Kitna has informed the Cowboys that he will retire

[Risen Star]

Cowboys backup quarterback Jon Kitna has informed club officials that he intends to retire.

The 39-year-old Kitna, who has been Tony Romo's backup the last three seasons, was placed on injured reserve Dec. 14 because of a lingering back injury. He had been inactive for the previous four games with the back injury before being placed on injured reserve.

When approached late in the season about the status of his injury and what it would mean to his career, Kitna politely declined to comment.

Kitna retiring leaves a roster position open at quarterback for the Cowboys. Third-string quarterback Stephen McGee served as the team's backup when Kitna was sidelined because of his back injury. McGee will be entering the last year of his contract in 2012. The Cowboys will have to decide between letting McGee back up Romo next season or perhaps adding a veteran free agent who could handle the job. The Cowboys also could use April's draft to select a quarterback to develop for the future.

http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2012/01/veteran-backup-qb-jon-kitna-ha.html

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

McGee is not a reliable backup. We need a veteran QB.

[mldardy]

McGee is not a reliable backup. We need a veteran QB.

McGee is about as reliable as any other backup QB. What exactly are you expecting to get out of a second string QB. The days of Steve Young, etc are over in the NFL. You're backup Qb's are going to be serviceable at best and McGee is that and maybe a little more with time. In the two games he has had significant playing time he hasn't been bad at all. That's all you can ask for as a back up.

[Doomsday101]

Cowboys backup quarterback Jon Kitna has informed club officials that he intends to retire.

The 39-year-old Kitna, who has been Tony Romo's backup the last three seasons, was placed on injured reserve Dec. 14 because of a lingering back injury. He had been inactive for the previous four games with the back injury before being placed on injured reserve.

When approached late in the season about the status of his injury and what it would mean to his career, Kitna politely declined to comment.

Kitna retiring leaves a roster position open at quarterback for the Cowboys. Third-string quarterback Stephen McGee served as the team's backup when Kitna was sidelined because of his back injury. McGee will be entering the last year of his contract in 2012. The Cowboys will have to decide between letting McGee back up Romo next season or perhaps adding a veteran free agent who could handle the job. The Cowboys also could use April's draft to select a quarterback to develop for the future.

http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2012/01/veteran-backup-qb-jon-kitna-ha.html

I figured that would be the case before the season started. Good luck and enjoy your retirement

[Doomsday101]

McGee is about as reliable as any other backup QB. What exactly are you expecting to get out of a second string QB. The days of Steve Young, etc are over in the NFL. You're backup Qb's are going to be serviceable at best and McGee is that and maybe a little more with time. In the two games he has had significant playing time he hasn't been bad at all. That's all you can ask for as a back up.

I agree with you. Keep McGee give him the additional reps in camp that the backup gets. If they feel the need to grab a QB late in the draft or an UDFA fine but Cowboys need to focus on some other areas this season.

[burmafrd]

Good luck John. You manned up big time for us in 2010.

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

McGee is about as reliable as any other backup QB. What exactly are you expecting to get out of a second string QB. The days of Steve Young, etc are over in the NFL. You're backup Qb's are going to be serviceable at best and McGee is that and maybe a little more with time. In the two games he has had significant playing time he hasn't been bad at all. That's all you can ask for as a back up.

He looked pretty bad against Philly.

[bysbox1]

Good luck John. You manned up big time for us in 2010.

I was going to say the same. He played big time in 2010 considering our .

Thanks for your services, Jon.

[garyv]

With Kitna retiring what is the salary cap impact ?

[CCBoy]

Thanks Jon, for Cowboying up when needed most.:starspin

[DWhite Fan]

Thanks Jon, for Cowboying up when needed most.:starspin
I had never really liked Kitna before last season, but the man came through for this team when they needed him. Hope he has a great life post-football
;)

[MichaelWinicki]

With Kitna retiring what is the salary cap impact ?

That's the important question.

Probably at least $2 mil.

[Hostile]

I appreciate Jon Kitna making me eat crow. I was so hard on the guy when Romo went down, and instead he was all I could have asked for in a backup QB.

[CCBoy]

That's the important question.

Probably at least $2 mil.

