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Brandon Weeden to meet with Dallas Cowboys Thought this deserved it's own thread. Talk about desperate and going to a team that's cash strapped. web page Brandon Weeden needs to find a place to rehabilitate his NFL career. Could that be in Big D? NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports that Brandon Weeden will visit the Cowboys on Monday, per a team source. Todd Archer of ESPNDallas.com first reported that Weeden would visit Dallas. Free-Agent Tracker Follow all the developments on the NFL's open market with our up-to-the-minute tracking of 2014's free agents. More ... The Cowboys liked Weeden before the Browns reached for the former Oklahoma State star in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Two years later, he could still fit in the picture behind Tony Romo. Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones said last month the team is unsure if backup quarterback Kyle Orton intends to return in 2014. Orton -- due $3.25 million next season -- is unlikely to walk away from that kind of money, but the Cowboys are keeping their options open. Weeden struggled badly in his two seasons with the Browns, posting a passer rating of 71.8 and a record of 5-15. He was swept out of town after Cleveland's latest regime change. Weeden could still make sense even if Orton returns. Weeden provides the team with depth and options, and will certainly come at a bargain rate considering his dodgy track record. Of course, that dodgy track record is also why some teams won't come within a country mile of the Old Glory-challenged quarterback. 
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He'll make a decent spot starter. He has the tools, in a limited game plan (like we saw against the Bills) he could be alright.
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I would rather have Weeden as my backup QB than Cousins as my backup OT/G. 
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not a better place for him to land (for my own comedic amusement, of course)
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I cant fault a guy that was drafted too early and expected to contribute when the play is not ready. That is on the people that drafted the player. But what rubbed me wrong about Weeden was him comments and quotes. The guy would NEVER admit to doing wrong. He threw Shurmer under the bus saythat it wasnt fair to the players that there was plays called during a game that wasnt called in practice. He also had this attitude that he EARNED the starting position.
Wherever Weeden lands, we need a quote tracker so us fans can conitue to read his bone headed comments.
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I cant fault a guy that was drafted too early and expected to contribute when the play is not ready.
I think there was an assumption that because he was bordering on 30 when we drafted him, that he would have a quicker learning curve. All the fluff articles about how he had already been in pro sports with baseball, and the maturity, etc...
Nope. He's terrible. I don't think it's about him being ready, I don't think he will ever bee good and if the Cowboys sign him, I'll have a good laugh. It almost seems too good to be true.
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not a better place for him to land (for my own comedic amusement, of course)
For me it would be the Jets. But I can line with D.
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Good for Him.....Time for us to move on & forward. Done... 
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I know it's fun to rip the guy, but if you're going to carry 3 QB's, I doubt you could find a better third option than Weeden.
If they can get him real cheap, why not? On the off chance that both Romo and Orton go down, you've at least got a puncher's chance.
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See, I don't understand that, I don't even think you get a puncher's chance with Weeden...
Brandon Weeden was handed so many chances to go out and prove people wrong and he always played his worst at the worst possible time.
He's never proven to me that he is worthy of a spot at QB on an NFL team.
I don't see the difference between him and some scrub you sign undrafted. What's the difference other than you'll pay the rookie less money?
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See, I don't understand that, I don't even think you get a puncher's chance with Weeden...
Brandon Weeden was handed so many chances to go out and prove people wrong and he always played his worst at the worst possible time.
He's never proven to me that he is worthy of a spot at QB on an NFL team.
I don't see the difference between him and some scrub you sign undrafted. What's the difference other than you'll pay the rookie less money?
All the tools, starting experience and like it or not he was improving (albeit it minimally) at the end of the season.
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See, I don't understand that, I don't even think you get a puncher's chance with Weeden...
If you've got a guy like Gordon or Dez Bryant, I'd argue that Weeden gives you a Puncher's chance. You just have the guy bomb rainbows.
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I don't see the difference between him and some scrub you sign undrafted.
A cannon arm.
That's about it.
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Remember that scene in Fun With Dick and Jane where the interviewers brought Jim Carrey to the front of the line then started to make fun of him when he got into the interview?
That's what I thought of when I saw this thread.
I tried to root for this guy, last year thought he was going to be good (didn't know about great). Don't think I made it 1/2 way through this last season before I gave up on him.
WE DON'T NEED A QB BEFORE WE GET A LINE THAT CAN PROTECT HIM
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Would you rather have the Steelers win 3 straight Super Bowls, or have them pick up Weeden, have Ben get hurt, and have Weeden lead them to one?
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
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 If they sign him with hopes of backing up Romo, they'll be labeled suckers in my book. If they sign him for a third string paper pusher/signal caller, then I think I'll still call them suckers LMAO!
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Weeden can be a force in this league. I meant farce.
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I'm convinced that finding a good QB in the NFL is a crapshoot more than it is scouting and all that other stuff.
People want to pat the Patriots on the back for finding Brady in the 6th, but if they had any inkling he was going to be a great QB, don't you think they would not have waited until the 6th round?
So with that theory in mind, why not find a guy in the late rounds or undrafted and stick him as your 3rd option? It's less money and at least there is a small percentage chance that one day he blossoms into a star.
Just make sure he's not 29 and played another sport a few years prior.
