Who gets cut for Tanney?

[cowboyskid29]

He did throw for over 14,000 yards and 157 TDs in college which is the all-time record for any level.

He also did show up on Stan Lee's Superman and hit a bullseye target within 2 inches of dead center on average on 3 consecutive throws from 50 yards.

He also is accurate enough to hit a crossbar from 60 yards.

So he obviously has arm strength and accuracy. He has a past history of unprecedented success at a lower level. He seems to process the game quickly, will throw the ball into tight windows, has good pocket presence and has mobility to scramble for a first down when needed.

If this guy were a 1st rounder this board would be going crazy over his performance and talking about him as our next franchise QB after that performance.

None of his supporters realistically think he is going to replace Romo. We just think he is one of our 53 best players and we have a long history of carrying 3 QBs and only carried 2 QBs for one season that I can remember. It is a big mistake to let a promising developmental QB escape. He could be a cheap future backup and he could become a lucrative trading chip even if he never plays here.

Totally true.

Look at the first game he played. He was 5-10 but at least three of those passes were easy catches that were dropped. If he has similar success in the next two games there is no way we cut the guy. If we were willing to hold on to McGee for as long as we did why wouldn't we keep Tanney? As aforementioned, Tony is 33, so finding his replacement is, or soon to be a priority.

 

[Idgit]

Yeah, you do. Here's why -- what other team is going to waste a roster spot taking Tanney off our practice squad? We're trying to figure out how to keep 4 running backs without giving up another quality prospect. Roster spots are gold, no WAY does someone take a flier on this kid and waste a roster spot based on what they've seen. Put him on the practice squad, I guarantee he doesn't get taken.

I'll stick by what I said earlier: if they're giving the guy halves of early preseason games, it's because they're looking at keeping him on the active roster and not because they're hoping to stash him. QBs are just way too valuable to lose a good one trying to sneak him onto the PS.

 

[cowboys2233]

I'll stick by what I said earlier: if they're giving the guy halves of early preseason games, it's because they're looking at keeping him on the active roster and not because they're hoping to stash him. QBs are just way too valuable to lose a good one trying to sneak him onto the PS.

They're giving the guy tons of playing time because what other choice is there? They know what they have in Romo and Orton, why risk them? So these 3rd and 4th string guys gets tons of time. If one of them shows particularly well, he makes it to the PS. Mind you, no other team really has any idea how he's looked in TC, only our organization does. So do you really think some team is going to waste a highly valuable roster spot for someone whom they really have no idea about? I sure don't. This guy is going to the PS (at best), mark my words.

 

[Doomsay]

What part of Tanney will be 30 years old when we would be looking to move on from Romo don't you understand?

I guess I do understand your inclination to overuse canned phraseology, but not your aversion to potentially retaining a relatively young and inexpensive QB prospect because he is two or three years older than your average college graduate. He might not ultimately be worth a roster spot from a skill perspective, but being a 25 year old shouldn't bright line him.

 

[Nirvana]

They're giving the guy tons of playing time because what other choice is there? They know what they have in Romo and Orton, why risk them? So these 3rd and 4th string guys gets tons of time. If one of them shows particularly well, he makes it to the PS. Mind you, no other team really has any idea how he's looked in TC, only our organization does. So do you really think some team is going to waste a highly valuable roster spot for someone whom they really have no idea about? I sure don't. This guy is going to the PS (at best), mark my words.

you mean kind of like Matt Moore?

 

[BrassCowboy]

I'll stick by what I said earlier: if they're giving the guy halves of early preseason games, it's because they're looking at keeping him on the active roster and not because they're hoping to stash him. QBs are just way too valuable to lose a good one trying to sneak him onto the PS.

yeah, unless your name is Moore of course

 

[BrassCowboy]

you mean kind of like Matt Moore?

ditto

 

[CooterBrown]

Mind you, no other team really has any idea how he's looked in TC, only our organization does.

Do you really believe that? You don't think other teams scout our training camp just like we do theirs? Other teams don't know how he has looked in meetings, but you better believe they know everything he has done on the field.

 

[snapper]

If what is being said about Tanney's rapid development is true, I see no reason why they would risk losing him for a special teamer.

 

[bulldozer]

One hit away from Orton starting and that scares me! I vote to keep Tanney, develope his talents. Orton seems to be about as effective as Tebow .

 

[CowboyStar88]

Obviously there is a reason Tanney got the amount of playing time he did against AZ and Nick didn't get a snap. I would venture to say that maybe Dallas only goes 3 at RB Murray, Dunbar and Randle and that spot goes to Tanney.

 

[Redball Express]

Orton won't be cut because they restructured his deal in the off-season, so he's guaranteed money already this season so need to ditch him. There won't be any teams lining up to claim Tanney off waivers like some think, he should make the practice and be able to grow as a player over the next year. A year as a PS QB could do wonders for him.

