Cooper Rush as a quality backup QB?

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quickccc said:
Seeing Chiefs' backup QB Matt Moore subbing and delivering points in place of injured Mahomes, he's proving he can be a very reliable backup QB

If Dak Prescott himself were to be injured, and had to sidelined for just a few games (per concussion, bad ankle sprain, hamstring or bruised shoulder) and we needed backup Cooper Rush to sub and manage 3 games for wins – how confident are you in Cooper Rush that he could deliver us enough few wins to help us stay in playoff race, until Dak returns ?
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Rush would be OK and better than any backups that played in 2015.
 

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xwalker said:
Rush would be OK and better than any backups that played in 2015.
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For us? Maybe, I guess. Though you must take into account that Weeden appeared to be a viable backup elsewhere. And Rush has not proven he can play at an NFL level, and Cassell has. So, I'd have to disagree w/ you on that.
 

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shabazz said:
On another far gone Forum,I remember people saying this about Romo when he was riding the pine behind Bledsoe. I cant comment for sure on the small sample preseason games we have seen him in. Unless he was to grow a mustache like Minshew,.....
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Whomever was saying it obviously had no backup for their statement. I do.
 

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pancakeman said:
This is a cliche that feels right, but honest question: why is it that we say of college QBs “you can’t teach arm strength” but we also say of promising college trench players “not strong enough yet but give him a year in NFL conditioning program...”?
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Arm strength is not about actual arm strength, it's strictly about how hard you can throw.

Being strong enough in the trenches is about actual strength, w/ leverage definitely also being a factor.
 
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No way to tell until it happens Danny White was a punter until his number was called at QB ya never know till it is show time
 
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quickccc said:
Seeing Chiefs' backup QB Matt Moore subbing and delivering points in place of injured Mahomes, he's proving he can be a very reliable backup QB

If Dak Prescott himself were to be injured, and had to sidelined for just a few games (per concussion, bad ankle sprain, hamstring or bruised shoulder) and we needed backup Cooper Rush to sub and manage 3 games for wins – how confident are you in Cooper Rush that he could deliver us enough few wins to help us stay in playoff race, until Dak returns ?
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Yes, Cooper Rush is a quality QB. I would definitely have confidence in him.
 

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quickccc said:
Seeing Chiefs' backup QB Matt Moore subbing and delivering points in place of injured Mahomes, he's proving he can be a very reliable backup QB If Dak Prescott himself were to be injured, and had to sidelined for just a few games (per concussion, bad ankle sprain, hamstring or bruised shoulder) and we needed backup Cooper Rush to sub and manage 3 games for wins – how confident are you in Cooper Rush that he could deliver us enough few wins to help us stay in playoff race, until Dak returns ?
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The bold words shouldn't even be in the same sentence. The Cowboys have no backup period!
 
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It is impossible to know if he is a legit backup yet, but the limited evidence so far indicates that he is not. And my magic 8 ball says “Not likely”.
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What exactly did you get out of the limited evidence of 3 NFL passes to come to this conclusion?
 
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He is? Based on what?
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Set aside any scouting reports. You can bring them up if you would like. But I don't make QB judgements until year 3 and beyond. He's in mid 3rd year.

Most everyone has a small sample size on him right now.

He has great pocket presence. Good decision making. He has the accuracy and zip on his throws/ He is aware on the field. He SEEMS to be able to read a defense pre-snap. Please note I have said SEEMS TO. Good footwork. I have seen him step up in the pocket (doesn't get jitter-feet). And he gets rid of the ball quickly. In addition, I have seen him place the ball where it needs to be. Where only the WR has a chance at it. And he is a very smart QB. He's not exactly a noodle-arm QB like some think. He can get it down the field. More of a pocket passer but can get out of the pocket if needed.

This is just my personal assessment. In, obviously no particular order. If given the chance this kid can succeed.
 
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Set aside any scouting reports. You can bring them up if you would like. But I don't make QB judgements until year 3 and beyond. He's in mid 3rd year.

Most everyone has a small sample size on him right now.

He has great pocket presence. Good decision making. He has the accuracy and zip on his throws/ He is aware on the field. He SEEMS to be able to read a defense pre-snap. Please note I have said SEEMS TO. Good footwork. I have seen him step up in the pocket (doesn't get jitter-feet). And he gets rid of the ball quickly. In addition, I have seen him place the ball where it needs to be. Where only the WR has a chance at it. And he is a very smart QB. He's not exactly a noodle-arm QB like some think. He can get it down the field. More of a pocket passer but can get out of the pocket if needed.

This is just my personal assessment. In, obviously no particular order. If given the chance this kid can succeed.
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Sure would be nice if we could put away one or two teams early enough in the games to give him some late game time play.
 
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