1. The draft is about the future of the team with cementing that team with foundational players, especially 1st round picks -- if a team is selecting in the top 5, that team should not be in win-now mode, rather the focus ought to be on rebuilding, retooling, and rejuvenating the franchise.
2. Look at the current needs of the team, age of the starter, starter production, and if a viable starter as the backup exists on the team.
3. Quality QB's who are starters historically and percentage-wise through the years, are drafted in the 1st round. Of course there are exceptions, but the probability increases dramatically if teams draft and acquire their QB's in the first round.
Now, with Dallas:
1. Picking at number 4, and if the team stays at 4 the selection should be a player with tremendous upside, high character, and a team leader that will elevate the performance of his teammates for next decade (the future), regardless of the position.
2. Dallas needs a QB for the future. Some may dispute this, but given the age of the starter (as well as recurring health issues), and the fact there is no suitable younger replacement on the roster who has starter-potential, a need for a QB is imperative.
3. If the scouting department/personnel endorses any of the draftable QB's as worthy to be a starter and a franchise-level QB at the number 4 selection, common senses would suggest that Dallas select the QB at the 4th selection, or higher, or even over-draft the QB (five or six spots earlier), if necessary.
