Video: Broaddus talks draft prospects with Newy - 4/19/09

[dcfanatic]

Here's Bryan Broaddus with some thoughts about what the Cowboys are thinking as the draft approaches...

http://www.nbcdfw.com/sports/football/Draft_Day_Countdown_for_the_Cowboys_Dallas-Fort_Worth.html

I am not sure you have to draft a QB just to draft a QB. With Kitna aboard I would wait to see who goes undrafted and look to pick up an undrafted Free Agent rookie and develop him.

What position will be addressed at the #51 spot? Will the Cowboys trade up? Will they trade down? Who slips? Who goes way too high?

I love the draft because of all those questions.

As long as the Cowboys come out of this thing with a Safety, an OG, an ILB, an OLB who can rush the passer and a punt returner I am all good.

 

[28 Joker]

I'll call it.

The Cowboys will not take a QB at 69.

S, WR, OL, OLB, ILB

QB at 69?

Dallas needs impact at 69, imo. They need to win while the Pro Bowl QB is playing. I'm going to continue to build my offense around Tony Romo. I want the interior of the line solidified and another weapon added. Matt Cassel didn't come out of the third round.

Tony Romo is an elite player. He's my guy, win or lose.

 

[Randy White]

Dallas needs impact at 69, imo. .

" Impact " at 69 ? You're going to be in for a huge disappointment then because more than likely what you're going to find at 69 is a project. Granted, it should be a TALENTED long term project, but a project nevertheless..

I do agree that it's way too early ( in the 3rd round ) for the Cowboys to select a QB, especially in this draft, but I don't expect a starter, much less an impact player, to be selected with that pick.

If the Cowboys stumble into an impact player at that point, they should hit the ground and kiss the shoes of the scout who recommended that player because they are rare.

 

[Macnalty]

Brandon Tate(mending project), if he heals up and returns to form he fulfills the punt returner/WR slot so many zoners crave and he is very full of himself. He would be above and beyond an impact player, the rub is the knee and the head tend to swell not sure if the doors are wide enough sometimes for this guy. Lets fill the trenches with guys this draft as we have a lot of dirty work ahead in the NFCbeast, this is going to be a tough season and we need bodies to throw at the front lines on both sides. We got our glamour guys last year, this is the year of the big uglies... I have my fingers crossed for Mcgee...Go Cowboys

 

[Alexander]

It is all about opportunity with the QB situation. We have eleven draft choices, so it is not like we have a limited number of picks to exercise. If a player like Stephen McGee or Rhett Bomar is staring us in the face in the fourth or fifth round and they are ranked higher than anyone else, I think it might be time to actually invest something in a developmental QB.

We can make up this excuse every year and try to sneak the Matt Moores of the world through waivers or we can waste time with the Richard Bartels. We got fortunate with Romo, it is time to take control of who we actually can select to develop and commit to the position.

 

[theebs]

It is all about opportunity with the QB situation. We have eleven draft choices, so it is not like we have a limited number of picks to exercise. If a player like Stephen McGee or Rhett Bomar is staring us in the face in the fourth or fifth round and they are ranked higher than anyone else, I think it might be time to actually invest something in a developmental QB.

We can make up this excuse every year and try to sneak the Matt Moores of the world through waivers or we can waste time with the Richard Bartels. We got fortunate with Romo, it is time to take control of who we actually can select to develop and commit to the position.

agreed I have been saying this since 05. I have never understood why they dont just take one.

I loved trent edwards and wanted him to slip to the third that year, I thought he would have been tremendous as the backup here. Oh well.

 

[DFWJC]

I'll call it.

The Cowboys will not take a QB at 69.

S, WR, OL, OLB, ILB

QB at 69?

Dallas needs impact at 69, imo. They need to win while the Pro Bowl QB is playing. I'm going to continue to build my offense around Tony Romo. I want the interior of the line solidified and another weapon added. Matt Cassel didn't come out of the third round.

Tony Romo is an elite player. He's my guy, win or lose.

You mean some combination of those picks, of course. Can't ever predict the order if you are taking the BPA or someting close to that.

