Whatever the Cowboys do at quarterback, they need a qb who can run

[KB1122]

547
539
849
636

Those are the rushing totals for the last four quarterbacks on the NFC champions.

49
38
61
13

Those are Tony Romo's rushing stats over the same period of time.

The numbers speak for themselves. When I hear the Cowboys say that Robert Griffin doesn't fit their system, what I hear is basically "He's a running quarterback and we don't run in our system." Which makes me wonder, what good is your system, then? Maybe it's not RGIII that needs to re-learn how to play quarterback in the NFL. Maybe it's the Cowboys coaches that do.

While a sharp comment, I'm actually sincere about it. There are too many offensive coaches in the NFL (like in all professions) who cannot adopt to changing times. I hope our coaches can do it.

 

[Bullflop]

The Cowboys are reportedly quite interested in Mississippi State's Dak Prescott, 6-2, 226, who has led the SEC in both passing and rushing.

He had a 66% passing percentage as a senior and has been projected as a candidate to be taken in the 3rd to 4th round. He runs a 4.7 forty.

 

[Redball Express]

547
539
849
636

Those are the rushing totals for the last four quarterbacks on the NFC champions.

49
38
61
13

Those are Tony Romo's rushing stats over the same period of time.

The numbers speak for themselves. When I hear the Cowboys say that Robert Griffin doesn't fit their system, what I hear is basically "He's a running quarterback and we don't run in our system." Which makes me wonder, what good is your system, then? Maybe it's not RGIII that needs to re-learn how to play quarterback in the NFL. Maybe it's the Cowboys coaches that do.

While a sharp comment, I'm actually sincere about it. There are too many offensive coaches in the NFL (like in all professions) who cannot adopt to changing times. I hope our coaches can do it.

I agree.

When Romo first came in the league..

one of his best assets was his mobility.

Not just to evade the rush and buy time..

but he would tuck the ball and run for important 1st downs and it slowed the rush as they had to respect his running.

As the injuries mounted with him..that is gone.

So it's time to change that.

Romo is not big and strong and able to take the hits like Rothenberger or Brady or Cam.

I want a big QB that can also run when needed.

If the coaches are not able to figure it out..let them move on.

If Linehan is fixated with a certain style QB..then he needs to go.

I agree,

Payton Manning Romo will never be. He can emulate Manning with his at the LOS playcalling but he doesn't execute like Manning.

Time to shut down the Romo Experiment and move on.

At this point to me..

keeping Romo as our Do Or Die QB means we die.

The only reason he is still there is that Jones is trying to justify his mis-spent money on Romo.

That's a bad decision that just hasn't panned out.

You know..Jones comes from an oilwell Wildcat mentality.

When the well is not producing..you cap it and re-drill.

You do not continue to invest in it hoping for a profit.

Jerrah seems to have forgotten his roots.

 

[Bullflop]

Both Linehan and the staff isn't anywhere near as enamored with RGIII as Jerry Jones is. I'm hoping they'll talk him out of that infatuation.

 

[NumOneQB]

The Cowboys are reportedly quite interested in Mississippi State's Dak Prescott, 6-2, 226, who has led the SEC in both passing and rushing.

He had a 66% passing percentage as a senior and has been projected as a candidate to be taken in the 3rd to 4th round. He runs a 4.7 forty.

This would be a good pick if he lasts into Rd 3.

 

[Bullflop]

This would be a good pick if he lasts into Rd 3.

As long as he doesn't rise up on the boards too drastically, we should stand a decent shot at getting him early in the 3rd round.

 

[NumOneQB]

As long as he doesn't rise up on the boards too drastically, we should stand a decent shot at getting him early in the 3rd round.

You know how word of mouth can get get going like a snow-ball and grow to a point where he'll be taken at the bottom of the 1st or 2nd....

 

[SHAMSzy]

I agree.

When Romo first came in the league..

one of his best assets was his mobility.

Not just to evade the rush and buy time..

but he would tuck the ball and run for important 1st downs and it slowed the rush as they had to respect his running.

As the injuries mounted with him..that is gone.

So it's time to change that.

Romo is not big and strong and able to take the hits like Rothenberger or Brady or Cam.

I want a big QB that can also run when needed.

If the coaches are not able to figure it out..let them move on.

If Linehan is fixated with a certain style QB..then he needs to go.

I agree,

Payton Manning Romo will never be. He can emulate Manning with his at the LOS playcalling but he doesn't execute like Manning.

Time to shut down the Romo Experiment and move on.

At this point to me..

keeping Romo as our Do Or Die QB means we die.

The only reason he is still there is that Jones is trying to justify his mis-spent money on Romo.

That's a bad decision that just hasn't panned out.

You know..Jones comes from an oilwell Wildcat mentality.

When the well is not producing..you cap it and re-drill.

