Why do you think Dallas is so bad at drafting DLinemen?

[Diehardblues]

Yup. And they picked the wrong poison. They picked as a casual fan would've picked.

You nailed it years ago when you said Jethro “runs the team thru the eyes of a fan.”

 

[805BoysInBlue]

This baffles me. I know Jerry is a world class dummy but Dallas has been terrible at drafting on the DL. In my opinion here's why?

1. Position has been a focus historically especially DT

2. Dallas thinks they are too smart and often go for the projectable athlete rather that productive college stars

3. Dallas does too many small school guys. Draft SEC DLinemen and see what happens

4. Culture is not built on toughness and DL needs to be tough

5. Coaching carousel has been a hot mess

6. Just plain stupidity from Jerry as he will always choose flash over the sure thing

What do you guys think?

I think they need to stop allowing every coordinator to have a voice, especially if theyre short timers here.

 

[DarkVader33]

Can't speak for Lawrence. But the book is already out on EZ. I would not call him a bust, but he is definitely mediocre.

He’s only played one year and injured at that. You have no idea what he’ll become.

 

[DarkVader33]

McClain....he's in charge of drafting. Should start with him. I know, Jerry won't let him, if that's true, he should have dropped a pair a long time ago and left. If it's not true, it's his fault, plain and simple

He’s very Die Hard at drafting.

 

[Whyjerry]

I think they need to stop allowing every coordinator to have a voice, especially if theyre short timers here.

Parker seems to have taken Stephen's parking spot.

 

[DarkVader33]

Parsons was a LB.

And should have stayed that way.

 

[Whyjerry]

And should have stayed that way.

Under appreciated fact.

 

[DarkVader33]

Tyler Guyton and Drew Shelton say hello, LOL

You may end up having a point with Guyrton but Drew was drafted to be developed and at least a year away. Way too soon to judge him.

 

[Ranching]

Yep, and it’s McClay. He’s been the one constant throughout feeding Jethro.

May as well be McRib, still a yes man.

 

[Ranching]

He’s very Die Hard at drafting.

I see what you did there....may as well be McRib. Lol

 

[Creeper]

They haven't been terrible drafting DEs. I think the problem at DT is they did not value the position until last year when Jerry was forced to face the facts about his historically bad defense.

Since 2000, the Cowboys have drafted 18 DE, 18 CBs, and 17 LBs in the first 4 rounds of the draft. They drafted 7 DTs and 5 of them were in the 3rd round. They drafted as many TEs as DTs and more than half of the TE selections we in the 2nd round.

The Cowboys over those years attempted to fill in the DT with aging cast-offs. I think someone opened Jerry's eyes last year, at least a little but I am still not convinced he loves the position.

 

[kskboys]

You may end up having a point with Guyrton but Drew was drafted to be developed and at least a year away. Way too soon to judge him.

Guyton was already turning things around last season when he got injured again.

 

[Aven8]

This baffles me. I know Jerry is a world class dummy but Dallas has been terrible at drafting on the DL. In my opinion here's why?

1. Position has been a focus historically especially DT

2. Dallas thinks they are too smart and often go for the projectable athlete rather that productive college stars

3. Dallas does too many small school guys. Draft SEC DLinemen and see what happens

4. Culture is not built on toughness and DL needs to be tough

5. Coaching carousel has been a hot mess

6. Just plain stupidity from Jerry as he will always choose flash over the sure thing

What do you guys think?

I’m beginning to think we suck at drafting OT’s. That’s what I think….

 

[kskboys]

They haven't been terrible drafting DEs. I think the problem at DT is they did not value the position until last year when Jerry was forced to face the facts about his historically bad defense.

Since 2000, the Cowboys have drafted 18 DE, 18 CBs, and 17 LBs in the first 4 rounds of the draft. They drafted 7 DTs and 5 of them were in the 3rd round. They drafted as many TEs as DTs and more than half of the TE selections we in the 2nd round.

The Cowboys over those years attempted to fill in the DT with aging cast-offs. I think someone opened Jerry's eyes last year, at least a little but I am still not convinced he loves the position.

Or even more likely, he stepped back and let someone else make the decisions. This was not a Jerry-like draft, not in the least. Nor was it a Jerry-like FA period. Everything screams that it wasn't him. I sure hope so, gives us a glimpse of hope for the future.