Every offseason priority... Failed

[Alexander]

You'd still be unhappy with their choice if Moore hadn't gotten injured.

And?

 

[CowboyRoy]

If those issues would have been addressed, what would be the next thing whined about............
I do understand what you are saying...but just had to say that...

Coaching for sure.

 

[Mactin]

To be fair here they did manage to at least fix some of problems that were considered a offseason priority. They did drafted a backup in the form of Dak and also drafted Elliott dealing with the need of getting a running back as well as drafting others players that were needed to fill in some of the problem this team has.

While were not looking forward to the possibly of Dak having to start a game if Romo indeed goes down but at least drafting a backup qb it's progress as compared to last season.

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

To be fair here they did manage to at least fix some of problems that were considered a offseason priority. They did drafted a backup in the form of Dak and also drafted Elliott dealing with the need of getting a running back as well as drafting others players that were needed to fill in some of the problem this team has.

While were not looking forward to the possibly of Dak having to start a game if Romo indeed goes down but at least drafting a backup qb it's progress as compared to last season.

We cannot go into season with Dak as a backup. I like him but he is far too raw and will get crushed by an NFL defense at this stage

 

[visionary]

So the Cowboys are snake bit at the QB position.

Yes, because lucking into a small school unknown in drafted FA turning into a top 5-7 franchise QB = snake bitten

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

"Other than Dak" and Dak could be the guy, so....not understanding the issue?

I also heard the word "special" from Nate Newton when describing Tapper with Stephen Jones yesterday. Let's wait and see at least 1 or two preseason games before we go jumping off a cliff...

Tapper can't play QB

 

[Stash]

I wasn't talking about not buying it.
It doesn't do you any good now does it?

Then your comment about it being like life insurance doesn't apply.

 

[WillieBeamen]

How about just sticking to the facts. Can you argue with anything the guy pointed out? Or do you just turn a blind eye to it?

Let me put it like this for you:

Did the front office know/anticipate Moore would be injured in training camp?

If so, they wouldve acted accordingly

You can doom and gloom about the team all you want, but its asinine to rue an unexpected injury to the backup QB.

 

[Alexander]

To be fair here they did manage to at least fix some of problems that were considered a offseason priority. They did drafted a backup in the form of Dak and also drafted Elliott dealing with the need of getting a running back as well as drafting others players that were needed to fill in some of the problem this team has.

While were not looking forward to the possibly of Dak having to start a game if Romo indeed goes down but at least drafting a backup qb it's progress as compared to last season.

Drafting Prescott was no more of an attempt to fix than Stephen McGee was.

 

[Mactin]

We cannot go into season with Dak as a backup. I like him but he is far too raw and will get crushed by an NFL defense at this stage

Probably true but all things considered he might just shows us something that will change of view of him if it happens and he starts. Let's us know if it was the right move drafting him to this team.

 

[CowboyRoy]

So your answer is to not buy it?

I would agree with you except for the fact that my faith in ROMO actually finishing out a season any more is somewhat wavering...Granted not at the top of the my list of off-season things to do but considering your backup won 1 game last year and your other one hasnt played a game yet.

Ever since Romo has been starting our entire season has always been about Romo staying healthy. That has NOT changed. The disheartening part is that Jones has done little to help remedy that fact in any way. Defense, backup QB, coaching, ect....ect.....

 

[erod]

• Jaylon Smith - LB - Notre Dame

• Maliek Collins - DT - Nebraska

• Charles Tapper - DE - Oklahoma

• Dak Prescott - QB - Mississippi State

• Anthony Brown - CB - Purdue

• Kevin Frazier - S - Central Michigan

• Mayowa - DE

• Irving - DT/DE

Would have liked to see them do more in FA, but their recent personell moves don't indicate that they're ignoring the positions of need. Running back was a position of need as well and they addressed the hell out of that.

Cedric Thornton was a significant signing, too.

And Zeke Elliott will impact the defense potentially more than any player that could be drafted.

 

[Joe Realist]

Should have made the trade for Glennon last year.

This season will be over before you know it. I have no confidence in the DL and Romo staying healthy.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Let me put it like this for you:

Did the front office know/anticipate Moore would be injured in training camp?

If so, they wouldve acted accordingly

You can doom and gloom about the team all you want, but its asinine to rue an unexpected injury to the backup QB.

To the contrary, I am quite pleased he went down. Nothing personal to him. In a way, this will force Jones to do what he should have done, which is properly address the position. Or it will allow the young kid to play if romo goes down. Either way, its fine with me. The ONLY wrong move with the backup QB thing in the off season was to stick with the status quo. Which is basically what we did.

It was Jones that also admitted that backup QB was the biggest priority. That was when Moore was the backup.

 

[DasTex]

I'd have to go back and look but I don't recall any great FA options for QB.

They tried twice to get a QB in the draft in Lynch and Cook but missed on both.

It doesn't appear they ignored the issue as some here are suggesting. So now they are forced to trade for one, which all along was probably the most viable option.

 

[speedkilz88]

Then your comment about it being like life insurance doesn't apply.

Yes it does. First the OP was claiming it was a priority. If Romo goes down for a decent amount of time again the season is likely over early again. Foles or someone else is unlikely to make a difference.

 

[Angus12]

I wasn't talking about not buying it.
It doesn't do you any good now does it?

Actually, it does. It gives me the peace of mind knowing my loved ones will be better taken care of after I'm gone.

 

[RS12]

Every offseason priority... Failed

What are you talking about? They sold lots of jerseys, four of top ten, remember.

 

[Risen Star]

stephen said backup QB was an offseason priority. Did nothing other than Dak and cannot even sign Foles. Now will have to waste a draft pick. Because this team does not believe in being proactive, but waiting until there is a crisis and the league knows we have to pay through the nose. Same can be said for DL and DB. We simply have done very little to address depth at our weekest positions. And then spend 2nd round picks on redshirt players. SMH

And there are only a few weaks until the season starts. Tired of this week front office.

 

[noshame]

I'd have to go back and look but I don't recall any great FA options for QB.

They tried twice to get a QB in the draft in Lynch and Cook but missed on both.

It doesn't appear they ignored the issue as some here are suggesting. So now they are forced to trade for one, which all along was probably the most viable option.

If they tried we'd have them.