Gimme's roster analysis (offense)

Originally posted by Gimmesix from a sports forum:

Quarterback
WHO'S HERE Tony Romo, Brad Johnson, Richard Bartel, Jeff Terrell (workout)
WHO'S GONE No one
ANALYSIS Dallas is short on bodies at this position, although a workout player has been added for the minicamp. It would be good if the Cowboys bring in someone who is at least a threat to replace Johnson, who didn't show much last preseason or in his brief appearance and isn't going to get any better at his age. But I don't think it's likely to happen this year. The Cowboys have mentioned getting another veteran to add to the mix, and they've also mentioned that they like the progress of Bartel, who showed some promise in the final preseason game last year. We're in the best shape we've been in since Troy Aikman as far as the starter goes, and I like the developmental prospect (although I'd like to get him some competition), but I don't believe Johnson can keep the train running smoothly if something happened to Romo. But I also am not sure there's much we can do about that right now. more...