It's cliche to say QBs prospects in the draft are subpar; consider these

[GimmeTheBall!]

Yeah, Tony Romo will play until he's 37.
And he'll keep being a gunslinger and thowing picks (5 in some games) and in must-win situations.
And he'll keep telling us he needs to do better and he'll keep critiizing his receivers (even Witten) on the field when he makes errant thows.

To me Tony is the past.

Consider Ryan Nassib, Syrace, or Matt Barkley, USC.

We cannot remain static with Oh No Romo or with an almost average Orton.
We gotta upgrade before Tony descends into "average" with old age and injuries.

Let's look to the future. A QB needs maybe 2 years to develop. Just in time for Tony to step down. Plan for the future. If not now, when?

(I was remist for not mentioning our most glaring needs: O line and front defensive line. I'd rather take my chances at FA than miss out on a Barkley or a Nassib.)

[Galian Beast]

Originally Posted by GimmeTheBall!

Yeah, Tony Romo will play until he's 37.
And he'll keep being a gunslinger and thowing picks (5 in some games) and in must-win situations.
And he'll keep telling us he needs to do better and he'll keep critiizing his receivers (even Witten) on the field when he makes errant thows.

To me Tony is the past.

Consider Ryan Nassib, Syrace, or Matt Barkley, USC.

We cannot remain static with Oh No Romo or with an almost average Orton.
We gotta upgrade before Tony descends into "average" with old age and injuries.

Let's look to the future. A QB needs maybe 2 years to develop. Just in time for Tony to step down. Plan for the future. If not now, when?

How many teams hit on quarterbacks in the draft? How many quarterbacks are complete busts? How many QBs have been drafted since 2006 with a higher career qb rating than Tony Romo?

You simply aren't paying attention to reality.

[Doomsday101]

Originally Posted by GimmeTheBall!

Yeah, Tony Romo will play until he's 37.
And he'll keep being a gunslinger and thowing picks (5 in some games) and in must-win situations.
And he'll keep telling us he needs to do better and he'll keep critiizing his receivers (even Witten) on the field when he makes errant thows.

To me Tony is the past.

Consider Ryan Nassib, Syrace, or Matt Barkley, USC.

We cannot remain static with Oh No Romo or with an almost average Orton.
We gotta upgrade before Tony descends into "average" with old age and injuries.

Let's look to the future. A QB needs maybe 2 years to develop. Just in time for Tony to step down. Plan for the future. If not now, when?

I know at some point Dallas will have to. I really can't see Dallas taking a QB within the 1st 3 rds of this draft. I do agree it is something that should be addressed in advance but with Romo contract likely to be extended I think this year would be highly unlikely to get a QB

[rags747]

I like that and its very true. How many QB's picked since 2006 have the QB rating of Romo...I would venture to say ZERO. Also, no Barclay please, if we go QB I want someone who can run and throw and really challenge a defense.

[Lonestar94]

I like our chances with Romo rather than wondering off into the unknown.

[ABQCOWBOY]

Myself, I probably like Dysert as a QB prospect best. I just think he will be gone before we every have a chance at him. I like him better then Barkley or Nassib.

[GimmeTheBall!]

Originally Posted by Galian Beast

How many teams hit on quarterbacks in the draft? How many quarterbacks are complete busts? How many QBs have been drafted since 2006 with a higher career qb rating than Tony Romo?

You simply aren't paying attention to reality.

Taking risks, to me at least, is preferable to the status qui. Believing that Tony is the answer is so 2007.
Belief me, we need to think about this MOST important position, before time and drafts pass us by and we'll be watching the NFL and CFL waiver wires.

I do thank you for your thoughtful response.

[dragon_mikal]

The Cowboys are going to focus on improving the areas that need improving.

Quarterback isn't one of those areas.

I don't care who the quarterback was because this team as constructed wasn't going to make the playoffs.

[Future]

Originally Posted by dragon_mikal

The Cowboys are going to focus on improving the areas that need improving.

Quarterback isn't one of those areas.

I don't care who the quarterback was because this team as constructed wasn't going to make the playoffs.

Yep. This team doesn't win 5 games without Tony, and to think that we are just going to find a better replacement is borderline silly.

[GimmeTheBall!]

Originally Posted by dragon_mikal

The Cowboys are going to focus on improving the areas that need improving.

Yes, it makes sense to focus on other positions that we are in dire need of improving. But as of yet, i don't know of a magic formula that assures us of picking Wares in every draft. If it were so, we'd be stocked with great defensive players and great O linemen.

So I take it you are quite happy with Romo at the helm -- for the next 5 years while we face the RGIIIs and Kaeperniks and Russell Wilsons of the world.

On one hand Romo will dazzle with personal status. On the other hand he will kill us with bad thows at the worst possible times.

[GimmeTheBall!]

Originally Posted by Future

Yep. This team doesn't win 5 games without Tony, and to think that we are just going to find a better replacement is borderline silly.

I am addressing QB, not to replace tony next year, but to groom one for 2-3 years down the road. I apologize if I did not make that cleer.

[Super_Kazuya]

Originally Posted by Future

Yep. This team doesn't win 5 games without Tony, and to think that we are just going to find a better replacement is borderline silly.

It's scary that some fans' minds are that numb. Just like Jerry thinks this is a 14-2 team held back by coaches, some fans think this is a 14-2 team held down by the QB. Did they not notice Frampton and Poppinga running around out there? This is not a good team.

[ShiningStar]

you are completely jumping on the bandwagon because "thinking" is to hard.

Sorry man you dont account for the injuries, you dont account for the offensive line, and you dont account for what Romo brings to the table.

i am tired of non journalistic reporters, vs opinionated people telling other people what to think.

qbs are hard, and this whole thing of still "trying to kill off the pocket passer" is so 2002 and so over.

you need a guy to get the ball forward so someone can catch it. high priced qbs running around is not going to last long. i dont care how cool the ferarri looks, if its parked in your garage the whole time its not doing anything for you.

do you know how easy it is to get a qb, seriously, its so freaking easy, ask the jets, ask Denver, because they had to spend oodles of money on a running qb, oh wait, ask the raiders, ask the jets before Wilson, and the Cardinals.

[ShiningStar]

Originally Posted by GimmeTheBall!

Yes, it makes sense to focus on other positions that we are in dire need of improving. But as of yet, i don't know of a magic formula that assures us of picking Wares in every draft. If it were so, we'd be stocked with great defensive players and great O linemen.

So I take it you are quite happy with Romo at the helm -- for the next 5 years while we face the RGIIIs and Kaeperniks and Russell Wilsons of the world.

On one hand Romo will dazzle with personal status. On the other hand he will kill us with bad thows at the worst possible times.

thinking by just this, a second round qb beat a first round qb. there are lots of factor in deciding a good qb.

[DOUBLE WING]

As a former USC student who saw just about every game Matt Barkley played, I would recommend staying as far away from his as possible. I'm not a fan at all.