Case Keenum
Case Keenum is the QB on this list that I’m the most familiar with. Living in the Houston area I am well aware of all of the record-breaking numbers he put up at the University of Houston. The Houston Texans signed him as an undrafted free agent and for the first few years of his career he went back and forth between the Texans and St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams as a backup QB.
Keenum doesn’t pass the eye test or have all the physical tools to inspire any kind of excitement, but he’s an overachiever. He’s proven he can handle the backup duties and win games as a spot-starter in the NFL.
Last season, as a member of the Los Angeles Rams, he started nine of 10 games and passed for 2,201 yards, 11 interceptions, and nine touchdowns.
There’s no denying that Keenum isn’t starting QB material, but he took advantage of his opportunities until the Rams organization believed their rookie quarterback, Jared Goff was ready to take over.
Case Keenum is a quick decision maker with the ball in his hands and throws with accuracy. He is at his best when throwing short to intermediate routes, but he isn’t afraid to air it out either. He would probably relish the chance to return to his home state and likely wouldn’t cost a lot.
Which backup QB options should Dallas go after in free agency?
Let me know your thoughts and opinions in the comment section below.
Brian Martin: I think we are at the same place with K Moore as we were last year at this time. The Dallas management/coaches decided K Moore was their best option for 2nd team QB, all things considered. Scott Linehan had a lot of confidence in him. I truly believe if he had not got hurt he would have been the starter when Romo went down and would have done fairly well and won a bunch of games. He has a lot of the skills/abilities Dak Prescott has such as poise, QB smarts, accuracy, and game management skills. We would likely be talking about
George, I would be okay with the Cowboys bringing back Kellen Moore. But, I would also like to see them bring in someone to compete with him. Moore personally wouldn’t be my top choice to be the backup QB, but I think he probably could handle the job.
I agree with the idea of competition plus sometimes you want to keep three QBs if you don’t need the third position for someone else on the team.
George, I would actually be surprised if Kellen Moore isn’t back with the Cowboys in some capacity next season.
here’s some craziness-
we take Gar from N.E. for our #2 & a retro $1 Million “if he plays” kinda deal.
Romo could get a ring & never have to play but if Tom goes down for a game Tony has a quick out 2 T,E, deal…. that could work.he already knows Marty B,he’d have J.E.,&then there’s Gronk. I could see nothing better……….
That’s definitely some outside the box thinking. The only problem with that is the only reason Romo wants to leave the Cowboys is because he wants to start somewhere.