Backup QB idea...

[SkinsSuck09]

I say just wait it out....Some other guys will become available as the season gets closer. Sims atleast is young so I say sure, pick him up.

 

[THUMPER]

I like Warner also but how old is he? We'd be trading one old washed up vet for another.

Brad Johnson is 39, Warner is 37. I tend to agree. Like I said, if we want an old QB, I'm available.

 

[Yeagermeister]

Brad Johnson is 39, Warner is 37. I tend to agree. Like I said, if we want an old QB, I'm available.

We might as well bring back Eddie LeBaron then :laugh2:

 

[THUMPER]

We might as well bring back Eddie LeBaron then :laugh2:

Too true! Roger still has a good arm, maybe...

 

[dougonthebench]

When was the last time the NFL had a three-team trade like this?

I don't recall many, but I could be wrong.



Outside of that, I have no interest in Warner at this point in his career.

me too!maybe 6 years ago,yes!

 

[Arch Stanton]

Before anyone calls me CRAZY, at least think this over. Imo Brad Johnson is a guy who could finish a game for us if Romo were injured, maybe even start a game or two. But,....if he had to start for any kind of extended period, WERE DONE! So heres the plan in a nutshell,........We send a fifth to Tampa bay, Tampa then sends Chris Simms to Arizona which in turn sends Kurt Warner to us. What does this all accomplish? Gets Simms out of tampa, gets Warner out of Leinerts way down in Arizona, and finally gives us the type of reliable backup that any REAL Superbowl contending team needs. Oh sure, Warner is only gonna play a couple more seasons, but SO WHAT. Buys us time to draft and develope someone else and gives us an excellent backup with RECENT high end production. Warner was still able to deliver the goods as recently as last season. As an added bonus we also happen to run a version of the offense he put up most of his production in while with the Rams. The comfort level Warner would bring easily outweighs the price of a fifth round pick IMO. Now,.....get er done Jerry!

Where is the part where Warner brings Bolden with him? And no you're not crazy, I know you, not crazy at all.....much.

 

[AbeBeta]

Jason Cambell wouldnt be a terrible back up

The last thing we want is him not starting in Washington

 

[peplaw06]

I just don't think anyone's going to come in here knowing they'll be the backup QB and give us confidence that we can win the Super Bowl if Romo goes down...

 

[AbeBeta]

I just don't think anyone's going to come in here knowing they'll be the backup QB and give us confidence that we can win the Super Bowl if Romo goes down...

To me, it is more about who might be able to steal a game for us if needed.

 

[peplaw06]

To me, it is more about who might be able to steal a game for us if needed.

I think Johnson could steal a game or maybe two if it's like 5 games Romo's out. But Hayseed's talking about this being the kind of move a "Super Bowl contending" team makes. Why? Any other Super Bowl contending teams in recent memory make trades for backup QBs who ended up playing and being the difference in actually winning the SB?

 

[Velvet Jones]

Hmmmmm. I have another idea! It's the middle of the regular season and the dastardly New York Football Giants damage our Tony Romo. Brad Johnson is clearly not up to the longer term task....what to do? We turn to Brett Favre! He has been unable to make a deal to play football and now we need a starter. We call the "avenging hayseed" (sorry, couldn't resist) from Mississippi and he gladly steps into the breach. Championship!

Are you mad?!? Favre can't win in Dallas!

 

[jcblanco22]

Aaron Brooks. Better arm than Warner or Johnson, mobility, starting experience, and relative youth (32). Great 1 year solution to the back-up situation.

 

[AbeBeta]

I think Johnson could steal a game or maybe two if it's like 5 games Romo's out. But Hayseed's talking about this being the kind of move a "Super Bowl contending" team makes. Why? Any other Super Bowl contending teams in recent memory make trades for backup QBs who ended up playing and being the difference in actually winning the SB?

That simply doesn't happen on a team that gets there with a dominant QB. And it usually only happens if you've got a rookie who takes over for a mediocre starter.

 

[Avenging Hayseed]

I think Johnson could steal a game or maybe two if it's like 5 games Romo's out. But Hayseed's talking about this being the kind of move a "Super Bowl contending" team makes. Why? Any other Super Bowl contending teams in recent memory make trades for backup QBs who ended up playing and being the difference in actually winning the SB?

...........................Wasnt a trade but the very same Kurt Warner came in for Trent Green after he was injured in preseason and went on to win a Superbowl. Doug Williams for Shroeder in Washington, Hostetler for Simms in N.Y. Thats just off the top of my head, I'll try to think of more....

 

[Avenging Hayseed]

Brady came in for Bledsoe, but of coarce he was already on the team, still.....he was a backup. Didnt Earl Morrill do it too?

 

[Avenging Hayseed]

Just saying...........IMO this is a FANTASTIC TEAM we have here. In SOME ways in fact I feel they are more talented than those early 90's teams. This is OUR SHOT. Would hate to see it derailed by a lack of a decent backup QB. Warner has shown that he can still get it done, especially with the type of talent he would have surrounding him in Dallas. That HAS TO BE a factor in this whole thing. Now I ask again...........IF romo were to go down for an extended period, WHO would you feel more comfortable with,...Johnson, Warner, or Simms?? Obviously we would all prefer Romo to be playing but sometimes things dont work out that way. Wayyyyyyy better to have something but not need it, then to need something and not have it. WAY BETTER.

 

[Yeagermeister]

Just saying...........IMO this is a FANTASTIC TEAM we have here. In SOME ways in fact I feel they are more talented than those early 90's teams. This is OUR SHOT. Would hate to see it derailed by a lack of a decent backup QB. Warner has shown that he can still get it done, especially with the type of talent he would have surrounding him in Dallas. That HAS TO BE a factor in this whole thing. Now I ask again...........IF romo were to go down for an extended period, WHO would you feel more comfortable with,...Johnson, Warner, or Simms?? Obviously we would all prefer Romo to be playing but sometimes things dont work out that way. Wayyyyyyy better to have something but not need it, then to need something and not have it. WAY BETTER.

In all honesty if those were our only choices of course it would be Warner but I'd rather have a different option. Who that is I don't know because there isn't anyone available right now that I'd want to backup Romo.

 

[Avenging Hayseed]

Aaron Brooks. Better arm than Warner or Johnson, mobility, starting experience, and relative youth (32). Great 1 year solution to the back-up situation.

.................Except of coarce for that fact that he,...you know,....pretty much suxxx!...

 

[BigDFan5]

Jason Cambell wouldnt be a terrible back up

screw that we all remember Quinthy part 1

 

[Avenging Hayseed]

...........................Wasnt a trade but the very same Kurt Warner came in for Trent Green after he was injured in preseason and went on to win a Superbowl. Doug Williams for Shroeder in Washington, Hostetler for Simms in N.Y. Thats just off the top of my head, I'll try to think of more....

Its not like im saying Warner would have to come in and win us a Superbowl. That almost never happens. But, what I am saying is he would be a great option if HEAVEN HELP US Romo were to miss 5-6 games at some point in the season. Would be alot more confident that a guy like Warner who's done it, and has done it as recently as last season, could come in and see us through it then I would be confident in either Simms or Johnson.