Procus Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nfl/cowboys/why-would-the-cowboys-publicize-a-visit-with-oklahoma-qb-jalen-hurts/287-a8617282-3d66-4dbe-9319-46285bc5ab7b Quote Why would the Cowboys publicize a visit with Oklahoma QB Jalen Hurts? The Dallas Cowboys shared video of a virtual visit with former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jalen Hurts which had some pondering the intentions of the team. Author: Mark Lane (WFAA) Published: 1:14 PM CDT April 8, 2020 Updated: 1:14 PM CDT April 8, 2020 The Dallas Cowboys raised eyebrows over the weekend when the team's official Instagram account released footage from the team's virtual visit with former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jalen Hurts. The move was puzzling because the 2019 Heisman Trophy runner-up is slated to go in the second or third round of the 2020 NFL Draft. That would mean that the Cowboys could use one of their top-100 picks (51st or 82nd overall) on a backup quarterback. Even though the Cowboys haven't reached a contract extension with starter Dak Prescott, the expectation is at worst he signs the tender to play ball for 2020 and then the two sides work out a contract extension once the season ends. NFL UK ✔@NFLUK An NFL first. A behind-the-scenes look at the @dallascowboys first-ever digital Draft interview. First man up - Quarterback @jalenhurts 31 5:44 AM - Apr 6, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy See NFL UK's other Tweets So, the Cowboys are using a top-100 pick to replace Cooper Rush at backup quarterback? Such a move would appear egregious when they need to fill holes at cornerback, safety, and along the defensive line. An early selection for a backup QB seems like a recipe for wasting draft capital that will catch up to them in the next two to three years. The Cowboys could be using the publicizing of the visit to communicate to Prescott that they are willing to find his replacement if he isn't willing to sign a long-term deal with Dallas. After all, the Cowboys hastily elevated Prescott to succeed Tony Romo after the 2016 season when Dallas went 13-3 behind the rookie fourth-rounder from Mississippi State. What's to say the Cowboys don't think they can have such fortune four years later? Mark Lane@therealmarklane Fun fact: the #Cowboys haven't taken a quarterback in the second or third round of the NFL Draft since Quincy Carter in 2001. 4 5:58 PM - Apr 6, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy See Mark Lane's other Tweets One often overlooked element of the draft process is that teams build profiles on the prospects that are later converted into pro personnel files. The Cowboys did exactly this when they traded with the Oakland Raiders in 2018 for Amari Cooper. Even though the Cowboys had the 27th overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, and even though Cooper went No. 4 overall that year, Dallas still conducted its due diligence on the Alabama receiver in the ramp-up to the 2015 draft so that if the opportunity ever came to acquire him, they would have relevant materials to go off of. In fact, former Arkansas Razorbacks defensive lineman McTelvin Agim said at his pro day on March 11 that the teams who show interest typically aren't that interested. "I’ve talked to all of the guys who have come before me and they tell me the people that talk to you the most are probably not even going to be the people who draft you," Agim said. "It’s going to be the person in the back just sitting low-key." That will probably end up being the same with Hurts. Dallas probably won't take him, but an opportunity could arise where they have to consider him for their quarterback room down the road. Better yet, the opportunity may arise where Hurts is the answer at quarterback for one of the Cowboys' division rivals. Another realistic use of Hurts in Dallas would be in the Taysom Hill utility role that the former BYU Cougars QB plays for the New Orleans Saints. Both Hurts and Hill stand at 6’2” and there is only a four-pound difference between the two with Hurts weighing more at 225. Even though it was a critically panned question Hurts was asked at the combine if he would be willing to switch to receiver. Of course, the former Oklahoma product sees himself as a quarterback, but what if he could bring a Hill-like facet to the Cowboys' offense? Hurts could be an integral part of the offense and draw interest in free agency to pick where he goes on his second contract, rather than having to go to a bottom-tier team as a QB where he’d hope that he doesn't get hurt if he isn’t regulated to holding a clipboard as a backup. More than likely, the reason the Cowboys released portions of their interview with Hurts was the same reason owner Jerry Jones knocked the patina off the Blue Star and turned it into a multi-billion dollar franchise: it got Dallas in the headlines. Do you think the virtual meeting with Jalen Hurts was subterfuge by the Cowboys or should they actually be interested in the 2019 Heisman runner-up QB? Share your thoughts with Mark on Twitter @therealmarklane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_EaglesFan89 Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 Its hardly a surprise... They have Dak on a tag so have a decision to make. They may decide not to give him the contract he wants so bringing in a young similar back up makes some sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20dawk4life Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 If Dak holds out things could get interesting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20dawk4life Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 13 hours ago, Procus said: So, the Cowboys are using a top-100 pick to replace Cooper Rush at backup quarterback? Such a move would appear egregious when they need to fill holes at cornerback, safety, and along the defensive line. An early selection for a backup QB seems like a recipe for wasting draft capital that will catch up to them in the next two to three years. Well not the cowpies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procus Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 If I'm sitting in the Cowboy front office, and I have a 4th round QB on a franchise tag who is in no hurry to sign a long term deal, damn straight I'd draft a guy like Jalen Hurts. Look at all the other Sooners drafted by Dallas this year. I cannot help but think their front office was drooling over the prospect of having a Hurts to Lamb tandem for years to come. Let Hurts sit on the bench for a year and then take the reigns on that offense with that cast of weapons. He'd be an upgrade over Prescott AND would be on a rookie contract. The Eagles just stuck it to the Cowboys up the a** but good - and the team helped itself in the process. Dallas committed the cardinal sin of passing on a QB in the 2nd round because they thought he'd be available in the 3rd. It's the Russel Wilson/Nick Foles draft story all over again. Big picture my friends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_EaglesFan89 Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 1 minute ago, Procus said: The Eagles just stuck it to the Cowboys up the a** but good - and the team helped itself in the process. So part of the reason to use a high value pick on a back up QB was to stick it to Dallas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procus Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said: So part of the reason to use a high value pick on a back up QB was to stick it to Dallas? Part of it - yes. What, that is not permitted to be a factor in the decision? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_EaglesFan89 Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 5 minutes ago, Procus said: Part of it - yes. What, that is not permitted to be a factor in the decision? It shouldn't be a factor in the second round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procus Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 46 minutes ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said: It shouldn't be a factor in the second round. I strongly disagree. If you really like a player, and you can also prevent a division rival from significantly upgrading, you do it. Don't you realize how many wins that can translate into over the course of several years? Would you prefer that Dallas dominate the Eagles over the next 6-8 years? Of course not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_EaglesFan89 Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 18 minutes ago, Procus said: If you really like a player Ok then their draft board was a mess then to have Hurts higher than other players that were there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uscg-green Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 9 hours ago, Procus said: damn straight I'd draft a guy like Jalen Hurts. Look at all the other Sooners drafted by Dallas this year. They can have him for Cooper lol. Or even Lamb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_EaglesFan89 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 9 hours ago, Uscg-green said: They can have him for Cooper lol. Or even Lamb Straight swap for Lamb. Then Howie can be classed a genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procus Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 2 hours ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said: Straight swap for Lamb. Then Howie can be classed a genius. I think Lamb will be a good player in the NFL - but time will tell. Let's see how he plays with the pads on before we anoint him as the next Randy Moss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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