees who was taken with the first pick of the second round. More drafted QBs fail than succeed.

There's no bigger roll of the dice in football than drafting a QB. The odds are probably less than 50-50 of hitting on a QB in the top 10 which is where some here want the Cowboys to take one. If I was running the show I would trade out of the top 10 and pick up an extra #2 and use one of my 2's on a QB if they warrant the pick.

 

[Givincer]

Real question is how Manziel was top 5/6 on the Dallas board.

 

[Cowboyz88]

All the QBs you named were taken after the top 10 and how often do you see teams hit on QBs like that? Go research all the QBs who flamed out in those drafts. More drafted QBs fail than succeed. There's no bigger roll of the dice in football than drafting a QB. The odds are probably less than 50-50 of hitting on a QB in the top 10 which is where some here want the Cowboys to take one. If I was running the show I would trade out of the top 10 and pick up an extra #2 and use one of my 2's on a QB if they warrant the pick.

I don't need to research, because I think we're all aware of the wasted QB draft picks.

There are busts at every position in every round of every draft, QB included, but that doesn't mean you don't take your shot.

It's the name of the game, and it's no reason to tuck tail and run, because if you do hit on a true franchise QB — more than any other position — you've theoretically set your team up for 10+ years.

 

[KJJ]

I don't need to research, because I think we're all aware of the wasted QB draft picks.

There are busts at every position in every round of every draft, QB included, but that doesn't mean you don't take your shot.

It's the name of the game, and it's no reason to tuck tail and run, because if you do hit on a true franchise QB, more than any other position, you've theoretically set your team up for 10+ years.

Doubt there's been more busts at any position than at QB. I'm not saying not to take a shot at a QB but with all the needs the Cowboys have I wouldn't take a shot at one in the top 10 unless a great prospect is sitting there. Trade out of the top 10 and get an extra #2 and use one of your 2's on a QB. That would be the smartest approach if the Cowboys have their eye on a QB early.

Naturally if you have a Troy Aikman sitting there you take them regardless where they're at but I'm not hearing this draft has a QB near that caliber. Many have said this is not a strong QB draft which increases the risk of taking one in the top 10. The Cowboys are not in a position where they need to reach for a QB.

 

[Hardline]

Having to take a QB in the first round is nothing to be thankful for especially in a draft that doesn't appear to be a strong QB draft. Having to take a QB with your first pick just to try and find a quality backup isn't the best thing for the Cowboys with all the needs they have. With Romo suffering injuries every season they may have to take a QB high but they really need their first pick to be on the field not carrying a clipboard.

This guy gets it.

And I wouldn't trade Zach Martin for 5 Johnny College's

 

[noshame]

Yeah, lets continue down no first qb road. Seriously, give me a arm, a head, and a QB coach....I'll give you a winner.

 

[kevm3]

How you for sure get sorry play at the QB position is by bothering not to draft one. We don't necessarily have to grab one with the 1st rounder, but if we don't make a move for a qb soon, then we'll be swimming in another decade of mediocrity.

 

[waving monkey]

Jerry, we get it. You love you some Johnny Football.

Just draft Paxton Lynch or Jared Goff this year and we will be set for the next several years. Transition from Romo to Lynch/Goff with a great offensive line to protect him.


Now, about the defense...

I'll vote for that just insert Wentz's name

 

[waving monkey]

Gosh, I'm looking forward to the 200 or so similar threads to this one before the draft.

truely

 

[dallasdave]

Jerry always is chirpy but more chirpy when the team is awful.

I'm not sure why. Maybe he's drinking more. But I swear when the stink he talks alot...

 

[phildadon86]

yeah, those would be my top 2 at this point

Hackenberg

 

[Beast_from_East]

Jerry is still pissed that he wanted Johnny Football and everybody else in the draft room said no (he was a committee of one).

Now Jerry can tell everybody in the draft room that this season is on them, that not having a QB and having to roll with the likes of Weedon and Cassel is all on them and they have to own the results. Jerry is thinking that Johnny Football would not go 1-10 and just a couple of wins would have been enough.

