Dolphins sign Josh McCown

by Matty I on Feb 29, 2008 4:40 PM EST in 2012 Miami Dolphins News

Adam Schefter is reporting that the Dolphins have signed QB Josh McCown to a 2 year deal, according to ProFootballTalk:

Per Schefter, the contract is a two-year deal worth $6.25 million. Although that's a contract more in line with what a backup usually makes, McCown may very well be the Dolphins' starter in September. Of the three quarterbacks on the Dolphins' 2007 roster, two -- Trent Green and Cleo Lemon -- are already gone, and the third -- John Beck -- was unimpressive in the four games he started.

McCown started nine games for the Raiders last year, completing 58.4 percent of his passes and throwing 10 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He previously started 22 games for the Cardinals from 2003 to 2005, and he spent the 2006 season with the Lions, where his only regular-season playing time came at wide receiver.

So there's our veteran QB. Eh.

What do you all think?

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"Eh"

sums it up nicely

by YatilGinnJr on Feb 29, 2008 4:42 PM EST reply actions

McCown

At least McCown shows flashes of ability, Beck didn't show anything.

by scottydoyle13 on Feb 29, 2008 5:03 PM EST up reply actions

Just another Back-up (2nd Stringer)

Nothing to get excited about....I feel there is more to our QB search....If Beck doesn't work out I wouldn't want to think McCown is our man...I like all the other signings though!

by MassFinFan65 on Feb 29, 2008 4:46 PM EST reply actions

He is insurance

Pray our starter is injury free. Hey, Who wants Lemon-Aid back? Josh might be o.k. we will just have to see. Common he played at Oakland last year.. OAKLAND! He was picked by the tuna lets give it a chance.

by Spacefish on Feb 29, 2008 4:47 PM EST reply actions

McCown > Lemon

No doubt there!

by Matty I on Feb 29, 2008 4:48 PM EST up reply actions

Shows you how weak the QB class is if...

McCown may be our starter in Sept.....maybe he will prove me wrong.

by MassFinFan65 on Feb 29, 2008 4:48 PM EST reply actions

Beck will beat him out

hands down

No worries!

by Matty I on Feb 29, 2008 4:51 PM EST up reply actions

Agreed

Beck has tools and accuracy and I think that those 4 starts last year only made him hungy for more to prove his worth. Being behind in points during most games and throwing outs to RB's didnt build his confidence much but he seems to be the kinda guy who just brushes that bad stuff off. He will shine.

by Spacefish on Feb 29, 2008 4:56 PM EST up reply actions

Matt I I think are Right!

I hope John Beck comes out with a chip on his shoulders & kicks some ass...we need a QB like that!

by MassFinFan65 on Feb 29, 2008 5:14 PM EST up reply actions

Exactly...

Was the point I was going to make.

Given the available FA's out there right now, not much to really sneeze about. Volek probably was the only other one worth looking at - unless we wanted to go back to the Daunte days...

At least you know what you are getting with him. Nothing outstanding, but someone who is "serviceable"...

Again though, given the FA pool - about the best you can hope for.

Definition of Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results...

by azphinner on Feb 29, 2008 4:52 PM EST up reply actions

Updated roster????

LOL.. Anyone have an updated roster???

WOW. Talk about revamping the team! Act fast though and don't wait - the best thing about this regime is it appears they know what and who they wanted, and they have gone after them and signed them in a hurry so as not to get in a bidding war or give other teams an opportunity to steal someone from under their noses.

Definition of Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results...

by azphinner on Feb 29, 2008 4:55 PM EST reply actions

Matty

Will do a roster update when things calm down but not things are crazy!
we got..
Ernest Wilford
Randy Starks
david kircus
Sean Ryan
justin smiley
Jason Ferguson
Reggie Torbor
Josh mCCown

by Spacefish on Feb 29, 2008 4:59 PM EST up reply actions

Not bad

for one day's work. I think Beck will steal our hearts. He's a hard worker. He had no line. Toward the end of the season, the line was not taking care of our QB, no matter who it was. He told Jason Taylor he's going to work hard over the winter - I believe him. We need another rookie - 2nd rounder maybe?

by Cutie on Feb 29, 2008 5:08 PM EST reply actions

Updated Roster at....

the Miami Dolphins wikipedia page.

by cappy on Feb 29, 2008 5:09 PM EST reply actions

Wiki..

Where anyone can edit.. lol
Alan Fanaca and the jets.. yuk.

Ernest Wilford- Wide Receiver
Randy Starks- Defensive tackle
David Kircus- Wide Reciever
Sean Ryan- Tight end
Justin Smiley- Guard
Jason Ferguson- Defensive tackle
Reggie Torbor- Strongside Linebacker
Josh McCown- Quarterback

by Spacefish on Feb 29, 2008 5:11 PM EST up reply actions

I see this as

A guy who will hold the fort until Beck is ready or they feel beck will never be ready and we have to find a starter. Hence the 2yr contract. I like it, coach him up and give him some big targets he might be able to score enough points to win some games. Our defense is going to be tough hopefully they can score some and the offense can put up 13-17 points. We can win some games.

by jvw on Feb 29, 2008 5:24 PM EST reply actions

Meh

He'll be a decent back-up.

by Patssuck456 on Feb 29, 2008 5:56 PM EST reply actions

I think it is a solid signing....

McCown is plenty capable of being a decent starter, if needed. Plus he brings experience (46 games started) and competition for our young(er) QB(s).

He also was ahead of Culpepper in the depth chart last year so at least of recent, he's better than Pep.

Really, what more can you want in a backup? If the guy was that much better, he'd be starting wouldn't he?

by Natalya on Feb 29, 2008 5:59 PM EST reply actions

really?

I wanted McCown? I NEVER said that. Get your facts straight. But, yes, he's better than Cleo Lemon. That's damn sure!

by Matty I on Feb 29, 2008 10:47 PM EST reply actions

DNFTEC

by urbino on Feb 29, 2008 11:36 PM EST up reply actions

DNFTEC?

by Matty I on Feb 29, 2008 11:44 PM EST up reply actions

Yup

DNFTEC

by urbino on Feb 29, 2008 11:49 PM EST up reply actions

got it now!

but that one seems like kind of a reach, doesn't it?

or should I say: BTOSLKOARDI

by Matty I on Mar 1, 2008 1:24 PM EST up reply actions

Complaining about McCown

If you complain about McCown, let's look at our starting QB's of last year's career stats :

Lemon
CMP ATT YDS CMP% YPA LNG TD INT SACK RAT
211 377 2185 56.0 5.80 64 8 7 30 72.2

McCown
CMP ATT YDS CMP% YPA LNG TD INT SACK RAT
609 1052 6582 57.9 6.26 60 35 40 93 71.6

Yes, he has more interceptions then TD's, but look who he was playing with the Raiders. Also he is only really a backup to give Beck some competition. He comes cheap and we will probably draft a QB in the draft.

Just my take.

by resman on Mar 1, 2008 7:06 AM EST up reply actions