geeteebee Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Don't know that I like this move for the Boys. We definately need a better backup for Romo, but giving up a cornerback is not how I would have gotten one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhousekey Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nflnation/0-5-5...r-QB-Kitna.html The Dallas Cowboys announced Saturday they have traded starting cornerback Anthony Henry for Lions quarterback Jon Kitna. And who could blame the Lions for doing business with the Cowboys? Based strictly on last season's results, it looks like Detroit fleeced the Cowboys on the Roy Williams deal. Now the Lions have traded a quarterback who they were about to release for a starting cornerback. I understand that the Cowboys would have had competition for Kitna had he hit the open market, but did they really need to trade a player of Henry's value? Henry is not even the player the Cowboys have been shopping. That would be safety Roy Williams. Trading Williams for Kitna would have made more sense than giving up Henry. The Lions were probably hoping to land a late-round draft pick, at the most, for Kitna. Now, they have a player who started 16 games for the Cowboys in 2008. The Cowboys could argue that Kitna's contract is better than Henry's, but there's not a huge difference. Kitna will make about $2 million in 2009 and Henry will make $3.6 milllion. Both players are entering the final year of their deals. Now that we've established that it's a strange deal, I do think Kitna is a good fit for the Cowboys. Jerry Jones wants Roy Williams to become his No. 1 receiver -- and the wide receiver had his best season as a pro with Kitna in 2006. Kitna is not going to compete with Romo for the starting job, but he's still good enough to pose a threat if Romo starts piling up turnovers. Of the crop that included quarterbacks such as Kyle Boller, Rex Grossman, Jeff Garcia, Byron Leftwich and Charlie Batch, I thought Kitna was the best option. He is three years younger than Garcia and he is a guy who could step in and win some games if Romo gets hurt again. The Cowboys learned a tough lesson about backup quarterbacks in 2008. Maybe that has something to do with them being a little overzealous in going after Kitna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Who has won more playoff games Kitna or Romo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I smell an impending quarterback controversy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I smell an impending quarterback controversy. Kitna is twice the qb romo is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Kitna is twice the qb romo is. still pretty cold here...ice fishing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 still pretty cold here...ice fishing? Everyone laughed when i said Big Ben was better than Romo as well. Romo is a scatterbrain. Scatterbrains don't win titles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Everyone laughed when i said Big Ben was better than Romo as well. Romo is a scatterbrain. Scatterbrains don't win titles. Terry Bradshaw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Everyone laughed when i said Big Ben was better than Romo as well. Romo is a scatterbrain. Scatterbrains don't win titles. Eli Manning won one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Nice...I love me some Jerry Jones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Ryan Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Henry really isnt a starting calibur corner anymore. but in my opinion would be a solid FS. Dallas needs a FS. KItna just sucks ass. I dont get this deal at all. Especially when you can get a backup QB in FA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Henry really isnt a starting calibur corner anymore. but in my opinion would be a solid FS. Dallas needs a FS. KItna just sucks ass. I dont get this deal at all. Especially when you can get a backup QB in FA Can you tell me with a straight face that Romo can win a super bowl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Ryan Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Can you tell me with a straight face that Romo can win a super bowl? Roeth has won 2, Brad Johnson won one, same with Eli and Dilfer. Id take Romo over any of those guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Can you tell me with a straight face that Romo can win a super bowl? Can you tell me with a straight face that Roth can win a Super Bowl without the Pittsburgh defense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Roeth has won 2, Brad Johnson won one, same with Eli and Dilfer. Id take Romo over any of those guys. So you really believe that Romo has the intelligence and discipl;ine of the others you mentioned here. That is simply unbelievable. TO me he is the Jessica Simpson of qb's, he produces huge numbers and everyone wants him on their fantasy team but when it comes down to it he forgets the lyrics/fumbles/throws picks and ultimately loses the game for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Can you tell me with a straight face that Roth can win a Super Bowl without the Pittsburgh defense? . No, nor do I believe that Romo has the moxie to run that drive to Holmes without turning it over. You disagree? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I smell an impending a quarterback controversy. Fixed. Sadly, Kitna is likely the better QB who will not even get a chance to show it....until Romo gets hurt again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Love Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 (edited) So you really believe that Romo has the intelligence and discipl;ine of the others you mentioned here. That is simply unbelievable. TO me he is the Jessica Simpson of qb's, he produces huge numbers and everyone wants him on their fantasy team but when it comes down to it he forgets the lyrics/fumbles/throws picks and ultimately loses the game for you. Kitna will be an excellent backup, then. F*cking things up right when it counts most is his specialty. Kitna will be able to step in, and you won't notice any difference. Edited March 1, 2009 by Dr. Love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Waffle Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 It's clear that as the pressure mounts and the games become more paramount as the PO picture becomes clear.....Romo chokes, and to deny this after the last 3 seasons is delusional.....even for the most grounded Cowboys homer. Romo is a good early-midseason QB and then the drop off occurs like NFL clockwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no one Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 How many years was Peyton Manning in the league before he won a SB? How about Elway? Aikman? Etc People forget Romo has only been the starter for 2 1/2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 How many years was Peyton Manning in the league before he won a SB? How about Elway? Aikman? Etc People forget Romo has only been the starter for 2 1/2 years. stop making sense. just stop it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Sadly, Kitna is likely the better QB who will not even get a chance to show it....until Romo gets hurt again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Are we really debating Kitna Vs. Romo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Are we really debating Kitna Vs. Romo? Ain't the off-season grand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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