ESPN: Source: Cowboys consider other options in wake of Johnson's 122-yard gm

[InmanRoshi]

Hmmm Culpepper, you mean the same guy who in the last 3 years has a 75.6 QB rating?

Who has 13 TDs with 20 INTs?

Who has 16 fumbles...SIXTEEN in 18 games!!!!!!!!

Sacked 73 times in 18 games!!!!! (4 times a game!!)

The guy doesnt know how to make a decision, he is worse, WAY WORSE than Romo with fumbles.

If you want to maybe get 7 more points a game but with 2-3 more TO's a game, yeah sure, go for it

Yeah, but was he throwing those horrible incompletions and interceptions with a lot of zip?

 

[zrinkill]

You post an article and hi-lite the part of the article that says the cowboys showed LITTLE interest and failed to impress Garrett while in Miami and title your thread it's culpepper time while having a bunch of woohoo emoticons like you want him here?

What part of that makes sense? The thing you post is basically giving credence of the idea why they will NOT bring him here.

Look who is posting it .....

 

[Kilyin]

Byron Leftwich.



Whole mess of QB's who could most probably outperform BJ are still available.

Sandwich is playing for Pittsburgh.

 

[ajk23az]

Yeah, but was he throwing those horrible incompletions and interceptions with a lot of zip?

:laugh2: Hell yeah!!!! Faster than the self proclaimed fireballer Jay Cutler!

(recently said he would take his arm over John Elway's anyday, which he might be right on how fast he can throw but still...JOHN ELWAY..)

 

[Kilyin]

I nevar new Culpepper was this gooder! Sign him up quicklike!

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[McCordsville Cowboy]

Look who is posting it .....

Always delighted for your vote of confidence

 

[WoodysGirl]

By Ed Werder
ESPN.com
(Archive)



Updated: October 27, 2008, 12:46 PM ET

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After a Week 8 in which Brad Johnson threw for a measly 122 yards and the Cowboys gained only 172 in all, their fewest ever in a victory, internal concerns are emerging at Valley Ranch about whether the NFL's oldest active quarterback can effectively incorporate Terrell Owens and Dallas' other receivers in the downfield passing game.

A high-ranking team source said the Cowboys will "probably" have Johnson, the backup to injured Tony Romo, start against the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants on Sunday. But the same source said Johnson's obvious limitations within the offense, on full display in Sunday's 13-9 win over Tampa Bay, might prompt coach Wade Phillips and his staff to consider other options, including third-stringer Brooks Bollinger.

In the two games with Johnson starting for Romo, none of the Cowboys' top three wide receivers or tight end Jason Witten has a reception for 20 or more yards. With Johnson in the lineup, Owens has just seven catches for 64 yards, Patrick Crayton four for 43 and newly acquired Roy Williams two for 10 yards. Witten has seven receptions for 52 yards. Williams is the only player among those mentioned with a touchdown catch.

Johnson is the only Cowboys player with a Super Bowl ring and the Cowboys were attracted to his experience, intelligence and reputation for being someone who could manage the game and avoid sacks and turnovers. Johnson has three interceptions and been sacked six times in his two starts.



Dallas (5-3) apparently has little interest in former Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper -- who excelled with the deep ball -- as he failed to impress for Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett while both were with the Miami Dolphins.

The daunting challenge of playing the Giants' defense on the road is another reason for the Cowboys to discuss replacing Johnson. With the Giants leading the NFL in sacks, Johnson's inability to escape the pass rush becomes an additional liability.

Bollinger's mobility could be important against the Giants, who sacked Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger five times and intercepted four of his passes in Sunday's 21-14 victory. The Giants (6-1) have a league-high 26 sacks.

Ed Werder covers the NFL for ESPN.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3666838

 

[DallasEast]

Hate your backup QB?

Do you want just about anyone else to replace him??

Do you believe that fantasy football is for realz???

Never fear! Just Call

1-800-QTRBACK!

He may not know squat about the offense, but he can, at least, get his roll on!

That's 1-800-787-2225!

Call today!!!​

 

[JRid21]

Hmmm Culpepper, you mean the same guy who in the last 3 years has a 75.6 QB rating?

Who has 13 TDs with 20 INTs?

