DMN Blog: Jones says backup QB not priority

[dbair1967]

I think if he gets a couple of series with the starters and really played bad, they might change their tune...but until they actually see him with the real guys around him there is no reason to panic


Jerry: Adding QB isn't a priority
7:35 PM Mon, Aug 11, 2008 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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Jerry Jones downplayed the possibility of the Cowboys finding a QB to bump Brad Johnson down the depth chart.

"We really are moving along here real good," Jerry said when asked about acquiring a QB via trade or the waiver wire. "I can't give that a high likelihood."

Jerry added that the Cowboys' priority regarding the backup QB was giving Brad Johnson more time with the starters. If Johnson plays during the regular season, it'll be behind an offensive line featuring three Pro Bowlers, so the plan is to get him more reps with that group protecting him. Wade Phillips mentioned the same thing during his press conference.

"As I'm standing here right now, I think he can be the answer," Jerry said of Johnson.

OK, here's my educated guess about what will happen at the quarterback position. The Cowboys will grab a guy off the waiver wire, but Johnson will be the backup. The new QB will have a chance to move up the depth chart during the offseason, if not earlier.

 

[sago1]

Even if we bring in an young but experienced vet, it doubtful he could learn and then contribute this year. So Brad would still be the primary backup but he needs get time with the starters with any new guy we get working his way in with the opportunity to become the primary backup in 09. Really doubt that we bring Brad back next year.

 

[Beast_from_East]

Even if we bring in an young but experienced vet, it doubtful he could learn and then contribute this year. So Brad would still be the primary backup but he needs get time with the starters with any new guy we get working his way in with the opportunity to become the primary backup in 09. Really doubt that we bring Brad back next year.

Good analysis, I agree completely.

 

[The30YardSlant]

I don't understand why everyone is so worried about the backup QB position, like they are assuming Romo will get hurt. How many starts has Romo missed due to injury? Zero.

He is a very mobile QB who doesnt take a alot of hits and gets to throw behind maybe the best pass blocking line in the league. The odds are against him getting severely injured.

I'm much more concerned about WR and OLB. We lose any of our top 3 players from those positions we are in trouble.

 

[Big Dakota]

Even if we bring in an young but experienced vet, it doubtful he could learn and then contribute this year. So Brad would still be the primary backup but he needs get time with the starters with any new guy we get working his way in with the opportunity to become the primary backup in 09. Really doubt that we bring Brad back next year.

Ya, i've been saying the same. At this late date, are any of the possibilities any better than Johnson? IMHO, the window to bring in a guy has passed for 2008(unless Romo got hurt, knock on wood, and Jake Plummer came back). It's ROMO or BUST boys and girls.

 

[Big Dakota]

I don't understand why everyone is so worried about the backup QB position, like they are assuming Romo will get hurt. How many starts has Romo missed due to injury? Zero.

He is a very mobile QB who doesnt take a alot of hits and gets to throw behind maybe the best pass blocking line in the league. The odds are against him getting severely injured.

I'm much more concerned about WR and OLB. We lose any of our top 3 players from those positions we are in trouble.

Have you noticed what the Colts have gone with the past 8-9 years:laugh2: It's Manning or bust in Indy. I mean, any QB at this level should be able to survive or a couple weeks, but long term, you lose a Romo and we all know the ship is sunk.

 

[The30YardSlant]

Have you noticed what the Colts have gone with the past 8-9 years:laugh2: It's Manning or bust in Indy. I mean, any QB at this level should be able to survive or a couple weeks, but long term, you lose a Romo and we all know the ship is sunk.

Exactly. Jim Sorgi? Please.

Peyton Manning is also more likely to get hurt as he has the mobility of an acme anvil

 

[The30YardSlant]

Not to mention Brad Johnson is maybe the league's best holder and a great locker room guy.

This is just as useless as wondering what we will do if L.P. Lacedour gets hurt. Sure, we would be in trouble, but honestly, the chances are fairly low.

How often do star QBs get severely injured? Manning and Brady have never missed a game. Favre went 114 years between injuries. Matt Hasslebeck is always in there.

Carson Palmer is the only one that recently comes to mind, and his was on a fluke in the playoffs.

 

[DaBoys4Life]

I think if he gets a couple of series with the starters and really played bad, they might change their tune...but until they actually see him with the real guys around him there is no reason to panic


Jerry: Adding QB isn't a priority
7:35 PM Mon, Aug 11, 2008 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
Tim MacMahon E-mail News tips
Jerry Jones downplayed the possibility of the Cowboys finding a QB to bump Brad Johnson down the depth chart.

"We really are moving along here real good," Jerry said when asked about acquiring a QB via trade or the waiver wire. "I can't give that a high likelihood."

Jerry added that the Cowboys' priority regarding the backup QB was giving Brad Johnson more time with the starters. If Johnson plays during the regular season, it'll be behind an offensive line featuring three Pro Bowlers, so the plan is to get him more reps with that group protecting him. Wade Phillips mentioned the same thing during his press conference.

