That certainly played into it, but at the time it was also one of the few moves they had to get cap healthyThe reason Ware was gone was because he didn't play well and was getting grossly over paid for his production. The guy had 6 sacks for us in 2013. Do you think that was worth like 13 + mil?
And I think he knows his golden bull is about to be put out to pasture. I think he's at least smart enough to know QBs keep you relevant in the NFL. Plus, what's more exciting than a good old fashioned QB controversy to get his face on ESPN?He had to be talked down off a ledge to avoid a marketing bonanza.
That is where yeah, it depends. Jones loves money, he loves relevance. It is not accurate to paint him as some detached rational creature.
Exactly, SpagsYou kidding me? Drafting a QB at #4 would make the Cowboys more relevant than any other team in the NFL. The "best" thing jerruh could do for those 91k fans' interest.
Qb controversy anytime Romo slips up would be a media feeding frenzy.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11242188/johnny-manziel-cleveland-browns-leads-league-jersey-salesNo offense but either a backup QB is a marketing goldmine or they aren't. Guys like Wentz and Goff would be just as much of a marketing goldmine.
But it's ridiculous to think Jerry wanted him just because he could market him. Believe it or not our scouts had Manziel highly ranked on our board. Which is why Jerry wanted him. Speaking of Jerry wanting a QB, you guys have all seen the video of Jerry doing the creepy wink at Wentz right?
Bet that wouldn't be the case now. The Manziel hype machine is dead now after the latest incidents. I know a lot of cowboys fans and people in general and all have washed their hands of him.http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11242188/johnny-manziel-cleveland-browns-leads-league-jersey-sales
The NFL announced on Monday that more Johnny Manziel No. 2 Cleveland Browns jerseys were sold on NFLShop.com during the first quarter of the league's fiscal year than any other player's jersey.
This was with the Browns, how do you think those numbers would look with the Cowboys?
I'm pretty sure you won't see Wentz or Goff hit those numbers as rookies.
The JFF hype machine was off the charts and not every backup QB will be the same marketing goldmine, that is just plain lazy on your part.
Real Madrid didn't win shit with Beckham, but they were printing money thanks to the sales of his shirt.
Manziel topped Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (No. 2), San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (No. 3) and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (No. 4).
To be fair, they qualify for the "shit" part.And since when does drafting Prescott, Hogan, Coker or Kessler qualify for jack shit?
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11242188/johnny-manziel-cleveland-browns-leads-league-jersey-sales
The NFL announced on Monday that more Johnny Manziel No. 2 Cleveland Browns jerseys were sold on NFLShop.com during the first quarter of the league's fiscal year than any other player's jersey.
This was with the Browns, how do you think those numbers would look with the Cowboys?
I'm pretty sure you won't see Wentz or Goff hit those numbers as rookies.
The JFF hype machine was off the charts and not every backup QB will be the same marketing goldmine, that is just plain lazy on your part.
Correct, which lends itself to my point that Jerry had different motivators then versus now.Bet that wouldn't be the case now. The Manziel hype machine is dead now after the latest incidents. I know a lot of cowboys fans and people in general and all have washed their hands of him.
Yeppers.Correct, which lends itself to my point that Jerry had different motivators then versus now.