Is Weeden going to be demoted to 3rd string?

CowboysFanSince88 · Nov 9, 2014

I just can't understand how he remains the backup when Romo had to come back and play against a 1-8 so that the Cowboys could stay on pace to win the NFC East. Not only does he come back from a injury but he played a perfect game today leading the cowboys to a 7-3 record. So if there was no confidence in Weeden to play well against the Jags then shouldn't one of these things be happening?

Demoted to 3rd string QB?

Released from the team?

Weeden already confirmed we can't depend on him to be a 1-8 team so he should be CUT instantly or demoted. Agree?

big dog cowboy · Nov 9, 2014

He won't be cut until the offseason. There is no chance we see Vaughn this year if Weeden stays healthy.

Toruk_Makto · Nov 9, 2014

If Weeden is cover your eyes awful what do you think Vaughn is?

joseephuss · Nov 9, 2014

The Steelers lost to a 1-8 team today with their starting QB who has been on fire lately. You can't take any team for granted. You go with your best players and that means you go with Romo no matter who the backup QB is.

CowboysFanSince88 · Nov 9, 2014

joseephuss said:
The Steelers lost to a 1-8 team today with their starting QB who has been on fire lately. You can't take any team for granted. You go with your best players and that means you go with Romo no matter who the backup QB is.

It's a shame he had to rush back and play a awful Jags team instead of getting extra rest so he could be healthy for the Giants and eagles

Fletch · Nov 9, 2014

joseephuss said:
The Steelers lost to a 1-8 team today with their starting QB who has been on fire lately. You can't take any team for granted. You go with your best players and that means you go with Romo no matter who the backup QB is.

And it was oh sooooo sweet! Shut these prick Steelers fans up for a week. I could have sworn they were Super Bowl bound after beating the Ravens. Lol

CowboysFanSince88 · Nov 9, 2014

Toruk_Makto said:
If Weeden is cover your eyes awful what do you think Vaughn is?

we don't know what Vaughn because he hasn't played

basstapp · Nov 9, 2014

Toruk_Makto said:
If Weeden is cover your eyes awful what do you think Vaughn is?

He's basically an unknown - which is better than sucking. Just like Drew Stanton played for the cardinals - you never know what they will be until you put them into the game.

Risen Star · Nov 9, 2014

His experience will keep him in the backup job but I agree that I'd take anybody other than him backing up Romo. Give me the unknown over the proven failure.

joseephuss · Nov 9, 2014

CowboysFanSince88 said:
It's a shame he had to rush back and play a awful Jags team instead of getting extra rest so he could be healthy for the Giants and eagles

He can rest this week during the bye.

khiladi · Nov 9, 2014

Bledsoe was garbage and it took a while for this team to play Romo. It also took awhile for Romo to move up the chain, despite how much better he was in practice than the other QBs. Vaughn can be better than Weeden, being the 3rd stringer.

StarBoyz83 · Nov 9, 2014

Im sure its just because he has more experience. Id be ok with next year using vaughn as the backup. We all know romo goes down were screwed anyway. We need to get a permanent backup man/ new starter going asap. I love romo always have and hes tough as nails but I dont want or expect him to risk his health the rest of his life much longer.

coogrfan · Nov 9, 2014

basstapp said:
He's basically an unknown - which is better than sucking. Just like Drew Stanton played for the cardinals - you never know what they will be until you put them into the game.

I think you'll find that most coaches, if given a choice between a veteran QB who sucks and a player who is pretty much a complete unknown, will choose the devil they know every time.

Bullflop · Nov 9, 2014

Judging from the way the Cowboys were so reluctant to insert Weeden into that game vs. the Jags, there's no doubt about how scant their confidence level is in him. I would imagine the only reason Dustin Vaughn hasn't supplanted him as our #2 QB is because of his overwhelming lack of experience. Next year, it may change, assuming Vaughn displays encouraging development.

toto1939 · Nov 9, 2014

What are you guys talking about - demote Weeden? Didn't you see that masterful final drive of the game with almost 2 minutes left when Romo was out and he prevented the Jags from regaining possession? Not for nothing that they call him the most prepared backup in the NFL.

TrailBlazer · Nov 9, 2014

Toruk_Makto said:
If Weeden is cover your eyes awful what do you think Vaughn is?

Obviously good enough to be taking up a roster spot.

Toruk_Makto · Nov 9, 2014

TrailBlazer said:
Obviously good enough to be taking up a roster spot.

Yeah because forget player development!

Romo took time as well.

TheCount · Nov 9, 2014

big dog cowboy said:
He won't be cut until the offseason. There is no chance we see Vaughn this year if Weeden stays healthy.

Seriously.

You people watch football, how on earth can anyone think a team is going to cut their backup QB in the middle of an NFL season when the guy behind him is an undrafted rookie from a small school? When does that ever happen?

joseephuss · Nov 9, 2014

TheCount said:
Seriously.

You people watch football, how on earth can anyone think a team is going to cut their backup QB in the middle of an NFL season when the guy behind him is an undrafted rookie from a small school? When does that ever happen?

It doesn't except maybe for a team that is 3-7 not 7-3.

WestCoastQB · Nov 9, 2014

Toruk_Makto said:
If Weeden is cover your eyes awful what do you think Vaughn is?

yup...good point...

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