FWST: Weeden's early work in Cowboys' OTAs impresses Witten, Linehan so far

[conner01]

weeden is a decent qb. he is a pure pocket passer so the key is protecting him. if he can stay in the pocket he can do a decent job as a backup. if he is pressured and has to roll out he has little accuracy. hopefully we don't need a backup this year but if we do the key is keeping the pocket clean and he will do as well as most backups

 

[RS12]

I am leary about Weeden. Had a good OL in Cleveland and some nice weapons and did little with them.

 

[Section446]

Again, what the hell do you expect them to say? Of course they're going to sing his praises.

 

[BoysFan4ever]

If he wasn't a Cowboy I think most would be saying he was a scrub. But he is so ok.

I just hope Romo stays healthy because I don't want this guy toting anything heavier than a clipboard.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

If he wasn't a Cowboy I think most would be saying he was a scrub. But he is so ok.

I just hope Romo stays healthy because I don't want this guy toting anything heavier than a clipboard.

If he was a Commander, we'd all be laughing at them. lol

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I don't think this is Cleveland and our OL is looking near impregnable if they stay healthy.

I saw him in several games last year and he moved that team well..

and yes..

like Romo he sometimes forces a pass and it gets picked.

But I was excited when he got signed and given Romo and Orton's uncertainties..

I'll take him.

best backup guy we've had in years.

Can't wait to see him in preseason.

I hope Martin is that much of a difference maker because they were not very good up the middle protecting the QB at all.

If Weeden had played behind Leary Fred Bernadeau then he would have been hit more than Romo was and Romo ended up out for the season and had to have back surgery. Our tackles were pretty good but even at the end of the year we gave up tons of hits to blitzes, stunts, zone dogs and the like. Quite frankly we sucked at it.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

If he was a Commander, we'd all be laughing at them. lol

If he was a Commander I wouldn't care what their backup QB is doing.

 

[Fletch]

I don't think you'll find one person anointing Weeden. lol

I've seen two reports that he's doing well running the plays from inside the pocket, notsomuch when asked to be on the move. He loses a ton of accuracy when doing that.

*Quitely stashes the "used" anointing oil beneath the couch cushions*

 

[cowboy_ron]

Oops. I oiled him up as soon as I read that Witten quote. Was that wrong?

 

[Section446]

If he wasn't a Cowboy I think most would be saying he was a scrub. But he is so ok.

I just hope Romo stays healthy because I don't want this guy toting anything heavier than a clipboard.

Isn't it funny how that works?

 

[WoodysGirl]

If he wasn't a Cowboy I think most would be saying he was a scrub. But he is so ok.

I just hope Romo stays healthy because I don't want this guy toting anything heavier than a clipboard.

Half the fans on here thinks he's a scrub...and the other half chooses to hope he's not. And half of the hopeful half believes it's just a good investment even if they cut him after TC.

 

[speedkilz88]

The visual you just put in my head was wrong... lol

Here I'll put your head back where it was...

 

[BoysFan4ever]

Half the fans on here thinks he's a scrub...and the other half chooses to hope he's not. And half of the hopeful half believes it's just a good investment even if they cut him after TC.

True that.

 

[Toruk_Makto]

When a guy does well in OTAs.... "DNA ANNOINT HIM!"

When a guy does poorly in OTAs.... "CUT HIM HE IS A BUM!"

You guys are silly.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

Still can't believe Cleveland wasted a 1st rounder on a 28 year old QB. Almost as bad as wasting a 1st rounder on Johnny Manziel.

 

[jobberone]

There's no doubt.

And I can't believe we're going along with it. He should be cut immediately.

Then we'd have to pay him.

 

[SilverStarCowboy]

Weeden isn't the best Starting QB to walk the Earth .. but he is one of the best backups in the NFL.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Again, what the hell do you expect them to say? Of course they're going to sing his praises.

There is more than just yes and no. Binary thinking is so limiting as to be laughable.

For example, they could have said nothing or hedged their comments, they could have changed the subject or they could even been critical.

Quite frankly if the team cannot say anything to make you happy, there does not seem much point in being around during this part of the year. That is unless your interest is in wallowing in failure, expecting it, and encouraging people to feel the same way..

Solitude compounds misery so of course it wants company.

 

[tantrix1969]

Weeden isn't the best Starting QB to walk the Earth .. but he is one of the best backups in the NFL.

Not really, I can count at least 10 I'd rather have than him
http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/depthchartpos/QB

 

[lostar2009]

I don't think you'll find one person anointing Weeden. lol

I've seen two reports that he's doing well running the plays from inside the pocket, notsomuch when asked to be on the move. He loses a ton of accuracy when doing that.

Playing out the pocket is not Weeden game. He is a pocket passer, th same with Eli, Manning, and Brady.