Recap: Stephen Jones on 105.3 - 04/19/16

[WoodysGirl]

Mark Lane ‏@therealmarklane 11m11 minutes ago
Coming up now: #Cowboys COO Stephen Jones joins @gbagnation just nine days away from the draft.

it's hard to determine what position group has the biggest need. But concedes it's the DL.
the #Cowboys are still in need of a "dominant type of pass rusher."
the #Cowboys are still eyeballing who is backing up #Romo and how they can upgrade there.
ultimately the #Cowboys are looking for the best player that can help them out.
the #Cowboys have to make the most of the number four overall pick so they don't end up there again.
not to rule out that the #Cowboys will have another veteran QB in camp.
The #Cowboys phone is not burning up with trades right now.
the #Cowboys have not ruled out the possibility of moving up in the draft if they felt they needed to.
it's not yet time to look for an upgrade at tight end. They like Jason Witten's skills still.
Tyrone Crawford has the ability to play both outside and inside. He has upside when he's healthy.
the #Cowboys won't rule out taking a defensive tackle.
he knows the #Cowboys can improve with the picks they have in the upcoming draft.

when the #Cowboys leave Valley Ranch, they will entertain ideas on what to do with it.

Kate Hairopoulos ‏@khairopoulos 9m9 minutes ago Dallas, TX
Stephen Jones on @1053thefan says all options available with No. 4 draft pick, including moving up, down or staying put.

Drew Davison ‏@drewdavison 10m10 minutes ago
Stephen Jones says on @1053thefan that defensive front remains top priority. #Cowboys need to improve the pass rush.
After defensive front line, Stephen Jones' second position named is backup QB.
Stephen Jones says on @1053thefan that it's possible for RBs to justify top-five pick. Mentions Adrian Peterson and healthy Todd Gurley.

Gavin Dawson ‏@gavindawson 10m10 minutes ago
Stephen Jones says it is possible they'll have another veteran QB in camp.

Jeff Cavanaugh ‏@JC1053 10m10 minutes ago Addison, TX
"Yea I think a guy can be good enough to warrant something like that" - Stephen Jones on a RB in the top 5.
Stephen Jones says it's possible to find a non first round QB in this draft that's better than Moore/Weeden/Cassel
"Tyrone Crawford could flip out and play some end for ya" - Stephen Jones won't discount an interior DL pick.

105.3 The FAN ‏@1053thefan 10m10 minutes ago
Stephen Jones on The Fan: "At the end of the day, our defensive front is a position we'll keep our eye on."

 

[DBOY3141]

hello Bosa?

 

[DenCWBY]

Thanks Stephen for not committing to anything at this point. He's keeping all options open, not falling in love with anything or anybody opposite of what his father does. Good poker playing keeping cards close to his vest and we need that right now.

 

[Q_the_man]

Mark Lane ‏@therealmarklane 11m11 minutes ago
Coming up now: #Cowboys COO Stephen Jones joins @gbagnation just nine days away from the draft.

it's hard to determine what position group has the biggest need. But concedes it's the DL.
the #Cowboys are still in need of a "dominant type of pass rusher."
the #Cowboys are still eyeballing who is backing up #Romo and how they can upgrade there.
ultimately the #Cowboys are looking for the best player that can help them out.
the #Cowboys have to make the most of the number four overall pick so they don't end up there again.
not to rule out that the #Cowboys will have another veteran QB in camp.
The #Cowboys phone is not burning up with trades right now.
the #Cowboys have not ruled out the possibility of moving up in the draft if they felt they needed to.
it's not yet time to look for an upgrade at tight end. They like Jason Witten's skills still.
Tyrone Crawford has the ability to play both outside and inside. He has upside when he's healthy.
the #Cowboys won't rule out taking a defensive tackle.
he knows the #Cowboys can improve with the picks they have in the upcoming draft.

when the #Cowboys leave Valley Ranch, they will entertain ideas on what to do with it.

