Sudden backup quarterback bliss

[erod]

Dare I say it? Somebody's got to say it. I'll say it. Jameill Showers might be better than Dak Prescott.

The beauty of that statement is....who cares one way or the other?

All the love for Dak is real and it's deserved these past few days. What a night the rookie had. But if you watched closely, did you see the ball fire off of Showers arm? Did you see the velocity, and the tightness of its spiral? Did he not look like.....Dak Prescott?

Preseason doesn't say much. But you can't fake poise. You can't fake courage. And you can't fake natural talent. These two guys have those things.

Showers suffered Saturday from playing with dudes that soon will be walking playbook in hand with the turk to the coach's office. He was thrust into the game with guys named Broderick that we'll never see again. Pass protection consisted of five matadors and a slab of meat around his neck. I'd like to see Showers with the ones because I'd bet he does well, too.

My favorite thing about Prescott and Showers is that they are following Romo around and badgering him with questions. They both really look up to Romo. They think the world of him, and he seems to get a kick out of them in return. Both seem like football film junkies just like Romo, and they're not interested in just winging it like so many young QBs are. They want to seriously learn the NFL game, not just rely on their natural talents.

Consider this, too. They have similar games, which are very suited to back up a guy like Romo, who moves well in the pocket. Orton, Weeden, and Cassel were nothing like Romo, so the offense just kind of shut down when they went in. Prescott and Showers are more suited to pick up where Romo left off in an emergency.

Is it wrong to say I'm glad Kellen Moore broke his foot?

Because of Romo's health questions, I'd keep them both on the 53-man roster. Who knows if one will have to backup the other soon. Hopefully, that's an insurance policy that never gets cashed, but until we know, we don't know.

Isn't it nice that maybe, just maybe, football beyond Romo in 2-3-4-5 years is in place at that position. Just maybe.

And what if we just watched the Rams and Eagles trade away their drafts the next two years, then watched Denver outmaneuver Jerry for Paxton Lynch.....only to see Dallas take the best QB in this draft in the 4th round. What if that lingering albatross just got nixed.

Maybe we just found Romo out of nowhere yet again.

 

[JohnsKey19]

Maybe they flip the rotation next week giving Showers an opportunity with more 1s and 2s and not all 3s. Hard to evaluate a guy when nearly every passing play becomes a fire drill.

 

[Fletch]

Bravo!

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I like both QB's but I came away wanting to see more from Showers. I cant' say who throws a better arm or if Showers is better. Dak proved it against the 1st teamers. I want to see Showers with the 1st teamers because....and to quote Emmitt Smith, he looked like a "diamond surrounded by trash" lol. Showers had some zip on his passes though. The progression he's made from year 1 to 2 is phenomenal. But I think that's another thing they have to factor. This is Showers 2nd year. This is Dak's 1st.

 

[erod]

I like both QB's but I came away wanting to see more from Showers. I cant' say who throws a better arm or if Showers is better. Dak proved it against the 1st teamers. I want to see Showers with the 1st teamers because....and to quote Emmitt Smith, he looked like a "diamond surrounded by trash" lol. Showers had some zip on his passes though. The progression he's made from year 1 to 2 is phenomenal. But I think that's another thing they have to factor. This is Showers 2nd year. This is Dak's 1st.

The brilliance is that we've gone from zero backup quarterbacks to suddenly two.

 

[LittleD]

Dare I say it? Somebody's got to say it. I'll say it. Jameill Showers might be better than Dak Prescott.

The beauty of that statement is....who cares one way or the other?

All the love for Dak is real and it's deserved these past few days. What a night the rookie had. But if you watched closely, did you see the ball fire off of Showers arm? Did you see the velocity, and the tightness of its spiral? Did he not look like.....Dak Prescott?

Preseason doesn't say much. But you can't fake poise. You can't fake courage. And you can't fake natural talent. These two guys have those things.

Showers suffered Saturday from playing with dudes that soon will be walking playbook in hand with the turk to the coach's office. He was thrust into the game with guys named Broderick that we'll never see again. Pass protection consisted of five matadors and a slab of meat around his neck. I'd like to see Showers with the ones because I'd bet he does well, too.

