Speaking of prosepcts, Fox is coacing the Senior bowl, and it was pointed out that Jason Garret got to work with and see Dak, who they decided to take a shot on in the 4th. So maybe getting to see some of the mid round prospects will help Fox/Pace figure out the mid rounds.
Yeah, and he was so sure that he would be doing what he is doing now that he waited until the fourth to see if anyone would take him first. Obviously he liked him to draft him but even working with him for a week or two did not tell them that he would be successful. If he was sure he would have taken him earlier. Having said all that, this should still give us insight that other teams won't have. Other than one other that happens to pick before us
No need to overdraft those that have naturally fallen.
Remember Bears liked KO but had other "needs" but couldn't not take him in the 4th when he was still there. Very possible that Dallas did the same.
Yeah, and he was so sure that he would be doing what he is doing now that he waited until the fourth to see if anyone would take him first. Obviously he liked him to draft him but even working with him for a week or two did not tell them that he would be successful. If he was sure he would have taken him earlier. Having said all that, this should still give us insight that other teams won't have. Other than one other that happens to pick before us
No need to overdraft those that have naturally fallen.
Remember Bears liked KO but had other "needs" but couldn't not take him in the 4th when he was still there. Very possible that Dallas did the same.
That's what I also suspect happened. And the fact they let him go til the fourth tells me they liked him but had no idea he would be this productive even though they worked with him for a few weeks.
No need to overdraft those that have naturally fallen.
Remember Bears liked KO but had other "needs" but couldn't not take him in the 4th when he was still there. Very possible that Dallas did the same.
That's what I also suspect happened. And the fact they let him go til the fourth tells me they liked him but had no idea he would be this productive even though they worked with him for a few weeks.
You don't expect this kind of productivity from a first round draft pick, so of course they didn't. But they did see the potential and jumped on him when they saw he was still around for some reason.
My guess, much like the Bears w/KO, they had a higher grade on him, but he wasn't what they were looking for in those rounds and assumed he'd be gone; he wasn't so they snagged him.
That's what I also suspect happened. And the fact they let him go til the fourth tells me they liked him but had no idea he would be this productive even though they worked with him for a few weeks.
You don't expect this kind of productivity from a first round draft pick, so of course they didn't. But they did see the potential and jumped on him when they saw he was still around for some reason.
My guess, much like the Bears w/KO, they had a higher grade on him, but he wasn't what they were looking for in those rounds and assumed he'd be gone; he wasn't so they snagged him.
Sorry. I still say they did not know what they had even after working with him. No way you wait til the 4th on a winning qb if you know
This was a team w/playoff aspirations, and the 17th ranked Def last year. Look what they did in the draft. RB, Def, Def, Def.
Then in the 4th after they had their fixes they went luxury. You are talking about an owner/GM that if he had his choice would still be starting Tony Romo, and has actually stated it would be great if Tony got to come in for some reason and win the SB. They weren't worried about QB until it slapped them in the face. Hell they were happy, sadly enough, w/Sanchez as their backup. Dak was their luxury pick much like Orton was for the Bears.
Look at how Dallas drafted, RB, def, def, def. That team was drafting w/the idea of a playoff push. They were more then content w/Romo and Sanchez in the season. Hell their Owner has come out and said it would be great if Romo had to come in and win the SB; he's more into Romo then Soul is into Cutler. They weren't worried about rebuilding or future, they were looking at fixing the 17th ranked def from last year, and then when a qb prospect fell in their laps they took them; again ala Orton and the Bears. Bears had rex and other qb's they were happy w/ and had other "needs" but when Orton was still there they had to take him.
I'll be honest, I have been quick to rip on Josh Allen bc he's from Wyoming, but I am intrigued by him more than anyone on the list. The only issue I take with Allen is will Fox, Pace, Fangio, and crew be able to wait for him to mature? I don't care about winning now. I want to build sustained success. I know I've been spouting the idea of Jimmy Garoppolo, but have you all read up on Josh Allen? I plan to read more about him, but he's a kid I might give him the keys and see what he can do with the car. Granted, I am still more in love with the more beastly Jonathan Allen, but I understand the need to draft a talent QB high. Thoughts on him?
Yeah, and he was so sure that he would be doing what he is doing now that he waited until the fourth to see if anyone would take him first. Obviously he liked him to draft him but even working with him for a week or two did not tell them that he would be successful. If he was sure he would have taken him earlier. Having said all that, this should still give us insight that other teams won't have. Other than one other that happens to pick before us
No need to overdraft those that have naturally fallen.
Remember Bears liked KO but had other "needs" but couldn't not take him in the 4th when he was still there. Very possible that Dallas did the same.
And Jerrah knew he was going to fall to the 4th before he had to take him? He is even smarter than Fox
Unfortunately , for both Pace and Fox , none of the scenarios ( trade or college QB ) comes w/o significant risk . So they need to develop an " it is what it is " , " ah what the hell ya gotta TAKE that chance " , " hey I gave it my best shot " , attitude about it . They're going to either soar or crash ... but I also think they'll land on their feet somewhere , no matter what happens .
Unfortunately , for both Pace and Fox , none of the scenarios ( trade or college QB ) comes w/o significant risk . So they need to develop an " it is what it is " , " ah what the hell ya gotta TAKE that chance " , " hey I gave it my best shot " , attitude about it . They're going to either soar or crash ... but I also think they'll land on their feet somewhere , no matter what happens .
+1 It just looks like it's iffy no matter who they bring in. But still gotta roll the dice on somebody.