
Dallas Cowboys' Quarterback Drafting Success
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The Dallas Cowboys have a rich history of drafting successful quarterbacks, with notable picks like Roger Staubach, Troy Aikman, and Dak Prescott. These players have contributed to the teams success, with Staubach and Aikman becoming Hall of Famers and Prescott setting franchise passing records. The Cowboys have also found gems in later rounds, such as Craig Morton and Danny White, and even backups like Steve DeBerg have found success elsewhere. The teams draft history showcases a blend of smart picks and top talent, keeping the star on Americas Team burning bright.
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Dallas Cowboys News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Dallas Cowboys' Quarterback Drafting Success. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
On April 21st, the Dallas Cowboys have drafted 32 quarterbacks since 1961 and nailing that position has fueled their rise as an an NFL powerhouse from day one. They've hit on franchise guys in almost every decade, with two Hall of Famers leading the pack, Roger Stalbach and the 10th round back in 19. 64 and Troy Ackman as the number one overall pick in 1989. Beyond those legends, they've unearthed gems like Craig Morton, Snack 5th overall in 1965, who started Super Bowls for two teams, and racked up a solid career. Then there's Danny White, a third-rounder in 1974, who stepped in after Stalbach and kept Dallas winning for eight straight years as the main man. Fans still buzz about how these picks shaped eras, from Stalbach's clutch, plays to Ackman's three Super Bow rings that defined the 90s dynasty. Even backups like Steve DeBurg, a 10th round steel in 1977, found Stardom elsewhere, throwing for over 34,000 yards, across 17 seasons.
Lately, the Cowboys struck gold again with that Prescott, a fourth-rounder in 2016, who smashed franchise passing records and become one of. The league's top guns, even if playoff breakthroughs remain elusive. Guys like Quincy Carter gave short playoff sparks, but Prescott's the real deal reshaping the position. Looking back, Dallas's draft history at quarterback shows smarts over splash, blending late-round steels with top talent to keep the star in America's. Team burning bright.
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