Jerry Jones, the man who signs the checks around Valley Ranch, had said the wide receiver spot wasn't a need for the Dallas Cowboys.
But on Thursday night, the first of the extended three-day NFL draft, Jones made a bold decision, moving up to take Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant.
However, those two signal-callers aren't the only big names left. Find out who Scouts Inc. predicts will be taken with each pick on Day 2.
Jones and his coaches, scouts and front office personnel rated three players they had to have -- Texas safety Earl Thomas, Idaho guard Mike Iupati and Bryant.
When the deal was done, offensive coordinator Jason Garrett gave a fist bump to Jerry Jones Jr. Wade Phillips, the head coach, smiled.
"We saw it coming," Jones said of the trade. "So we didn't have to hesitate or be apprehensive about it."
The Cowboys should, because drafting Bryant comes with risks.
If the Patriots don't come away with help for their pass rush and defensive line by the end of the third round, then perhaps it will be time to sharpen the knives a bit more.
But rip the Patriots for selecting their top-rated player in the first round? Absolutely not.
Drafting on that principle, albeit unpopular with some, is a winning formula as long as your scouting process is sound.
source: espn.go.com
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