Free Agents 2008: Quarterbacks
The short list of quarterbacks expected to hit free agency:
Rex Grossman (Age 27) – Chicago; 54.2% comp, 1,411 yards, 6.3 avg., 4 TD, 7 INT (7 games)
Daunte Culpepper (Age 30) – Oakland; 58.1% comp, 1,331 yards, 7.2 avg., 5 TD, 5 INT (6 games)
Josh McCown (Age 28) – Oakland; 58.4% comp, 1,151 yards, 6.1 avg., 10 TD, 10 INT (9 games)
Quinn Gray (Age 28) – Jacksonville; 55.6% comp, 986 yards, 6.8 avg., 10 TD, 5 INT ( 4 games)
Cleo Lemon (Age 28) – Miami; 56.0% comp, 1,773 yards, 5.7 avg., 6 TD, 6 INT (7 games)
J.T. O’Sullivan (Age 28) – Detroit; 50% comp, 148 yards, 5.7 avg., 1 TD, 2 INT (1 game)
Chris Redman (Age 30) – Atlanta; 59.7% comp, 1,079 yards, 7.2 avg., 10 TD, 5 INT (4 games)
Billy Volek (Age 31) – San Diego; No significant stats in 2007
The Cowboys backup quarterback is Brad Johnson, a steady veteran but who's arm strength is suspect and will be turning 40 as the season starts. The Cowboys would be smart to think about the future backup situation behind Romo and some think that Johnson isn’t expected back in 2008. The Cowboys seemed to be set with a third quarterback in Matt Moore but the team was unable to sneak him onto the practice squad. Dallas might draft another late round quarterback to compete with Richard Bartel for the backup quarterback position but most likely will look to sign a free agent to try out in training camp.
If any significant free agent fails to be signed early in the off season the Cowboys could take a look at one of these guys. The only one that jumps off the board as a decent contributor is Chris Redman but Atlanta will look to resign him to play ahead of a franchise quarterback they are expected to pick in the draft. Quinn Gray and Cleo Lemon could also be solid backups plus the fact Lemon played briefly under Jason Garrett. For the third quarterback position the financial choice would be to pick up another undrafted free agent and develop him next to Bartel and hope that this time the Cowboys can keep him.
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I wouldn't mind giving most of these guys a look
I get the feeling that if romo went down, our offense would be anemic under johnson - no completions longer than 15 yards. I wouldn't mind giving Lemon, Volek, Gray or McCown a look as a backup. They all could hold down the fort and actually move the offense.
by cmdenero on Feb 22, 2008 10:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
McCown or Lemon
At least bring them in for a look.
Lemon might be the guy because of Red Ball's connection to him.
by APerfectStar on Feb 23, 2008 1:54 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
whoever is willing to play for $750,000 or less
sign them up, they'll do just fine.
by Terry on Feb 23, 2008 8:39 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Volek
is going to look for somewhere that he has a chance of playing. I like Grey. Agree with Terry, just make sure he's cheap.
by Romo9 on Feb 23, 2008 8:59 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Quinn Gray
Would be perfect. The Cowboys wouldn't have to really change the offense if he has to come in for whatever reason, just maybe tone it down a bit.
After the success he had last year, though, he might be asking for too much.
by Brandon Worley on Feb 23, 2008 10:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

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