Cowboys looking at Josh McCown

[Hardline]

I would like to dump chicken blood over Vick and throw him in a cage with 10 starving Pit Bulls.

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

Why would Foles want to be here?

He won't be the starter. Not the future. Can't increase his value unless Romo gets hurt.

He'll hold out for a better offer.

He wants a starting job. You look around the league and in reality there aren't any of those available. Teams don't add starting QB's in August unless there is an injury.

So the next thing you look at is where is there a fragile QB or a QB that could melt down? Obviously Romo fits the bill of fragile based upon the past few years. Maybe Cleveland. Maybe Houston or Denver. Dallas would clearly be attractive because Romo has a history and we have no veteran depth behind.

So you have yourself a list of 4 or 5 teams that might be attractive. Compare the OL, RB and targets in the passing game...Dallas certainly has to be in the top 2 or 3.

What is your goal? To get some playing time with a good offense, make yourself attractive for free agency next year. If Foles got called to replace an injured Romo, he stands a great chance of putting up some decent numbers. So I completely disagree with your assertion. Dallas is a great place to go unless you have a clear cut chance to start somewhere.

 

[darthseinfeld]

McCown would be my pick

 

[Sportsbabe]

I'm always amazed how the same guys over and over again get jobs but others don't. The McCowns of the world...... Always there to steal someone's money.

Because of actual demonstrated ability. The success is subjective and can vary based on circumstances.

 

[fairviewfarmer]

From the outside looking in, Foles looks like the no-brainer pick, jmo.......He's young. He was born and raised in Austin, He's won games in the NFC East and he's been a Pro-Bowl selection...So why isn't jerry signing him??? Money??? Just wondering.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Because of actual demonstrated ability. The success is subjective and can vary based on circumstances.

MCCown has has 36 TDs to 19 ints over the last 3 years. As far as backups we arent going to many more productive players

 

[speedkilz88]

Why would Foles want to be here?

He won't be the starter. Not the future. Can't increase his value unless Romo gets hurt.

He'll hold out for a better offer.

1. He needs a job.
2. No starting jobs available.
3. Aging vet that has a recent injury history.
4. Loaded offense including best OL in football, one of the best WRs in football, one of the best TEs in football, and the #4 player in the draft at RB
5. So if he does get to play he has a chance to up his value for next year.
6. He's from Austin, so he gets to come home.
7. He's supposedly a Cowboys fan.

 

[gimmesix]

MCCown has has 36 TDs to 19 ints over the last 3 years. As far as backups we arent going to many more productive players

Depends on which season you want to look at. He had 11 TDs and 14 ints. in 2014 between 13-1 in 2013 and 12-4 in 2015. In six of his seven previous seasons, he had more interceptions than touchdowns. (The one exception, he had zero of both.)

Of course, we can't expect to find a perfect QB as a backup, so I don't mind him, but I don't see him as a better option than Foles. Both are flawed, which is why they are backup material. (But both IMO are better than what we would have had in Moore.)

 

[speedkilz88]

MCCown has has 36 TDs to 19 ints over the last 3 years. As far as backups we arent going to many more productive players

That would be 47 and 22 for Foles though.

 

[zrinkill]

Foles is younger ....... so that who I would want.

 

[RS12]

Anybody who is good at checking down will fit right in here as backup QB.

 

[gmoney112]

Just take whoever's cheaper. They're both equally bad. At least McCown has some recent success.

 

[speedkilz88]

Just take whoever's cheaper. They're both equally bad. At least McCown has some recent success.

McCown would be a trade of a pick. That is why Foles makes so much sense. But money may be a problem. McCown is actually making over 4 million currently.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Depends on which season you want to look at. He had 11 TDs and 14 ints. in 2014 between 13-1 in 2013 and 12-4 in 2015. In six of his seven previous seasons, he had more interceptions than touchdowns. (The one exception, he had zero of both.)

Of course, we can't expect to find a perfect QB as a backup, so I don't mind him, but I don't see him as a better option than Foles. Both are flawed, which is why they are backup material. (But both IMO are better than what we would have had in Moore.)

IMO what you want in a backup QB is a player capable of catching fire. Players who will never be top guys, but guys capable of getting hot for a stretch and playing as well as a top 10 QB in the NFL. Not a huge fan of Foles, however both Foles and McCown have shown they are capable of just that.

A backup QB is really just a prayer

 

[CyberB0b]

Just say no to trading for scrub veteran QB's.

 

[darthseinfeld]

That would be 47 and 22 for Foles though.

Not a fan of Foles personally but he has been productive. Moreso then McCown.

My worry with him is has he regressed since his pro bowl season and is he still capable of producing. Thats why I personally prefer McCown as far as outside help. McCown had a bad 2014, but was relatively productive last year in Cleveland

 

[darthseinfeld]

Foles is younger ....... so that who I would want.

Neither is any long term awnser, so personally age isnt much of a factor for me

 

[speedkilz88]

Not a fan of Foles personally but he has been productive. Moreso then McCown.

My worry with him is has he regressed since his pro bowl season and is he still capable of producing. Thats why I personally prefer McCown as far as outside help. McCown had a bad 2014, but was relatively productive last year in Cleveland

He's also a year older than Romo. I hesitate at older backups who's ability could drop off and especially when costing a pick and a 4 + million salary. I prefer to get the young guy that still wants to make a name for himself.

 

[darthseinfeld]

He's also a year older than Romo. I hesitate at older backups who's ability could drop off and especially when costing a pick and a 4 + million salary. I prefer to get the young guy that still wants to make a name for himself.

For us Im not concerned with age. We drafted Prescott this year and I believe they will draft one earlier next year.

As far as trade, thats my catch with McCown. I wouldn't give up more then a conditional late rounder. On the condition he starts X amount of games. Doubt Cleveland veiws that as fair.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

For us Im not concerned with age. We drafted Prescott this year and I believe they will draft one earlier next year.

As far as trade, thats my catch with McCown. I wouldn't give up more then a conditional late rounder. On the condition he starts X amount of games. Doubt Cleveland veiws that as fair.

Doubt that. Unless they feel Dak has no upside.