Kitna vs. McGee

[lane]

One of these days, we're going to have to find out what we have in McGee.

I'm not comfortable with a 39 year old QB at the helm for long term. If Romo is out for more than a game or two, we have to let McGee see if he can guide the franchise.

my only problem with mcgee is his delay in throwing the ball.

he wants to make sure he does not throw an interception.

if he can get over that fear he will be a good backup qb in this league.

 

[shockandroll]

One of these days, we're going to have to find out what we have in McGee.

I'm not comfortable with a 39 year old QB at the helm for long term. If Romo is out for more than a game or two, we have to let McGee see if he can guide the franchise.

Nobody is comfortable with Kitna long term, we're talking about Monday night only. It also does not really matter how long Romo is out, if Kitna is getting it done, we don't need to see anything from McGee. If Kitna flops, then we do.

I'm not comfortable with the cheerleaders you have pictured. I need a moment to myself...

 

[golfergirl]

I'm going to have to go with Kitna. He's the vet of the two, has had more time with the team and on the team so he's (IMO) able to read them better than McGee. Don't get me wrong, McGee is good, but I don't think he's quite ready for MNF primetime against the Skins. Anyone else but them (or the Eagles) and yeah, wind him up and turn him loose. I think Kitna understands more about this specific game (the rivalry) and what's really on the line.

Just my 3 cents (inflation and all....).

 

[DWhite Fan]

Kitna. Not even worth discussing McGee right now. There will be plenty of time for McGee in the near future, but not this year
:starspin

 

[gimmesix]

Really? Watching the game last week, it seemed Kitna was grateful Romo was going back in. McGee to seems he would welcome this challenge, especially at the home opener. Please dont get me wrong, I hope Romo plays, but I also want him available for the rest of the year. By the way, did you trust Romo five or so years ago when Parcells gave him the start against Carolina?

You're reading that the wrong way. Kitna knows his role here and he accepts it to do everything he can to promote team chemistry to help out the team. Would you have rather him start an argument on the sideline with Romo or say here's your keys back?

As far as starting McGee goes, I don't think Garrett would do it this early in the season. Kitna was brought in to step in if Romo got hurt and he showed he can win doing that last season. Garrett's going to stick with that experience and proven ability.

Don't let one game where Kitna came off the bench and threw a couple of interceptions fool you into thinking he's not capable of winning.

 

[tiny tim]

I think right now they should go with Kitna. McGee is good and in time he might be the main backup for Romo and maybe some day might even be the starting Quarterback for the Cowboys. But for now I think Kitna gives us the best chance to win if Romo can't play.

 

[realtick]

Going in a different direction, I'm curious what the Cowboys will do going into the 2012 Draft. I think they like the progression that McGee has made the past few seasons, but I wonder if they view him as a legitimate future replacement for Romo. Also, do they take another QB (relatively high) to groom in hopes that they find a future starter in the mid-rounds.

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

Kitna, if McGee was ready, Kitna would not be here.

That's not true.

 

[8FOR!3]

Going in a different direction, I'm curious what the Cowboys will do going into the 2012 Draft. I think they like the progression that McGee has made the past few seasons, but I wonder if they view him as a legitimate future replacement for Romo. Also, do they take another QB (relatively high) to groom in hopes that they find a future starter in the mid-rounds.

I think you wait at least a couple more years like New England did with Brady. I think they played it pretty well drafting Ryan Mallett with Tom Brady being 34 now. He's got a few years left give or take and then Mallett will theoretically be ready to take over the starting job for them.

 

[jaybird]

Here's what will happen; Kitna will play the last 8 minutes of the game becaues we are up by 24 points. No sense giving the deadskins a chance at a cheap shot at Romo's ribs. " Believe it"

 

[shockandroll]

That's not true.

Care to elaborate on this? I believe it is true, we'd be much better off with another young guy to develop behind McGee if he was ready to be the #2 right now. Why do you disagree?

 

[Aven8]

Kitna all the way!

SM might have better wheels, but unless you want to see a lot of 20 yd sacks, then go with him. I know one thing when he goes into the game it seems as if the whole offense is moving at a snails pace. He's notorious for bailing out of the pocket and rolling right and backwards.

IMO he will never be a 2.

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

Care to elaborate on this? I believe it is true, we'd be much better off with another young guy to develop behind McGee if he was ready to be the #2 right now. Why do you disagree?

Kitna has to be one of the best back ups to play the back up spot in my time. I saw what he did last year and it was amazing. One measly game this year says nothing about how good he is. With that said, Kitna plays a larger role than just back up. He's an offensive mind and helps lead the team when they're down. But McGee might be ready. It's just that Kitna is so good for a back up, we may not know. Or they may decide to use McGee this game...who knows, if the offense is that banged up. McGee has the arm and the physical tools to be a great back up. I'm not sure he's ready to start from game one, but he's about as good as they get for #2 in terms of what I see across the league.

In short, Kitna makes it hard for him.

 

[gimmesix]

Going in a different direction, I'm curious what the Cowboys will do going into the 2012 Draft. I think they like the progression that McGee has made the past few seasons, but I wonder if they view him as a legitimate future replacement for Romo. Also, do they take another QB (relatively high) to groom in hopes that they find a future starter in the mid-rounds.

I tend to think the Cowboys just ride it out one more season with what they've got. Kitna has proven to be a solid veteran backup and McGee will be looking for a starting role somewhere after next season.

If you cut Kitna and McGee becomes your No. 2, then you've got to draft someone next offseason with hopes that he'll become a worthy backup by his second year ... because McGee will be gone if he gets to challenge for a starting role. Otherwise, Dallas will be seeking another vet backup in 2013.

Right now, Kitna can presumably be the top backup for a few more years while Dallas tries to develop another QB to be Romo's eventual heir. (It is possible Dallas drafts a quarterback next offseason and tries to trade McGee to get started on the process, but there's really no hurry.)

 

[CowboyManDan]

Kitna is still solid at this point in his career. He's a safer option at this point. That said, I'd personally rather take my chances with the younger player, in this case McGee. Just as we are churning and trying younger players in other positions, I'd like to see more of McGee. I like what I've been seeing from last year and into this training camp and preseason.

 

[cowboyuptx]

Kitna for now, I guess...

And McGee just needs to be cut, not that he hasn't shown some improvement, but he's not the future starter, and he's not a Jason Garrett type backup...

We need to have a QB being developed and groomed to be the starter, and McGee does not cut the mustard...

We really need to start looking at QB as a position of need in the draft, and that has nothing to do with Romo's performance....