Big problem ahead if we do not develop QB

[BigDFan5]

If this is true it only proves the point many of us were trying to make the whole while - you should not fix that which is not broken. Henson's delivery was fine - good velocity, good accuracy. Every QB gets a few passes blocked and every QB tries to throw in the lanes when they want to zip the ball.

This was a monumental mistake from the get-go. I'd also lay 10-to-1 odds it was Parcells behind this. If it wasn't his idea, then guy whose idea it was should immediately be fired.

It was Matt Mosley Not dc.com



Pack had this to say: "I know that Bledsoe's been doing great and he's doing a great job of regaining some respect that the media's taken away from him. But, what's the deal with Drew Henson these days? SI was calling him a bust in an article about Carson Palmer (the second coming of Aikman).

Pack, I think Drew Henson gets one more training camp unless the Cowboys draft someone. Tony Romo seems to be light years ahead of him at this point. Even Keyshawn Johnson, who is a good friend of Henson's, was talking about how Romo has a good shot at being a starting quarterback in the league. He said Romo makes some great throws in practice. We're not able to see most of that stuff.

Henson's returned to his old throwing style, but he's got a long way to go. We'll keep you posted.

http://cowboyszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38524&page=1&pp=15&highlight=henson+motion

 

[BigDFan5]

Henson reverting back in throwing motion? Set to #3 after Romo beat him out - after throwing 5000 passes attemting to improve mechanics?

That if true is the ending to the Henson era.

no actually it means Finally Henson will be comfortable throwing the way he has thrown his entire life. I think we see a very different preseason battle next season

 

[CantonBound08]

Why would Parcell's want to play a young QB? He signed a four year contract (I believe). When he got here we had Carter, Hutchinson, and Romo. He had some success with Carter (10-6). Year two, Vinny, Henson, and Romo, by now Parcell's is down to a maximum of three years left on his contract. If he starts an unknown and they struggle (which is highly probable) that leaves him one or two years left. He goes with what (who) he knows and we stink up the joint. Year three, Bledsoe, Romo, Henson, again why would he want to start the season with an unknown when he can start with a qb that he knows and who he is comfortable with.

The argument could be made that he does not believe in either Henson or Romo, or the argument could also be made that Parcell's believes the best option to win now is to start a QB with more experience.

No one knows what Henson or Romo can do. How could you? Seneca Wallace looked pretty good in at least one of his Pre-Season games, anyone ready to anoint him over Hasselbeck in Seattle? What about Billy Volek? A.J. Feely worked out pretty good for Miami, huh? Pre-season is not the same as the regular season.

In my opinion Parcell's made a big mistake in not letting the young QB's get playing time when we were getting blown out last year, and when our season was pretty much over. He says that he "wants to protect the player". That's fine and dandy, but you can't really complain about them being inexperienced if you don't want to give them any playing time.

However, if our o-line play does not improve we might see one of these inexperienced QB's in the very near future.

 

[CowboyManDan]

The coaching staff had Henson switch back to his old throwing motion? I never thought there was a problem to fix anyhow with his old throwing motion. He was accurate and had good velocity. But ff this is the case, that's a BIG mistake by the coaching staff in having him try to learn a new motion. Cause That basically wipes out a whole year for him (or at least a whole training camp)...and he needs all the experience he can get. That sucks, and can potentially majorly hurt him...and it was all out of his control.

*shakes head* so Parcells is against playing youngsters at QB, but not anywhere else?

At this point in his coaching career, yes.

 

[STSINAZ]

i told you guys...romo is the future per bill and jerrah...dont worry he will be ok...he has gotten alot better...key has said that too...

 

[Kilyin]

Read at Cowboys.com that they had him revert to his old throwing motion. that alone tells me that the throwing motion was the reason he struggled this preseason

I knew I read that somewhere, but then I couldn't find the original article, so I wasn't sure if it was true. Thanks for the confirmation.

 

[burmafrd]

As long as you can get the ball to where it needs to be in time, it really does not matter what kind of motion you use. Do not understand some coaches fixation on that- just plain dumb. The key with ANY QB is how well can they audible, read the D, keep their heads when the pressure is on, make the right throws at the right time. THAT is what is important and separates the backups from the starters and the starters from the stars.

 

[Eskimo]

i told you guys...romo is the future per bill and jerrah...dont worry he will be ok...he has gotten alot better...key has said that too...

Romo is most likely a backup QB in this league. I will not believe otherwise until he shows he can shine against first stringers and take care of the ball. I've generally not been terribly impressed with him.

I don't know whether Henson is the future either - he was quite good in preseason in 2004 - the longer our coaching staff works with him the worse he seems to get. The decision to change his throwing mechanics was fundamentally flawed form the get-go and the QB coach should be canned. I think he is waiting for his "Norv" to come around and rescue him. I don't know if that will be with the Cowboys or someone else.

If Bledsoe continues to play well then the need to find the future QB is not a pressing one. He is not old for his position and has been pretty healthy throughout his career.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

He has more talent than anyone and as much pocket presense than Brady, he will be a star

What do you think that means?

More talent than Brady, and the same pocket presence?

 

[brucem78]

What makes everyone think Romo can't be the guy? I have been pulling for Henson since we signed him but everytime I watch Romo play I get the sensation that he could be very good for a long time. He just has that certain something that tells me he will be able to get the job done. I got the same feeling watching Roethlesburger in his first preseason and saw the same thing early on with McNabb. Now the scary thing is I also thought Clint Stoerner could be a good NFL QB.

 

[BigDFan5]

I knew I read that somewhere, but then I couldn't find the original article, so I wasn't sure if it was true. Thanks for the confirmation.

No problem

 

[Eskimo]

What makes everyone think Romo can't be the guy? I have been pulling for Henson since we signed him but everytime I watch Romo play I get the sensation that he could be very good for a long time. He just has that certain something that tells me he will be able to get the job done. I got the same feeling watching Roethlesburger in his first preseason and saw the same thing early on with McNabb. Now the scary thing is I also thought Clint Stoerner could be a good NFL QB.

The problem I have with Romo are that he lacks the measurables and pedigree (not fatal flaws) but most importantly he is careless with the ball.

His ball seems to float in the air a long time (ala Jason Garrett) and I am worried he would be exposed in prolonged play against first-string caliber DBs.

He will have to prove me wrong before I believe in him. If he were able to do it, we would be much better off because we wouldn't have to invest a high pick in the position. So I am rooting for him just as I am for Henson.