Jerry Says Cowboys Spent A Lot Of Time Pondering Manziel

[Section446]

What kinda GM would let that happen?

If true, would you really be surprised?

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

If true, would you really be surprised?

Yea, I was joking but who knows. lol

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

If true, would you really be surprised?

No because I think Jerry listens to his HC's and values what they think.

 

[Section446]

No because I think Jerry listens to his HC's and values what they think.

"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."

Like I said... Jerry recognizes that he needs to seriously start thinking about life after Romo, and Manziel would have been a heck of a start, and he recognizes that. If Garrett was really the one that stepped in and made the decision not to draft Manziel, and to instead draft Martin, then I'm about as happy as a fan can be right now. Jerry listening to his coaches, and actually doing what they want is a HUGE step in the right direction.

 

[Vintage]

Like I said... Jerry recognizes that he needs to seriously start thinking about life after Romo, and Manziel would have been a heck of a start, and he recognizes that. If Garrett was really the one that stepped in and made the decision not to draft Manziel, and to instead draft Martin, then I'm about as happy as a fan can be right now. Jerry listening to his coaches, and actually doing what they want is a HUGE step in the right direction.

I'd rather have Jerry listen to his scouts than his coaches come draft day.

 

[Section446]

I'd rather have Jerry listen to his scouts than his coaches come draft day.

There's a fine line somewhere between the two. A good coach knows when he sees a guy that fits what he wants to do.

 

[CATCH17]

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

Plus there is always the chance that Manziel plays out his contract with the Browns and leaves.

 

[Vintage]

Plus there is always the chance that Manziel plays out his contract with the Browns and leaves.

True. We recently signed one of their first round QB busts as a backup..... Could be interested in doing that again, in the future.

 

[casmith07]

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."

Read the article here:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap20...cowboys-spent-a-lot-of-time-pondering-manziel

No you didn't, Jerry. Stop it. We don't need the clicks.

 

[MagicMan]

Well, not surprised that Jerry came out and publicly stated how he REALLY felt when their pick came up. We all know that Manziel would have been the typical Jerry move at that point. Appears he is now realizing that in a 3-4 years, which would be the time Johnny Football needs, he will need a ringmaster for his Big Top. Other than the obvious pick that Jimmy and he made of Aikman, he has been an utter failure in getting and developing an NFL QB. He is so lucky that Romo fell in his lap as an afterthought or he would still be stuck in the Quincy Carter/Stoerner/Wright/Hutchinson/Henson nightmare.

Don't get me wrong, i think Martin was a practical pick and anytime you try to develope a dominating OL, you can't fault that. You need one of those regardless who the QB is. But getting a dominating lineman comes around EVERY year, franchise QBs do not or if they do, are one of the top 3 picks taken. The jury is out whether Manziel will be that franchise QB, but remember that Jerry evaluates his success not on NFL championships at this point, it is how many times the Cowboys are talked about in the media, the Cowboys gear purchased, the tickets sold, and the ratings. He has talked about that publicly---remember about that "we put on a great show" comment. And old Johnny Boy is turning out to be a human billboard. Selling jerseys, media attention. The Browns have never been talked about as much as this offseason and they seem to wilt and separate themselves from this publicity. To Jerry, this is a gold mine.

I could be wrong, but the conspiracy theorist in me thinks that Jerry is planting a seed into Johnny's mind that he actually would function in Dallas----that comment about being able to pattern their offense to Manziel's abilities. I do not believe that Manziel will renew his initial contract in Cleveland due to as they say "irreconciliable differences". He is too show man for bland Cleveland. And Johnny would love nothing better than taking over after Romo as QB of the Dallas Cowboys.

 

[TheSport78]

Bottom line: if Garrett wasn't retained this year, Johnny Manziel would be a Cowboy.

 

[jday]

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.

That is something to ponder. There are certain aspects of his game you have to love, but does it really translate well to the NFL? Count me amonst the side that was glad we got what looks to be a sure upgrade to the Ol. But I also believe the Cowboys should start looking for Romo's replacement soon.

 

[jday]

Well, not surprised that Jerry came out and publicly stated how he REALLY felt when their pick came up. We all know that Manziel would have been the typical Jerry move at that point. Appears he is now realizing that in a 3-4 years, which would be the time Johnny Football needs, he will need a ringmaster for his Big Top. Other than the obvious pick that Jimmy and he made of Aikman, he has been an utter failure in getting and developing an NFL QB. He is so lucky that Romo fell in his lap as an afterthought or he would still be stuck in the Quincy Carter/Stoerner/Wright/Hutchinson/Henson nightmare.

Don't get me wrong, i think Martin was a practical pick and anytime you try to develope a dominating OL, you can't fault that. You need one of those regardless who the QB is. But getting a dominating lineman comes around EVERY year, franchise QBs do not or if they do, are one of the top 3 picks taken. The jury is out whether Manziel will be that franchise QB, but remember that Jerry evaluates his success not on NFL championships at this point, it is how many times the Cowboys are talked about in the media, the Cowboys gear purchased, the tickets sold, and the ratings. He has talked about that publicly---remember about that "we put on a great show" comment. And old Johnny Boy is turning out to be a human billboard. Selling jerseys, media attention. The Browns have never been talked about as much as this offseason and they seem to wilt and separate themselves from this publicity. To Jerry, this is a gold mine.

I could be wrong, but the conspiracy theorist in me thinks that Jerry is planting a seed into Johnny's mind that he actually would function in Dallas----that comment about being able to pattern their offense to Manziel's abilities. I do not believe that Manziel will renew his initial contract in Cleveland due to as they say "irreconciliable differences". He is too show man for bland Cleveland. And Johnny would love nothing better than taking over after Romo as QB of the Dallas Cowboys.

That is an interesting theory...let him finish his rookie contract with the Browns, get a true free looksy of if he really is an NFL caliber QB and then, if he is, swoop him up in his prime alla Drew Brees. Jerry is a genius...ahem, when it comes to marketing.

 

[jimmy40]

seems like a can't miss prospect

 

[wileedog]

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

Someone find me the list of 2nd round ex-baseball players, stat.

 

[guag]

That is an interesting theory...let him finish his rookie contract with the Browns, get a true free looksy of if he really is an NFL caliber QB and then, if he is, swoop him up in his prime alla Drew Brees. Jerry is a genius...ahem, when it comes to marketing.

Are we to assume that the Browns would be dumb enough to not resign Manziel if he were to play well his first 5 years?

 

[guag]

seems like a can't miss prospect

Can you imagine the damage he and Orton could do together if they were at the same party?

 

[jday]

seems like a can't miss prospect

Have you ever been to college? That's fun 101 sir. Required learning!

 

[jday]

Are we to assume that the Browns would be dumb enough to not resign Manziel if he were to play well his first 5 years?

The original post of this discussion indicated that Manziel would say no to said contract extension offer. That is an option, right? And it is the Browns, right? It could happen...

 

[RoyTheHammer]

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.

Umm.. if we had taken Manziel, there would be no Martin.