Jerry is now fully in charge and the next time the room says "no" to who he wants to draft, he is going to tell them to shut the hell up and point to 2015 as proof he was right. This could be very interesting come draft day.

 

[Reality]

I don't think he has the guts to pick one with the first choice. There will be too many voices in his ear over that and not one of them will be concerned about the future of the franchise, just keeping their jobs in the immediate future.

Exactly! Picking a quarterback high in the first round puts the GM on the record .. it defines him, at least in the short term, and Jerry-the-businessman viewed it as no reputation upside, only potential for downside. If he selects a high first round quarterback and it works out, everyone later says it was a sure thing so it wasn't so much a great GM move but rather one he didn't screw up. If the pick turns out to be a bust, it was his fault and yet another reminder that he's not a real GM. At some point though, you have to do your job and if you're the GM, you have to do your homework, listen to your advisers and draft the best high round quarterback you can if he's there.

 

[Beast_from_East]

Exactly! Picking a quarterback high in the first round puts the GM on the record .. it defines him, at least in the short term, and Jerry-the-businessman viewed it as no reputation upside, only potential for downside. If he selects a high first round quarterback and it works out, everyone later says it was a sure thing so it wasn't so much a great GM move but rather one he didn't screw up. If the pick turns out to be a bust, it was his fault and yet another reminder that he's not a real GM. At some point though, you have to do your job and if you're the GM, you have to do your homework, listen to your advisers and draft the best high round quarterback you can if he's there.

Jerry was going to draft JF at pick 16............that is not top 10, but still fairly high.

 

[reddyuta]

Exactly! Picking a quarterback high in the first round puts the GM on the record .. it defines him, at least in the short term, and Jerry-the-businessman viewed it as no reputation upside, only potential for downside. If he selects a high first round quarterback and it works out, everyone later says it was a sure thing so it wasn't so much a great GM move but rather one he didn't screw up. If the pick turns out to be a bust, it was his fault and yet another reminder that he's not a real GM. At some point though, you have to do your job and if you're the GM, you have to do your homework, listen to your advisers and draft the best high round quarterback you can if he's there.

Even Garrett must have figured out by now that these Vet QBs dont provide much hope if Romo goes down,if he wants to keep his job then he needs a young Qb who can learn his system and also has some talent to go along with it .

 

[DandyDon52]

I want to respond but I'm having a hard time interpreting Jerry speak.

LOL he said they might draft a QB in 2016....... or they might not .
They want a high #1 pick qb, but those dont always pan out, so they dont know if they should or not.

short version....... they dont know, but they are thinking on it ..........DUH

 

[Reality]

Jerry was going to draft JF at pick 16............that is not top 10, but still fairly high.

Yes, but every adviser he had said no. That's my point. He's going to have to listen to his advisers and put his name on the pick for a high round quarterback even when it's not one he may love.

 

[SilverStarCowboy]

So, Dallas would like to go after Manziel. I'm sure Philthy would like to go after Moriota as well.

 

[Dodger12]

This.

Jerry feels his desire to draft Manziel has been vindicated by how the season went. He is telling the others in the room (he was a committee of one) "I told you so."

I think we are in for another 2012 like offseason, where Jerry listens to only himself and relies on individuals outside the organization for advice.

Yeah, and he'd actually be right if Manziel was any good. That's the scary part. He's regretting not taking the guy who's been nothing but a 1st round bust in his career thus far. That's freaking scary, especially considering the guy we picked is going to his second Pro-Bowl. Damn Jerry....what the heck????

 

[SilverStarCowboy]

Yeah, and he'd actually be right if Manziel was any good. That's the scary part. He's regretting not taking the guy who's been nothing but a 1st round bust in his career thus far. That's freaking scary, especially considering the guy we picked is going to his second Pro-Bowl. Damn Jerry....what the heck????

What the heck??? 1st round Bust, keep wishing. Fact is Manziel can play in the League, actually he has a high ceiling to start moving foward he not unlike Moriota/ Crablegs could be a star. ... only time will tell.

Gotta like them all three better than Millionaire Ryan Tannehill.