I think so.

I'm not sold on him..playing 3rd string offense

and playing against 3rd string.defenders.

Slow down on this..really.

You guys think because he's resorting to YouTube to get a try means he's got something.

Whoa.

 

[Nirvana]

The book is still out on Tanney, I want to see how he looks these next two games. He appears to stare down his receiving targets and that's something to keep an eye on.

 

[CooterBrown]

Yeah, let's cut Tanney and keep Beasley. (I'm joking, please don't start "Beasley" debating in this thread too.)

 

[AZ_Cowboys_Fan]

Dd you say the same thing about some Romo guy from Eastern Illinois in 2003? It's a QB driven league. When you find a QB worth developing you keep him. Anyone sitting on their couch at home can see that Tanney has more potential than Stephen McGee ever had. Tanney has the tools you cannot teach.... pocket awareness, arm strength and accuracy. He can learn everything else from coaching and game experience. He'll be on the 53 man roster.

I think so.

I'm not sold on him..playing 3rd string offense

and playing against 3rd string.defenders.

Slow down on this..really.

You guys think because he's resorting to YouTube to get a try means he's got something.

Whoa.

 

[visionary]

He did throw for over 14,000 yards and 157 TDs in college which is the all-time record for any level.

He also did show up on Stan Lee's Superman and hit a bullseye target within 2 inches of dead center on average on 3 consecutive throws from 50 yards.

He also is accurate enough to hit a crossbar from 60 yards.

So he obviously has arm strength and accuracy. He has a past history of unprecedented success at a lower level. He seems to process the game quickly, will throw the ball into tight windows, has good pocket presence and has mobility to scramble for a first down when needed.

If this guy were a 1st rounder this board would be going crazy over his performance and talking about him as our next franchise QB after that performance.

None of his supporters realistically think he is going to replace Romo. We just think he is one of our 53 best players and we have a long history of carrying 3 QBs and only carried 2 QBs for one season that I can remember. It is a big mistake to let a promising developmental QB escape. He could be a cheap future backup and he could become a lucrative trading chip even if he never plays here.

agree with you
finding a good developmental QB on the chap would be great
lets give him more time in the next 2 games against 1st and 2nd string to get a better sense

 

[Yakuza Rich]

If we weren't seriously considering keeping him on the roster, I think there's little chance we give him that whole second half in week 3 of preseason. A guy you like but want to stash, you give him Q4 garbage time. I guy you want to see what he can do with more time and WRs who can separate a bit, you elevate to play in the 3rd QTR.

I guess we'll see if they give Stephens a half of his own next week, but if they don't, and Tanney gets more time, they're probably looking hard at keeping him on the active roster.

It doesn't really apply to the QB's.

Tanney simply isn't ready to be a starting QB for at least the next 2 years. If he gets picked up, it's probably due to QB injuries from another team or that team is scraping the bottom of the barrel as far as QB's go.

Teams are more likely to go after non-QB players because they can have some impact on the team from a special teams standpoint.





YR

 

[Yakuza Rich]

Dd you say the same thing about some Romo guy from Eastern Illinois in 2003? It's a QB driven league. When you find a QB worth developing you keep him. Anyone sitting on their couch at home can see that Tanney has more potential than Stephen McGee ever had. Tanney has the tools you cannot teach.... pocket awareness, arm strength and accuracy. He can learn everything else from coaching and game experience. He'll be on the 53 man roster.

Romo was a different case.

He was two years younger. We had Quincy Carter and Chad Hutchinson in front of him. Kyle Orton is better than either QC or CH was back then. In fact, Sean Payton wanted to start Romo in 2003 but Parcells rebuffed him.

Romo also was a stud player, but for a small school. He won the Walter Payton award *twice*.

Two completely different scenarios.






YR

 

[ware1manarmy]

I want to see more as well. I like the potential and you never know when a NFL career will come to a sudden halt. Injuries end careers all the time. If you can get him to the 53 without sacrificing any real talent, why not but I really do want to see more for any real opinion

 

[Idgit]

It doesn't really apply to the QB's.

Tanney simply isn't ready to be a starting QB for at least the next 2 years. If he gets picked up, it's probably due to QB injuries from another team or that team is scraping the bottom of the barrel as far as QB's go.

Teams are more likely to go after non-QB players because they can have some impact on the team from a special teams standpoint.

YR

Teams without pickup QBs they think even have a shot at developing. I agree, obviously, if they see a guy cut at another position who can actually give them ST snaps this season, they'll grab them. But, if you're carrying 3 QBs anyway, and think you can upgrade your developmental QB with a player you want to take a look at, you're going to pickup a guy who's shown you something on tape. When you've got playoff teams putting Joe Webb in with the season on the line, it tells you all you need to know about 2nd and 3rd string QB depth in the league right now.