Mark Lane @therealmarklane 4m4 minutes ago
Jason Garrett presser: we spoke with both Weeden and Cassel. There are lots of different reasons you make a decision like this.
we felt like going forward we wanted to give Matt Cassel an opportunity to get this offense going and team going going forward.
We need to do something positive for our football team, and this is one of the areas we think we can improve.
Weeden should be proud of the work he did for this team.
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#Cowboys HC Jason Garrett, Matt Cassel will be the starting QB and La'el Collins the starting LG against the
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Garrett PC: the worse thing you can do on a football team is make it about the quarterback position. It's everybody involved, even coaches.
everybody has to win and do their job. No compensating for someone else because they're not doing their job.
Randy Gregory has done a good job staying engaged while rehabbing. He's a smart guy.
we don't anticipate James Hanna doing anything today. He's still rehabbing.
12-personnel has been good to us in the run and pass game, and James Hanna has been a big part of that.
we like LaMike & Isaiah Pead's versatility.
Joe Randle is still the starting running back, but we'll continue to play other running backs.
Charean Williams @NFLCharean 4m4 minutes ago
Jason Garrett says decision to change QBs was made yesterday.
Jason Garrett says it came down to trying to get the offense going a little more. They are averaging 18 pts and 315 yards last 3 games.
La'el Collins will start at LG, Garrett says. He told Ron Leary yesterday.
Randy Gregory expected on the practice field today, Garrett says. He has been out since Week 1 high ankle sprain.
Drew Davison @drewdavison 3m3 minutes ago
Jason Garrett said the tape is reason La'el Collins promoted to starting spot over Ronald Leary.
Jon Machota @jonmachota 4m4 minutes ago
Jason Garrett: Competition will continue at RB. No significant changes. Christine Michael will continue to get more opportunities
David Helman @HelmanDC 4m4 minutes ago Irving, TX
Garrett: We wanted to give Matt an opportunity to be in this role and see if we can get our offense going, get our team going.
Cassel has started games in this league, has won games in this league ... We wanted to give him this opportunity.
Weeden took the news like a pro. He's a competitor, wants to play. But understands the situation, understands the reasoning.
Doesn't sound like there'll be any other significant changes. JG said the coaches want to improve C. Michael's role, but nothing drastic.
Garrett says he anticipates Randy Gregory will be at practice today. Not sure about the workload, but hopeful he can have a good practice.
Rob Phillips @robphillips3 3m3 minutes ago
Garrett reiterated that the QB change to Cassel isn't solely about Weeden's performance. "It's a collaborative effort."
Chase Williams @chasepwilliams 4m4 minutes ago
Garrett on QB change: "There are a lot of different reasons why you do something like this...Has impact on how team is performing"
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Garrett on Weeden reaction: "He's a competitor. He wants to play...he took it like a pro"
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Garrett on Cassel vs Weeden: "He's a more experienced player. hes done a good job(in career) Think everybody will benefit from it"
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