Surprise Quarterback?

Romo is not getting any younger and waiting to find a replacement at the last second is always a bad idea. Romo will not be retiring in the next 2 seasons but should the Cowboys look for a replacement this offseason?

Kyle Orton the current back up is a good reliable quarter back but he too is getting old. And the free agent quarterbacks this year feature Alex Smith, Mark Sanchez, and Tim Tebow. Both Sanchez and Tebow are not an option what so ever, they both have terrible throwing abilities and both were benched to let a third string quarter back start. Alex Smith is also out of question, he too is getting old and is not an amazing quarterback. He heavily relies on his defense and run game to help and make big plays.

So basically the Cowboys would have to draft a quarterback or sign a rookie free agent after the draft. After all Tony Romo was a rookie free agent and what if the Cowboys find someone like Tom Brady in the 6th round?

Right now I think the Cowboys should have their eyes on 2 quarterbacks.

Aaron Murray - Georgia - Junior
Aaron Murray is a very young quarter back that shows signs that he can be a great quarterback. He would need some development but he already flashes signs of greatness in his play at Georgia. He would also be picked where the Cowboys would not have to trade up any spots. Potentially a 3rd round pick.

Landry Jones - Oklahoma - Senior

Like Murray, Jones also flashes signs of greatness when he plays. He was very successful at Oklahoma and has a lot of potential in him. But Jones would also require a lot of development. But he would be a 5th round or 6th round pick so the Cowboys would not have to use up high draft picks to get him.

The thing about picking up a young quarter back in this draft is that it would allow them to also learn from Tony Romo. Like I said Romo still has years left in him and could really help in the development with one of these quarterbacks.

Some people are even saying that the Cowboys could go for Matt Barkley from USC. His stock did go down since the beginning of the season because of some losses but Barkley is a great pocket passer and would take much less development to be ready for the pros.

Do I think they will go for one? I highly doubt they will go for Barkley or Murray. Those would be wasted picks that they could be for drafting offensive lineman or quality run stoppers. Picking a quarterback early on would only be if the Cowboys want an immediate replacement. Landry Jones might be picked by the Cowboys though. They might be able to find a secret talent in the late rounds and potentially Romo's replacement.