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I'm convinced that finding a good QB in the NFL is a crapshoot more than it is scouting and all that other stuff.
People want to pat the Patriots on the back for finding Brady in the 6th, but if they had any inkling he was going to be a great QB, don't you think they would not have waited until the 6th round?
So with that theory in mind, why not find a guy in the late rounds or undrafted and stick him as your 3rd option? It's less money and at least there is a small percentage chance that one day he blossoms into a star.
Just make sure he's not 29 and played another sport a few years prior.
Time and time again the "Draft late and groom a QB" theory has been debunked. Look at all the successful teams and how many of them have 1st round QB's on their roster.
Ryan
Rivers
Luck
(Even) Alex Smith
Both Mannings
Rothelsburger
Flacco
Newton
Palmer
Cutler
Stafford
Rogers
Jason Cambell
Weeden
Second rounders
Schaub
Brees
Kaepernick
Geno Smith
Andy Dalton
Then the rest drafted beyond that.
Brady
Russell Wilson
Nick Foles
Thad Lewis
Kyle Orton
Chad Henne
Matt Cassell
Kellen Clemmons
Mike Glennon
Ryan Fitzpatrick
Kirk Cousins
Sometimes teams get lucky, but most do not. Just because we've busted two doesn't mean we should start bargain shopping. That's JMO and you're welcome to disagree.
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He'll fit right in with America's team! 
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I keep trying to move that picture over to the left for some reason.
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I'm convinced that finding a good QB in the NFL is a crapshoot more than it is scouting and all that other stuff.
People want to pat the Patriots on the back for finding Brady in the 6th, but if they had any inkling he was going to be a great QB, don't you think they would not have waited until the 6th round?
So with that theory in mind, why not find a guy in the late rounds or undrafted and stick him as your 3rd option? It's less money and at least there is a small percentage chance that one day he blossoms into a star.
Just make sure he's not 29 and played another sport a few years prior.
Time and time again the "Draft late and groom a QB" theory has been debunked. Look at all the successful teams and how many of them have 1st round QB's on their roster.
Ryan
Rivers
Luck
(Even) Alex Smith
Both Mannings
Rothelsburger
Flacco
Newton
Palmer
Cutler
Stafford
Rogers
Jason Cambell
Weeden
Second rounders
Schaub
Brees
Kaepernick
Geno Smith
Andy Dalton
Then the rest drafted beyond that.
Brady
Russell Wilson
Nick Foles
Thad Lewis
Kyle Orton
Chad Henne
Matt Cassell
Kellen Clemmons
Mike Glennon
Ryan Fitzpatrick
Kirk Cousins
Sometimes teams get lucky, but most do not. Just because we've busted two doesn't mean we should start bargain shopping. That's JMO and you're welcome to disagree.
Totally agree with you. My thinking was for Dallas.
You have Romo, and I know he's an entirely different conversation. He's a good QB but as an organization you're probably trying or at least thinking about looking past Romo for a future option. Drafting a guy late and burying him on your bench is a better option if you ask me, than signing Weeden. It's cheaper and I think there is at least a fraction of a chance he becomes good.
With the Browns, we have nothing other than a guy who showed flashes in 2 games, coming off knee surgery. You spare no expense with draft picks to find your guy. Totally on board with that. I don't want any more projects.
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Crap Shoot:
1st round you are on the pass line looking to throw a 7 or 11.
later rounds you are putting your money on Box Cars or Snake eyes to make your money.
Defense wins championships. Watson play your butt off!
Go Browns!
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Intoducing for The Cleveland Browns, Quarterback Deshawn "The Predator" Watson. He will also be the one to choose your next head coach.
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Ah I misunderstood what you were trying to say. 
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Could it be a done deal?
The #Cowboys have signed QB Brandon Weeden to a two-year deal, per source.
https://twitter.com/RapSheet
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Cowboys sign Brandon WeedenAt least Romo didn't have off-season back surgery.
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Even if Weeden signed for minimum #Browns will get cap relief for that amount; his contract had offset language in it
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I love Jerry Jones soooooooooooooooooo much 
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Interesting. Aaron Wilson ‏@RavensInsider 5m Ravens did talk with Brandon Weeden, league source confirmed. He joined the Dallas Cowboys, though, on a two-year deal https://twitter.com/RavensInsider/status/445655019145408512
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At least Romo didn't have off-season back surgery.
Good for him and good riddance. They better hope they never have to use him. "What should I do? What should I do? What should I do? What should I do?"
Throw the freakin' ball already!!!!! 
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I just can't... wow.
Like I said, too good to be true. Oh I hope he plays.
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At least Romo didn't have off-season back surgery.
I really and honestly didn't even think he'd get an interview, let alone another NFL contract.
Hey Jerry Jones, good luck with that
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It makes sense for the Cowboys to sign him with their cap situation. He costs no money because we are paying him.
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But still... it's Weeden. The words: Weeden, Signing and Makes Sense do not mix together lol. Smells like a formula for crap...
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I can see Jerry Jones facial expressions when being asked how he feels about signing Brandon a year from now... 
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Brandon - when they start to roll out the flag, use the big STAR on the field as a point of reference and run as far away as you can.
I'm looking forward to seeing him play in another uni... I hope it happens lol.
HERE WE GO BROWNIES! HERE WE GO!!
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