One of the best things about this forum is the varied, diverse views expressed by the various factions on this board. While much of it it agenda driven, and is the same old tired act, this board also has some fresh views of things that says why can't we do "XYZ" which often raises some interesting thought provoking questions.
Foe example when Mike Ditka used "Refrigerator Perry" as a blocker/running back in his super bowl run with the Bears it was imaginative and more importantly successful. I have no doubt that if someone on this message board suggested such a thing happen in Dallas on this message board would be met with tar, feathers, pitchforks and a hangman's noose for good measure.
I realize that there are posters who also post things that are so far fetched that they are outside the realm of any rational thinking, but that is not what I am talking about here.
One such example is the proposition that Elliott should be the pick at #4 overall. Many have suggested that was too high to pick a running back, because it is not worth the cap hit, etc. I'm not proposing that is a great idea, just one of a myriad of examples of the types of issues that this mob mentality here so vehemently opposes.
I am not really sure why some posters are so narrow minded that they can't at least consider the validity of another poster's viewpoint. The whole purpose of the draft is TO ASSEMBLE A BETTER TEAM TO WIN NOW AND IN THE LONG RUN.
I'm not sure if Elliott is any good or not, so I don't really have a strong opinion on it one way or the other. I can tell you that if the Cowboy's staff grades Elliott to be as good as Adrian Peterson then I would have no problem taking him as high as #1 overall, especially in light of the assemblage of this young, talented offensive line. I also understand that there are trade offs to doing that, and I can understand how another poster might say sure Verdict, I see your point, but what if we don't have a QB to hand him the ball to keep offenses honest? Both are valid concerns and points of view.
Another example of this "inside the box only" thinking is we shouldn't draft Ramsey to play safety at #4 overall because safeties are not worth that cap hit. Similarly, many people said don't draft Martin so high because guards are not worthy of such a high pick. Or what about the "We over drafted Fred Beard" camp?
The truth is that you can't pigeon hole things into a formula. I know this is a copycat league, but in reality being a copycat isn't what wins championships. Picking the best players (at what ever position they are found) and maximizing their talents and putting them in a position to succeed is what wins championships.
I have to agree, I dont think you pick one player over another because they will last longer.
I think need has to factor in somewhat.
The main thing is evaluating just how good the player is, and that is not always easy to do.
I dont know much about elliot either, but if he is capable of being a great back then I would consider him at 4.
Or if you want him, but not at 4 then you can gamble and trade back.
I read that some have philly taking him @ 8
I think it is a moot point though as Cowboys seem to not want a round 1 RB or QB. at least not at 4th pick.
I think they want defensive player at 4 .
Plus I think Cowboys might be content with morris and McF, and maybe a lower rd RB.
This why it would have been good to get murray back as cowboys would know exactly what he can and cant do, and how
they would use him, and he already knew the plays and system and linemen.
But that ship has sailed, so it would be fun to see a explosive RB behind our OL this year, but I doubt that happens.
the 2 we have should do ok, but it wont be as exciting as having elliot or henry.
