We still never addressed backup QB

[CT Dal Fan]

There were only a couple backup QB's available in free agency that would have helped the Cowboys. One was Chase Daniel, but there was no way Dallas was going to pay him what the Eagles did. The other was Brian Hoyer, who I was surprised went to the Bears instead of someplace he could start.

Beyond that, who was out there? Who was worth trading for? Would we all feel better with Matt Moore or Zach Mettenberger behind Romo instead of Kellen Moore and Dak Prescott? I loved the Prescott pick; by the way. Needs a lot of technique work, but the kid has it all from the neck up.

 

[Redball Express]

The front office did what they wanted to do. If something happens to Romo, they believe Dak and Kellen will be just fine. I personally hope that they are right.

Agreed.

I do not think the front office is overly concerned about backup QB.

They think if Romo goes down he still has 3-5 years to win a SB.

So if not this year..we will have to wait.

Unless Romo has a career ending injury..

he"s the man.

 

[thisiscowboyscountry]

There were only a couple backup QB's available in free agency that would have helped the Cowboys. One was Chase Daniel, but there was no way Dallas was going to pay him what the Eagles did. The other was Brian Hoyer, who I was surprised went to the Bears instead of someplace he could start.

Beyond that, who was out there? Who was worth trading for? Would we all feel better with Matt Moore or Zach Mettenberger behind Romo instead of Kellen Moore and Dak Prescott? I loved the Prescott pick; by the way. Needs a lot of technique work, but the kid has it all from the neck up.

You're right there was very little out there. However, I diasgree on Daniel he has started exactly as many games as Kellen Moore I dont see how he would have been an upgrade. Does Brian Hoyer stand to win more games than Moore right now? Maybe, but there was a time Hoyer was an unproven backup too and its really only been the last 2 seasons hes gotten a legit chance to play.

Prescott is very raw, but is very competitive and has many intangiables to like. I have no read on how his career will develop, but see him as having a similar skill set to Tim Tebow, but with a better arm. However, his arm and accuracy will have to get much better if he is going to have staying power in the nfl.

 

[CATCH17]

True but not if spend the picks on hurt LB's, UDFA QB's and Basketball players.

You're right.


The Jaylon Smith pick was so disapointing at the slot we chose him at.

I don't know when he would've been picked but I can't imagine he'd have gone to any team in the 2nd.

 

[Nightman]

There were only a couple backup QB's available in free agency that would have helped the Cowboys. One was Chase Daniel, but there was no way Dallas was going to pay him what the Eagles did. The other was Brian Hoyer, who I was surprised went to the Bears instead of someplace he could start.

Beyond that, who was out there? Who was worth trading for? Would we all feel better with Matt Moore or Zach Mettenberger behind Romo instead of Kellen Moore and Dak Prescott? I loved the Prescott pick; by the way. Needs a lot of technique work, but the kid has it all from the neck up.

I think DAL put all their eggs in the Goff/Lynch basket....that plan obviously back-fired....they still could have used a vet bridge for a year like PHI, plus you can always trade QBs if you too many

 

[mrmojo]

The mentality of the FO seems to be Romo or bust...so I don't see anything changing in who we have as backups now. Romos gonna be ridden until he is absolutely done....whether that's one year or 3 years....right or wrong.

 

[vlad]

I've always assumed they see Moore as their modern version of Garrett. Smart, reliable, capable of filling in in a pinch, but not a progress stopper and not preventing you from signing a Bernie kosar if you need.

 

[MikeT22]

No and I'm not comfortable with our future at QB either and that's a far bigger concern.

The GM will always be the biggest issue with this team until a real one is ever hired. This is priority #2. As good as Zeke Elliott is, and I'm becoming a fan boy of EZE, he does not matter with a bum at QB, which is all the Cowboys have behind Romo right now. 3 bums who can't play.

Yes. Romo is aging and can go down again at any time. Moore is no more than a clipboard holder. Relying on him to be our primary backup is unfathomable. And Dak is far from ready and not sure he'll ever be a quality NFL QB. This year he'd probably basically just be an extra RB in the backfield if we got to that point.

Right now if Romo stays healthy I think we'll win 9-10 games. But if he goes down then it may not be as bad as last year but probably would put us in the 6-7 win area.

Looking ahead, unless we end up drafting in the top 10 again, it'll be difficult to land a premiere QB. It only makes it worse with the FO clinging to hope Romo will still be able to get us there and having us try to land that "one missing piece" instead of a QB. We shall see, but next years draft is now the time we really need to find our future QB if we are to avoid a repeat of the post Aikman years.

 

[jnday]

There were only a couple backup QB's available in free agency that would have helped the Cowboys. One was Chase Daniel, but there was no way Dallas was going to pay him what the Eagles did. The other was Brian Hoyer, who I was surprised went to the Bears instead of someplace he could start.