My favorite thing about Prescott and Showers is that they are following Romo around and badgering him with questions. They both really look up to Romo. They think the world of him, and he seems to get a kick out of them in return. Both seem like football film junkies just like Romo, and they're not interested in just winging it like so many young QBs are. They want to seriously learn the NFL game, not just rely on their natural talents.

Consider this, too. They have similar games, which are very suited to back up a guy like Romo, who moves well in the pocket. Orton, Weeden, and Cassel were nothing like Romo, so the offense just kind of shut down when they went in. Prescott and Showers are more suited to pick up where Romo left off in an emergency.

Is it wrong to say I'm glad Kellen Moore broke his foot?

Because of Romo's health questions, I'd keep them both on the 53-man roster. Who knows if one will have to backup the other soon. Hopefully, that's an insurance policy that never gets cashed, but until we know, we don't know.

Isn't it nice that maybe, just maybe, football beyond Romo in 2-3-4-5 years is in place at that position. Just maybe.

And what if we just watched the Rams and Eagles trade away their drafts the next two years, then watched Denver outmaneuver Jerry for Paxton Lynch.....only to see Dallas take the best QB in this draft in the 4th round. What if that lingering albatross just got nixed.

Maybe we just found Romo out of nowhere yet again.

Very...Very nice write up and I concur on all points. Great minds think alike. We lost a meaningless pre-season game but, might have
found our future in two QB's. Time will tell!

 

[LittleD]

Romo told Jerry this past year if they would get him some material, he would develop him
a franchise QB for the future. The Cowboys have provided the clay and Romo is now
molding them into Cowboy gunslingers. Wow!!!

 

[gimmesix]

Maybe they flip the rotation next week giving Showers an opportunity with more 1s and 2s and not all 3s. Hard to evaluate a guy when nearly every passing play becomes a fire drill.

I don't expect to see it. Dallas will give Prescott every opportunity to be the No. 2 guy. And after Saturday's performance he deserves it.

I do agree with the OP that both of these QBs are a better fit for this offense than past backups because they are more Romo-like. It's hard to take an offense that is used to having an escape artist at quarterback and put in a non-mobile QB. Romo isn't a runner like Prescott and Showers can be, but their ability to escape pressure is similar.

I will say that unlike the OP, I was not that impressed with Showers. Yes, he was under heavy duress, but we really only saw him make a couple of big-time plays. Right now, I don't see any reason to keep him on the 53 when we could get him to the practice squad. If his play upticks, that could change.

 

[LittleD]

I don't expect to see it. Dallas will give Prescott every opportunity to be the No. 2 guy. And after Saturday's performance he deserves it.

I do agree with the OP that both of these QBs are a better fit for this offense than past backups because they are more Romo-like. It's hard to take an offense that is used to having an escape artist at quarterback and put in a non-mobile QB. Romo isn't a runner like Prescott and Showers can be, but their ability to escape pressure is similar.

I will say that unlike the OP, I was not that impressed with Showers. Yes, he was under heavy duress, but we really only saw him make a couple of big-time plays. Right now, I don't see any reason to keep him on the 53 when we could get him to the practice squad. If his play upticks, that could change.

I'm not so sure Dak would have performed so well if he was playing the scrub OL that was out there for Showers. Showers wasn't blessed
with the best receivers either. We don't know what we might have in Showers until he get the same setup as Dak had. I'm willing to wait
to pass judgement.

 

[UTmodisette]

I liked what I saw from Showers, but I still wouldn't put him on the 53 man roster with the way Prescott played. An extra roster spot is very important to this team at positions like RB, WR, and DL. Dallas and the rest of the NFL prefers 2 roster sports at QB, unless you think a project QB isn't ready for the backup spot. It may be early, but Prescott looked like he is ready for the backup spot. Dez Bryant had a lot of respect for Dak after the game. Having the confidence of your teammates can't be understated when evaluating the backup position.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

The brilliance is that we've gone from zero backup quarterbacks to suddenly two.