Kate Hairopoulos ‏@khairopoulos 9m9 minutes ago Dallas, TX
Stephen Jones on @1053thefan says all options available with No. 4 draft pick, including moving up, down or staying put.

Drew Davison ‏@drewdavison 10m10 minutes ago
Stephen Jones says on @1053thefan that defensive front remains top priority. #Cowboys need to improve the pass rush.
After defensive front line, Stephen Jones' second position named is backup QB.
Stephen Jones says on @1053thefan that it's possible for RBs to justify top-five pick. Mentions Adrian Peterson and healthy Todd Gurley.

Gavin Dawson ‏@gavindawson 10m10 minutes ago
Stephen Jones says it is possible they'll have another veteran QB in camp.

Jeff Cavanaugh ‏@JC1053 10m10 minutes ago Addison, TX
"Yea I think a guy can be good enough to warrant something like that" - Stephen Jones on a RB in the top 5.
Stephen Jones says it's possible to find a non first round QB in this draft that's better than Moore/Weeden/Cassel
"Tyrone Crawford could flip out and play some end for ya" - Stephen Jones won't discount an interior DL pick.

105.3 The FAN ‏@1053thefan 10m10 minutes ago
Stephen Jones on The Fan: "At the end of the day, our defensive front is a position we'll keep our eye on."

Sound like we might go Defense heavy in draft and this draft is Deep on Defense- We can get starters in round 2-3

But round 1 yall know who I think we drafting- Zeke Baby!

Larry H. Parker got me, you all know!

 

[CowboyStar88]

Well basically all I see is

1. We need help at all positions
2. Up down side to side or stay
3. Yes we need a QB

 

[Direwolf63]

hello Bosa?

If they are looking for a "dominant type pass rusher", Bosa isn't it.

 

[ilykdrama]

Smokescreen. Don't pick Bosa. Ramsey, Zeke or Goff/Wentz.

 

[Sydla]

One thing you should probably not be saying is that no one is calling you for your 4th pick in a trade. If anything, say teams have shown interest in moving into that 4th spot.

 

[Q_the_man]

One thing you should probably not be saying is that no one is calling you for your 4th pick in a trade. If anything, say teams have shown interest in moving into that 4th spot.

That could be a hey, let's talk.

 

[AzorAhai]

The trade up mention is being misrepresented in these tweets. He mentioned they could stay put or trade down and after a pause, threw in they could also trade up. The tone in that part of the answer sounded like it was just an after thought and not truly under consideration, but mentioned just so it's not ruled out by other teams.

 

[DFWJC]

Keep the value of 4th overall at a max and keep 'em guessing.

 

[DFWJC]

The trade up mention is being misrepresented in these tweets. He mentioned they could stay put or trade down and after a pause, threw in they could also trade up. The tone in that part of the answer sounded like it was just an after thought and not truly under consideration, but mentioned just so it's not ruled out by other teams.

Yeah, I don't see a trade UP at all. But it's in the team's best interest to throw that out there--even it was a second thought.

My guess is in order of most to least likely
Pick non QB at 4
Trade down <12
Trade down past 12
Pick QB at 4
Trade up for QB
Trade up for non-QB

 

[slick325]

Mark Lane ‏@therealmarklane 11m11 minutes ago
Coming up now: #Cowboys COO Stephen Jones joins @gbagnation just nine days away from the draft.

it's hard to determine what position group has the biggest need. But concedes it's the DL.
the #Cowboys are still in need of a "dominant type of pass rusher."
the #Cowboys are still eyeballing who is backing up #Romo and how they can upgrade there.
ultimately the #Cowboys are looking for the best player that can help them out.
the #Cowboys have to make the most of the number four overall pick so they don't end up there again.
not to rule out that the #Cowboys will have another veteran QB in camp.
The #Cowboys phone is not burning up with trades right now.
the #Cowboys have not ruled out the possibility of moving up in the draft if they felt they needed to.
it's not yet time to look for an upgrade at tight end. They like Jason Witten's skills still.
Tyrone Crawford has the ability to play both outside and inside. He has upside when he's healthy.
the #Cowboys won't rule out taking a defensive tackle.
he knows the #Cowboys can improve with the picks they have in the upcoming draft.

when the #Cowboys leave Valley Ranch, they will entertain ideas on what to do with it.

