With Tony Romo likely done for the year thanks to a herniated disc, the Cowboys will have no choice but to sign a free agent QB to make up the numbers in the short-term. While Kyle Orton will likely step into the starting lineup, whatever backup the Cowboys bring in will need to be ready to go if Orton gets hurt or plays poorly.
Tier I: Sure, why the heck not?
Vince Young
Matt Leinart
Graham Harrell
Pat White
Tier II: He hasn't retired yet?
John Skelton
Byron Leftwich
Trent Edwards
Charlie Batch
David Carr
Tier III: Thanks but no thanks
Tyler Thigpen
John Beck
Caleb Hanie
Mike Kafka
BJ Coleman
Nathan Enderle
John Parker Wilson
Levi Brown (the QB, not the OT)
Jerrod Johnson
Tier IV: What have we done to deserve this?
Jamarcus Russell
Tier V: Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow
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