 

[Chief]

It is all about opportunity with the QB situation. We have eleven draft choices, so it is not like we have a limited number of picks to exercise. If a player like Stephen McGee or Rhett Bomar is staring us in the face in the fourth or fifth round and they are ranked higher than anyone else, I think it might be time to actually invest something in a developmental QB.

We can make up this excuse every year and try to sneak the Matt Moores of the world through waivers or we can waste time with the Richard Bartels. We got fortunate with Romo, it is time to take control of who we actually can select to develop and commit to the position.

What he said.

 

[cowboyjoe]

What he said.

i say take a qb with one of the 4th or 5th round picks;

now if you can trade a greg ellis for a 3rd and im probably dreaming, or package a bobby carpenter with another player to get a 3rd then go for it, if you think mcgee or bomar is the next great young qb

now im not saying that these qbs are like joe montana, but montana was taken in the 3rd round,

we just need to get a young qb to groom

if we cant get mcgee or bomar, then look at boltus

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

It is all about opportunity with the QB situation. We have eleven draft choices, so it is not like we have a limited number of picks to exercise. If a player like Stephen McGee or Rhett Bomar is staring us in the face in the fourth or fifth round and they are ranked higher than anyone else, I think it might be time to actually invest something in a developmental QB.

We can make up this excuse every year and try to sneak the Matt Moores of the world through waivers or we can waste time with the Richard Bartels. We got fortunate with Romo, it is time to take control of who we actually can select to develop and commit to the position.

You and I are very much on the same page here Al. We are at a point in our teams development that I don't see a great many guys starting for us. Most will be lucky to make our team and those that are taken earlier will be as depth for development. I think you take a QB about every other draft or so just to see what you have. If a guy is on the board that is rated higher then anybody else in the mid rounds, then you take him, QB or not. That's the smart thing to do IMO. We, of all teams, should understand the value in this approach.

 

[Alexander]

We, of all teams, should understand the value in this approach.

You would think we would, but we clearly don't.

We were fortunate being able to unearth Romo after years of looking under rocks (Jerry Jones' own words) for a quarterback. How many imbeciles and incompetents did we go through? I would name names, but I just ate and I would like to keep it down.

After years of failure post-Aikman, we still apparently haven't learned if we do not act soon. We tried to recreate lightning in a bottle with Matt Moore and tried to get fancy with waivers and got burned. The last several years with the likes of Richard Bartel and Brooks Bollinger going behind Brad Johnson were wasted time that we could have devoted to a QB worth developing. By this season, someone who was drafted in 2006 could be ready to start pushing for backup status making the trade for Kitna unnecessary.

Romo isn't going to last forever and we need to stop assuming he will. Develop one as you go along, don't worry if the QB feels threatened. In a worst case scenario, you blow a draft pick or two. Chances are strong they could be marketed (see what the Patriots got back from Cassel or how the Jaguars got a pick for Rob Johnson or what the Packers did with Brunell, Aaron Brooks and Hasselbeck) if the starter keeps on producing.

It is time to try something new.

 

[ndanger]

" Impact " at 69 ? You're going to be in for a huge disappointment then because more than likely what you're going to find at 69 is a project. Granted, it should be a TALENTED long term project, but a project nevertheless..

I do agree that it's way too early ( in the 3rd round ) for the Cowboys to select a QB, especially in this draft, but I don't expect a starter, much less an impact player, to be selected with that pick.

If the Cowboys stumble into an impact player at that point, they should hit the ground and kiss the shoes of the scout who recommended that player because they are rare.

I'm glad there wasn't an impact player in our spot when we drafted Witten in the 3rd round. I would hate to have missed on slug like him.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

You would think we would, but we clearly don't.

We were fortunate being able to unearth Romo after years of looking under rocks (Jerry Jones' own words) for a quarterback. How many imbeciles and incompetents did we go through? I would name names, but I just ate and I would like to keep it down.

After years of failure post-Aikman, we still apparently haven't learned if we do not act soon. We tried to recreate lightning in a bottle with Matt Moore and tried to get fancy with waivers and got burned. The last several years with the likes of Richard Bartel and Brooks Bollinger going behind Brad Johnson were wasted time that we could have devoted to a QB worth developing. By this season, someone who was drafted in 2006 could be ready to start pushing for backup status making the trade for Kitna unnecessary.

