Who's our Backup?

Ranching said:

I say Gilbert and Ehlinger from Texas.....what say you?

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I say they just direct snap the ball into the backfield every time. If you are going to be terrible, make a proper job of it. Don't half azz.

Whirlwin said:

Good to see you back posting cowboy brother

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Thanks, much appreciated!

I hope you’re doing well also.

Blitzen said:

I say they just direct snap the ball into the backfield every time. If you are going to be terrible, make a proper job of it. Don't half azz.

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So, answer the question....who do you want?

I wouldn't be surprised if the Cowboys picked up a surprise QB in the upcoming draft to replace the "Nooch!"

Aven8 said:

Sorry Ranch, Ehlinger sucks. Seen him his whole career. He’s Bucky Richardson

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It was fun to watch Bucky try to be the Cowboy's Fullback for a couple of Pre-Season games....

GG is the real one.

Ranching said:

So, answer the question....who do you want?

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with the 10th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft... the Dallas Cowboys select... The Backfield

Alex Smith snaps 42 percent

Nick Mullins snaps 55 percent

I’m not any help.

Maverick84 said:

with the 10th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft... the Dallas Cowboys select... The Backfield

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I don't know about the backfield, but I used to enjoy The Outfield on spring break down on South Padre Island, back in the day!!!

Whatever the team does at backup QB, I hope we focus on a young developmental project with upside- NOT an expensive vet that eats cap space and (hopefully) never plays. I’ve believed for a long time that it’s not wise use of cap revenue to pay big bucks for a backup unless you have a very young QB you are developing to be a starter soon. Like Tua in Miami or whoever backs up rookies like Lawrence or Wilson this year.

Of the guys we have, Gilbert and DiNucci are worth continuing to look at, although I think Gilbert is vastly overrated by our fans. He did have a decent game against Pitt last year for sure, but he’s 30 and there’s a reason he’s never stayed anywhere. And once D-coordinators get a chance to study him, they will know how to defend him. Could he be a decent backup? Probably, but there’s not much upside and trade value with a guy who’s 31 soon and has never shown a lot.

The Nooch has some weird gunslinger vibe that is intriguing but if doesn’t show any major growth in training camp, he may be the next Mike White.

One thing for sure in my book- I’ve seen enough of Cooper Rush to believe he’s worth letting go.

Maybe there’s a developmental guy available on Day 2 or 3 of the draft that might be worth a look if McClay has them high on his board. That’s going to depend on a lot of things. But I’m always for drafting a QB if not every year, every other year. You never know if you find a diamond that can either be a future star, or great trade material.

Will the 49ers cut Garoppolo? He probably wants to be a starter.

stasheroo said:

McCarthy mentioned that the Cowboys had talked to some veteran quarterbacks. I wonder if Colt McCoy was one of them?

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McCoy is not a bad idea. Should come very cheap and reasonable.

I’m also cool with drafting another QB in the mid to late rounds to compete with Gilbert and Nooch

Ranching said:

I don't know about the backfield, but I used to enjoy The Outfield on spring break down on South Padre Island, back in the day!!!

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you are truly awesome sir.

stasheroo said:

McCarthy mentioned that the Cowboys had talked to some veteran quarterbacks. I wonder if Colt McCoy was one of them?

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Between what Dak said in his press conference, and McCarthy having a relationship with Alex Smith, I think they may be talking to him.

Alex Smith

alex smith....and they draft smu's shane buechele.

Ranching said:

I say Gilbert and Ehlinger from Texas.....what say you?

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I say neither of those guys could win a game if Dak suffers a short-term injury, and we're drafting top-five if he is out long-term.

Jake said:

I say neither of those guys could win a game if Dak suffers a short-term injury, and we're drafting top-five if he is out long-term.

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So, who's your pick?

Ranching said:

I say Gilbert and Ehlinger from Texas.....what say you?

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I don’t think he’s on the roster yet.