Almost since the day he bought the Dallas Cowboys in 1989, many have believed that Jerry Jones did what Jerry Jones wanted to do, especially when it came to the draft.
Jones said there had been a collective approach from the start, involving all HR leaders like his son Stephen, coaches and scouts in working on a player selection process. There may have been some discrepancies over the years where Jones went against the grain (Quincy Carter, 2001), but there is evidence on the other side as well (Zack Martin via Johnny Manziel in 2014).
However, Jones is also willing to enjoy the narration.
“There’s a lot of talk in this business about who’s making the call, who’s actually making the call,” Jones said. “Okay, Taco was Stephen’s call. And Parsons was my call.”
Taco Charlton was the Cowboys’ first-round pick of 2017, and TJ Watt serves as a daily reminder of what the Cowboys missed when they took Charlton. Micah Parsons was the Cowboys’ first pick last year and was named Defensive Rookie of the Year, a Pro Bowler and an All-Pro.
Charlton, who currently plays for the New Orleans Saints, didn’t seem too bothered by Jones’ admission.
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— Taco Charlton (@TheSupremeTaco) April 26, 2022