Who has 16 fumbles...SIXTEEN in 18 games!!!!!!!!

Sacked 73 times in 18 games!!!!! (4 times a game!!)

The guy doesnt know how to make a decision when to throw the damn ball.

He is worse, WAY WORSE than Romo with fumbles.

If you want to maybe get 7 more points a game but with 2-3 more TO's a game, yeah sure, go for it

In all due fairness do you remember the teams Culpepper was on the past three years? 05 Vikings, 06 Dolphins, 07 Raiders That is some major offensive talent on those teams

 

[Chief]

I hope the fat slug stays retired so we don't have to see his idiotic hand-motion celebration.

 

[NinePointOh]

:madden:

Anyone you sign today would have less than a week to learn the entire playbook and gameplan before (presumably) starting against the division leaders and defending Super Bowl champs. And with Romo reportedly returning after the bye, you're only looking at picking someone up for that one game anyway.

Whether it's Johnson, Bollinger, or a guy from the bus stop, you're going to take some lumps. Unfortunately, it may be possible that the guy who'll hurt you the least is the one who's less physically gifted but actually knows the plays.

 

[McCordsville Cowboy]

Hate your backup QB?​

Do you want just about anyone else to replace him??​

Do you believe that fantasy football is for realz???​

Never fear! Just Call​

1-800-QTRBACK!​

He may not know squat about the offense, but he can, at least, get his roll on!​

That's 1-800-787-2225!​

Call today!!!​

'Word Playa'​

 

[DallasEast]

'Word Playa'​

:signmast:​

That waving his arms crap is even less appealing to watch when it's in freeze frame.

 

[McCordsville Cowboy]

:signmast:​

That waving his arms crap is even less appealing to watch when it's in freeze frame.

I know I am in the minority... (maybe .01 %) but I'd rather see his dumb roll on dance after any completion more than 15 yards than watch

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underthrow or not even make the throw on hot routes...

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[Chocolate Lab]

Hell No to Culpepper... But Hell Yes to Bollinger.

 

[percyhoward]

A high-ranking team source said...

We're getting about one of these per week.

 

[PullMyFinger]

Billy Volek is available.

Bledsoe.

Culpepper.

Craig Nall. (longtime Favre backup)

Byron Leftwich.



Whole mess of QB's who could most probably outperform BJ are still available.

At this point, though, you're realistically only looking at one game to give to these guys...Then its back to being the #2 guy riding the bench unless Romo gets hurt again. Alot of these guys don't want to sit in that position again or they'd be riding the bench today on another team already.

Id take Leftwich out of all of em, and there aint no way Drew comes back.

 

[InmanRoshi]

So Roy Williams has been here two weeks, is already familiar with the offensive terminology and passing tree, and he's still only up to speed for about 30 offensive snaps a game.

And Montrae Holland was brought in during training camp, and he's still not ready to go 7 weeks later.

But we're going to sign a QB ... who requires more knowledge of the offense than any other position ... on a Tuesday and start him 5 days later? A guy who hasn't played football in 2 years? Sorry, it doesn't work like that in the real world.


The time to bring in another backup was in the offseason, or training camp at the latest. Garrett made his Brad Johnson bed, and now he has to sleep in it. Unfortunately, Garrett's blind loyalty to his good buddy and former teammate, even though it was apparent last training camp he had zilch left in the tank, is going to cost the entire team.

 

[McCordsville Cowboy]

So Roy Williams has been here two weeks, is already familiar with the offensive terminology and passing tree, and he's still only up to speed for about 30 offensive snaps a game.

And Montrae Holland was brought in during training camp, and he's still not ready to go 7 weeks later.

But we're going to sign a QB ... who requires more knowledge of the offense than any other position ... on a Tuesday and start him 5 days later? A guy who hasn't played football in 2 years? Sorry, it doesn't work like that in the real world.


The time to bring in another backup was in the offseason, or training camp at the latest. Garrett made his Brad Johnson bed, and now he has to sleep in it. Unfortunately, Garrett's blind loyalty to his good buddy and former teammate, even though it was apparent last training camp he had zilch left in the tank, is going to cost the entire team.

Unfortunately.. I agree.

 

[Slammin Bran 23]

Hell No to Culpepper... But Hell Yes to Bollinger.

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