Twitter: Stephen Jones on 105.3 Recap 04/28/14

[Proximo]

Listening to some people on this board you'd think we won 4 games last season, not 8. You rebuild this D line and you have a respectable defense. Especially in a weak division there is no need to have a see you in 2016 type of attitude.

Well, that's what you get when you're an 8-8 team, especially one that tends to be in a lot of close games. Part of the fan base is going to think we're close to getting over that hump, and the other part is going to think we're nowhere close.

We've done a lot of clearing out of the roster over the last few years now, so any fan's stance should be closely linked to their opinion of all the youngsters now on our team.

Now, me, I'm probably more on the optimistic side. But, I try to have no illusions about where we are. When 2014 kicks off I'll gave the highest of hopes, but tempered expectations.

 

[DallasEast]

It would be nice if a transcript of Stephen Jones' comments were available. As far as the draft is concerned, Jon Machota was able to somewhat relay Stephen/the team's public comments of:

• coveting a defensive lineman with 1-tech and 3-tech flexibility
• allowing the big board to dictate the selection if the player is "high enough", which is open to various interpretation
• evaluating whether safety candidates are worthy of a first-round selection, with dominating ability being a prerequisite for staying pat or trading up
• being notably ambiguous about Johnny Manziel
• labeling Timmy Jernigan as a "great football player"

It's probably worth less than nothing, but it's interesting how Stephen slightly isolated Jernigan from the rest of the commentary. Makes one wonder how the big board is being constructed and where Jernigan is, has been, and will be situated come draft time.

 

[DallasEast]

You have hours twice and no days.

Gosh darn it to heck!!!

I remember the good old days... as a moderator... being able to edit mistakes after the deadline... sigh

 

[ufcrules1]

I'm @ that point as well. Got my pet choices (Pryor,Barr,Donald) but if the team makes a logical choice, I am more than fine by that (Dix, Martin, etc.). Just don't trade back hoping we strike gold twice (Frederick). Slight drop, okay, not half the round.

I hear yea. My pet cats are Donald, Dix, Pryor, and JF.

 

[basstapp]

I think he was referring to if Dix fell to us we would take him. I like Pryor, but I don't think he is as sure of a player as Dix.

 

[BigStar]

It would be nice if a transcript of Stephen Jones' comments were available. As far as the draft is concerned, Jon Machota was able to somewhat relay Stephen/the team's public comments of:

• coveting a defensive lineman with 1-tech and 3-tech flexibility
• allowing the big board to dictate the selection if the player is "high enough", which is open to various interpretation
• evaluating whether safety candidates are worthy of a first-round selection, with dominating ability being a prerequisite for staying pat or trading up
• being notably ambiguous about Johnny Manziel
• labeling Timmy Jernigan as a "great football player"

It's probably worth less than nothing, but it's interesting how Stephen slightly isolated Jernigan from the rest of the commentary. Makes one wonder how the big board is being constructed and where Jernigan is, has been, and will be situated come draft time.

I'm happy the team isn't interested in Jernigan. I think 1 tech's would only be worthy selections in 3-4 D's and understandably the team wants some athleticism with that pick. Yeah, the team doesn't seem into World, and they shouldn't @ this point (Romo contract = tied to him for two seasons)

 

[Proximo]

Carter is looking more and more like a bust and Claiborne isn't far behind. I still haven't given up on Claiborne yet though. Not sure what to think of Bass and Crawford yet. Wilcox looks like he has potential but who knows.

And that's just it. Lots of question marks. And whatever the answers to those question marks end up being is what's going to affect our 2014 season the most.

Will these young bucks turn the corner? That is thee most important question. Followed closely by- can our starters stay healthy?

We'll see.

 

[ufcrules1]

I think he was referring to if Dix fell to us we would take him. I like Pryor, but I don't think he is as sure of a player as Dix.

I think they are both very solid. I wouldn't complain if we took either one of them. Been a long time since we have had a safety as good as either of these guys. We could use a hard hitting general back there.

 

[DallasEast]

I'm happy the team isn't interested in Jernigan. I think 1 tech's would only be worthy selections in 3-4 D's and understandably the team wants some athleticism with that pick. Yeah, the team doesn't seem into World, and they shouldn't @ this point (Romo contract = tied to him for two seasons)

I'm not sure team interest in Jernigan can be ruled out completely based on Machota's blurbs.

