Stephen McGee?

[CowboyMcCoy]

How many would like to see him start and why? If any mod would like to turn this into a poll, I would appreciate it.

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

I don't think he's ready. Depending on how he plays next offseason, at that point, I think he might be ready to assume the number 2 QB role, but til then? I'd wait.

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

I don't think he's ready. Depending on how he plays next offseason, at that point, I think he might be ready to assume the number 2 QB role, but til then? I'd wait.

Why? So we can watch a qb with a 50/50 TD to INT ratio?

Not to mention, this same guy is greatly on the decine....

How does that make sense for the benefit our team?

 

[alsmith]

Let me ask you and others to think about this,

You are hired for a company that has been loseing money and need to turn it around, and make a good showing,

You only have a few weeks to do this. remember your job and your slaary depends on you and your progress.

Now you have some good guys with you, and you have some that just don't know they can help you or not,

But remember your 3 million salary and your JOB depends on just how you do,

Now, which ones are you going to go with, people that can help you get the job done, and your goals done or the ones that you really don't know can get the job done or not..

Your JOB and your Pay depends on you and the people you pick..

So what do you think you would do?

Just like Garrett, you want the best people to do their job, period..

That's what Garrett is doing..

So would you play a rookie that has only played in a preseason game against backup players....

Maybe NOT..you think..

 

[ABQcowboyJR]

Until Kitna clearly becomes the problem, which right now I'm not convinced of, he should start. Maybe Mcgee starts later in the season but not yet.

 

[Dodger]

Do you mean start the next game?
If so, then no, I seriously don't think he's ready. I do, however, think we'll see him get some significant playing time in some games later this year.

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

Let me ask you and others to think about this,

You are hired for a company that has been loseing money and need to turn it around, and make a good showing,

You only have a few weeks to do this. remember your job and your slaary depends on you and your progress.

Now you have some good guys with you, and you have some that just don't know they can help you or not,

But remember your 3 million salary and your JOB depends on just how you do,

Now, which ones are you going to go with, people that can help you get the job done, and your goals done or the ones that you really don't know can get the job done or not..

Your JOB and your Pay depends on you and the people you pick..

So what do you think you would do?

Just like Garrett, you want the best people to do their job, period..

That's what Garrett is doing..

So would you play a rookie that has only played in a preseason game against backup players....

Maybe NOT..you think..

According to a lot of the experts here, there is no pressure on Garrett short-term. Who says his pay depends on it? I was under the impression he had a contract. A lot of posters claim he's the guy for the long-term. So why would he have anything to lose by developing new, or even rookie, players for the long-term future?

Because, according to some, he's got a bright future here.

Let me ask you this, wouldn't you think Garrett would gain a lot more by winning with McGee than Kitna, even if it was only a few games, which is the likely outcome no matter who you start.

It's not like Kitna is a HOF quarterback...and McGee, who came from a big program, deserves a shot... if he fails, people will understand. Even Romo couldn't succeed with this supporting case.

But, again, I have to ask you what is to lose? And why do you so urgently insist he must win or he will lose his pay when that may not even be the situation?

In other words, I reject your hypothetical question about Garrett because it has more to do with Garrett himself than trying to develop talent on a broken team for the benefit of the team as a whole.

Not to be cliche', but there is no "I" in "team".

 

[NextGenBoys]

Dez Bryant needs a veteran quarterback, not Stephen McGee.

Developing Dez Bryant has to be one of the focal points of the offense for the rest of the season.

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

Dez Bryant needs a veteran quarterback, not Stephen McGee.

Developing Dez Bryant has to be one of the focal points of the offense for the rest of the season.

And if Romo goes down next year and McGee isn't developed... guess what?

Kitna is all we have. And, imo, that's not enough.

 

[Plankton]

If they are going to start McGee, it shouldn't happen until after the Thanksgiving game so he can have longer to prepare.

Of course, with the game being against the Colts in Indianapolis, and his preseason propensity for hanging onto the ball way too long, he could set a record for most sacks taken by a QB in a game.

