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Psssst.... their season is completely lost.
This is my thought. The best equivalent I could think of is the falcons starting John Parker Wilson instead of Chris redman (assuming Ryan is out) to see what he has. It really doesn't matter, because by the time it is ready to out Redman out to pasture, there will be at least two other "John Parker Wilsons" to come and go...same goes with Romo. This is not to say it might not happen, but I really don't see the benefit in it. In fact, if McGee does really well, it will just cause more problems for the Cowboys in the future when it comes to resigning him.
If McGee is nothing it's better to find that out now when there is nothing to lose rather than when they think he is backup worthy and Romo is out for a 2-3 game stretch when they are 6-3 and facing the toughest part of their schedule. That is why Kitna is there right now... not to play for 2/3rds of their season as a starter.
Because if McGee plays well, then you don't have to replace Kitna next year. But if McGee is terrible, then maybe you spend a 6th round pick on a QB or you sign a veteran free agent.
Agree. Unless Kitna gets hurt I don't see Mcgee sniffing the field.
You don't roster players you don't ever expect to play. If you did that you would only carry two QB's. It's clear that JJ thinks that McGee may have something down the line. Even if that is as a backup QB in the mold of say Steve Bono you might as well give the kid the shot. Kitna is there if Romo goes down for a short stretch to manage the game and try to keep giving the team the chance to win. Now they are 1-6 and clearly not on pace to make the playoffs. Kitna can not and will not carry them... it only makes sense to give McGee a chance and I think we'll be seeing it sooner rather than later.
But they just spent a 4th rounder on him last year. Wouldn't Dallas still try to develop him before throwing him to the wolves in a meaningless season? If he's still learning, it wouldnt be a fair evaluation. Plus how good can he look behind that o-line?
and how much did that stadium cost ? and how much are tickets ? ....... even tho their season is toast, they are still gonna play who gives them the best chance to win each week (tough schedule), & until Romo can return (if he can return) Kitna is the guy. ....... no way Cowboy fan wants to sit in a billion $ stadium & pay thru the nose for tickets to see a scrub like McGee play - they wanna see their team at least try to win & knock a team (philly, redskins, saints, giants) out or down the play-off standings.
No doubt they were a surprise. However, Warner was experienced at every level but the NFL. They had been backups and the coach could have felt like "now or never for this guy." McGee is in the middle of his second year.Most importantly it was people from the Cowboys that said he wasn't ready yet this summer. I can't imagine they'd lie or mislead on that topic.
Texans would watch a Texan. They're a very very very EXTREMELY prideful group of citizens. I agree Jerry will give them the best chance to win and Kitna will roll as QB, but I just don't think Texans would mind half as much in watching one of their own play QB.
Let me throw this back at you another way pleaseIf Favre was (somehow) traded and starting for the Boys this week and playing behind that OL, would they be throwing him to the wolves?He's been on the team for 1 1/2 years. That's not "throwing him to the wolves".
Your second point makes me feel like going to the effort to hunt down a link would be a waste of time
Leave A Whisper is right.........The Cowboys are really going to have a hard time filling those seats, especially after they lose to the Lions, and yes they will lose to the Lions. McGee MIGHT get a shot one of the last 2 weeks but that is it. Anyone that watched the game last week saw that Kitna played well. 3/4 ints bounced off the receivers hands. Its the defense that was terrible. Right now, Kitna gives them the best chance to win.
huh?
The Cowboys coaching staff have said that they were not happy with McGee's progression and his pre-season and camp showed that again. This will be McGee's last year in Dallas imo and I HIGHLY doubt he plays unless in the case of an injury. I could see the Cowboys taking a QB in the 2-4 rounds of the coming years draft.
Fixed your post, remember we're talking about the same staff who took forever to play Miles Austin, and that was only because of injuries...and also the same staff who insists Marion Barber is still good enough to get an even split of carries with Felix Jones.Now, I'm not saying I know or do not know if he's talented. But let's wait until a coaching staff who half knows what they're doing comes in and evaluates him.Bankerguy said:
If Mcgee starts what numbers would you expect from him? I see no value in a redraft.
Wrong, that was "The Tuna".
Maybe you should stick with a team you know, or at least do your research before incorrectly advising me that I was wrong. Phillips has been with the team since 2007. Austin was a rookie in 2006.
You didn't exactly come across as someone willing to discuss things reasonably above.
Kitna still gives the 'Boys the best chance to win.
I'm willing to discuss things when they are logical. Even if you don't see McGee as talented it seems painfully clear to me he is going to be given a shot. Kitna has thrown 6 picks the past two games, Cowboys are at a dead end and the coaching staff is on its last breath. Kitna won't (or at least shouldn't) be there next year. You invested a 4th into the kid and now have a no pressure situation for him to enter. Kitna isn't going to guide your team into the playoffs or save the team. Whether McGee can or not doesn't matter because he will be given an opportunity and it is just a matter of when. He is a for sure stash right now and he will still have talented weapons around him despite the Cowboys struggles. You are right in saying I am convinced that there is no way I think Jon Kitna will last the whole year... I doubt he makes it past Thanksgiving.Bri said:
I think your completely wrong. Both the coaches and players see these guys in practice and know what they are capable of. If Kitna is superior to McGee in practice then they are going to start him. Coaches are there to win games and you don't motivate players by not starting your best QB available. While it's obvious to us the team has already quit, the organization can't outwardly make it obvious by starting kids that aren't ready. The only way McGee gets a shot is if Kitna really starts playing worse than what the team thinks McGee will do (and Kitna hasn't been awful, despite what the 6 picks on the stat sheet say) or if Kitna gets injured.
I saw this, but I dunno.The team is 1-7.
There's more here than just thinking for next season. Money and Ego will have JJ putting Romo out there as soon as he's healthy.
But than its canceled out when you add the phrase "compared to Mcgee" after them.
agree with both of you, but to play devil's advocate, can't you see jerry making sure they snatch up the #1 pick if the opportunity presents itself going into the last 2-4 games of the season? although, i guess they can still lose out with romo.There's more here than just thinking for next season. Money and Ego will have JJ putting Romo out there as soon as he's healthy.
I think even if they get a top 5 pick they will try and trade down. Having the #1 pick is not what the Cowboys or Jerry wants.agree with both of you, but to play devil's advocate, can't you see jerry making sure they snatch up the #1 pick if the opportunity presents itself going into the last 2-4 games of the season? although, i guess they can still lose out with romo.
Exactly. Just means another lengthy holdout.I think even if they get a top 5 pick they will try and trade down. Having the #1 pick is not what the Cowboys or Jerry wants.agree with both of you, but to play devil's advocate, can't you see jerry making sure they snatch up the #1 pick if the opportunity presents itself going into the last 2-4 games of the season? although, i guess they can still lose out with romo.There's more here than just thinking for next season. Money and Ego will have JJ putting Romo out there as soon as he's healthy.