 

[ufcrules1]

And that's just it. Lots of question marks. And whatever the answers to those question marks end up being is what's going to affect our 2014 season the most.

Will these young bucks turn the corner? That is thee most important question. Followed closely by- can our starters stay healthy?

We'll see.

Both Carter and Claiborne have had 2 years and Carter looks to be regressing if anything. Claiborne looks to be holding steady at average to below average. After the last 4 years 6-10, 8-8,8-8, and 8-8 in an extremely weak division.. I'm not feeling real great about this upcoming year.

 

[DallasEast]

14 hours away, I guess. So, at like 4am CST.

I wish I truly had that kind of power. The draft would be back to being held in April.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I've already decided we are taking Donald at 16 so we are concentrating on 47 from now on.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Not with a pass rush. I realize that's not just a little thing, but it is the source of the problems.

This is an 8-8 team that is a good pass rush defense from being 10-6 or 11-5.

And just watch Seattle this year. I have a funny feeling they're in for a tough season. They aren't that good compared to champions of the past.

Fixed this for you.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

I saw where he mentioned Safety as a position to value in the first if the player is dominant enough. I wonder if they like Pryor or was implying only for Earl Thomas type of potential.

Pryor isn't that dominant.

 

[Vinnie2u]

I just hope we don't trade up in the first... And we take the BPA.. Even it is a QB or WR..

 

[TrailBlazer]

Not with a pass rush. I realize that's not just a little thing, but it is the source of the problems.

This is an 8-8 team that is a good pass rush from being 10-6 or 11-5.

And just watch Seattle this year. I have a funny feeling they're in for a tough season. They aren't that good compared to champions of the past.

Seattle was the one truly dominant team. You can't minimize what they've accomplished. Amazing defense and can rack up points. They won for a reason, it wasn't a fluke. Neither Brees or Peyton could do anything against that defense. Come on man, Seattle has a good shot at repeating. They're that good, and young and have depth. Combine that with good coaching and leadership. Dallas is nowhere close to competing with that. Dallas finds ways to lose games. Fix the pass rush, another problem will then arise. Kinda like how Dallas fixed the oline and everybody thought our problems were solved and then the entire defense went to ****. By the time Dallas fixes the defensive front seven, romo will be finished and DM past his prime.
Dallas is several years away from being considered legit contenders. Sorry if that kills the optimistic vibe. But that's how I feel about the situation in Dallas. The problems go deeper than just lack of pass rush.

 

[Denim Chicken]

IDk enough about this Jernigan. Can he only play 1-tech? Does he not have any ability to rush the passer? I think we need a 1-tech if Crawford can't play that role.

 

[Fletch]

Donald, Dix, Pryor, Martin, Manziel (highly doubtful), Dee Ford, are the guys I hope we are targeting. One of them is going to be there for the taking. I will bet on it. Manziel won't make it out of the top 10. Donald probably won't either. I would love Donald. May 8th can't get here soon enough.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

I've already decided we are taking Donald at 16 so we are concentrating on 47 from now on.

Good luck with the team drafting him before 16. Doubt that team is giving as you are getting.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Seattle was the one truly dominant team. You can't minimize what they've accomplished. Amazing defense and can rack up points. They won for a reason, it wasn't a fluke. Neither Brees or Peyton could do anything against that defense. Come on man, Seattle has a good shot at repeating. They're that good, and young and have depth. Combine that with good coaching and leadership. Dallas is nowhere close to competing with that. Dallas finds ways to lose games. Fix the pass rush, another problem will then arise. Kinda like how Dallas fixed the oline and everybody thought our problems were solved and then the entire defense went to ****. By the time Dallas fixes the defensive front seven, romo will be finished and DM past his prime.
Dallas is several years away from being considered legit contenders. Sorry if that kills the optimistic vibe. But that's how I feel about the situation in Dallas. The problems go deeper than just lack of pass rush.

You bet the problems go deeper than the pass rush.

Last season Seattle was only 8th in sacks.

But were 1st in yards per attempt given up.

Seattle won because of their pass defense and then because of their pass rush... And not the other way around.