Logistics are handled by Command, S-3, and S-4...er, ask AdamJT13.

[panchucko]

With Kitna retiring what is the salary cap impact ?

why would he have any impact on salary cap this from the article

Kitna was in the last year of his contract. With his family remaining in Washington most of the season, he had been contemplating retiring.

[mldardy]

He looked pretty bad against Philly.
No he didn't. The entire team pretty much turned it off after finding out the Giants won earlier that day. McGee was thrown into an unusual situation with no practice time under his belt. He didn't turn the ball over, he completed 24 passes and a TD pass. I don't know what signals he looked bad from that.

[DandyDon1722]

Kitna officially notified the team he is retiring.

http://espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/7456326/source-jon-kitna-informs-dallas-cowboys-retire

All in all I thought he did a good job both on the field and off. He still had enough skill set yet without the ego and I believe Tony is better off for us having him on the team when he was out.

The question begs...now what?

Enjoy your retirement John.

[jobberone]

He was a warrior and a genuinely nice guy. I wish him the best. Now someone dial Rent-a-QB quick cause.....damn.

[Yeagermeister]

Thanks Jon enjoy the rest of your life

[vlad]

Something tells me this dude's life is just getting started...good for him.

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Had a decent career. Played very well for us last year. Hope he enjoys retirements. So long Kitna.

[MichaelWinicki]

why would he have any impact on salary cap this from the article

Kitna was in the last year of his contract. With his family remaining in Washington most of the season, he had been contemplating retiring.

Adam is showing this for Kitna in 2012...

Jon Kitna $3,700,000

[big dog cowboy]

Saved out butts last year. Can't help but wish the best for someone who won a bunch of games for us.

[Flinger]

Here retires a good man, a good leader, a good quarterback, a humble man and a strong Christian man....

Class act - all the way...

Long live Jon Kitna!

[Dallas]

Great guy. Did a very good job while in Dallas. I am going to miss John Kitna.


Thanks for the run Mr. Kitna. Enjoy the rest of your life.

:bow:

[Biggems]

I wonder if he is going to remain in the world of football or if he is going to venture off on a different path.

[AmishCowboy]

:bow: Here retires a good man, a good leader, a good quarterback, a humble man and a strong Christian man....

Class act - all the way...

Long live Jon Kitna!

[Avery]

Can't blame the guy. He's a millionaire and 40 years old - who wouldn't want to retire?

[ROUSH8692]

McGee is about as reliable as any other backup QB. What exactly are you expecting to get out of a second string QB. The days of Steve Young, etc are over in the NFL. You're backup Qb's are going to be serviceable at best and McGee is that and maybe a little more with time. In the two games he has had significant playing time he hasn't been bad at all. That's all you can ask for as a back up.

GB QB2 Flynn

[JoeCorrado]

McGee is not a reliable backup. We need a veteran QB.

We suddenly happen to have about $2.7 million in the budget for that. :cool:

[Arch Stanton]

Here retires a good man, a good leader, a good quarterback, a humble man and a strong Christian man....

Class act - all the way...

Long live Jon Kitna!

+1

Yes sir!

[ZeroClub]

Not everyone can be a Staubach or Aikman.

For a nonStaubach or nonAikman kind of QB, Kitna certainly did alright for himself. He had an interesting and long career. And he was pretty darn good.

[Phrozen Phil]

GB QB2 Flynn

Flynn wants a chance to start for someone and he won't be cheap. In terms of Ktna, his leadership will be missed and he gave his all for this team. 2010 showed us that a quality individual could step in, lead and have some success with this team. Good luck, Mr Kitna.

[djmajestik]

McGee is about as reliable as any other backup QB. What exactly are you expecting to get out of a second string QB. The days of Steve Young, etc are over in the NFL. You're backup Qb's are going to be serviceable at best and McGee is that and maybe a little more with time. In the two games he has had significant playing time he hasn't been bad at all. That's all you can ask for as a back up.

Agree 100% except for the few extra quotes (') LOL -

Just bustin your chops!

:D

[djmajestik]

That's the important question.

Probably at least $2 mil.

Enjoying the weather in beautiful blustery Western New York? Took me 45 min to drive into Olean this morning!