Vinny

Testaverde

“I think he’s in good condition,” coach Bill Parcells said. “He still obviously can pass the ball. I just think it’s a timing issue a little bit. Getting behind the center. Vinny has a tendency to want to do everything perfectly. I have a tendency to want to get the ball out of his hands. That’s a little conflict.”

He’ll still start Sunday versus Baltimore.

At least he won’t be able to remember his interceptions. Does it seem ridiculous to anyone else that NFL player can perform so well despite mid-game concussions?

“Yes, that is possible,” Jones said, when asked if Testaverde could begin the 2005 season as the starter, with Drew Henson and possibly Tony Romo as the backups. “Obviously, there are a lot of circumstances at work there. But Vinny has been impressive. He has been everything that Bill sold him to me on, at least at this juncture.” Just the fact Jones would say this indicates a belief that Drew Henson just isn’t ready.

It’s by far the most likely scenario. But Vinny could try to get a backup job with a better team if he so choose. The Patriots showed interest last year.

The first sign that Parcells doesn’t really want Vinny back? We think so. The Cowboys want to win now and may be serious players if Drew Brees, Matt Hasselbeck, and/or Drew Bledsoe become available.

Vinny says he’d sign tomorrow if the Cowboys showed serious interest. But it’s looking likely that Bill Parcells wants to see how the QB market shakes out first. Drew Bledsoe, Drew Brees, Matt Hasselbeck, and Kelly Holcomb are among quarterbacks who could Dallas could go after.

Testaverde makes sense as a backup in Dallas with his old coach Bill Parcells. He could challenge Quincy Carter in camp, while mentoring Drew Henson. That doesn’t mean dynasty fantasy teams should pick up the 40-year old.

Vinny reportedly wants to return as well. The Cowboys expect to return the same three quarterbacks back next season, with Drew Henson and Tony Romo challenging Testaverde for the starting job.

Tony Romo will be “ready” if necessary. Good news for Jason Witten owners.