Jerry Says Cowboys Spent A Lot Of Time Pondering Manziel

[WPBCowboysFan]

After the team passed on the lightning-rod signal-caller in favor of offensive lineman Zack Martin, owner and general manager Jerry Jones went out of his way to insist that he "didn't spend a lot of time considering Manziel" withTony Romo under contract.

Jones, though, notably contradicted himself on Friday, saying that Manziel's tumble down the board made for a tough decision when Dallas went on the clock at No. 16 overall.

"Well, it was. Yes, it was," Jones told "Sports Talk with Bo Mattingly" on Friday. "First of all, I couldn't believe he had fallen there. And secondly, we had spent a lot of time, I'd spent a lot of time. He's the kind of player that can be that kind of difference-maker. There's no doubt in my mind that he'll be a successful player.

"We have in Romo what I consider to be the better quarterback," Jones said. "But there's also the future, there's also insurance if you don't have him. If anybody could have adjusted to Manziel's style, we could have because we're a lot like that with Romo."

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[BringBackThatOleTimeBoys]

They could have been drinking buddies.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

Not surprised. Only time will tell if he made the right decision.

 

[LatinMind]

With what was on the board. While i like the Martin pick because it further improves a young OL. But Manziel was the BPA by far. You develop Manziel for 2 possibly 3 yrs and you have a OL that is basically in the start of their prime. Tyron, Leary, Fred,Martin,Add young player here. And you basically make the switch seamlessly from Romo to Manziel. And then you still have 2 years on Manziels rookie deal.

I could see Dallas taking a QB this yr coming in round 1.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I still think it's priceless that we passed on him.

 

[5Stars]

I still think it's priceless that we passed on him.

What do you mean, priceless? Because of money?

 

[Carolina Cowboy]

Sorry guys, this is one time Jerry did the right thing football-wise. Give me someone at least 6'3" tall that is more interested in spirals and footwork.

 

[Vintage]

With what was on the board. While i like the Martin pick because it further improves a young OL. But Manziel was the BPA by far. You develop Manziel for 2 possibly 3 yrs and you have a OL that is basically in the start of their prime. Tyron, Leary, Fred,Martin,Add young player here. And you basically make the switch seamlessly from Romo to Manziel. And then you still have 2 years on Manziels rookie deal.

I could see Dallas taking a QB this yr coming in round 1.

How would we have both Manziel and Martin?

 

[BoysFan4ever]

So which is it? His story changes on Johnny every time he's interviewed.

 

[Hoofbite]

How would we have both Manziel and Martin?

Don't worry about the how. Just know.

 

[LatinMind]

How would we have both Manziel and Martin?

lol oops. edit lol

 

[LatinMind]

I still think it's priceless that we passed on him.

I agree i liked that they passed. But they could end up regretting it like they did with Moss

 

[JohnsKey19]

With what was on the board. While i like the Martin pick because it further improves a young OL. But Manziel was the BPA by far. You develop Manziel for 2 possibly 3 yrs and you have a OL that is basically in the start of their prime. Tyron, Leary, Fred,Martin,Add young player here. And you basically make the switch seamlessly from Romo to Manziel. And then you still have 2 years on Manziels rookie deal.

I could see Dallas taking a QB this yr coming in round 1.

How were they going to pick Manziel AND Martin??? I think everyone would've been on board with that haul if even remotely possible...

 

[Hoofbite]

So which is it? His story changes on Johnny every time he's interviewed.

I guess it's somewhere between "never gave it a thought" and "spent a lot of time thinking about it".

 

[unionjack8]

why did jerry even answer that question in this manner.

simply state we got the guy we wanted like every other GM does.

he really does himself no favours

 

[KingintheNorth]

Jerry is covering himself. If Manziel becomes a superstar Jones can say he really wanted him.

 

[BoysFan4ever]

I guess it's somewhere between "never gave it a thought" and "spent a lot of time thinking about it".

Ha. He should just be quiet.

 

[Section446]

Of course he did. He knows that he's going to have to pull the trigger on a new QB soon.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

Jerry is covering himself. If Manziel becomes a superstar Jones can say he really wanted him.

but was talked out of it by Garrett. lol

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

but was talked out of it by Garrett. lol

What kinda GM would let that happen?