Congratulations To Alex Tanney!

[jobberone]

I'm not certain you can become too QB rich. If you had two guys to develop behind Romo and Orton then great. That gives you a higher probability of hitting on a starter. They just have to be worth the risk of losing 1 or 2 roster spots.

 

[Mookie]

Last night was a difficult situation for Tanney. Perhaps he gets waived and brought back to the PS. I'm certain that's what the team will try to accomplish. I however do not feel safe with Orton a the backup. Never liked him.

 

[CooterBrown]

Armstrong's release bodes well for both Beasley and Tanney.

 

[Doomsday101]

I agree he does those negative things. But that's very normal for a new QB. He didn't get the coaching to do those things right away and you don't normally see QBs do those early on even coming from a passing offense. That's not as universally true as in the recent past but it's still generally true. Some never learn it. Most don't actually. But I highly doubt you are going to get this guy on the PS. I do agree that is the optimum place for him. He could be an emergency QB game day, learn during the game as well as after, not take a roster spot displacing another player and would cost less. That's perfect for him. I just don't see him getting thru waivers. Not only does he have the physical tools but he has 'it'. Whether or not he can develop the mental side of the game is the only question.

Watch him in the pocket. He looks like Romo. He doesn't have Romo's quicker release but he has his pocket presence. He also already has the moxie to throw the ball into tight spaces which many just can't/won't do. And that is critical in the NFL. They just need to learn when and where to do that. He's not ready to play yet and I wouldn't want to ruin the guy. Put him on the team and see if he can develop. If so you at least have someone to trade for picks or even possibly be the guy. It is a little early to be looking for Romo's replacement but if he develops you gain some leverage on Romo come next contract. And you can't pick the time for someone like him to come along. They do when they do. If he never pans out all you've done is lose a roster spot for a year or three. That's nothing if you can get a starting or even very competent backup.

I don't think Dallas can afford to use a roster spot on him. I think he could make it to PS, I don't think he has done anything that makes me feel teams will rush out and get him.

 

[jobberone]

I don't think Dallas can afford to use a roster spot on him. I think he could make it to PS, I don't think he has done anything that makes me feel teams will rush out and get him.

Then we'll have to agree to disagree. We'll see. Soon.

 

[Deep_South]

I don't think Dallas can afford to use a roster spot on him. I think he could make it to PS, I don't think he has done anything that makes me feel teams will rush out and get him.

Well, except for those teams who feel one roster spot won't have any real impact on their record this year, but a QB who could develop into a quality backup - or possibly even a starter - could make a difference in their success down the road. A team like that could even grab him off of the practice squad if he clears waivers and actually makes it there.

That said, if RHG fills out our final roster spots with some cut linemen who are better than the ones who played for us last night, I'm not going to be complaining. It's a long season, and we are almost certainly going to need them - maybe sooner rather than later.

 

[silver]

I don't think Dallas can afford to use a roster spot on him. I think he could make it to PS, I don't think he has done anything that makes me feel teams will rush out and get him.

I agree. Is not as if he's the second coming of Matt Moore or anything. Seriously though, I doubt he gets claimed if we waive him. PS material all the way.

 

[Doomsday101]

Well, except for those teams who feel one roster spot won't have any real impact on their record this year, but a QB who could develop into a quality backup - or possibly even a starter - could make a difference in their success down the road. A team like that could even grab him off of the practice squad if he clears waivers and actually makes it there.

That said, if RHG fills out our final roster spots with some cut linemen who are better than the ones who played for us last night, I'm not going to be complaining. It's a long season, and we are almost certainly going to need them - maybe sooner rather than later.

and there are several out there who are as good if not better than Tanny. Sorry I don't see it, he is not that accurate with his throws he is locking in on targets. I'm not saying he can't develop but I don't think anyone can say that he will. Pitt, Buff and KC all had him in there they did not see enough to keep him and it is not like they were not in the market for a QB. Dallas may put him on the practice squad but I would not stake this teams future on him, I would more likely look to the draft than to hope he can develop

 

[Doomsday101]

I agree. Is not as if he's the second coming of Matt Moore or anything. Seriously though, I doubt he gets claimed if we waive him. PS material all the way.