It is pretty funny on this site. I always felt if the competition was Moore than Dak or Showers should get the shot. Sure I would've taken McCown for a 5th or 6th but not a 4th or 3rd like they wanted.

Its funny though. They let Dak and Showers do far more than dink and dunk. I wonder are they going to allow their backups to actually throw down field and not throw dump passes to the back and tight end all game?

 

[erod]

I liked what I saw from Showers, but I still wouldn't put him on the 53 man roster with the way Prescott played. An extra roster spot is very important to this team at positions like RB, WR, and DL. Dallas and the rest of the NFL prefers 2 roster sports at QB, unless you think a project QB isn't ready for the backup spot. It may be early, but Prescott looked like he is ready for the backup spot. Dez Bryant had a lot of respect for Dak after the game. Having the confidence of your teammates can't be understated when evaluating the backup position.

Why? You only dress 47 on game day.

No way he gets to the practice squad. He'll get picked up by somebody.

 

[erod]

It is pretty funny on this site. I always felt if the competition was Moore than Dak or Showers should get the shot. Sure I would've taken McCown for a 5th or 6th but not a 4th or 3rd like they wanted.

Its funny though. They let Dak and Showers do far more than dink and dunk. I wonder are they going to allow their backups to actually throw down field and not throw dump passes to the back and tight end all game?

It's easier to throw downfield against man coverage. That's the thing we have to check ourselves on. When teams run disguised zones and blitz more unconventionally, the game changes a lot. I would still expect Prescott and Showers to struggle with that and have to dump the ball down a lot.

But the poise was noticeable. That is so valuable at that position. GOFF DIDN'T HAVE IT. He looked like a bust.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

It's easier to throw downfield against man coverage. That's the thing we have to check ourselves on. When teams run disguised zones and blitz more unconventionally, the game changes a lot. I would still expect Prescott and Showers to struggle with that and have to dump the ball down a lot.

But the poise was noticeable. That is so valuable at that position. GOFF DIDN'T HAVE IT. He looked like a bust.

I couldn't really see the coverages from TV though I know it seems like on the touchdowns it was man coverage. I guess that will be something to look forward to in upcoming weeks in preseason.

 

[George]

Let's see some more preseason. But, I sure liked Prescott.

 

[dogunwo]

Right now, I don't see any reason to keep him on the 53 when we could get him to the practice squad. If his play upticks, that could change.

If we base things on just that one preseason game, he won't make it to the practice squad. There are a lot of bad QBs in back up roles in the league.

 

[gimmesix]

I'm not so sure Dak would have performed so well if he was playing the scrub OL that was out there for Showers. Showers wasn't blessed
with the best receivers either. We don't know what we might have in Showers until he get the same setup as Dak had. I'm willing to wait
to pass judgement.

I can't argue against that. If Romo had played, we'd likely be talking about how the backup QB situation is unresolved because neither backup had much of a chance to show anything.

However, I don't want to project what Showers can do when the line didn't give him the opportunity to show it. All we can go on is what the QBs showed, and Dak showed brilliance behind a line that blocked well for the most part and with receivers like Bryant who can make the back-shoulder throw look easy.

Showers was simply OK with what he had to deal with. It doesn't mean much at this point, but it also doesn't give us a reason to be excited about him like we should be with Dak after that performance.

Maybe on Friday he'll look better than Dak. Maybe not.

 

[visionary]

While there is some reason for optimism it is too early to say we even have 1 adequate back up QB let alone 2

Let's see how things play out the rest of the preseason

 

[Eddie]

Man, I can't wait to see you guys turn on Prescott and Showers the moment they have a sub-par pre-season game.

 

[UTmodisette]

Why? You only dress 47 on game day.

No way he gets to the practice squad. He'll get picked up by somebody.

This gets overstated by every team's fanbase. Everyone sees their 3rd and 4th string QBs make some good plays, and they think every other GM is as excited as our fans are. Every team has a project QB they like a lot. I don't think there is any team willing to give up a roster spot on Showers.