Would trading for John Kitna be a good move?

[CatMan72]

A good choice if available which he is not currently.

He's as available as Orton or Kitna at this point (and maybe more considering he's unwanted in DC)

[bleys]

For which offensive scheme? It's not just grab a QB. It has to be a QB that fits. If Rivera decides to go full blown WCO, it would be nice to have a QB with some experience in that system to mentor a young QB. If he decides to stay with a vertical passing O, it would likely mean a different option for a vet QB would be needed.

you're right... I think the 2 best options depending on type are Orton and McNabb..

neither of those are free agents,

He's okay but I'm sick of losing draft picks (unless it is a real steal). There are free agents available. Go get one Hurney!!!!!!

so when he posted that I was very curious who exactly Hurney could "just go get" without draft picks..

it's going to be a looooong process to get McNabb without a draft pick, because Skins are going to wait and see..

Orton will cost a 3rd (or rumors say)..

every other FA I've seen (unless I'm missing someone) would be useless to run an offense unless we somehow snag Hasselbeck..

[MrBubba]

I still can't imagine Fox being ok with trading away Orton the vet and going into the year with The Golden Calf of Bristol. I think if Fox has a say, Orton stays on that team.

[bleys]

I still can't imagine Fox being ok with trading away Orton the vet and going into the year with The Golden Calf of Bristol. I think if Fox has a say, Orton stays on that team.

that would be very un-Fox-like.. no doubt.

[TheRealDeal]

Why would the Cowboys trade away someone who played fairly well considering their QB is coming back from an injury?

We are the only team in the league that doesn't value a good backup QB.

[MHS831]

OUr third is more valuable than other thirds. Perhaps they would give us a fifth and Orton for our third.

[Lakejamescat]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/545747-is-steve-smith-gone-panthers-should-hope-so-here-are-5-reasons-why

[TheRealDeal]

Stop posting that in multiple threads...bleacherreport sucks and your going to get banned for spamming

[bleys]

OUr third is more valuable than other thirds. Perhaps they would give us a fifth and Orton for our third.

if the CBA isn't signed before the draft, any trades will be for next years draft picks...

[MHS831]

Fox needs ILBs/MLB, whether he stays 3-4 or goes 4-3. He knows and likes Connor. He might trade Orton for our third rounder (the first in the third round) and trade their 3rd rounder for Connor. In other words, trade players and swap draft spots. He has many needs on D.

[Tarheels23]

I prefer Shawn Hill or even Alex Smith over John Kitna. I really think Alex Smith could possibly thrive in a new system. He has shown flashes!

[bleys]

Fox needs ILBs/MLB, whether he stays 3-4 or goes 4-3. He knows and likes Connor. He might trade Orton for our third rounder (the first in the third round) and trade their 3rd rounder for Connor. In other words, trade players and swap draft spots. He has many needs on D.

not sure if that's possible to trade players until the CBA is set..

[CarolinaCatBrigade]

My response to the OP,

They will probably keep him, or keep some other veteran on to take over just incase of injury. But I'm not sure.

[Lakejamescat]

the main knock, IIRC, was Kitna's arm on the deep ball.. he did a good job leading that team..

at this point where we sit.. if we can get any decent QB in here, it's a good move. it's only a stopgap, but one we need..

he won't deserve a high pick, so the Cowboys better be realistic.. then again, maybe they want to keep him around and ask something ridiculous..

I'd pull the trigger in a second for Orton if all they want is a 3rd.. and it won't be this years either..

I just don't want Foxy to get anything we have except for the 14 losses from this past year....he can have those.