FalseStart75Pozderac
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Craig Morton never beat out Roger he was the next man up after Don Meredith retired. There was no competition between Craig Morton and Roger in 1969. That was Roger’s rookie year. Tom Landry wasn’t about to start a rookie QB. Craig Morton inherited the job. Morton and Staubach competed in 1971 and Roger beat him out during that season.
Very true, but it seemed Landry initially favored Morton's style (traditional) than Roger the Dodger. Remember after the SB VI win, in the 72 season, Landry stayed with Morton after Roger was healed up from his preseason shoulder separation. Landry finally decided to permanently move on from Morton after Staubach overcame a 28-13 deficit in the playoffs against San Fran. and threw two touchdown passes in the last 90 seconds to win the game 30–28