Romo isn't going to last forever and we need to stop assuming he will. Develop one as you go along, don't worry if the QB feels threatened. In a worst case scenario, you blow a draft pick or two. Chances are strong they could be marketed (see what the Patriots got back from Cassel or how the Jaguars got a pick for Rob Johnson or what the Packers did with Brunell, Aaron Brooks and Hasselbeck) if the starter keeps on producing.

It is time to try something new.

I don't even know that I'd call it new Al. Heck, remember what we got for Walsh and that guy could hardly play a like. I just think it's a wise investment approach, especially with the kind of team we now have. I mean honestly, how many guys that we draft are going to be on the roster two years from now? It just makes sense to me.

 

[28 Joker]

" Impact " at 69 ? You're going to be in for a huge disappointment then because more than likely what you're going to find at 69 is a project. Granted, it should be a TALENTED long term project, but a project nevertheless..

I do agree that it's way too early ( in the 3rd round ) for the Cowboys to select a QB, especially in this draft, but I don't expect a starter, much less an impact player, to be selected with that pick.

If the Cowboys stumble into an impact player at that point, they should hit the ground and kiss the shoes of the scout who recommended that player because they are rare.

If Juaquin Iglesias is sitting there at 69, he will be one of the steals of the draft.

He could make an immediate impact if you play him.

If the Cowboys are smart, he will be the WR they draft.

You don't think a rotational pass rusher or defensive linemen couldn't get on the field and help the team, at 69.

What about third round pick Jason Hatcher? He went to Grambling and played and helped on the nickel.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

If Juaquin Iglesias is sitting there at 69, he will be one of the steals of the draft.

He could make an immediate impact if you play him.

If the Cowboys are smart, he will be the WR they draft.

You don't think a rotational pass rusher or defensive linemen couldn't get on the field and help the team, at 69.

What about third round pick Jason Hatcher? He went to Grambling and played and helped on the nickel.

my newest mock draft will answer all your questions, it's up and posted in the Draft Zone

 

[Bizwah]

I think it was Gil Brandt that said he drafted a QB every year. Of course, that was when the draft was 95 rounds long.

But I agree somewhat. I've always thought it wise to draft a QB every two or three years. The Packers did this even when Favre was in his MVP years. They were able to draft Hasselback, Brunell, and Aaron Brooks. Even if they don't play a whole lot for you, they can often be traded for higher picks.

Of course, I would never force the issue. Always stay true to your board. If a QB is a higher rated player....take him.

 

[jobberone]

It is all about opportunity with the QB situation. We have eleven draft choices, so it is not like we have a limited number of picks to exercise. If a player like Stephen McGee or Rhett Bomar is staring us in the face in the fourth or fifth round and they are ranked higher than anyone else, I think it might be time to actually invest something in a developmental QB.

We can make up this excuse every year and try to sneak the Matt Moores of the world through waivers or we can waste time with the Richard Bartels. We got fortunate with Romo, it is time to take control of who we actually can select to develop and commit to the position.

Good post. Don't hold your breath on Jerry changing though. He feels too close to the goalline. It's right there. All he has to do is get those two or three players he needs to finish.

 

[J-DOG]

Brandon Tate(mending project), if he heals up and returns to form he fulfills the punt returner/WR slot so many zoners crave and he is very full of himself. He would be above and beyond an impact player, the rub is the knee and the head tend to swell not sure if the doors are wide enough sometimes for this guy. Lets fill the trenches with guys this draft as we have a lot of dirty work ahead in the NFCbeast, this is going to be a tough season and we need bodies to throw at the front lines on both sides. We got our glamour guys last year, this is the year of the big uglies... I have my fingers crossed for Mcgee...Go Cowboys

Tate is the guy I want out of this draft.
Last year it was Chris Johnson-rb-East Carolina...now before anyone thinks I am bragging...I was not a Felix Jones fan at all. I still like Johnson but I am not critisizing the Felix pick at all. He is going to be real good as well.
But back to Tate...if he is healthy or if they think he will be healthy for next year then yes he brings instant impact to the team. He would be our punt returner...no problem. And he would bring speed to the wr position. I thought he was North Carolina's best wr until he tore his knee in the Notre Dame game.