Demarcus Lawrence

[Jarntt]

Hey guys, this is a thought, and it's just a thought...

I wonder if they didn't hype this Manziel thing up a bit. I'm not sure for what purpose. Perhaps it was just to keep people thinking that Jerry is still running things with his delusional mindset. Maybe - just maybe - it gives us a slight advantage for the other 31 teams to think that Jerry is still in control of things with his "off the rocker" approach.

I know I could be way off base here, but there was nothing about Manziel that I found even remotely interesting. Not only was he a punk in college, but he wasn't even close to being a good qb. Yes, he played in the SEC, but too many of his games were against subpar teams. He wasn't disciplined. He wasn't accurate. He wasn't even fun to watch (IMO). He could run, and that's what he did as soon as any pressure got to him.

Surely even Jerry is smart enough to know that the guy isn't an NFL caliber player.

Here's to hoping, anyways. If I'm wrong, then I'm damn sure glad someone else is the voice of reason in Dallas.

Kind of a reach there. In reality, what would we possibly gain? Plus, Jerry is still in charge and is off his rocker. He just has people rocking him slowly now...

I never liked Manziel either, but a lot of people did and had him as a top 5 pick. The book is still out on him in all honesty...

[bluejerseyjinx]

There is one reason why I can think of why Bone head Jerry would want Manziel. Ticket sales, Jersey sales, $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$, etc., things along those lines.

[Manster7588]

There is one reason why I can think of why Bone head Jerry would want Manziel. Ticket sales, Jersey sales, $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$, etc., things along those lines.

To the best of my knowledge ticket sales is not an issue, and Jersey sales are such a small portion of the revenue I don't think $$$$$$ had a damn thing with Jerry wanting Manziel. It was all about the spash move. It was all about Jerry saying "Look at me".

[PDay8810]

I agree with manster...no effect on ticket sales and jersey sales is pocket money.

I've never bought IN to the notion jerry was all in for #2 in Dallas.

[Mr B]

Did you read the link I posted? Plus, we heard from enough sources that Stephen had to take the card out of Jerry's hand that I tend to believe it...

I think "had to take the draft card out of his hand" was said more tongue in cheek. I don't think that was meant literally. I have no doubt that Jerry wanted to draft Manziel and had to be talked out of it but I doubt he actually had the Manziel card in hand and it had to be wrestled away from him.

The passing on Maniel and drafting of Zach Martin is just more evidence that Jerry no longer has the final say on draft picks. Will McClay has been running the draft the last couple of years and I believe Stephen now has the final say on who the Cowboys draft.

And hopefully McClay is rewarded handsomely for his work to date. Sure would hate to lose him.

They are definitely going to have to do something to keep him. McClay was already getting inquiries as a possible GM. Jerry may be at a point (next off season) where he'll have to give up the title of GM in order to keep McClay. I think Jerry really trusts McClay though. If he finds another pro bowler in this year's draft McClay deserves to be a GM even if it's not in Dallas.

[Otis Driftwood]

Jerry will NEVER give up the GM title. But that doesn't mean McClay cannot be properly compensated for his contributions... with a wink and a nod from Stephen toward the future.

[bluejerseyjinx]

Jerry will never give up GM. His drunk-ass ego won't allow it and he will never stop till he wins a super bowl without Jimmy and gets the acknowledgment from Cowboy nation.