Q: Is Stephen Jones the only person in the Cowboys organization who has influence over his father?
Reginald Smith, Dallas
TAYLOR: He has more influence than anyone else. I think Jason Garrett is high on the list, too. Jason is a smart guy, and I think Jerry truly respects him. That respect is the reason Jason really has a chance to succeed here. The key to winning in Dallas is being able to tell Jerry, “No. We don’t need to do it that way.”
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Q: The first three picks need to address the offensive and defensive lines. Thoughts?
Ladi Ball, Union City, Calif.
TAYLOR: I don’t think it’s as easy as that. They have holes in those spots, but the Cowboys really need to take the best player available. If you draft linemen who can’t play – Robert Brewster and James Marten come to mind – then you haven’t really helped the team.
Reginald Smith, Dallas
TAYLOR: He has more influence than anyone else. I think Jason Garrett is high on the list, too. Jason is a smart guy, and I think Jerry truly respects him. That respect is the reason Jason really has a chance to succeed here. The key to winning in Dallas is being able to tell Jerry, “No. We don’t need to do it that way.”
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Q: The first three picks need to address the offensive and defensive lines. Thoughts?
Ladi Ball, Union City, Calif.
TAYLOR: I don’t think it’s as easy as that. They have holes in those spots, but the Cowboys really need to take the best player available. If you draft linemen who can’t play – Robert Brewster and James Marten come to mind – then you haven’t really helped the team.