UVAwahoos;2073017 said:
Wow...this is ridiculous. If anything, "all it says" is that Parcells taught Jerry a thing or two about scouting and how to pick solid players. BP turned the team around and, along with his staff, did an amazing job bringing in and developing some of the key players that are currently on our starting roster.
Well lets take a look:
Ken Hamlin replaced Pat Watkins Parcells never did a thing to replace Woody once he left. His best effort was Watkins, who has not quite panned out. It cost Jerry and will continue to cost Jerry alot of money to fix the problem with Hamlin.
Leonard Davis replaced Marco Rivera Parcells signed an over the hill, Guard when he could have signed the other FA GB guard who was younger. Of course a guard was needed because Parcells drafted a bum who never played for the Cowboys, remember Peterman. Again, Jerry is paying through his nose for this mistake. The Kozier signing was also needed because of these two BP bums washing out. It's only Jerry's money.
Nick Folk replaced Gramatica/Vanderjagt Parcells decided to sign Vanderjagt instead of going for Vinatierri who costs $500,000 more, and because he does not believe in signing players from his ex coaches' teams. That is his rule plus he didn't trust rookie kickers.
Anthony Spencer replaced Bobby Carpenter who was suppose to be Ellis' replacement. Carpentar couldn't even beat out a rookie FA for playing time on ST his rookie year, and has yet to show that he can play in the NFL. This necessitated the drafting of Spencer to take over for Ellis. It's only Jerry's money.
'08 Offseason
Zach Thomas/Bobby Carpenter replace Akin Ayodele Again Parcells signed Akin within hours of FA 3 years ago. Gave him a big contract, and he didn't quite pan out. He moved Carpenter to the middle, and again, Bobby hasn't shown much, so we go out and sign Thomas. It's only Jerry's money.
Adam Jones replaces Jacques ReevesSome here loved to mention Parcells' genius for finding Jones and Reeves in the 7th round. Those two players costs us some very important players. His attempts to upgrade consisted of Aaron Glenn and Marcus Coleman.
Mike Jenkins replaces Nate Jones See above
Orlando Scandrick replaces Evan Oglesby No comment
Felix Jones replaces Julius Jones BP thought it a good idea to pass on Steven Jackson and take Julius Jones. Great move! This necessitated drafting Barber, (who turned out to be a good pick), and now we have to spend a 1st round pick on Felix. Again, it's only Jerry's money.
Martellus Bennett replaces Anthony FasanoShould I continue?
WR BP plan at wr was to go with Keyshawn and Glenn. Never bothered to try to upgrade the position. At least Jerry took a chance on TO, and will have to make something happen soon to upgrade.
Also remember the Vinny debacle where he refuse to take him out and let his yong QBs have a chance. Then he brought Drew in.....the man is a genius.
If BP had taken any other Tackle beside Rogers, we may not have had to take a chance on Columbo. The Al Johnson pick still baffles me.
He made some good picks, I admit, but he whiffed an awful lot, more than he hit. I do give him credit for bringing discipline to the team and changing the attitude. But he was not nearly the God like savior some want to make him out to be.
