PFT: Cowboys could pursue Foles after Kellen Moore suffers broken ankle

[Reality]

Cowboys backup quarterback Kellen Moorewas carted off the practice field Tuesday, and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones confirmed that Moore suffered a broken right ankle.

Jones did not address how the team would handle the absence of Moore going forward, but the injury will invite speculation that the Cowboys will pursue free agent quarterbackNick Foles.

Cowboys could pursue Foles after Kellen Moore suffers broken ankle

 

[rynochop]

Aren't they going to have to make room cap wise to sign Foles if they do?

 

[Risen Star]

I mean, it fits. There's no better option for him and we have a need. You have to have someone on the roster behind Romo with actual NFL experience. Plus he's got to think he's got a good chance to start with Romo's age and health.

 

[BrassCowboy]

I understand the need for Foles, but what if Dak really has something? Usually lightning would have to strike the same place twice for Dak to ever be noticed under this situation if we bring in Foles who I believe we all know is not a guy that could take us to the big game, not a #1 long term in case Romo goes down.

 

[speedkilz88]

 

[speedkilz88]

I understand the need for Foles, but what if Dak really has something? Usually lightning would have to strike the same place twice for Dak to ever be noticed under this situation if we bring in Foles who I believe we all know is not a guy that could take us to the big game, not a #1 long term in case Romo goes down.

Dak needs to learn for a couple years. The reps in practice of a #2 would certainly help him but putting him out in a real game would be idiotic.

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

Wouldn't that be really awkward after Jones just said "No" in the firmest sense? Does the change in circumstance make that go away just like that?

 

[Califan007]

This is a story? lol...Cowboys could pursue Foles.

If PFT were a weather website: "It might rain today. Then again, it might not."

 

[Stash]

Sure. Look like even bigger idiots by running out to sign the guy you had "no interest" in last week.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Dak needs to learn for a couple years. The reps in practice of a #2 would certainly help him but putting him out in a real game would be idiotic.

Behind our OL, it's not like Dak won't get some protection to make his reads. If Romo goes down for some time, season's over. If Dak is next man up or Foles. Won't matter..

 

[Stash]

Wouldn't that be really awkward after Jones just said "No" in the firmest sense? Does the change in circumstance make that go away just like that?

It will for the homer crowd.

"Whatever you say, Mr. Jones!"

 

[superonyx]

I understand the need for Foles, but what if Dak really has something? Usually lightning would have to strike the same place twice for Dak to ever be noticed under this situation if we bring in Foles who I believe we all know is not a guy that could take us to the big game, not a #1 long term in case Romo goes down.

If Dak has something then Foles won't stop him in any way.
No way I am on board with the idea of not signing a guy who has played and show something in this league for fear of being a Dak progress stopper.

 

[CCBoy]

Things change, but I don't carry a pocket ready Jerry Jones sucks for all change. Injury happens in all camps, no matter where it does, every injury requires roster change.

I think that an agenda of insult to Jerry with each and every change...is a cop out.

 

[darthseinfeld]

I still dont think we pursue Foles

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

Machota basically tweeting the same list I did.

 

[Stash]

I still dont think we pursue Foles

I hope not.

If they're "not interested", they're not interested.

Go back on that and this is getting 'somebody' just to get 'somebody'.

 

[Nightman]

Sure. Look like even bigger idiots by running out to sign the guy you had "no interest" in last week.

Would love to know what disqualified him last week......"we know him"......lol

 

[mrmojo]

If the FO was planning on going with Moore anyway as backup, why now shift that philosophy and go with an experienced back up? Just go with what you got, maybe one of the young uns will surprise.

 

[speedkilz88]

Behind our OL, it's not like Dak won't get some protection to make his reads. If Romo goes down for some time, season's over. If Dak is next man up or Foles. Won't matter..

Right now it takes him an eternity to make his reads. He's nowhere near being ready. If he has a chance you don't screw that up by putting him out there as a rookie.

 

[Stash]

Would love to know what disqualified him last week......"we know him"......lol

In my opinion, the same thing that "disqualified" Dwight Freeney from helping this anemic pass rush. The same thing that "disqualified" Brian Waters when he was released in Kansas City and wanted to come here.

Stupidity. From a group that would rather be "comfortable" than creative. A group who likes players that somebody "knows" over players who are actually good at their jobs.