You Can Never Have Enough Good QuarterbacksRoger Staubach was the Cowboys starting quarterback in 1974, backed up by Craig Morton. But the team still drafted Danny White, who took over after Staubach and led the Cowboys to five playoff appearances.
Cowboys Bring Computers Into The NFL Draft ProcessFormer Cowboys draft guru Gil Brandt was there for the team's first NFL Draft in 1960, using cutting-edge computer technology to help Dallas make their picks.
Cowboys Have Had Many Undrafted HeroesThe NFL Draft is an opportunity for football teams to improve by bringing in some new talent. But many times, the most impactful players actually go undrafted, and the Cowboys have had several examples.
Emmitt Smith Arrives Looking Like "Confused Bumblebee"Most drafted football players make their first impressions on the field, but all eyes were on Emmitt Smith when he arrived wearing bright yellow polka dots.
Cowboys Select Steve Walsh In Supplemental DraftThe Cowboys picked quarterback Troy Aikman in the 1989 NFL Draft, but also selected quarterback Steve Walsh in the supplemental draft. Of course, it all worked out in the end.
Cowboys Select Jason Witten In NFL Draft's Third RoundBill Parcells took control of the Cowboys draft in 2003, and jumped on tight end Jason Witten in the third round.
