IMO, it doesn't makes total sense for the Cowboys to pass on a potential franchise QB (if they see one) for a rookie at another position in hopes that said rookie is going to help them enough short term to get over the hump.
I believe a rookie LB could really help the Cowboys as much if not more than a rookie QB...Romo isn't going anywhere unless he's injured again. I don't consider a broken collar bone a serious injury....Their secondary could also use some help. Rookies on defense can make an impact...
Your problem is that you assume that all these things in the Rams' favor are reasonable, as if other teams don't have their own interests in mind. it's sad, since you're normally not a fan-boy. But in these threads your arguments are on that level. Here's the thing - the Browns have long wanted to get an elite QB, and the reasonable thing is to think they will try to do so in this draft. Certainly nothing in the past two years would make it seem like Manziel is the answer. Or do they normally bench the answer? And why wouldn't the Cowboys want an elite QB to develop for a year or two? The last opportunity they had to draft and develop an elite QB was Aikman, now they have a chance, their starter had two major injuries this past season, and his contract is such that he is going to be amazingly expensive in two years anyway. And why would a team trade for a late teens draft pick (as you have suggested repeatedly), when they can get an elite level prospect plus another pick or two from other teams? And if Goff's bowl game was so fantastic that it showed he was an elite level prospect, a can't miss type - why wouldn't other teams at least recognize him as a very good prospect, and act accordingly?
Lots of stuff here...I got a laugh outta the fan-boy comment....
Browns and elite QB's....Weeden now Johnny....I actually think Johnny has done well, on the field...Off the field...another story. But wouldn't surprise me to see him under center in a Browns uni...Wouldn't surprise me to see him holding a clipboard on the Dallas sideline either...
Like I said above, Dallas isn't really looking for a future QB IMO...In fact, with Romo, they are a dangerous team, ready to win right now. Their top picks should go to strengthening their roster. They need starters...A top RB...A top CB... A top LB... They should definitely battle for the NFC East crown....
I didn't really understand this question:
And why would a team trade for a late teens draft pick (as you have suggested repeatedly), when they can get an elite level prospect plus another pick or two from other teams?
Goff has been pretty steady all season.. It's a shame he played AF in a bowl game and NOT a top team from the SEC...Or at least a top defense...But some teams still won't like his size ( skinny frame) or his offense (spread)...he does have talent that should be obvious to all, but opinions are like assholes...everybody has one....
