News: Two Tony Romo moments this season convinced Troy Aikman that Cowboys QB call is vital

[Bullflop]

I think there's a pretty good chance Paxton Lynch will be there for us when our pick comes due in round one. I wouldn't have a problem with that at all, even if he takes time to develop.
Stephen has already indicated the emphasis in the offseason will be to acquire a competent backup. If that goal is successful, Lynch should be afforded the needed time to be groomed.

 

[Mr Cowboy]

I think Wentz is a sleeper. Since we have a very early 2ND , I am hoping we go Treadwell in the first and Wentz in the second

What if Wentz is gone when we're up in the second? what if the guy from Stanford or Oklahoma is not there when we're up. The only sure way to get your rookie QB is to draft him early.

I'm not nor have ever been an NFL scout like many here claim to be. I do listen to professional scouts, and former GM's of NFL teams and there assessment of the draft. I listen to them mostly on NFL radio I have heard 2 in the past couple of days say that Goff and Lynch are top 8 players in the draft, and that they probably aren't ready today, but with some good NFL off season work they will be very close to being ready to run an NFL team. They also agree that Lynch has the higher upside, but Goff is more NFL ready.

That said, I don't understand those who say that if we draft a QB it will be a waste because he will be holding a clip board for years to come. Did you not read what Aikman had to say in the article? If a QB is drafted he will be playing a lot as a rookie. Romo is not going to play 16 games ever again, IMO. I've said it before, I see it like it happened to Big Ben when he was drafted. He was suppose to sit with a clip board, but Maddox got hurt in the 2nd game, and Ben rolled of something like 10 straight wins.

 

[Super_Kazuya]

Honestly we heard the same stuff from Troy two years ago, so not that I am dismissing it but it really doesn't mean much. The fact remains, Romo has missed exactly one game because of his chronic back condition.

If the prevailing theory is that Garrett is a terrible coach and Romo can't play a full season, why don't we just wait until next year and use our possibly higher pick on a non-middling QB class? It's amusing that people think this will be our only high pick until the end of time. According to their logic, we are only beginning our run of high picks.

 

[DenCWBY]

This is why Romo will not last and should be treated on a weekly by weekly basis for availability. He gets constant cheap shots that are never flagged. Teams know that they won't get called as often if you hit Romo. They also know the Cowboys can't win without Romo, so you take Romo out, using these cheap shots. It is only a matter of when.

This and considering the type injuries he had, I don't think he'll make it through the end of this next year. People are going by what Romo is saying about another 4 years. What else is Romo going to say when asked the question ? Of course he's going to tote the company line whether he means it or not.

 

[Vinnie2u]

QB in the first RB in the second. The online is set. Dez will be back. No brainer.

 

[Alexander]

I think Wentz is a sleeper. Since we have a very early 2ND , I am hoping we go Treadwell in the first and Wentz in the second

I remember a few years ago when Aaron Donald was a "sleeper" that we need to look at with our pick at sixteen. Right about this time in the draft process.

Good times.

If Wentz shows out at the Senior Bowl ala Rivers, he is shooting way up. Well past these "late second" things. Not up to four, but enough to be not all that feasible as a trade back into the first type.

Again, that's an "if".

 

[AzorAhai]

I remember a few years ago when Aaron Donald was a "sleeper" that we need to look at with our pick at sixteen. Right about this time in the draft process.

Good times.

If Wentz shows out at the Senior Bowl ala Rivers, he is shooting way up. Well past these "late second" things. Not up to four, but enough to be not all that feasible as a trade back into the first type.

Again, that's an "if".

Blake Bortles is a very good comparison. Nobody was talking about him going anywhere close to where he went. Lots of late 1st rd associated with him around this time. When it was all said and done, he was being projected top 5 most places. I wouldn't be surprised to see him rise similarly to top 10 status.

 

[Alexander]

Blake Bortles is a very good comparison. Nobody was talking about him going anywhere close to where he went. Lots of late 1st rd associated with him around this time. When it was all said and done, he was being projected top 5 most places. I wouldn't be surprised to see him rise similarly to top 10 status.

Would be pretty surprising to see a QB from North Dakota State rise that high, but you never know.