 

[alsmith]

I wonder what make you think we can or will win with him as the QB, and as for Garrett every HC wants to win, and thats the presser that he is under, every player and coach that I ever play for or with
Hello,
(you play to win the game) no matter the record,
(you play to win the game)

A lot of people don't understand that that have never played the game..

 

[ABQcowboyJR]

According to a lot of the experts here, there is no pressure on Garrett short-term. Who says his pay depends on it? I was under the impression he had a contract. A lot of posters claim he's the guy for the long-term. So why would he have anything to lose by developing new, or even rookie, players for the long-term future?

Because, according to some, he's got a bright future here.

Let me ask you this, wouldn't you think Garrett would gain a lot more by winning with McGee than Kitna, even if it was only a few games, which is the likely outcome no matter who you start.

It's not like Kitna is a HOF quarterback...and McGee, who came from a big program, deserves a shot... if he fails, people will understand. Even Romo couldn't succeed with this supporting case.

But, again, I have to ask you what is to lose? And why do you so urgently insist he must win or he will lose his pay when that may not even be the situation?

In other words, I reject your hypothetical question about Garrett because it has more to do with Garrett himself than trying to develop talent on a broken team for the benefit of the team as a whole.

Not to be cliche', but there is no "I" in "team".

I think it is naive to think that Garret doesn't have to win to stick around. Jerry is about winning and putting a good product on the field. The best product will come with the best players on the field. And lets get real, he won't be winning a bunch of games with Mcgee on the field. Its simply too early to justify starting him.

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

If they are going to start McGee, it shouldn't happen until after the Thanksgiving game so he can have longer to prepare.

Of course, with the game being against the Colts in Indianapolis, and his preseason propensity for hanging onto the ball way too long, he could set a record for most sacks taken by a QB in a game.

Speculation. He's way more mobile than Kitna. He once ran the option offense... and working on his release and reads would be key to developing him into a backup.

Meanwhile, I think he can make SOME plays.

 

[Nirvana]

I think it is naive to think that Garret doesn't have to win to stick around. Jerry is about winning and putting a good product on the field. The best product will come with the best players on the field. And lets get real, he won't be winning a bunch of games with Mcgee on the field. Its simply too early to justify starting him.

Colt McCoy is doing it with Cleveland.

Hey, we're talking about KITNA. He sucks.

Probably a moot point. The Giants will force the issue Sunday when they knock Kitna out of the game.

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

Colt McCoy is doing it with Cleveland.

Hey, we're talking about KITNA. He sucks.

Probably a moot point. The Giants will force the issue Sunday when they knock Kitna out of the game.

Bingo. And so have a lot of other rookies.

 

[7footer]

This is the best time to do it. We would never want to audition him during the season when we had playoffs/suberbowl on the line, but since Romo is injured and we are already sunk, it's a perfect time to do it.

Kitna has already shown his days of playing QB for the NFL have passed him by. Letting McGee start now will let us know what we have going forward and if we still need to look for another back-up QB to replace Kitna next year.

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

This is the best time to do it. We would never want to audition him during the season when we had playoffs/suberbowl on the line, but since Romo is injured and we are already sunk, it's a perfect time to do it.

Kitna has already shown his days of playing QB for the NFL have passed him by. Letting McGee start now will let us know what we have going forward and if we still need to look for another back-up QB to replace Kitna next year.

Yes, I agree there is nothing left to see with Kitna unless you like interceptions.

 

[bluenut]

Start McGee but NOT this week vs the Gmen..next week. If he does poorly, pull him. I think it's worth a shot.

 

[rash]

Garret should start who he believes gives the team the best chance to win.

Nuff said.

None us really know how McGee is progressing in practice now that he is getting a few more reps since he is on the 2nd team; but apparently it hasn't been drastically better than Kitna.

I believe he will get his chance to play as the season wears on; but a decision will be made based on what is thought to be best for this football team in respect to WINNING

 

[Hoofbite]

No.

Doubtful he has a grasp of the playbook.

I see no reason to rush him out there just to see if he can eventually become a backup.

Might as well give Garrett the best chance to implement his way of doing things. Having a QB who doesn't know the system and basically checked the ball down for the better part of 5 preseason games doesn't help anything.