Alright y’all, let’s talk about how I dug into that Cowboys quarterback signing frenzy this week. Started off super simple – just saw the headline flash on my phone while chugging coffee Monday morning. Thought “Huh, Jerry Jones actually pulled the trigger on another QB?” Grabbed my tablet right there at the kitchen counter.
First thing I did? Went straight to the Cowboys’ official site for the press release. Wanted the raw details before any media spin. Saw the contract numbers flashing like casino lights – crazy money for backup money, but whatever. Then I opened like 15 browser tabs comparing this dude’s stats to their last few signings.
- Checked completion percentages against Dalton Rush
- Dove into red zone turnovers compared to last season
- Even pulled up old game footage when he played NFC East teams
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Then it hit me – how does this stack up historically? Spent Tuesday buried in archives. Remembered watching old Aikman games with my pops, so I rewatched highlights of those 90s signings. Compared locker room impact versus pure talent. Almost burned my lunch because I got so into charting QB transitions on a sticky note grid.
Ended up making this messy spreadsheet ranking every Cowboys QB move since Staubach retired. Color coded the disasters in red – anybody remember Quincy Carter? That cell still hurts to look at. What surprised me? How much salary cap hell mattered versus on-field performance. Tony Romo’s undated deal might still be their smartest play ever.
Final verdict? Put this new signing at number 3 behind Staubach’s replacement plan and Romo’s discovery. Not earth-shattering but solid insurance play. Still feel they’re one bad hit away from disaster though. Went down a whole rabbit hole about backup QB psychology too – but that’s another post.
