CooterBrown
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Let the bashing begin, but keep it rational. I'll make my point first:
1. McGee is practicing today as the scout team QB. That is the third team QBs job. Orton can't do it because as the backup, he has to prepare as if he were starting. Orton has to be in the middle of offensive preparation, not using his time helping the defense prepare. They can't use a practice squad QB to run the scout team because until tomorrow, they won't have a practice squad.
2. McGee can run. As I have posted in other threads, he can simulate RGIII and Vick in practice, and if that simulation helps the defense enough to help on one play per game against the Giants and Eagles, McGee will have contributed more than the 4th or 5th rb would have.
3. McGee knows the offense. Wade Wilson can concentrate on the finer points of QB coaching and in-game adjustments instead of spending countless hours trying to get a new guy up to speed.
4. McGee takes care of the football. I think he is too cautious with it when he plays. He refuses to take chances. He seems to be thinking that they can't intercept it if he just runs for a first down instead of throwing it. (and whatever else his flaws may be, he does throw well on the run.) Because of the fact that he seldom takes chances, if he does ever have to play a real game, he probably won't be able to carry the team, but he also won't loose the game. Although, in that Cardinals game, when the 4th quarter pressure was on and he had to make plays, he did take chances that paid off well. (the defense lost that game, not McGee)
5. If McGee had been cut and the Giants (who have a bad backup in Carr) had signed him, the information they could have pulled from him could have made the difference in winning or losing next Wednesday.
6. The 46th spot on game day rosters is a third QB spot. In the unfortunate event that Romo and Orton are both hurt, at least you still have a QB who has taken snaps in a real game instead of having to use a RB or WR, and if that makes a difference in one game, the roster spot is worth it.
Now the disclaimer:
I'm not saying that McGee has a bright future here, but because of his college offense, it was as if he went from High School to the NFL. This is his fourth year and he should be better by now. He holds the ball too long because he is indicisive. (Back to being afraid to take chances and maybe turn the ball over). I'm not even saying that McGee will be here next week, but yesterday, today, and on any day leading up to Wednesday night, I will think keeping him was a wise decision.
Blast away, I can take it.
1. McGee is practicing today as the scout team QB. That is the third team QBs job. Orton can't do it because as the backup, he has to prepare as if he were starting. Orton has to be in the middle of offensive preparation, not using his time helping the defense prepare. They can't use a practice squad QB to run the scout team because until tomorrow, they won't have a practice squad.
2. McGee can run. As I have posted in other threads, he can simulate RGIII and Vick in practice, and if that simulation helps the defense enough to help on one play per game against the Giants and Eagles, McGee will have contributed more than the 4th or 5th rb would have.
3. McGee knows the offense. Wade Wilson can concentrate on the finer points of QB coaching and in-game adjustments instead of spending countless hours trying to get a new guy up to speed.
4. McGee takes care of the football. I think he is too cautious with it when he plays. He refuses to take chances. He seems to be thinking that they can't intercept it if he just runs for a first down instead of throwing it. (and whatever else his flaws may be, he does throw well on the run.) Because of the fact that he seldom takes chances, if he does ever have to play a real game, he probably won't be able to carry the team, but he also won't loose the game. Although, in that Cardinals game, when the 4th quarter pressure was on and he had to make plays, he did take chances that paid off well. (the defense lost that game, not McGee)
5. If McGee had been cut and the Giants (who have a bad backup in Carr) had signed him, the information they could have pulled from him could have made the difference in winning or losing next Wednesday.
6. The 46th spot on game day rosters is a third QB spot. In the unfortunate event that Romo and Orton are both hurt, at least you still have a QB who has taken snaps in a real game instead of having to use a RB or WR, and if that makes a difference in one game, the roster spot is worth it.
Now the disclaimer:
I'm not saying that McGee has a bright future here, but because of his college offense, it was as if he went from High School to the NFL. This is his fourth year and he should be better by now. He holds the ball too long because he is indicisive. (Back to being afraid to take chances and maybe turn the ball over). I'm not even saying that McGee will be here next week, but yesterday, today, and on any day leading up to Wednesday night, I will think keeping him was a wise decision.
Blast away, I can take it.