True as I continue to mention he is not new teams have seen him teams who need a QB. Buffalo is not QB rich yet did not keep him, KC is not QB rich did not keep him. Pitt outside of Rothlisbuger is not all that solid at backup yet they did not keep him. He may stick in Dallas but if he does it will likely be PS he is not ready at all and may never be in the meantime Dallas needs to add depth to critical areas

 

[DFWJC]

Could be wrong but don't remember anyone thinking we would take a te especially in the 2nd and Romo is older than Witten, so I see us going qb early

QBs play longer than TEs and you can play 2 TEs at one time, but I hear you.

I say unless a player way to good to pass up drops to them, they will not certainly not target the position that early. If Romo--whose arm is stronger now than ever and plays a position where age otherwise helps due to tthe mental aspects--does not regress, then would only look for a developmental guy, as that player is riding the bench for 3-4 years.

jmo

 

[Staubacher]

I get that fans have their pet cats but I did something different this preseason and watched a lot of other teams play. Believe me every team has a backup Qb or two or three that look like tanney. Some better some the same. He's not a hot rare commodity that teams will be drooling to snatch from our practice squad. He just isn't

 

[montgod]

He should be cut.. and they should be scouring the ww for some OL.

 

[Zimmy Lives]

I get that fans have their pet cats but I did something different this preseason and watched a lot of other teams play. Believe me every team has a backup Qb or two or three that look like tanney. Some better some the same. He's not a hot rare commodity that teams will be drooling to snatch from our practice squad. He just isn't

I agree. If he had come out and torched the Texans for three TDs and 300 yards passing then I think they would need to consider adding him to the 53-man roster.It would be safe to assume he is a cut destined for the PS.

 

[DFWJC]

It worked out for Romo....

but I'm curious how many developmental NFL QBs (undrafted or taken say, after the 3rd round) that turned into very good or great (not just average or below) NFL QBs?

I don't know the answer, so it's an honest question.
Other than Tony, can anyone think of a developemntal QB that rode the bench for a few years before becoming a Pro Bowl level starter?
I can't off the top of my head.

Warner only sat for a few games, but he was a develpemental guy made good.

We let Matt Moore walk. But although he started some game and has been a good backup, he most certtainly did not keep Dallas from making or winning inthe playoffs. Matt Cassell was a so-so starter...at best.
Any others?

BTW, Aaron Rodgers was certainly not a "developmental QB". He was the starter in waiting.

 

[Staubacher]

It worked out for Romo....

but I'm curious how many developmental NFL QBs (undrafted or taken say, after the 3rd round) that turned into very good or great (not just average or below) NFL QBs?

I don't know the answer, so it's an honest question.
Other than Tony, can anyone think of a developemntal QB that rode the bench for a few years before becoming a Pro Bowl level starter?
I can't off the top of my head.

Warner only sat for a few games, but he was a develpemental guy made good.

We let Matt Moore walk. But although he started some game and has been a good backup, he most certtainly did not keep Dallas from making or winning inthe playoffs. Matt Cassell was a so-so starter...at best.
Any others?

BTW, Aaron Rodgers was certainly not a "developmental QB". He was the starter in waiting.

Romo is rare, something else he doesn't get enough credit for. He did it through hard work and perserverance. It's an amazing story actually

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

Do not be surprised that, if Tanney is not cut on Saturday, he is cut on Sunday to make room for a DL or OL signing. Keeping him on the roster for a day -- while other teams fill their backup QB holes -- would help us slip him through to the practice squad.

 

[17yearsandcounting]

I get that fans have their pet cats but I did something different this preseason and watched a lot of other teams play. Believe me every team has a backup Qb or two or three that look like tanney. Some better some the same. He's not a hot rare commodity that teams will be drooling to snatch from our practice squad. He just isn't

100% correct. Tanney is absolutely nothing special and he is almost 26. Not exactly a developmental player when you just signed Romo to that contract.

 

[Parcells4Life]

he's been cut per Tim McMahon

 

[Staubacher]

he's been cut per Tim McMahon

Probably should change thread title lol

 

[KJJ]

Probably should change thread title lol

The thread title never made sense in the first place congratulating a player for surviving one of the first cuts? lol That tells you what a long shot Tanney was and to think there were those who wanted to go with him as Romo's backup.