Jerry Jones: Cowboys won't add veteran QB thanks to Dak Prescott

[RS12]

His performance has eased concerns about Romo’s backup to the point where Jerry Jones doesn’t want to take snaps away from him.

“He is a long way from Canton, a long way from Canton,” Jones told the Star-Telegram on Monday. “But it was certainly a great start. It was just good to see the coaching staff and everybody get behind the promise of what he might be able to be as a player. Certainly the way he and [Jameill] Showers played, I wouldn’t consider a backup quarterback situation at all. I wouldn’t want to, by any way, deter the progress and the excitement that he can bring to the building of the team and the future.”

Tapping the brakes a bit is a must at this point, given that it was only half of a preseason game for Prescott. But there’s no doubt he showed a great deal of potential. He looked extremely comfortable in the pocket, delivering passes under pressure in front of nearly 90,000 fans watching the Rams’ first NFL game in Los Angeles in more than two decades.

http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/...-add-veteran-qb-thanks-to-dak-prescott-081616

 

[perrykemp]

Certainly the way he and [Jameill] Showers played, I wouldn’t consider a backup quarterback situation at all. I wouldn’t want to, by any way, deter the progress and the excitement that he can bring to the building of the team and the future.”

Classic Jerry-speak.

 

[xvendettax914]

Well Jerry no offense. But. I don't believe you.

 

[Diehardblues]

Jerry is like a bling squirrel who found a golden acorn . LoL

 

[erod]

The Cleveland Browns foiled yet again.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I am glad to hear this. Frankly I was opposed to bringing in a vet before the Ram game.

 

[jazzcat22]

Plenty of time to still evaluate both for 2nd and 3rd QB. As there is no one out there anyway to bring in that could show to be better at this point.

 

[erod]

I am glad to hear this. Frankly I was opposed to bringing in a vet before the Ram game.

I'm relieved. I'm tired of the veteran QB who's just trying to stretch out a career for the happy QB money. I want a guy with a future, not a past.

 

[CowboyChris]

I still think we should be looking, you never know who might be available after cuts, plus im not completely sold on Showers.

 

[davey999]

One game and Jerry is sold. OK

 

[RS12]

KC might have to cut Hogan or Murray.

 

[CATCH17]

I think Prescott should be used situationally.

As bad as Weeden was the guy still knew how to close out a game and avoid mistakes.. Do I trust Dak or any rookie to do that? No.

If Romo is out for a full game then I'm all for Dak starting.

 

[CyberB0b]

I am glad to hear this. Frankly I was opposed to bringing in a vet before the Ram game.

If they do bring one in, I would imagine it would be right after the third preseason game.

 

[erod]

One game and Jerry is sold. OK

One game, a 4th-round investment, and the fact that all backup quarterbacks generally suck horribly.

 

[DallasDomination]

Jerry Jones I love you man.. but just stop talking please. That's something you say in house with Stephen and Garrett. It makes all of us look like clowns. It's one preseason game can we just relax a bit?

 

[Rogerthat12]

His performance has eased concerns about Romo’s backup to the point where Jerry Jones doesn’t want to take snaps away from him.

“He is a long way from Canton, a long way from Canton,” Jones told the Star-Telegram on Monday. “But it was certainly a great start. It was just good to see the coaching staff and everybody get behind the promise of what he might be able to be as a player. Certainly the way he and [Jameill] Showers played, I wouldn’t consider a backup quarterback situation at all. I wouldn’t want to, by any way, deter the progress and the excitement that he can bring to the building of the team and the future.”

Tapping the brakes a bit is a must at this point, given that it was only half of a preseason game for Prescott. But there’s no doubt he showed a great deal of potential. He looked extremely comfortable in the pocket, delivering passes under pressure in front of nearly 90,000 fans watching the Rams’ first NFL game in Los Angeles in more than two decades.

http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/...-add-veteran-qb-thanks-to-dak-prescott-081616

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

There are likely several cuts that would be of some interest, but I like Erod's post, "I'd rather have a guy with a future than a guy with a past".

 

[gimmesix]

After Friday, all of us, including Jerry, could be talking about how we need a vet backup to reach our goals this year.

 

[Fletch]

Jerry is like a bling squirrel who found a golden acorn . LoL

Like most GMs who luck out on any given pick. But sure, it's easy to hammer on Jerry. I get it. But let's not kid ourselves.

 

[DFWJC]

Though I fully expect Dak to have a few rough times soon, I think he'd have to really bomb in a couple of the remaining preseason games before JJ would consider adding someone..

Bringing in a recycled vet is a bit of progress hindrance.