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Dallas Cowboys are clearly done with ‘right kind of guy’ mentality

By Randy Gurzi

Oct 31, 2020; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats linebacker J.J. Weaver (13) celebrates with defensive back Kelvin Joseph (1) after Joseph makes an interception against the Georgia Bulldogs in the second half at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2020; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats linebacker J.J. Weaver (13) celebrates with defensive back Kelvin Joseph (1) after Joseph makes an interception against the Georgia Bulldogs in the second half at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports /
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For years, Dallas Cowboys fans heard former head coach Jason Garrett preach about the ‘right kind of guy’, but their picks in the 2021 NFL Draft show that’s an old philosophy

If there was one thing we could call former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett — it would be consistent. The dude was like a robot from the way he handled press conferences, to how he wore his watch — and of course, his phrases.

One of his most well-known phrases was when he called any player added by the Cowboys the “right kind of guy.” Garrett preached character over anything — unless of course, he was bringing in Greg Hardy — and made it seem like the only way to win was with 53 boy scouts.

Now in year two post-Garrett, it’s obvious that the “RKG” theory is as much a memory as his clapping on the sideline — okay, maybe it’s not as painful as that memory, but you get the drift.

Dallas has suddenly thrown caution to the wind as they have taken two players in the 2021 NFL Draft who have questionable character concerns in their background. First, was Micah Parsons who was accused of participating in some troubling hazing incidents at Penn State.

Then in Round 2, they took Kelvin Joseph, the Kentucky cornerback who transferred from LSU after ending 2018 with a suspension from the Tigers. Joseph was not allowed to play in the Fiesta Bowl that season after violating team rules.

Having said that, this isn’t exactly something to be concerned with. The truth is, many teams are willing to take players on who may have done things they regret during their younger years — these kids were teens after all during the aforementioned incidents.

On top of that, the Cowboys have also added something they never had enough of during their days with Garrett — en edge. Both Parsons and Joseph play with a bit of a mean streak and have more than enough confidence in themselves, which can be contagious.

Next. Grades, pick tracker and analysis for Rounds 2 and 3. dark

We will have to wait to see if the players pan out, but it’s safe to say times have changed in Dallas. And that change could be welcome.

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