Kate Hairopoulos ‏@khairopoulos 9m9 minutes ago Dallas, TX
Stephen Jones on @1053thefan says all options available with No. 4 draft pick, including moving up, down or staying put.

Drew Davison ‏@drewdavison 10m10 minutes ago
Stephen Jones says on @1053thefan that defensive front remains top priority. #Cowboys need to improve the pass rush.
After defensive front line, Stephen Jones' second position named is backup QB.
Stephen Jones says on @1053thefan that it's possible for RBs to justify top-five pick. Mentions Adrian Peterson and healthy Todd Gurley.

Gavin Dawson ‏@gavindawson 10m10 minutes ago
Stephen Jones says it is possible they'll have another veteran QB in camp.

Jeff Cavanaugh ‏@JC1053 10m10 minutes ago Addison, TX
"Yea I think a guy can be good enough to warrant something like that" - Stephen Jones on a RB in the top 5.
Stephen Jones says it's possible to find a non first round QB in this draft that's better than Moore/Weeden/Cassel
"Tyrone Crawford could flip out and play some end for ya" - Stephen Jones won't discount an interior DL pick.

105.3 The FAN ‏@1053thefan 10m10 minutes ago
Stephen Jones on The Fan: "At the end of the day, our defensive front is a position we'll keep our eye on."

Thanks for posting WG...

 

[DenCWBY]

The trade up mention is being misrepresented in these tweets. He mentioned they could stay put or trade down and after a pause, threw in they could also trade up. The tone in that part of the answer sounded like it was just an after thought and not truly under consideration, but mentioned just so it's not ruled out by other teams.

Good Point. reading these tweets without hearing voice inflection/tone is paramount to what's being written/said.

 

[Sydla]

Keep the value of 4th overall at a max and keep 'em guessing.

When you tell people that no one is really inquiring about the 4th pick, you aren't driving up the value of the pick, you are actually lessening it. Now some teams might think that we are stuck and no one wants our pick so maybe they can come in with a lower offer and if we panic, we'll take it.

 

[Alexander]

One thing you should probably not be saying is that no one is calling you for your 4th pick in a trade. If anything, say teams have shown interest in moving into that 4th spot.

They may have zero interest in moving down though.

 

[John813]

Not sure how I feel about Crawford being moved between DT and DE possibly.

Makes me wonder if they are debating on taking a 3 tech somewhat high this draft.

 

[DFWJC]

When you tell people that no one is really inquiring about the 4th pick, you aren't driving up the value of the pick, you are actually lessening it. Now some teams might think that we are stuck and no one wants our pick so maybe they can come in with a lower offer and if we panic, we'll take it.

Was referring to his saying who they would draft and whether or not they would consider moving up.
In other words, be honest and at least say when something is possible (however small the odds are)

If he had said people were calling and they weren't, well, that would be a flat out lie.
They asked him so he answered.

Plus, draft day when you are on the clock is when that 4th pick comes into play for real. Almost all trading (other than where's there're player availably certainty) is done on draft day.
Of course, you know that though.

 

[reddyuta]

He is saying the right things but I will believe it on draft weekend.we need to use draft capital on the Dline especially the DTs.

 

[Sydla]

They may have zero interest in moving down though.

Even if that's your feeling today, you never know if someone is going to panic and drop their pants. Like what if the 49ers went crazy and said let's swap ones and we'll give you a #2 this year and our #2 next year.

The Jones should run to the podium as fast as they can then.

Always give the impression what you have is desired, not the other way around.