Twitter: Stephen Jones admits they would have reached for a cornerback had Horn or Surtain been there

[TwoCentPlain]

@Risen Star Jets reached big time for Wilson. SF saw the Eagles Wentz reach and said ‘hold my beer.’ Teams started reaching at the end of the second round which allowed Cox to fall.

The 2021 draft by position:

• 38 cornerbacks
• 36 wide receivers
• 33 defensive ends
• 25 offensive tackles
• 22 linebackers
• 21 safeties
• 19 defensive tackles
• 18 running backs
• 13 offensive guards
• 11 tight ends
• 10 quarterbacks
• 8 centers
• 2 long snappers
• 1 fullback
• 1 placekicker

 

[Risen Star]

This is what I love about our dysfunctional ownership. They just can’t help but promote themselves divulging info most front offices never would.

But this shouldn’t surprise anyone as it’s what most of us thought going in. But amazing they feel the need to disclose. Just pitiful but laughable . Lol

Yeah most have the common sense not to disrespect their new 1st round pick.

He's only here cause those others we rated lower weren't available!

Stephen's one true accomplishment in life is being the son of Jerry Jones.

 

[Rockport]

It is very strange that he is admitting they were ready to bypass the best defensive player in the draft (Parsons) for a cornerback.

it’s not exactly something to be proud about.

“yeah our talent at cornerback is so bad, we were ready to force a pick at #10 to get one”

To be realistic the differences in those 3 were probably negligible. You were going to get an impact player with either one of them. I’m glad it was Parsons.

 

[Diehardblues]

It is very strange that he is admitting they were ready to bypass the best defensive player in the draft (Parsons) for a cornerback.

it’s not exactly something to be proud about.

“yeah our talent at cornerback is so bad, we were ready to force a pick at #10 to get one”

It’s obvious why they’d admit now. In case Parsons doesn’t bloom and or either CB’s do.

What a dysfunctional ownership. Lol

 

[Rockport]

Yes they would have

Just your opinion. We can agree to disagree. Cheers.

 

[Diehardblues]

Yeah most have the common sense not to disrespect their new 1st round pick.

He's only here cause those others we rated lower weren't!

Stephen's one true accomplishment in life is being the son of Jerry Jones.

Son is a Piece of crap . Even worse than Daddy.

 

[slick325]

So, front offices will go "need" instead of "BPA"? Didn't realize that was actually a thing.

 

[AsthmaField]

They wouldn't do it at any other position and they did force the Joseph pick in the 2nd round. They were taking a cornerback there come hell or high water.

Yep. Once they didn’t get Horn or Surtain in round 1, they were going to take a corner with their 2nd, no matter what.

 

[HungryLion]

To be realistic the differences in those 3 were probably negligible. You were going to get an impact player with either one of them. I’m glad it was Parsons.

I understand your point.

i do think it’s indicative of an overall habit they have of telegraphing picks and making up their minds before theyre on the board.

they’ve Done it before.

 

[starfan1]

Put a mic in front of them 2 say anything not sure I believe much of any of it. They talk out of both sides of their mouth.

Regardless they got who I wanted and who I believe helps the team the most:

 

[Risen Star]

Btw, this also stone cold mortal lock guarantees that Micah Parsons will be a great All Pro player.

Anytime those idiots can't get their way and have to settle it turns out to be golden.

Micah! Micah! Micah!

 

[TwoCentPlain]

When you take a lesser rated player on your board you are reaching for that player.

The important piece of information you are missing is the amount of difference in ratings between the players. Say Parsons is an 8.4 and Horn is an 8.1 and Surtain is an 8.2, how relevant is the difference in ranking? There is also a plus/minus for all rankings because it is guesswork. BPA and need are always factors to consider. Go BPA long run and need as the exception.

I posted a thread of the leaked Jaguars draft board. Not much difference between a lot of players.

 

[Rockport]

I understand your point.

i do think it’s indicative of an overall habit they have of telegraphing picks and making up their minds before theyre on the board.

they’ve Done it before.

Very true. It’s also true that they’ve been better than good in drafting for the past several seasons.

 

[TwoCentPlain]

Yep. Once they didn’t get Horn or Surtain in round 1, they were going to take a corner with their 2nd, no matter what.

It is early but sure looks like Joseph has starter CB talent and I would stick with the pick in a hypothetical re-draft now.

 

[blueblood70]

When you take a lesser rated player on your board you are reaching for that player.

it was well known fact those 3 were all about tie on the board..Parsons and the two CBs..taking any is not truly reach..i like what happened anyway

Parsons at 12 with an extra pick, kj at 2 and wright at 3..im betting it was better draft not taking the CB in the 1st..

 

[fivetwos]

Btw, this also stone cold mortal lock guarantees that Micah Parsons will be a great All Pro player.

Anytime those idiots can't get their way and have to settle it turns out to be golden.

Micah! Micah! Micah!

This 100% qualifies as case in point that any success will be in spite of leadership.

 

[TwoCentPlain]

it was well known fact those 3 were all about tie on the board..Parsons and the two CBs..taking any is not truly reach..i like what happened anyway

Parsons at 12 with an extra pick, kj at 2 and wright at 3..im betting it was better draft not taking the CB in the 1st..

Without a doubt, it is fate. How else does one explain first Dan Quinn, then KJ (Kelvin Joseph), and then Wright? Coincidence? I think not.

 

[fivetwos]

Publicly disrespecting your first two picks just to hear yourself talk is probably something to avoid.

 

[tyke1doe]

Translation: We reached for Bossmanfat.

 

[AsthmaField]

It is early but sure looks like Joseph has starter CB talent and I would stick with the pick in a hypothetical re-draft now.

I agree. But the people thinking that Las Vegas swept in and stole Moehrig from Dallas don’t understand that CB was the pick, no matter what.