Cowboys sign Weeden

[Genghis Khan]

Is Weedon a Garrett thing? Maybe Garrett liked him when he came out, and wants to see if he can do anything with him?

 

[boozeman]

Is Weedon a Garrett thing? Maybe Garrett liked him when he came out, and wants to see if he can do anything with him?

We distinctly pointed out we liked Weeden coming out. Plus he is a ginger, so of course Garrett wants him. Those things always stick together.

Also helps Jones entice Holmgren if he fires Garrett. The Walrus was all about this guy.

 

[p1_]

That settles it.

That's some moronic logic Mr Jones is throwing down there. Just wow.

 

[boozeman]

Damn, dude.

Really?

 

[p1_]

It was stupid the first time. Continued idiocracy.

 

[lostxn]

It's bad when we sign players that aren't good enough to play in Cleveland. Mr. Jones is a genius I tell ya....

Steve Young had a QB rating in the 60s playing for TB (which used to be a total laughing stock team prior to free agency). His stats aren't that bad really for a new QB. Give him a chance to develop. Might turn into something. Cheap.

Here's his draft profile:

6'4"
HEIGHT
31 3/4"
ARM LENGTH
221LBS.
WEIGHT
9 5/8"
HANDS
OVERVIEW
Weeden joined the Cowboys after a stint playing minor league baseball. Weeden has been the signal-caller for one of the country's most efficient and explosive offenses. He is a poised, effective thrower who has great pocket presence and makes quick decisions with the ball to keep the chains moving. He rarely throws interceptions despite the high number of attempts in his scheme. He could be picked as high as the second round.
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Weeden has an NFL-quality frame that allows him to look over the offensive line and deliver his throws without a hitch. His quick release is his strongest asset, as he consistently fires the ball with a compact throwing motion and strong delivery. The ball zips off his arm, and he has the ability to fit it in any tight space. He is "all of the above" in terms of being a mature, poised leader. He is an accurate passer on throws short and long, and he has that gunslinger mentality to go for the deep ball when it's an option. He understands route progressions and throwing the ball to allow his receiver to make a play.
WEAKNESSES Despite his baseball background, Weeden is only an average athlete and is very limited when scrambling. He has a tough time getting outside the pocket, and his accuracy and touch decrease immensely when he scrambles. He seems to grasp route concepts and looks for his second option, but he will hold the ball for extended periods of times and could be a product of his quick-read offensive scheme.

 

[data]

Jerry Jones has drafted more 2nd round TEs than QBs in the last 20 years.

1st-round busts in FA...This is much smahter.

 

[dallen]

Steve Young had a QB rating in the 60s playing for TB (which used to be a total laughing stock team prior to free agency). His stats aren't that bad really for a new QB. Give him a chance to develop. Might turn into something. Cheap.

Here's his draft profile:

6'4"
HEIGHT
31 3/4"
ARM LENGTH
221LBS.
WEIGHT
9 5/8"
HANDS
OVERVIEW
Weeden joined the Cowboys after a stint playing minor league baseball. Weeden has been the signal-caller for one of the country's most efficient and explosive offenses. He is a poised, effective thrower who has great pocket presence and makes quick decisions with the ball to keep the chains moving. He rarely throws interceptions despite the high number of attempts in his scheme. He could be picked as high as the second round.
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Weeden has an NFL-quality frame that allows him to look over the offensive line and deliver his throws without a hitch. His quick release is his strongest asset, as he consistently fires the ball with a compact throwing motion and strong delivery. The ball zips off his arm, and he has the ability to fit it in any tight space. He is "all of the above" in terms of being a mature, poised leader. He is an accurate passer on throws short and long, and he has that gunslinger mentality to go for the deep ball when it's an option. He understands route progressions and throwing the ball to allow his receiver to make a play.
WEAKNESSES Despite his baseball background, Weeden is only an average athlete and is very limited when scrambling. He has a tough time getting outside the pocket, and his accuracy and touch decrease immensely when he scrambles. He seems to grasp route concepts and looks for his second option, but he will hold the ball for extended periods of times and could be a product of his quick-read offensive scheme.

He is already 30 years old. He doesn't have time to develop

 

[lostxn]

He is already 30 years old. He doesn't have time to develop

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Gannon

 

[Clay_Allison]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Gannon

Yeah, that's certainly the rule, not the exception at all.

 

[L.T. Fan]

You need one of these.

Damn, dude.

Really?

 

[Cowboysrock55]

Yeah, that's certainly the rule, not the exception at all.

The one thing Weeden does have going for him is he hasn't taken many hits. So his body should be relatively young for a 30 year old NFL QB. I still think it is dumb to think of Weeden as a future QB anywhere in the NFL because of his age but at the same time he is already kind of the exception with his age.

 

[dallen]

The one thing Weeden does have going for him is he hasn't taken many hits. So his body should be relatively young for a 30 year old NFL QB. I still think it is dumb to think of Weeden as a future QB anywhere in the NFL because of his age but at the same time he is already kind of the exception with his age.

Just like Drew Henson and Chad Hutchinson!

 

[Cowboysrock55]

Well they were reverse order. They took years off from football and tried to jump straight to the NFL. Weeden took years off football but then he went and had a full and productive college career. I don't think the importance of development at the college level can be understated. Of course Weeden may just suck and we cut him with no harm. I'm leaning towards him sucking but fail to see the harm in this move.

 

[data]

Jerruh's lining up Jamarcus Russell in 2018

 

[NoDak]

Jerruh's lining up Jamarcus Russell in 2018

~VA~

 

[Cotton]

~VA~

Ohhhh bringing back a classic. Me likey.

 

[dallen]

Weeden's probably not the worst QB in the world, but hoping for him to be anything other than a servicable backup is foolish to me. I certainly hope I'm wrong

 

[Smitty]

Weeden's probably not the worst QB in the world, but hoping for him to be anything other than a servicable backup is foolish to me. I certainly hope I'm wrong

There were not many guys starting this year I'd want less.

He's not good. Since its the minimum, whatever, fine.... they liked him coming out and maybe are buying Orton insurance for cheap.... I get it.

But based on what he did in Cleveland, he can't be a QB who sees the field in this league. He's a practice guy only.

 

[L.T. Fan]

Weeden's probably not the worst QB in the world, but hoping for him to be anything other than a servicable backup is foolish to me. I certainly hope I'm wrong

I think that is all the organization is expecting out of him based on the contract that was given to him.