Scout: I'd hate to be team in need of QB in 2016 NFL Draft

[Stash]

No we are not. If we were in dire need, we would be looking for a day 1 starter. That's not what we have here. We have someone who will sit for a couple of years and provide back up duties while he learns. Like I said, it would be great if we had the opportunity to draft a Luck type QB this year, but if that is not available, then trade the pick or get a stud at a different position. The worst thing we could do is pick a QB just to be taking one.

I don't argue with this. If the talent's not there, we shouldn't force the issue. But if it turns out that it is, likewise, we shouldn't pass it up to get yet another 'last piece' to this 'championship team' that they keep believing they have.

 

[Satchel89]

You can say that about every draft class. With the exception of a few players, Teams have no idea on how good a prospect is going to be. I know they have all these variables that go into it but they really have no idea how good a college QB is going to be in the NFL. This scout that says these guys are going to be garbage might be the same guy that loved Jamarcus Russell. I know I'm not an expert either but I just know that there's nothing exact about the draft

 

[MRV52]

This scout should shout up. There are gems at Qb even from small colleges or from drafting in much later rounds. Heaven for bid getting Qb's in late rounds they suck, tell Brady, Romo, Bart Starr, Roger Stauback etc.....

 

[Macnalty]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...te-to-be-team-in-need-of-qb-in-2016-nfl-draft

The scoop: "I'd hate to be a team in need of a quarterback. The best two in this draft might end up being from Memphis and North Dakota State and that ought to scare the (expletive) out of you. It takes some courage to turn that card in." -- NFC scout

The skinny: Any time a general manager takes a quarterback early in the first round, he's putting his job on the line, no matter where the player comes from. It might be a lot easier to pull the trigger on a QB from a marquee program who has played on a big stage before, but certainly this scout knows that there are plenty of examples of QBs from top programs that were picked early and went bust (JaMarcus Russell, anyone?). We've seen QBs from small schools come off the board early and go on to great success (Ben Roethlisberger, Phil Simms, Terry Bradshaw).

As for the two QBs he's referring to, North Dakota State's Carson Wentz will get a chance to prove himself against tougher competition at the Reese's Senior Bowl in January. Memphis' Paxton Lynch is a junior and has not revealed his intentions for the 2016 NFL Draft. As an underclassman, he has until a Jan. 18 deadline to make a decision on early draft entry. Both QBs are impressive talents. Our colleague Gil Brandt sees plenty to like in Wentz's game, and we saw the qualities of a top QB prospect when we took an up-close look at Lynch last month.

I agree tough to be picking top 5 and needing a QB or TE
Now CB's are ripe for picking...

 

[MagicMan]

Agree that Jerry will not be putting his GM job on the line obviously, so if the QBs from NDS and Memphis are at the top of the board then so be it. Pull the trigger. Not doing anything about the QB position this off season is worst than doing something about it. Every year, we say Romo will carry the team; well after the stink of this season it is no longer a wait and see choice.

It will be dire once Romo goes down again, and he will, just a matter of when. My choice would be to have a SERVICEABLE backup, and draft the best available QB at your spot. The worst that can happen is we strike out on another first rounder---------Claiborne, Lawrence (?), Jenkins, F Jones, Spencer, Carpenter, Spears.......who cares. But at this point, it is worth the risk.
Especially if you then have a high second rounder. But I have heard Lynch and Wentz are not as big a gamble as one may think----the concern I would have would actually be if Garrett or Wilson are capable of developing them.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

lol. A nameless scout. I care about the word from our scouts and draft personal only.

 

[Zimmy Lives]

This stories are crap.

Focusing on the big names early on in first round or two?



What about the later round guys?

This.

Quality QBs can be found in later rounds and, with Romo playing another five years (), no point in wasting a high pick who will not start right away.

Seriously, though, if a highly-regarded/rated QB is available when Dallas picks, they need to weigh their options carefully.

 

[Zimmy Lives]

lol. A nameless scout. I care about the word from our scouts and draft personal only.

He/she has a name. It (name) just so happens to be irrelevant.

 

[1fisher]

This is a year to draft a QB outside of the first. It would be absolutely shameful to turn down blue chip talent to "reach" for a backup QB.

Our backup position will be addressed. I am hoping for a QB in rounds 2-3. If we have a high first, I think a we have other needs. Look at the 2011 draft for comparison.