He has to show out in Mobile for that to happen though.

Even Bortles had a higher level of competition and a head coach in George O'Leary who has connections in the league. ND State is not exactly the most connected program, even with lower level schools.

 

[Risen Star]

If Wentz gets to work with Jason Garrett and his staff there's no telling how high he could rise.

He may get selected in March.

 

[black label]

If Wentz gets to work with Jason Garrett and his staff there's no telling how high he could rise.

He may get selected in March.

 

[conner01]

Actually this is why the backup QB isn't all that important. It's the next starter that's critical.

I think both
A backup and a young guy to develope
I like the idea of the young guy watching for at least a year. I think too many qb's are rushed into playing before they are ready and in many cases I think it hurts them much more than help them

 

[AzorAhai]

Would be pretty surprising to see a QB from North Dakota State rise that high, but you never know.

He has to show out in Mobile for that to happen though.

Even Bortles had a higher level of competition and a head coach in George O'Leary who has connections in the league. ND State is not exactly the most connected program, even with lower level schools.

It may be top 10ish. If the 2 top QBs are gone before SF picks I could see him there, maybe to the Bears as well. After that you start looking at the Eagles and Rams. I think one of those 4 end up taking him. At the latest you would think the Jets would scoop him up. All of this is dependent on him performing well in the Championship game tomorrow if he indeed plays, as well as doing well in the pre-draft events. If he does well I seriously doubt if he ever even gets in range of a trade up back into the 1st for us.

 

[Frozen700]

dumb, Palmer - Arizona...Warner - Arizona. They were done as well. Get out of here with that.

Stop trying to convince yourself.

dumb

 

[waving monkey]

Wentz ,Goff or Lynch

 

[Super_Kazuya]

Fortunately in the past Aikman's rising concern for Tony's back has been directly proportional to Tony's rising QB rating. Hopefully Troy gets real concerned.

“He came out at the start of the year that he felt the best season was ahead of him. I didn’t agree with that,” Aikman said. "One reason was because of the back injuries."

http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article5370693.html

 

[Redball Express]

This is the same sort of stuff Aikman went thru when his career came to an early end but it was concussions..

Irvin had it with his back..

Novachek retired because of his back..

Haley retired becuz of his back..

all left before they wanted to.

As much as the owner wants to match his player to his contract length..

It doesn't usually dovetail like that.

The urgency is the key to Dallas.

The additional investment of this draft has to cover whatever is left of the Romo Era and prepare for the post-Romo Era.

The investment in the OL means there is only probably 2-3 years where that group can be kept together. I can't believe Dallas would let that slip away without doing something to put more talent in place to get a run going.

 

[Jerryrage]

At this point run with Tony until he is in a wheelchair. Draft a LB or DT that can make an impact next year.

 

[silver]

This is the same sort of stuff Aikman went thru when his career came to an early end but it was concussions..

Irvin had it with his back..

Novachek retired because of his back..

Haley retired becuz of his back..

all left before they wanted to.

As much as the owner wants to match his player to his contract length..

It doesn't usually dovetail like that.

The urgency is the key to Dallas.

The additional investment of this draft has to cover whatever is left of the Romo Era and prepare for the post-Romo Era.

The investment in the OL means there is only probably 2-3 years where that group can be kept together. I can't believe Dallas would let that slip away without doing something to put more talent in place to get a run going.

Aikman also has back issues which affected his arm strength late in his career. Yes, the concussions are what finally did him in but the back issues gave him problems too. He knows first hand what Romo is going through.

 

[CCBoy]

I think Wentz is a sleeper. Since we have a very early 2ND , I am hoping we go Treadwell in the first and Wentz in the second

Now, Treadwell would be proactive offense, I agree. And Wentz is a favorite candidate right now. Throw in a strong running back and go defense in the rest of the draft!

 

[gmoney112]

Now, Treadwell would be proactive offense, I agree. And Wentz is a favorite candidate right now. Throw in a strong running back and go defense in the rest of the draft!

So, you want to boost one of the worst takeaway defenses in the history of the NFL with 4th round and later picks?

I understand what you're saying, but man our defense would be in bad shape next year unless we handed out some questionable contracts in FA.