"As I'm standing here right now, I think he can be the answer," Jerry said of Johnson.

OK, here's my educated guess about what will happen at the quarterback position. The Cowboys will grab a guy off the waiver wire, but Johnson will be the backup. The new QB will have a chance to move up the depth chart during the offseason, if not earlier.

the same Jerry Jones that was depending on Terry Glenn to comeback this year that why we didn't go WR in the draft... I'd rather for my own opinion on the roster situation than blindly believe what jerry says.

 

[Big Dakota]

the same Jerry Jones that was depending on Terry Glenn to comeback this year that why we didn't go WR in the draft... I'd rather for my own opinion on the roster situation than blindly believe what jerry says.

I chose to believe Jerry liked the talent he had in Pat, Sam, and Miles.

 

[DallasEast]

the same Jerry Jones that was depending on Terry Glenn to comeback this year that why we didn't go WR in the draft... I'd rather for my own opinion on the roster situation than blindly believe what jerry says.

Which first-round wide receiver talent should we have drafted this year who would've also contributed this year?

 

[reddyuta]

If jerry publicly said that then they are actually looking to add a QB seriously-this is a ploy to reduce the asking price(lower pick)if there is a trade.

 

[DaBoys4Life]

Which first-round wide receiver talent should we have drafted this year who would've also contributed this year?

Devin Thomas
Limas Sweed
Malcolm Kelley
James Hardy


then there's the WR would were on the bubble

Deseasn Jackson
Donnie Avery
Jordy Nelson
Mario Manningham


There were plenty of WR that could/would been more productive/better than pickN up a 2nd round TE.

There were a lot of good solid WR in this draft that could have pushed Crayton for the #2 spot.

 

[cowboyz]

with this year's running game brad johnson should be able to checkdown to CJ and MB3 all game

and a throw the 15yd bomb to TO or crayton.

not worried at all.

 

[DaBoys4Life]

with this year's running game brad johnson should be able to checkdown to CJ and MB3 all game

and a throw the 15yd bomb to TO or crayton.

not worried at all.

CJ ????

 

[dbair1967]

Devin Thomas
Limas Sweed
Malcolm Kelley
James Hardy


then there's the WR would were on the bubble

Deseasn Jackson
Donnie Avery
Jordy Nelson
Mario Manningham


There were plenty of WR that could/would been more productive/better than pickN up a 2nd round TE.

There were a lot of good solid WR in this draft that could have pushed Crayton for the #2 spot.

your outta your mind...none of those WR's would have even come close to winning the number two WR spot

David

 

[DaBoys4Life]

your outta your mind...none of those WR's would have even come close to winning the number two WR spot

David

maybe not the bottom for but the top 4 yea... Kelley Hardy and Thomas and Sweed are studs.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

"As I'm standing here right now, I think he can be the answer," Jerry said of Johnson.

What? I strongly disagree.......feeling a little sick to my stomach

 

[DallasEast]

Which first-round wide receiver talent should we have drafted this year who would've also contributed this year?

Devin Thomas
Limas Sweed
Malcolm Kelley
James Hardy


then there's the WR would were on the bubble

Deseasn Jackson
Donnie Avery
Jordy Nelson
Mario Manningham


There were plenty of WR that could/would been more productive/better than pickN up a 2nd round TE.

There were a lot of good solid WR in this draft that could have pushed Crayton for the #2 spot.

Last April, there was a 100% consensus among NFL front offices that none of the wide receivers you named were first round talents. Yet, you even threw in Mario Manningham, a third rounder, for good measure. While it is debatable whether any second round drafted rookie wide receiver could've unseated Patrick Crayton or proven more valuable than tight end Martellus Bennett this season, no NFL team--nada, zip, zero, zilch--shared your lofty opinion of any of the players you've mentioned.

Since none of the players you've suggested could offset the lost productivity of Terrell Owens if he were injured, the validity of your opinion hangs upon: a) Crayton's inability to equal or exceed his receiving value within this season's offense over that of last season's; and b) Bennett's inability to exceed Fasano's value as a backup tight end from last season also. That's as far as your opinion can take you since the number two receiver in this offense (Crayton) proved it wasn't necessary for this offense to have two number one receivers in order to be explosive. And the expectations of this offense are not predicated upon how well the backup tight end will contribute either (see Anthony Fasano).

Any more first round wide receiver talents you want to suggest?

 

[AbeBeta]

If jerry publicly said that then they are actually looking to add a QB seriously-this is a ploy to reduce the asking price(lower pick)if there is a trade.

seriously -- what's he going to say "backup QB is something we are really looking at -- so bucs, fins, raise those prices!"

also, he's not going to throw Johnson under a bus b/c he realizes he very well need to count on him this year