There was no bigger question for the Dallas Cowboys during the 2015 season then quarterback, as they lost their franchise quarterback Tony Romo twice in one season to a broken collarbone. The Cowboys quarterback has since undergone surgery on his troublesome left collarbone, and owner Jerry Jones has adamantly stated that he believes Romo will lead Dallas for the next four to five seasons.
The Cowboys owner has said that he won't draft a quarterback in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft, and while they might look to target an eventual successor in the later rounds, they know a backup for Romo is a priority. The Cowboys traded for quarterback Matt Cassel early in the season last year, but the move didn't work out as planned, as he posted a record of 1-6 as Dallas' starter.
While the Cowboys have made it known they won't target a quarterback in the first round, they are still looking for a viable backup option for Romo in 2016. One name to keep an eye on is former Panthers and Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore, as he is reportedly scheduled to meet with the team Thursday.
Moore could provide Dallas with legitimate backup option if Romo gets injured in 2016 and has career starting record of 13-12 as a starter. The former Dolphins quarterback hasn't started a game since 2011, but posted a record of 6-6 that season and threw 16 touchdowns to nine interceptions that year.
Backup quarterbacks were flying off the market Wednesday, as Colt McCoy and the Redskins have reportedly agreed to three-year deal, and the Eagles have reportedly landed former Chiefs quarterback Chase Daniel. The market for viable backup quarterbacks is already becoming thin and adding Moore to the Cowboys could add a strong option behind Romo.
Moore is entering his ninth season in the league and will turn 32 prior to the start of the 2016 season. The Cowboys currently have Kellen Moore listed as the backup quarterback on their roster, but he struggled in the final two games of the season throwing four touchdowns to six interceptions.
Dallas is unquestionably in the market for a backup quarterback following last season, and contract figures and Moore's interview will likely determine if the former Dolphins quarterback ends up with star on the side of his helmet next season.
