The Dallas Cowboys ‘DID’ Strike Gold With Alex Tanney!

[KJJ]

There is a reason Orton is a back-up and by all accounts has looked horrible in camp and PS games.

There's also a reason Alex Tanney has been cut by 2 different teams including KC who was in desperate need of a QB. You have to figure KC took hard look at him.

 

[jobberone]

Absolutely not! How many regular season NFL starts does Tanney have? Nuff said!

Thank goodness people know talent when they see it. Otherwise Unitas would've stayed in PA. Plenty of QBs start out with no NFL starts. Actually 100% of them.

 

[KJJ]

Thank goodness people know talent when they see it. Otherwise Unitas would've stayed in PA. Plenty of QBs start out with no NFL starts. Actually 100% of them.

So you would feel comfortable cutting Orton and going with Tanney as Romo's backup? I'm not saying Tanney doesn't have potential and to cut him I'm saying he's not ready to be the backup. Most of the QB's with no NFL starting experience who start are first round draft picks. Russell Wilson a 3rd round draft pick was an exception last season. Romo had never started an NFL game when he became the backup and eventual starter in 06 but he worked his way up to becoming the backup and the starter over a 3 year period. Tanney was looked at by 3 different NFL teams before ending up with the Cowboys so it's obvious he needs a lot of work. This is his first season with the Cowboys he's simply not ready to have to start a regular season game at this stage giving the team a realistic chance to win. The Cowboys would have little to no chance to win games with him if Romo were to go down.

Maybe in another year with the Cowboys he'll be ready to take that step but not now. Being a backup QB puts that player only one good hit away from leading your team. You need a backup with more playing experience than Tanney. Romo had 3 years of OTA's, mini camps and training camps with the team and played in a number of preseason games including an entire preseason game in 06. Tanney couldn't even lead the team down the field last week on a game winning drive against bubble players without throwing a pick. The kid has potential and I want to keep him but he's not ready to backup Romo.

 

[CowgirlCas]

So was Orton

lol good answer

 

[CowgirlCas]

Thank goodness people know talent when they see it. Otherwise Unitas would've stayed in PA. Plenty of QBs start out with no NFL starts. Actually 100% of them.

How many NFL starts did Romo or Brady have when they first brought them in as late round and undrafted? Tanney had an unfortunate start to his career and got injured in his 1st preseason game in KC. They signed the veteran Alex Smith and released him before they really had a chance to evaluate him. He was on the street because no other teams got to see what he can do and NFL teams "NEVER" take division III players seriously. One teams mistake became our good fortune! If anyone actually looks at Lucks numbers last year they were horrible he had a passer rating in the 70's. My theory is: never look a gift horse in the mouth!

 

[conner01]

If he had never played in the preseason, then your theory would be pretty sound. However the playing time he has received and what he has shown in the preseason may have changed the possibility of him making it to the practice squad. I would say that the odds of it happening are less than it was before he played in the preseason .... wouldn't you? Personally, I think he is a lot better than the guy that was originally the 3rd string QB. I will also have to admit that Orton has been pretty sporadic in the preseason.

that is a good point but teams have seen film on him and atleast two teams have seen him workout. i think it all comes down to what he shows in these next two games. in a perfect world he would be ready to be the number 2 and we could cut orton and save some money without using an extra roster spot. that is a gamble to say the least but who knows what he can show in these next two games as well as what they see on the practice field from him. as pointed out by brymat, you have to weigh keeping him on the roster against what you could get in the draft in the next year or two also. if he can be a player then you save that pick for another area of need though

 

[Red Dragon]

We know Dallas isnt going to make the SB

That's what most Giants fans would probably have said about the Giants prior to the 2007 and 2011 seasons.

 

[jobberone]

So you would feel comfortable cutting Orton and going with Tanney as Romo's backup? I'm not saying Tanney doesn't have potential and to cut him I'm saying he's not ready to be the backup. Most of the QB's with no NFL starting experience who start are first round draft picks. Russell Wilson a 3rd round draft pick was an exception last season. Romo had never started an NFL game when he became the backup and eventual starter in 06 but he worked his way up to becoming the backup and the starter over a 3 year period. Tanney was looked at by 3 different NFL teams before ending up with the Cowboys so it's obvious he needs a lot of work. This is his first season with the Cowboys he's simply not ready to have to start a regular season game at this stage giving the team a realistic chance to win. The Cowboys would have little to no chance to win games with him if Romo were to go down.

Maybe in another year with the Cowboys he'll be ready to take that step but not now. Being a backup QB puts that player only one good hit away from leading your team. You need a backup with more playing experience than Tanney. Romo had 3 years of OTA's, mini camps and training camps with the team and played in a number of preseason games including an entire preseason game in 06. Tanney couldn't even lead the team down the field last week on a game winning drive against bubble players without throwing a pick. The kid has potential and I want to keep him but he's not ready to backup Romo.

Where did you see me state I'd cut Orton. Not a chance, That's deflection. All I've said is Tanney deserves a chance to develop.

 

[jobberone]

How many NFL starts did Romo or Brady have when they first brought them in as late round and undrafted? Tanney had an unfortunate start to his career and got injured in his 1st preseason game in KC. They signed the veteran Alex Smith and released him before they really had a chance to evaluate him. He was on the street because no other teams got to see what he can do and NFL teams "NEVER" take division III players seriously. One teams mistake became our good fortune! If anyone actually looks at Lucks numbers last year they were horrible he had a passer rating in the 70's. My theory is: never look a gift horse in the mouth!

Ur preaching to the choir. Sarcasm.

