As I remember the story, the possibility of selecting Johnny Manziel was vetted thoroughly by the Cowboys' front office in the week leading up to the draft.
And it was put to bed.
Jerry Jones then brought it up again when the team was on the clock with pick #16, hoping he would find someone in the war room who agreed with him.
No one did.
There are stories of Jerry having Manziel's name on a card ready to turn it in and Stephen Jones having to take it out of his father's hand. Poppycock.
Dallas was actually ready to draft Ohio State LB Ryan Shazier, only to have the Pittsburgh Steelers call his name at #15.
So the Pokes "settled" for Notre Dame OG Zack Martin.
I was a little surprised, but happy with with the decision, though I was disappointed we didn't trade up for Aaron Donald when he dropped within range.