We still never addressed backup QB

[CyberB0b]

We drafted a QB. I think they should draft QBs more often and continue to increase the level of competition at the position. People act like quick fixes are easily obtained but player development takes time.

I'm more concerned about the process that determined Weeden was the unquestioned backup for two years, with no competition. The same process yanked him after 3 games, and traded for a journey man QB. Obviously, there is something rotten in their backup QB evaluation process lately.

 

[CATCH17]

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

Exactly... That's the risk they are taking though.


I believe if someone becomes available they will pull the trigger.

They can say whatever they want about Moore but he can't win games in a Jason Garrett style of offense that gives us no advantages.

I would like to see us bring in a guy that can run and has touch on deep passes that way we can use the ground game, have a QB that can improvise when passing, and connect on deep throws.

 

[Silver N Blue]

maybe they are going to raid the seahawks qb depth this year since the rb pull was so successful last year...agree with the majority..moore is by far one of the worst back up qbs on any roster...imo

 

[Alexander]

maybe they are going to raid the seahawks qb depth this year since the rb pull was so successful last year...agree with the majority..moore is by far one of the worst back up qbs on any roster...imo

What Seattle QB depth?

 

[jnday]

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?

I agree with you. The coaching staff has allowed this team to become a one player team. That one player is Romo and he is about done. I have never seen a team like this. They have no offense without Romo and the rest of the team doesn't play winning football without him either. To be honest, it is going to be a huge mess when Romo goes down for good. They are not even close to having a plan to replace him and when they do come up with a plan, the chances of it working is very small. Weedan was the plan and we know how that went. Lynch should have been the future if they had him graded as the #12 prospect on their board. Even if they get the next Andrew Luck, I see a big problem that will be hard to overcome. The offense is based on Romo's play-making ability and I don't see any QB with those traits coming out in the near future. It might take ten years before they are able to get a QB that can win in Dallas.

 

[Silver N Blue]

What Seattle QB depth?

exactly my point but this FO may see the silver lining after striking gold with CM, Turbin, and Rod "I'm not the WR" Smith....

 

[Alexander]

exactly my point but this FO may see the silver lining after striking gold with CM, Turbin, and Rod "I'm not the WR" Smith....

If the Seahawks had to play a game tomorrow, it is very likely Trevone Boykin would be their backup. They are in really bad shape there since Tarvaris Jackson won't be back after he pointed a gun at his wife.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

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.

I'd have more confidence with the pick if Jerry had a great track record regarding taking chances.

 

[dupree89]

I dont really think they had an opportunity to fully address backup QB based on the talent and or value available. Unless players like Brian Hoyer, Case Keenum, Drew Stanton, or Matt Moore interested you. .

Matt Moore is EXACTLY the guy I wanted. My man crush on him continues.

 

[CowboyGil]

If Romo goes down, we just snap it to Zeke.

 

[KingintheNorth]

If Romo goes down, we just snap it to Zeke.

I'm sure Dez would be okay with that.

 

[Nightman]

If Romo goes down, we just snap it to Zeke.

It worked in DEN with Tebow...but they had a little better D and Tebow had some xtra help in some of those comebacks.....he was so fun to watch, I hate that he was basically black-balled

 

[Nightman]

I'm more concerned about the process that determined Weeden was the unquestioned backup for two years, with no competition. The same process yanked him after 3 games, and traded for a journey man QB. Obviously, there is something rotten in their backup QB evaluation process lately.

And here we are with KMoore and the same people are telling us all is well and that there will be a real competition

We should have been drafting a few more QBs over the Romo years and no we are behind the 8 ball....I think Dak can be a decent pro but not this year.....we still needed a vet QB2

 

[Bullflop]

And here we are with KMoore and the same people are telling us all is well and that there will be a real competition

We should have been drafting a few more QBs over the Romo years and no we are behind the 8 ball....I think Dak can be a decent pro but not this year.....we still needed a vet QB2

The FO now appears to be in a "re-loading of cap finances" mode, especially so, since the onset of Stephen Jones' added input into Dallas' affairs. It seems quite evident that they'll be trying to "skate by" for another year with Kellen Moore as the backup until such time as Dak Prescott shows that he's fully ready to assume the backup role. Let's just hope that process gets expedited as soon as humanly possible.

 

[Techsass]

Just read an article listing all 32 backup QBs. It aint just our FO that can't find a keeper folks.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl...our-teams-reserves/ar-BBu0ohU?ocid=spartanntp

Which one of these guys would make you feel good about our chances if Romo gets hurt?

 

[Alexander]

Just read an article listing all 32 backup QBs. It aint just our FO that can't find a keeper folks.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl...our-teams-reserves/ar-BBu0ohU?ocid=spartanntp

Which one of these guys would make you feel good about our chances if Romo gets hurt?

I think it is self evident there is a QB problem in this league and few teams are stacked.

But when you have a team with an honest to goodness health risk at QB, an offensive scheme that is dependent on said QB and the same sad backup situation, it is not good.

 

[Techsass]

Oh I totally agree, but there really weren't any good options so far this off season.

 

[Alexander]

Oh I totally agree, but there really weren't any good options so far this off season.

That is why a lot of people were advocating the draft. QBs are so awful that nobody worth it will be exposed.

 

[Techsass]

Yeah, but even if we got got Goff, Wentz or Lynch & Tony goes down, they aren't going to salvage this season.

 

[HoosierCowboy]

Why didn't we sign a really good quarterback to sit on the bench? Same reason nobody else did/does.