Beyond that, who was out there? Who was worth trading for? Would we all feel better with Matt Moore or Zach Mettenberger behind Romo instead of Kellen Moore and Dak Prescott? I loved the Prescott pick; by the way. Needs a lot of technique work, but the kid has it all from the neck up.

Moore has it all from the neck up, but from the neck down.........

 

[iceberg]

Despite all the feel goods Moore provided to some in the finale, he has no business being the primary backup QB for an NFL team. It is absolutely insane that this front office neglected to bring in a veteran signal caller after the season we just witnessed.

Unless they think Prescott is ready for that role right now, but I highly doubt it.

Are you comfortable with our backup QB situation if Romo gets hurts?

no.

then again who could we have gotten that *would* make people feel better if romo goes down?

he goes. we're done.

 

[Alexander]

You're right.


The Jaylon Smith pick was so disapointing at the slot we chose him at.

I don't know when he would've been picked but I can't imagine he'd have gone to any team in the 2nd.

I like Smith and I hope he makes it. But the pick itself was pretty risky and while I think he has a lot of talent when healthy, I also question taking him there. He will undoubtedly redshirt, so that pick is not going to pay any dividends this year, and even may be limited next year. The risk taken is what you would do for a generational talent. Not sure he is or especially can be. If Jones were as much of a wildcatter as he fashions himself, he should have pulled the trigger on the move up for Lynch. At least then QB for the future would have been addressed.

 

[jnday]

I like Smith and I hope he makes it. But the pick itself was pretty risky and while I think he has a lot of talent when healthy, I also question taking him there. He will undoubtedly redshirt, so that pick is not going to pay any dividends this year, and even may be limited next year. The risk taken is what you would do for a generational talent. Not sure he is or especially can be. If Jones were as much of a wildcatter as he fashions himself, he should have pulled the trigger on the move up for Lynch. At least then QB for the future would have been addressed.

There is no doubt that the deal should have been done for Lynch and I hope Lynch has Lynch has a long a long career as an elite QB so that it reminds Jerry of his mistake.

 

[Denim Chicken]

1 upside to us not addressing the backup QB position is that if we lose Romo we will most likely lose every game and be drafting high again.

If Romo is out significant time I want to tank the season for picks.

Yeah, but that's if we lose Romo ealry. What if he goes down and we're sitting at 10-3?

 

[Denim Chicken]

Can anyone who is complaining please illuminate us on who they wanted to backup Romo? Sanchez? Griffin? Kaepernick?

Hoyer, Foles, McCown, Moore, Sanchez....

 

[ghst187]

Moore has it all from the neck up, but from the neck down.........

I honestly don't think it matters much. Our staff proved last year that it can't win without Romo no matter who the backup is. Weeden put up 24 points in a half against an Atl team that proved to be pretty decent and yet we still lost. The problem is the coaches never seem to change up the offense to account for someone besides Romo being out there and you can look at McFaddens stats and say he had a good year but he scared no one. It should be noted that Weeden led Houston to wins after we cur him and Cassel has won in this league before. I like Moore a lot actually and loved him in college. You are right that he doesn't have the arm strength but he is capable of filling in for a game or two and handing off to EZ-E and frankly that's all that matters. Losing Romo for Four or more games is a disaster any way you slice it and I'm not sure this staff can win with any backup QB in the entire league anyway. Seriously, I can't think of one backup QB that this staff could win with. I was no fan of Prescott when we picked him but I would guess that by next season he will be about as good as most backups across the league if not better. The market is bad and this staff is not good so why pay premium money for marginal talent that won't be utilized well enough to win with it if you even need it at all?

 

[Alexander]

Hoyer, Foles, McCown, Moore, Sanchez....

Ew, ew, maybe, ew, ew.

 

[Alexander]

Can anyone who is complaining please illuminate us on who they wanted to backup Romo? Sanchez? Griffin? Kaepernick?

I think most people wanted the 1st round QB and get started on the future. There was no magic vet that could function in our system, as last year proved. It really is Romo or bust.

 

[Denim Chicken]

Ew, ew, maybe, ew, ew.

'Ew' is more palatable over the current 'barf'

 

[KRochelli]

How many teams have a crippled 36 year old QB, a top 5 pick in the draft and two teams at the top of the draft willing to move down to give you your choice of QB prospects?

I want something that was actually available. What do you suggest? Waiting until Romo has no throws left in his arm and then wishing to the franchise QB fairy for another?

The two teams at the top of the draft had offers for way more than Dallas could ever do so were never going to trade down to 4 in the first place. Still not sure why you think a deal was possible unless you're arguing we should have matched those teams deals.

 

[Sydla]

I'd rather have Moore than Foles.