11Carolina PanthersCam Newton †QBAuburnSEC2010 Heisman Trophywinner[N 2]
12Denver BroncosVon Miller †LBTexas A&MBig 12
13Buffalo BillsMarcell Dareus †DEAlabamaSEC
14Cincinnati BengalsA. J. Green †WRGeorgiaSEC
15Arizona CardinalsPatrick Peterson †CBLSUSEC
16Atlanta FalconsJulio Jones †WRAlabamaSECfrom Cleveland[R1 - 1]
17San Francisco 49ersAldon Smith †LBMissouriBig 12
18Tennessee TitansJake Locker QBWashingtonPac-10
19Dallas CowboysTyron Smith †OTUSCPac-10
110Jacksonville JaguarsBlaine Gabbert QBMissouriBig 12from Washington[R1 - 2]
111Houston TexansJ. J. Watt †DEWisconsinBig Ten
112Minnesota VikingsChristian Ponder QB

Now I doubt we have a number one pick but if a Cam Newton type of talent is there, you take him. If I am sitting there at pick 5 and we pass on Tyron Smith, Julio Jones, JJ Watt or Patrick Peterson talent for a Christian Ponder, Blaine Gabbert or Jake Locker...I will throw my tv threw the wall.

You must have a POS TV to throw it through the wall!

 

[LatinMind]

Goff is this forums pick for the team tho. haha

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

This.

Quality QBs can be found in later rounds and, with Romo playing another five years (), no point in wasting a high pick who will not start right away.

Seriously, though, if a highly-regarded/rated QB is available when Dallas picks, they need to weigh their options carefully.

You mean Romo getting injured in half the games for each season of the next 5 years? Ya, what a waste. Having a qb sit and learn behind Romo for a year or 2 at the most. 'Cause, we know Romo will never break another collar bone, rib, or hurt his back again.

 

[The Quest for Six]

These are the same experts that thought Arron Rodgers wasn't anything special and dropped into Green Bay's lap.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

He/she has a name. It (name) just so happens to be irrelevant.

As is the opinion of his/her when it comes to our team.

 

[8FOR!3]

I would try to target Carson Wentz out of North Dakota State. I think he's better than Lynch and Goff and NDS is a 1AA powerhouse better than some 1A teams. The best thing about him is he MIGHT be available in the second or third rounds.

 

[csirl]

People say this every year about some position or other. I've no doubt that if a review is done of past drafts over a number of years youve similar talent levels in each.

 

[Cowboy4ever]

I don't argue with this. If the talent's not there, we shouldn't force the issue. But if it turns out that it is, likewise, we shouldn't pass it up to get yet another 'last piece' to this 'championship team' that they keep believing they have.

I am all for drafting a QB, if and only if, he is the best player on the board at the time to select. Don't matter if it is round 1 2 3, 4, etc. I throw up in my mouth alittle everytime I think of the last time we were in "dire" need of a QB and we got Quincy. That is what I don't want to happen. Now is the time to start planning for Tony's retirement, but to me that does not mean we need to be in panic mode. We have some time to make sure we get it right.

 

[Stash]

I am all for drafting a QB, if and only if, he is the best player on the board at the time to select. Don't matter if it is round 1 2 3, 4, etc. I throw up in my mouth alittle everytime I think of the last time we were in "dire" need of a QB and we got Quincy. That is what I don't want to happen. Now is the time to start planning for Tony's retirement, but to me that does not mean we need to be in panic mode. We have some time to make sure we get it right.

Seems that we agree.

At the same time, I don't want them to pass on one if the talent is there in pursuit of an instant fix player either.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

It does appear to be a very weak, and thin, QB class.

That does have to concern people, IMO.

 

[LittleD]

Uh oh.



Not our GM! Let's do this!

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...te-to-be-team-in-need-of-qb-in-2016-nfl-draft

Well, the scouts didn't think much of Romo or Brady either for that matter. Says more about the scouts than the players
me thinks...

 

[DFWJC]

Seriously? Have you watched this season?

I'd draft one if one's there that we like.
No doubt.

But I'm not sure this year is a reason in particular....that is if you referring to the collarbone break. That should be fine by OTAs.
Now if it's just about the backups and the general age of the QB, then yeah, I'd say there's a need.