Time to draft a QB?

[Derinyar]

I'm thinking it might not be a bad idea to think about drafting a developemental QB in the 3rd or 4th round, if theres one worth drafting.

 

[Eddie]

Seems like most of the top QB's are all drafted in the top of the 1st round. Even that's a crap shoot.

We already invested a 3rd rounder in Hensen. Also gave up a 3rd rounder in keeping Romo.

If we're going for LONG TERM development, then we may as well stick with what we have.

If we want someone to play in 2007. We need to move up from our #18 spot.

 

[Derinyar]

Seems like most of the top QB's are all drafted in the top of the 1st round. Even that's a crap shoot.

We already invested a 3rd rounder in Hensen. Also gave up a 3rd rounder in keeping Romo.

If we're going for LONG TERM development, then we may as well stick with what we have.

If we want someone to play in 2007. We need to move up from our #18 spot.

Romo isn't likely to ever be a NFL starter. It looks like the franchise has soured on Henson. Bledsoe has a very definate window, in all likely hood.

 

[RCowboyFan]

I'm thinking it might not be a bad idea to think about drafting a developemental QB in the 3rd or 4th round, if theres one worth drafting.

Yeah, and do what? Have four QBs on roster, without knowing how three of them are going to ever be worth anything or not?

I mean, there is got to be a point to drafting a QB. I mean, what indication any of you guys, that want to draft a QB, have as to giving any young QB a chance to compete for starting QB, if Bledsoe is on board?

Or is it simply because, we all want a new shiny toy (QB) to speculate about? Thats a honest question, because, I see Zero indication by Parcells that he will go with an Younger option, if that Younger option shows promise. Unless Bledsoe gets injured etc. He doesn't even want to pull out Bledsoe in blowout games, what makes one think he will give anyone a chance to unseat Bledsoe? Last year, he said he didn't want to permanently lose player. This year at the begining, he said, unlike last year, he is not afraid to start one of the young guys or give guys a chance in blowouts etc. But when it comes to action, nothing.

 

[Maikeru-sama]

It was time to draft a QB probably 8-10 years ago.

- Mike G.

 

[JonCJG]

Reggie McNeal 3rd round?

 

[Portland Fanatic]

I'm thinking it might not be a bad idea to think about drafting a developemental QB in the 3rd or 4th round, if theres one worth drafting.

The only one I like is Jay Cutler...where we would not have to give up much to get him....

Leinart or Young would cost to much....

If Henson truely does not have what it takes, then dump him and move on....tired of experiments that don't work!

 

[Eddie]

It was time to draft a QB probably 8-10 years ago.

- Mike G.

Yep, but how many times was I shouted down when that was suggested 8-10 years ago???

Aikman was hurting in 1999 ... that's when we should have started looking for a replacement.

 

[neosapien23]

Maybe in the 3rd or second. Need a tackle in the worst way. Drew Brees might be a free agent. Let him sit behind Bledsoe this year while his labrum heals and take over in 2007 after a full recovery.

 

[Maikeru-sama]

Yep, but how many times was I shouted down when that was suggested 8-10 years ago???

Aikman was hurting in 1999 ... that's when we should have started looking for a replacement.

Who shouted you down?

I cant wait for Henson and Romo to get 1st class-one way ticket out of Dallas. I dont care where they go, I just dont want either one here.

We need to draft a kid that...

A) Didnt play Baseball and then come to the NFL..
B) We didnt reach for in the Draft..
C) Was at least drafted....

Sick of the baseball players and UDFA....

Again, this is the road we take...

I bet that is Old Owner Jerry in the pick above right now looking for another Baseball player or reaching for a QB in the 2nd round that should be taken in the 6th...

Everyone else is going down the road taken most

- Mike G.

 

[Eddie]

Who shouted you down?
- Mike G.

About the entire DMN forum back then.

I kept harping on the need for Troy's replacement ... the argument against it was the same old thing: why waste a draft pick, groom him, and then let him move on in FA???

Argh. It kills me everytime.

It's hard to imagine we haven't found Troy's replacement yet.

After Roger, we had Danny White. Good replacement.

After Danny, we were down a few years, but had Troy come in.

After Troy, it's been HOW many years and we have nothing in place ... pretty pathetic!!!

