Our current backup QBs

[RustyBourneHorse]

Okay, so, overall, I'm impressed by our starters that played today, particularly our starting secondary and linebackers. In fact, overall, our first half team was rather impressive. With that being said, I hope to God that Dak doesn't get hurt. I'm aware that Rush and White had the misfortune of having Green in who manages to make a lot of QBs look pathetic. However, White's footwork was dreadful, and Rush is not looking on point. I'm thinking it may be time to look into getting a veteran QB. The names I shall list are ones that you've probably seen me mention before on another thread, but I think they need to be reiterated as I think they could be solutions. So, without further adieu, let's begin:

Firstly, Kellen Clemens has been a serviceable backup QB for ages. He's currently available (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kellen_Clemens), and I think that he'd be a wise move. Not saying he's a great QB, but I think he'd be better than what we currently have.

Then, my second choice would be Matt Moore. He's also currently available (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Moore_(American_football), and, like Clemens, I think he'd be a wise signing. Unlike Clemens, he's actually got some familiarity with our system as our current HC was his OC in 2007 during the preseason. So, he's got some knowledge of Garrett's offence. Additionally, he was very much a key factor for the Dolphins.

So, these would be my choices for who I think would be better than what we've currently got as our backup QBs. Hopefully, we never have anything go wrong with Dak, but we've GOT to have better insurance for him than what we've got.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Hopefully, we never have anything go wrong with Dak, but we've GOT to have better insurance for him than what we've got.

Fix the backup OL and most of the QB issues go away.

Bad night for the backups.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Fix the backup OL and most of the QB issues go away.

Bad night for the backups.

I agree for the most part, but I still am of the opinion that one of the two QBs that I mentioned would be beneficial to our team.

 

[dwreck27]

The drop off between cooper and mike is pretty bad

 

[Mookie]

There will be plenty more options just after the 4th preseason game. My bet is Dallas signs somebody else to play backup, Rush goes to #3 and White stays in the P.S. nobody's going to pick him up.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

The drop off between cooper and mike is pretty bad

Yes, and the drop from Dak to both of them is bad too, based on what I've seen these last 2 preseason games, and, most notably, tonight.

 

[reddyuta]

I am very dissapointed in White,i really expected better from him.Rush is not a NFL QB,doesnt have the arm.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

There will be plenty more options just after the 4th preseason game. My bet is Dallas signs somebody else to play backup, Rush goes to #3 and White stays in the P.S. nobody's going to pick him up.

I agree that White probably will go to PS, especially after tonight. I still think Moore or Clemens would be better options than what most will present, including RG3.

 

[Tabascocat]

Dallas needs to find an experienced #2 before the season. Rush and/or White might not win a game if called upon this season. I still like Rush but he isn't close to being ready in a real game. White will be lucky to make the team.

 

[Blackspider214]

The drop off between cooper and mike is pretty bad

The drop off between Dak and Cooper is even bigger.

 

[CowboysDrew]

The backup QB's suck.

Need an experienced one.

Keep and develop White. Drop Rush. Get a vet.

 

[DakBringMeBack]

Best part about the back up situation is I don't need to listen to half the board calling for these turds to start all year. Love that part of it.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Best part about the back up situation is I don't need to listen to half the board calling for these turds to start all year. Love that part of it.

That is the good bit about this, yes. We don't have to listen to the absolute rubbish about the backups being better than Dak. We clearly saw that we're in a heap of trouble if we lose Dak.

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

Moore is better than what we have now. He could drive the bus (miss you tuna) if need be for 2 games. Trust him more than what we have now.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Moore is better than what we have now. He could drive the bus (miss you tuna) if need be for 2 games. Trust him more than what we have now.

Same here. I hope we never need a backup this season, but if we do, Moore can't be worse than how our backups played the last 2 matches.

 

[The Quest for Six]

Dallas has been down that road before, they're not going to sign another veteran backup, Rush is the backup and I don't see any reason to keep three QB's on the 53 man roster....drop White, he hasn't shown enough to warrant a spot on the 53, hope he makes it through waivers and to the practice squad..

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Dallas has been down that road before, they're not going to sign another veteran backup, Rush is the backup and I don't see any reason to keep three QB's on the 53 man roster....drop White, he hasn't shown enough to warrant a spot on the 53, hope he makes it through waivers and to the practice squad..

Hmm, another beneficial bit of this is that maybe we can drop White and pick up what will be a recently waived safety by that time.

 

[GMO415]

Let's see how they fare behind our starting OL, and starting RB, WRs, and TE.

 

[erod]

Here's the problem.

Backup quarterbacks typically make $1 million a year. Sometimes a lot more than that.

When your starter makes late 4th-round money, that creates an awkward situation to sign somebody.

You can't sign Bridgewater unless you're going to let him compete for the starting job.

 

[The Quest for Six]

Let's see how they fare behind our starting OL, and starting RB, WRs, and TE.

Yup, hard to judge these 2 young quarterbacks behind the scrub offensive line they throw out there to protect them.......