You do not continue to invest in it hoping for a profit.

Jerrah seems to have forgotten his roots.

Yeah screw Romo! Fire Linehan! Sign RG3!

You're definitely a football genius!

 

[robjay04]

I disagree considering I believe Wilson is the only rushing QB to actually win the game and that was due to an elite defense.

We need a QB that can play. Truthfully, I will prefer our franchise QB to not take as many hits as some of the rushing QBs you listed. You will understand in a few years when the injuries start to pile up or their legs give out.

We need a mobile QB; not a running QB.

 

[4lifecowboy]

Jacoby Brissett is another QB that fits the bill and is flying under radar.

 

[SHAMSzy]

547
539
849
636

Those are the rushing totals for the last four quarterbacks on the NFC champions.

49
38
61
13

Those are Tony Romo's rushing stats over the same period of time.

The numbers speak for themselves. When I hear the Cowboys say that Robert Griffin doesn't fit their system, what I hear is basically "He's a running quarterback and we don't run in our system." Which makes me wonder, what good is your system, then? Maybe it's not RGIII that needs to re-learn how to play quarterback in the NFL. Maybe it's the Cowboys coaches that do.

While a sharp comment, I'm actually sincere about it. There are too many offensive coaches in the NFL (like in all professions) who cannot adopt to changing times. I hope our coaches can do it.

Your four champions and their opponents defensive ranks:

49ers (#2) / Falcons (#5)
Seahawks (#1) / 49ers (#5)
Seahawks (#1) / Packers (#13)
Panthers (#6) / Cardinals (#7)

Cowboys defensive ranks over these years:
#16
#15 [Dez catch away from NFC championship]
#26
#24

Packers are the only non top 10 D in there, and we would've been in there instead of them with the #15 D. Rodgers/Romo are the only elite passers of this bunch of QB's.

BTW -- lets check the Packers defensive ranks with what they accomplished.

#2 [Won the Super Bowl]
#19 [Lost in divisional]
#11 [Lost in divisonal]
#24 [Lost in wildcard]
#13 [Lost in conference championship as listed above]
#12 [Lost in divisional playoff]

There is your real trend over the past 4 years, not QB rushing yards

Defense wins.

 

[DogFace]

I'd like a running Qb too. I think it opens up so many things. It'd be nice if he could pass too.

And that's the real trick, isn't it.

 

[JoeKing]

If rushing ability for a QB is so important then explain how Peyton Manning has been so successful. There are systems that take advantage of QB running ability and there are other systems that are more focused on other QB abilities. Peyton Manning is proof that the latter system can be just as successful. Dallas doesn't use a rushing QB system and doesn't need to.

 

[Romo2Dez4six]

Wentz.......

 

[rynochop]

Tom Brady has 876 rushing yards in his 15 year career.

He has 119 yards rushing yards in 31 playoff games.

 

[superonyx]

I love these threads where someone believes they have cracked the code to success in the nfl. I thought the other thread that said he need a dominant defense was the gospel. Now we need a running QB. Hey Colin Capernick may be available.

Championship!!!!!

 

[IrishAnto]

I think the mobility to evade pressure in the pocket is paramount.

Being able to run is a nice to have as it establishes the QB as a dual threat however being able to accurately pass the ball under pressure is far more important.

 

[Alexander]

547
539
849
636

Those are the rushing totals for the last four quarterbacks on the NFC champions.

How about the rushing totals for the last four AFC champions?

Manning*- 6 carries, -6 yards
Brady*- 36 carries, 57 yards
Manning - 32 carries, -31 yards
Flacco*- 32 carries, 22 yards

*-won Super Bowl

I don't see where there is this correlation between winning and having a QB capable of running.

I will say it would be nice if Romo were more like he was earlier in his career. There are a lot of times where he could scramble upfield but does not, but obviously his injury risk makes that impossible now.

 

[dfense]

547
539
849
636

Those are the rushing totals for the last four quarterbacks on the NFC champions.

49
38
61
13

Those are Tony Romo's rushing stats over the same period of time.

The numbers speak for themselves. When I hear the Cowboys say that Robert Griffin doesn't fit their system, what I hear is basically "He's a running quarterback and we don't run in our system." Which makes me wonder, what good is your system, then? Maybe it's not RGIII that needs to re-learn how to play quarterback in the NFL. Maybe it's the Cowboys coaches that do.

While a sharp comment, I'm actually sincere about it. There are too many offensive coaches in the NFL (like in all professions) who cannot adopt to changing times. I hope our coaches can do it.

And other than Wilson, all of them lost right? interesting.

 

[DoctorChicken]

And yet ancient, slow Tommy Brady and Peyton are winning SBs... With their beastly defenses.

All of those NFC Championship you pointed out had beastly defenses, too. Interesting.