Stephen Jones on the Fan Now - 03/21/14

[Risen Star]

Stated the WR "need" is overplayed.

So was the DL need last offseason.

Honestly, what does my Mom have to say about the Cowboys? It would mean as much.

 

[Risen Star]

Calvin Watkins ‏@calvinwatkins 4m
Stephen Jones said personnel man Will McClay is having an outstanding offseason in helping the team get talent.

I agree.

This man unearthed Jeremy Mincey, Terrell McClain and Brandon Weeden.

I don't know how he does it.

 

[Aven8]

The Mincey and McClain selections were early. He should be judged directly on how they work out.

Oh come on.....he's a master at finding talent. Do you realize how hard it was to put on the tape of Jared Allen, and then analyze that he has 11.5 more sacks in his career then Ware? That's tough to spot if you're not looking for it.

The guy is a genius!

 

[waving monkey]

I have nothing against Will McClay, but c'mon, the hype on him is getting a little ridiculous. We've signed two spares and a former Marinelli player.

if the man is good give him his props

 

[Risen Star]

I have nothing against Will McClay, but c'mon, the hype on him is getting a little ridiculous. We've signed two spares and a former Marinelli player.

It's what the fan base is left with. Pretend the head of the scouting department is some genius with hidden power within the organization.

But the McClay love pales in comparison to Marinellimania.

Whatchya gonna do, NFL, when Rod's nicknamed defensive linemen rush wild on you?!

Brother.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Jon Machota ‏@jonmachota 14m
Stephen Jones said they fully expect Melton to be ready for training camp. Said that's probably a bigger question mark for Anthony Spencer.

 

[Alexander]

Jon Machota ‏@jonmachota 14m
Stephen Jones said they fully expect Melton to be ready for training camp. Said that's probably a bigger question mark for Anthony Spencer.

Well, I would hope this is the case.

I would hope our prized free agent jewel is healthy enough to be available by camp.

 

[Alexander]

if the man is good give him his props

So what makes him "good"?

Mincey/McClain just making the team? Contributing in a rotation?

 

[waving monkey]

let Spenser walk

 

[Risen Star]

Wonder if Risen Star will actually give props about that............

Would I give props that our Director of Personnel had to see both the OL and DL reach debacle status before acknowledging they need players there?

No. My bar is set slightly higher. I would never so casually hand out props like that.

 

[waving monkey]

So what makes him "good"?

Mincey/McClain just making the team? Contributing in a rotation?

I am not in the scouting department so how would I know. The world circulating around the ranch and media is his good.
I am not so critical as to find fault yet

 

[Risen Star]

let Spenser walk

With more than likely a limp.

 

[waving monkey]

Would I give props that our Director of Personnel had to see both the OL and DL reach debacle status before acknowledging they need players there?

No. My bar is set slightly higher. I would never so casually hand out props like that.

WOULDN'T THAT BE THE gm'S ROLE?

 

[Risen Star]

WOULDN'T THAT BE THE gm'S ROLE?

Absolutely.

And the Director of Personnel is his chief assistant. He told us we were good along the DL last summer too.

You couldn't find two other individuals I respect less when the subject's football.

 

[Zekeats]

I have nothing against Will McClay, but c'mon, the hype on him is getting a little ridiculous. We've signed two spares and a former Marinelli player.

Dallas Cowboys motto: You gotta build him up before you can brake him down, then blame him for others failures and then fire him

 

[Risen Star]

I am not in the scouting department so how would I know. The world circulating around the ranch and media is his good.
I am not so critical as to find fault yet

There's a difference between finding fault and anointing someone. I don't believe I've read anyone finding any fault in Will McClay. Some just haven't seen any reason to believe he's good or bad yet.

Let's be honest. Even if the Cowboys fail to put together quality draft classes going forward, can we really lay the blame on McClay? In this dysfunctional organization? How do we know how much his voice is being listened to? Maybe Larry Lacewell or Barry Switzer disagrees. Maybe another prospect shares a birthdate with the owner.

 

[Gaede]

I do like hearing that DL AND OL our priorities.

We've been waiting years to hear that.

 

[Alexander]

I do like hearing that DL AND OL our priorities.

We've been waiting years to hear that.

I like it too. Now prove it.

Take an OT if they are clearly the best player available. Take a guard.

The DL thing is pretty much a no brainer decision, I would hope.

 

[AsthmaField]

These were not pluck off the scrap heap in May/June signings that were desperate for jobs.

That is a good thing. Both were pretty inexpensive signings, and like you said, if they contribute in a rotation then they were successful pick-ups.

Because they were signed early, perhaps we did overpay a tad... but it can't be much because neither are making very much period.

I find it encouraging that they did have them obviously targeted and clearly wanted to add them to the DL rotation. The club apparently saw something they liked in them and did what so many here have been screaming for the team to do: Sign some inexpensive role players that can come in and do their job in a rotation.

By not overpaying for age with Ware and Hatcher, and by signing Melton and hopefully drafting a starting quality DT/DE or two, they appear to be putting together a defense the way most of us wanted them to. At the very least it marks a drastic change in the way the team has been doing things with their own and outside free agents... and by any measure, that is a good thing.

 

[waving monkey]

Absolutely.

And the Director of Personnel is his chief assistant. He told us we were good along the DL last summer too.

You couldn't find two other individuals I respect less when the subject's football.

That appears a tad hoarse in regards to McClay. As I posted on another post I get my news from the news and I am not privy to any grapevine.
People like McClay and I haven't seen any thing to say otherwise. I thought the front four last year was looking good until the injuries.
Last year we drafted for offense. This year it's defense. That seems to be the cycle the last three years.