Mosley: The Cowboys are bluffing when it comes to their thoughts on drafting a QB at No. 4

[RS12]

The only thing standing in the way of Jerry Jones possibly taking a quarterback with the fourth overall pick in this April's draft is Tony Romo. And Jones made it clear at the NFL combine that he believed Romo had plenty of tread left on his delicate clavicle.

I believe now more than ever that Jones was full of it when he made those comments. The Cowboys haven't brought in a legitimate backup to Romo for one simple reason: They are thinking seriously about selecting either Carson Wentz or Jared Goff.

I believe this based on the indifference they've shown to the backup spot in free agency and the whispers coming from Valley Ranch. A report surfaced this weekend that former Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott will be in town to meet with the Cowboys on Sunday. The organization loves the fact that Prescott captained his team four of the five years he was on campus. The fact that he was arrested on DUI charges recently may cause him to fall in the draft, but this is the land of second (and third) chances. Former Eagles personnel man and current ESPN analyst Louis Riddick told 103.3 FM ESPN's "Afternoon Show with Cowlishaw & Mosley" there's almost no way you can watch film of Prescott in college and project him as a starter in the NFL. The Cowboys love his intangibles and I've had one AFC scout tell me that Prescott's quick release reminds him of Aaron Rodgers'. There's a chance now the Cowboys could have Prescott in the third or fourth rounds of the draft.

http://sportsday.***BANNED-URL***/d...cowboys-bluffing-comes-thoughts-drafting-qb-4

 

[CF74]

I was thinking 5th round or later...

 

[WillieBeamen]

I hope they're bluffing. We need Romo's successor asap

 

[JBS]

I'm really curious to know which qb we have rated higher

Sounds like Goff

Which is my preference

 

[AzorAhai]

If it's a smoke screen it's not going to work. We will know if they really are considering Wentz/Goff if or when they bring them in for a visit. No visit probably means no QB at 4. If they do bring them in, they are at least seriously considering it.

 

[RS12]

If it's a smoke screen it's not going to work. We will know if they really are considering Wentz/Goff if or when they bring them in for a visit. No visit probably means no QB at 4. If they do bring them in, they are at least seriously considering it.

They dont need to bring Wentz in for a visit. They spent a week coaching him at the Senior Bowl.

 

[CCBoy]

If a quarterback is not taken up top, that at least is a vote of confidence that a valid expectation of longevity with Romo exists with the Cowboys.

 

[JBS]

If a quarterback is not taken up top, that at least is a vote of confidence that a valid expectation of longevity with Romo exists with the Cowboys.

Not really

 

[CCBoy]

Not really

Yea, it does...really. If not, the team WOULD take a replacement in their high pick.

 

[Cowboy06]

The only thing standing in the way of Jerry Jones possibly taking a quarterback with the fourth overall pick in this April's draft is Tony Romo. And Jones made it clear at the NFL combine that he believed Romo had plenty of tread left on his delicate clavicle.

I believe now more than ever that Jones was full of it when he made those comments. The Cowboys haven't brought in a legitimate backup to Romo for one simple reason: They are thinking seriously about selecting either Carson Wentz or Jared Goff.

I believe this based on the indifference they've shown to the backup spot in free agency and the whispers coming from Valley Ranch. A report surfaced this weekend that former Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott will be in town to meet with the Cowboys on Sunday. The organization loves the fact that Prescott captained his team four of the five years he was on campus. The fact that he was arrested on DUI charges recently may cause him to fall in the draft, but this is the land of second (and third) chances. Former Eagles personnel man and current ESPN analyst Louis Riddick told 103.3 FM ESPN's "Afternoon Show with Cowlishaw & Mosley" there's almost no way you can watch film of Prescott in college and project him as a starter in the NFL. The Cowboys love his intangibles and I've had one AFC scout tell me that Prescott's quick release reminds him of Aaron Rodgers'. There's a chance now the Cowboys could have Prescott in the third or fourth rounds of the draft.

http://sportsday.***BANNED-URL***/d...cowboys-bluffing-comes-thoughts-drafting-qb-4

only thing wrong with this post is that there aren't more like this one...Just makes WAY too much sense to me....

 

[BoysfanfromCanada]

This upcoming draft is just giving me stress. Initially I had hoped a 4th pick would allow us to take the first or second best qb. Since there was no consensus (both wentz and goff have fans and staunch opponents), I started looking towards the other players, and get an impact player to help now rather than 3 years in the future. But none of Ramsey, Bosa, Smith, etc are without faults...and Tunsil is far from a need.

Then I hoped to trade back and maybe land Elliot, but the recent stories of his party life at Ohio have soured me on him too. Beyond a few DTs, there's not much in this draft that wows me. Seems like a bad draft to have a top pick in, if having a top pick is something you don't want regularly

 

[JBS]

Yea, it does...really. If not, the team WOULD take a replacement in their high pick.

No. It could easily mean they are blind to the situation and are going all in trying to win now

 

[JBS]

This upcoming draft is just giving me stress. Initially I had hoped a 4th pick would allow us to take the first or second best qb. Since there was no consensus (both wentz and goff have fans and staunch opponents), I started looking towards the other players, and get an impact player to help now rather than 3 years in the future. But none of Ramsey, Bosa, Smith, etc are without faults...and Tunsil is far from a need.

Then I hoped to trade back and maybe land Elliot, but the recent stories of his party life at Ohio have soured me on him too. Beyond a few DTs, there's not much in this draft that wows me. Seems like a bad draft to have a top pick in, if having a top pick is something you don't want regularly

You are thinking too much into it

There will be studs from this class. We just need to find em...

Goff and Ramsey are my top 2 choices

 

[CCBoy]

No. It could easily mean they are blind to the situation and are going all in trying to win now

Oh, I believe in the Tooth Fairy as well...

 

[RS12]

No. It could easily mean they are blind to the situation and are going all in trying to win now

I dont think Stephen is actually. I get the feeling that he wants a QB at that spot.

 

[JBS]

Oh, I believe in the Tooth Fairy as well...

I believe this too

 

[JBS]

I dont think Stephen is actually. I get the feeling that he wants a QB at that spot.

I think so as well

 

[CCBoy]

I believe this too

 

[Risen Star]

I believe Stephen is certainly more receptive to a QB this year than Jerry.

But it will take a lot of persuasion from his son, the scouts and probably the coaching staff to get Jerry to sign off on that pick.

 

[AzorAhai]

They dont need to bring Wentz in for a visit. They spent a week coaching him at the Senior Bowl.

They do physicals and other extended testing/interviewing on in town visits. Why would they not bring him in if they are thinking about investing the 4th pick on him?