 

[dmq]

I still think Henson may develop. We knew it would be a long wait with him. In training camp, they messed w/ his throwing motion. Thats gotta be a hard thing to deal with and probably hurt his whole game during training camp. He has all the physical tools of a 1st rd pick. A recent article interviewing him said he has felt much more comfortable in the pocket during practice in recent months. Lets see how he does in Europe. That will at least let us know where in his development he is.
The Jets reportedly offered us a mid-round pick for Romo when they had their QB go down and we refused the offer. That either means that we think he could develop or that Parcells has nightmares of Henson being the second string guy.
I know one thing for a fact, Jerry aint gonna let Henson go without giving him every opportunity to succeed

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Been time if you ask me. I know that not a lot of people like Chris Simms on this board but I look back at him and have to shake my head. In 10 games started, and the one he came in to replace an injured Brian Griese in, he's managed to post a 7-4 record. He's thrown for 2035 yards, 61% comp pecentage, 10 TDs, 7 Ints and a QB rating of 81.4. He has his team in the playoffs and, in his 3rd year, will likely only get better. He's 6-4 220 lbs, has a great arm and enough mobility to get out of the way of things. All this for a 3rd round pick. I admit hind sight is 20/20 but the guy is Phil Simm's son. He's know our HC his whole life. He played at Texas for christ sakes. How blind does one have to be?

In 2004, Matt Schaub was twords the bottom of the 3rd round. A player that played for Al Groh at Virgina, a close personal friend of our head coach.

Last year, Andrew Walter was taken in the 3rd round and I believe that he too will become a good QB in the NFL.

I guess it could happen but honestly, I'm not certain I can say why it's taken so long.

 

[Maikeru-sama]

About the entire DMN forum back then.

I kept harping on the need for Troy's replacement ... the argument against it was the same old thing: why waste a draft pick, groom him, and then let him move on in FA???

Argh. It kills me everytime.

It's hard to imagine we haven't found Troy's replacement yet.

After Roger, we had Danny White. Good replacement.

After Danny, we were down a few years, but had Troy come in.

After Troy, it's been HOW many years and we have nothing in place ... pretty pathetic!!!

Yep, only the Bears have had more guys go at it at signal caller then us and that stats was based on last year, so I bet we have surpased them now.

What were the boys on DMN saying we should do, since they were not open to drafting a young buck?

 

[Portland Fanatic]

I still think Henson may develop. We knew it would be a long wait with him. He has all the physical tools of a 1st rd pick. A recent article interviewing him said he has felt much more comfortable in the pocket during practice in recent months. Lets see how he does in Europe. That will at least let us know where in his development he is.
The Jets reportedly offered us a mid-round pick for Romo when they had their QB go down and we refused the offer. That either means that we think he could develop or that Parcells has nightmares of Henson being the second string guy.
I know one thing for a fact, Jerry aint gonna let Henson go without giving him every opportunity to succeed

I say keep Henson and draft Cutler.....which ever develops we play....I want two strong candidates on the roster to repalce Bledsoe....tired of this QB thing!

 

[Derinyar]

McNeal in the 3rd or 4th isn't a bad idea. If Henson isn't capable of backing up next year, then frankly he probably will never be worth doing anything in this league. Romo could end up being a nice backup player, but probably won't ever be a starter in the league. We need someone who has the potential to be a starter in 2-3 years at a minimum, unless we are just going to keep on picking up an older QB on his last legs each year.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Maybe in the 3rd or second. Need a tackle in the worst way. Drew Brees might be a free agent. Let him sit behind Bledsoe this year while his labrum heals and take over in 2007 after a full recovery.

Even if Brees were available, which he isn't, why would he sign to sit? His shoulder will be ready by TC. Neither he or Rivers will sign to sit and watch.

 

[jazzcat22]

Reggie McNeal 3rd round?

You must be kidding right?
Other than that about this being one of about 25,000 QB threads.... :bang2:

 

[Maikeru-sama]

Reggie McNeal 3rd round?

Normally I would say no.

But since I have watched this guy play since Highschool, I know a little bit more about him.

He has great accuracy and has nice touch on the ball. Suffered through an uninspiring coach and lackluster talent on offense and especially on defense.

I was totally shocked when the backup QB for Clemson took the Aggies Defense to taks in their first game of the season.

I wouldnt mind that pick, but I think the QB would have to come in the 1st or 2nd round to get playing time with Parcells.

 

[HardHittin'Witten]

are there any baseball players that are thinking of playing in the NFL? if not, no new QB next year.