Broaddus: Starting to look like coaches plan on Kellen Moore as #2 QB

[ksadler1]

I think the problem wasn't just backup QBs couldn't score. I think the biggest problem was coaches inability to call plays that put us in positions to win games. It was like they settled for 3 and outs.

In fine with Moore as backup to Romo, but they need to let Romo call the plays if he goes down again

Romo changes plays on-the-fly, while he is in the game. Calling plays from the sideline is not an option. He can't read the D from the sideline.....

 

[Irvin88_4life]

Romo changes plays on-the-fly, while he is in the game. Calling plays from the sideline is not an option. He can't read the D from the sideline.....

I see no reason why Romo couldn't call plays from the sideline. Couldn't be worst then what we have

 

[Aven8]

Name me the last rookie to run for 1800 yards?

I think Dickerson is the last and only one to do that.

Seems like you have ridiculous lofty expectations for the kid.

All I know is he ran for 2,200 in the best conference in football and broke Walker's record that has stood since the early 80's. We got 1,000 from a washed up Dmac with no QB. With this line and Romo healthy, yes I can see it.

 

[ksadler1]

I see no reason why Romo couldn't call plays from the sideline. Couldn't be worst then what we have

I don't totally disagree with you. I'm just saying that Romo wouldn't be as effective from the sideline. He has to have an "on field" view. We'd end with with a bunch of delay penalties.....

 

[IrishAnto]

There are other teams out there that have put together decent defenses... Just because the Cowboys haven't done it doesn't mean it can't be done or isn't a good idea.

And no, no single defensive player selected at #4 will do that. But you combine the pick at #4, but the 2nd rounder plus a couple free agent pickups– now you're getting somewhere.

And no QB selected at #4 is going to make a difference this year and probably not next.

And no backup QB is going to make much of a difference.

But again without Romo we won't be going anywhere this year or next.

A QB taken at 4 will be for the medium - long term (maybe sooner but that's not likely).

I'm not saying drafting for defense is a bad idea, but tell me the last time in 20 years that's propelled us to anything.

On the other hand we've seen the effects of quality QB play.

As to the draft, a 2nd rounder plus a couple of good free agent pickups will likely get you somewhere as well (as long as we have quality QB play).

 

[Direwolf63]

The QB is not valued at all in Dallas. Why should fans be concerned when the team isn't ?

The way the front office behaves, it seems like they think they can pull out their iphone, log into franchiseqbsrus.com, pick out some random guy and they are good to 2030.

 

[Direwolf63]

As Jerry said, every decision
will be made with the idea that Romo is the QB now and for the next 3-5 years and the expectation of
getting to the playoffs.

And thats why Jerry is an idiot.

 

[Sydla]

All I know is he ran for 2,200 in the best conference in football and broke Walker's record that has stood since the early 80's. We got 1,000 from a washed up Dmac with no QB. With this line and Romo healthy, yes I can see it.

As I said, it's been done once in the entire history of the NFL and the top three rushing rookie records were from 1973, 1979 and 1983. It hasn't happened in over 30 years.

I think your expectations of Henry rushing for 1800 yards are borderline crazy.

 

[Gameover]

Had they gone to Moore sooner, I believe they would've won 2 or 3 more games.

He showed he could make a play, something Cassel couldn't do if his life depended on it.

 

[erod]

Colt McCoy and Chase Daniel???....if the organization has that direction....then winning ain't everything.

So tell me the backup quarterback out there who can take a team to the Super Bowl.

LOL, there are 10-15 quarterbacks in the world worth a crap. The rest are Colt McCoy.

 

[Irvin88_4life]

I don't totally disagree with you. I'm just saying that Romo wouldn't be as effective from the sideline. He has to have an "on field" view. We'd end with with a bunch of delay penalties.....

We already get delay of game penalties. Sorry but you haven't provided any facts to why Romo couldn't call plays from the sideline

 

[Stash]

Had they gone to Moore sooner, I believe they would've won 2 or 3 more games.

He showed he could make a play, something Cassel couldn't do if his life depended on it.

He was also a turnover machine, making big plays for the opposition too.

 

[Irvin88_4life]

But again without Romo we won't be going anywhere this year or next.

A QB taken at 4 will be for the medium - long term (maybe sooner but that's not likely).

I'm not saying drafting for defense is a bad idea, but tell me the last time in 20 years that's propelled us to anything.

On the other hand we've seen the effects of quality QB play.

As to the draft, a 2nd rounder plus a couple of good free agent pickups will likely get you somewhere as well (as long as we have quality QB play).

Ya the great quality play of Peyton Manning won them a superbowl. I see what your saying now

 

[Irvin88_4life]

He was also a turnover machine, making big plays for the opposition too.

Romo did the same. It was his first real game action. He has a lot of upside

 

[Stash]

Romo did the same. It was his first real game action. He has a lot of upside

Agree to disagree.

Moore isn't some undiscovered gem who has suddenly burst out upon the league. He's been sitting on the outskirts for four years.

If anything is clear, it is his known limitations, not some untapped upside.

 

[IrishAnto]

Ya the great quality play of Peyton Manning won them a superbowl. I see what your saying now

What's Peyton Manning got to do with the Cowboys (other than beating them)?

 

[DeaconMoss]

All I know is he ran for 2,200 in the best conference in football and broke Walker's record that has stood since the early 80's. We got 1,000 from a washed up Dmac with no QB. With this line and Romo healthy, yes I can see it.

Brandon Jacobs best year was 1089 yards. That's Henry's ceiling. He takes too long to get moving and they are going to chop them long legs off in the pros.

He's fast but not that quick, but a great option for a tough yard.

 

[CowboyGil]

Just because he IS #2 doesn't mean he should BE the #2.

 

[big dog cowboy]

There are a bunch of zoners here that are setting themselves up for massive disappointment on day 1 of
draft. Broaddus and Spags from DC.com have been saying for some time now that the odds of
Dallas picking a QB at #4 is almost nil. They get to spend quality time with Jerry, Stephen and Will
McClay and they know who they are discussing in the halls of Valley Ranch. Broaddus doesn't even
like Wentz and Goff that much. He has them rated down the line from Paxton Lynch his favorite QB
in this draft. Everyone will be yelling, screaming and cussing on draft day when Dallas goes defense
but the statistical odds and needs of the team favor those picks this year. As Jerry said, every decision
will be made with the idea that Romo is the QB now and for the next 3-5 years and the expectation of
getting to the playoffs.

Well worth repeating.

 

[Irvin88_4life]

Agree to disagree.

Moore isn't some undiscovered gem who has suddenly burst out upon the league. He's been sitting on the outskirts for four years.

If anything is clear, it is his known limitations, not some untapped upside.

You can't teach game experience. I feel Moore showed enough that with more game experience and reps as the backup he can win us some games