Rules to drafting

JoeKing said:
His track record tells me McClay is awesome at scouting offense but not so much when it comes to defense.
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Jerry has a long record of ignoring the advice of his scouting staff and relying upon his coaching staff, instead. Assuming Will McClay is to blame isn't necessarily a valid idea. I fully understand how it looks on the outside looking in, although, there have been many instances that indicate Jerry has allowed his coaches to override the scouting staff, according to what's been revealed in the past. Placing the blame on one individual is folly. Jerry has the last word on these decisions, after all is said and done. McClay responds to him first. If Jerry doesn't heed his advice, whose fault is that? That's all I'm saying.
 
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a good list

other rule i would follow that would put ur team ahead more time then not there is esception but u cant be chasing esception cause nobody is that smart or lucky

never ever EVER draft a rb in the 1st round just do not so it idc about ad or tomlinson (see chasing the esception)

u said no trade up agree except for qb because almost all first round trade up u have to pay qb tax

always draft bpa every single time. talent (and coaching) win games and it take one single play in nfl for any positon to become a need. if jamarr chase is there at 10 u take him too...cowboys have more then 1 draft pick and gl to every team in the nfl put their 4th corner or a safety on lamb, gallup, or chase!

draft = value
free agency = need

also like u saying draft ballers and mental tough guys...i am tired of the cowboys going after under achiever with traits. give me the mental tough over achiever who produce and no one will out work and know how to play football.
 
DanA said:
1. Every rule has exceptions
2. Take a chance on a gunslinging QB over polish.
3. Prioritise the trenches in the 1st round, don’t bother outside the top 50, rarely deviate.
4. Prioritise money positions in the first round if trench options aren’t viable.
5. Trade down in the 1st good, trade up terrible
6. Go get your guy in other rounds, especially after the 3rd.
7. Value durability highly, injury prone players in the 1st three rounds need to be special.
8. Don’t trust a coach to “coach up” a guy from a big school.... He’s already had it.
9. Draft ballers not scheme/traits
10. Mentally toughness is extremely important

If we follow these rules we would likely be drafting Slater, Surtain, or Horn. Trade down would also be a viable option putting Ojulari, Barmore and Darrisaw in the mix with a 2nd round corner almost forced because of the position we are in.
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The title needs to say "Dan A's Rules to Drafting"
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Either way...pretty cool.
 
CATCH17 said:
Almost all the great football players are also great athletes and workout warriors.
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Not true at all. I mean I’d bet the no.1 pick is more often then not a below average NFL athlete (I’m cheating because it’s mostly QB’s).

But QB’s aside, I do think freak athletes get over drafted compared to lesser athletes that are more productive players. Guys like Emitt Smith, Jerry Rice, and Ray Lewis weren’t workout warriors like Bo Jackson, Megatron, and...I can’t even think of a freak athlete at linebacker drafted early that in the HOF from the last 25 years.
 
DanA said:
1. Every rule has exceptions
2. Take a chance on a gunslinging QB over polish.
3. Prioritise the trenches in the 1st round, don’t bother outside the top 50, rarely deviate.
4. Prioritise money positions in the first round if trench options aren’t viable.
5. Trade down in the 1st good, trade up terrible
6. Go get your guy in other rounds, especially after the 3rd.
7. Value durability highly, injury prone players in the 1st three rounds need to be special.
8. Don’t trust a coach to “coach up” a guy from a big school.... He’s already had it.
9. Draft ballers not scheme/traits
10. Mentally toughness is extremely important

If we follow these rules we would likely be drafting Slater, Surtain, or Horn. Trade down would also be a viable option putting Ojulari, Barmore and Darrisaw in the mix with a 2nd round corner almost forced because of the position we are in.
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I agree on all these except 3. Certainly building in the trenches is critical, but I have a hard time passing up skill positions for anyone besides, LT, RDE, and 3tech. There's no RDE and 3tech that grades out well where the Cowboys draft and I'm not sure Slater is a LT. Maybe an RT, but think he'll be a better inside player.
 
Kingofholland said:
I agree on all these except 3. Certainly building in the trenches is critical, but I have a hard time passing up skill positions for anyone besides, LT, RDE, and 3tech. There's no RDE and 3tech that grades out well where the Cowboys draft and I'm not sure Slater is a LT. Maybe an RT, but think he'll be a better inside player.
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I’m not advocating for a reach but if there was a Quintin Nelson or Zack Martin in the draft I’m drafting them in a heart beat. I see Slater as that kind of guy with Sewell also very good but a little softer than I’d like.
 
Here's one I hadn't thought of in a while, but crossed my mind today:

If you draft a quarterback after round 3, choose a guy who had some weird twist in his college career:

Roger Staubach (Naval commitment)
Bart Starr (injured before junior year, wasn't a starter for his senior year)
Tom Brady (shared the starting job)
Kurt Warner (Didn't start until a fifth year senior)
Brad Johnson (College backup at a major program)

The number of mid-to-late-round success stories is small. The number of those who had conventional college careers is even smaller.
 
big dog cowboy said:
Draft football players not athletes or workout warriors.
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Great post. I would add one more word.

Draft smart football players not athletes or workout warriors.

What did Jimmy Johnson say to Belichick, "hit me on the head if I draft another dumb player", or something to that affect.
 
DanA said:
1. Every rule has exceptions
2. Take a chance on a gunslinging QB over polish.
3. Prioritise the trenches in the 1st round, don’t bother outside the top 50, rarely deviate.
4. Prioritise money positions in the first round if trench options aren’t viable.
5. Trade down in the 1st good, trade up terrible
6. Go get your guy in other rounds, especially after the 3rd.
7. Value durability highly, injury prone players in the 1st three rounds need to be special.
8. Don’t trust a coach to “coach up” a guy from a big school.... He’s already had it.
9. Draft ballers not scheme/traits
10. Mentally toughness is extremely important

If we follow these rules we would likely be drafting Slater, Surtain, or Horn. Trade down would also be a viable option putting Ojulari, Barmore and Darrisaw in the mix with a 2nd round corner almost forced because of the position we are in.
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good rules, I’ll add

Trade up into the top 10 only fir franchise QB, LT, or great DE if you don’t have those
 
Sewell, Slater, Pitts, Surtain or Horn. I'd take any 1 of those guys at #10 if they drop that far and I'd be glad to get him! :flagwave:
And no trade downs.
 
DanA said:
1. Every rule has exceptions
2. Take a chance on a gunslinging QB over polish.
3. Prioritise the trenches in the 1st round, don’t bother outside the top 50, rarely deviate.
4. Prioritise money positions in the first round if trench options aren’t viable.
5. Trade down in the 1st good, trade up terrible
6. Go get your guy in other rounds, especially after the 3rd.
7. Value durability highly, injury prone players in the 1st three rounds need to be special.
8. Don’t trust a coach to “coach up” a guy from a big school.... He’s already had it.
9. Draft ballers not scheme/traits
10. Mentally toughness is extremely important

If we follow these rules we would likely be drafting Slater, Surtain, or Horn. Trade down would also be a viable option putting Ojulari, Barmore and Darrisaw in the mix with a 2nd round corner almost forced because of the position we are in.
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thappened.that is some cerebral list there. Who do we have who could oversee such a doctrine. Nobody IMO.
 
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