 

[TwoDeep3]

does anybody realise that Tanney is playing against scrubs?

But his accuracy has nothing to do with scrubs.

And what was your opinion of Romo back in the day. So many heralded him when he actually didn't do anything more than Tanney has done thus far.

I might roll the dice on Tanney's 53 man slot unless - wink wink - he has an injury that puts him on the PUP or something.

But his accuracy causes me to view him in the way Green Bay viewed Rogers when Favre was there. Perhaps a little early for that, but if the coaching staff see this kid will develop, then tell me what better place to be for this team than working with Romo daily for a few years.

And, there isn't a poster on this board that knows the day Romo's skill set will erode to a point that he needs replacing. Or his health does it for him.

 

[Redball Express]

every team had months to sign him and none did. now all of a sudden teams will want him on their 53 man roster? i think there is always a possibility but the odds of someone claiming him are pretty slim. if someone wanted him why did'nt they sign him when he was on the street?

For sure. And I don't really think it's doable.

I don't see this team as trying to develop ANOTHER QB right now..even at 3rd string.

Romo just signed a huge deal and he'll play until he drops.

Rather than do all that with Tanney..why not draft a young arm and start there..?

No more projects like Romo.

Too long to develop Tanney.

Either Romo and Garrett really win now or Garrett is gone next year.

Leaving Romo and his big White Elephant deal to await the next coaching regime.

By then Tanney would split knowing Romo is going nowhere.

 

[Echo9]

If he played very well these next two games, I'd be willing to roll with Tanney as #2 and see if I could trade Orton, assuming the cap hit wouldn't be too bad.

I just got a feeling Tanney will be better than Orton next year and Tanney won't last on the practice squad. And if Orton is in the game this year, then we don't have much of a chance winning anyway.

We'll find out during these next two games. If he gets signifiant playing time and does well, we may be forced to keep him on the 53. However, if the Cowboys are looking to get him to the practice squad, he may not lay much during these next 2 games. We did it with Ben Bass last year. We just stopped playing him and were basically able to hide him on the PS.

So in a nutshell, if the next two games are all full of Orton and Stephens, then we'll probably know Dallas is looking to go PS with Tanney. Granted, Romo will probably play a good half this week, but that still leaves 6 qtrs of football.

 

[KJJ]

Where did you see me state I'd cut Orton. Not a chance, That's deflection. All I've said is Tanney deserves a chance to develop.

You didn't say that it was an assumption. This was my comment you responded to "Absolutely not! How many regular season NFL starts does Tanney have? Nuff said!" That was my response to ShiningStars comment asking if anyone would cut Orton and go with Tanney as the backup. I just assumed by your reply to me that you wouldn't have an issue with Tanney backing up Romo. If Tanney was the backup Orton would most likely be cut or traded.

 

[jobberone]

You didn't say that it was an assumption. This was my comment you responded to "Absolutely not! How many regular season NFL starts does Tanney have? Nuff said!" That was my response to ShiningStars comment asking if anyone would cut Orton and go with Tanney as the backup. I just assumed by your reply to me that you wouldn't have an issue with Tanney backing up Romo. If Tanney was the backup Orton would most likely be cut or traded.

Didn't mean to be confusing. Nope. You keep all three. Tanney can't backup a tricycle right now. Orton is one of the best backups in the league and better than more than a few starters. He's flashed what you're looking for is all. He may or may not be able to start in this league but what I've seen says he deserves a chance to develop. I sure as heck wouldn't cut the guy or try to sneak him on the PS. The Cowboys may think O/W and that's what matters right?

 

[big dog cowboy]

I might roll the dice on Tanney's 53 man slot unless - wink wink - he has an injury that puts him on the PUP or something.

Ummmmm yeah what he said.

 

[speedkilz88]

But his accuracy has nothing to do with scrubs.

And what was your opinion of Romo back in the day. So many heralded him when he actually didn't do anything more than Tanney has done thus far.

I might roll the dice on Tanney's 53 man slot unless - wink wink - he has an injury that puts him on the PUP or something.

But his accuracy causes me to view him in the way Green Bay viewed Rogers when Favre was there. Perhaps a little early for that, but if the coaching staff see this kid will develop, then tell me what better place to be for this team than working with Romo daily for a few years.

And, there isn't a poster on this board that knows the day Romo's skill set will erode to a point that he needs replacing. Or his health does it for him.

You should know better. Once you play in camp you cannot be on the PUP list.

 

[TwoDeep3]

You should know better. Once you play in camp you cannot be on the PUP list.

I slept that day during Hero Worship 101.

How about Not Really Injured We Be Cheatin' List.

 

[DFWJC]

That girl that wrote the blog is not bad
Uh,onto the subject.
There is a seemingly endless list of QBs who excelled in preseason who never did anything in their career. That goes especially for the ones who did it vs 2nd, 3rd, and 4th stringers.

I hope the kid sticks, but lets not get ahead of ourselves.

 

[TwoDeep3]

That girl that wrote the blog is not bad
Uh,onto the subject.
There is a seemingly endless list of QBs who excelled in preseason who never did anything in their career. That goes especially for the ones who did it vs 2nd, 3rd, and 4th stringers.

I hope the kid sticks, but lets not get ahead of ourselves.

How many of those guys could throw a pass and hit Rosie O'Donnell between the ham hocks at forty yards?

 

[Deep_South]

Even if Orton actually is in decline this training camp, Tanney is too inexperienced at the pro level to be the answer as the backup. I would love to see us keep him on the 53, but not at the expense of cutting Orton. Who knows, maybe after a year on the 53 he'll be ready to be the backup.