Veteran QBs? No thanks -- Cowboys want backups with potential

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Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer Close Covered NFL since 1997, Cowboys since 2003 Previously covered Bengals and Dolphins Lives in Dallas area with his wife and two children Follow on Twitter FRISCO, Texas -- When Jason Garrett came to the Dallas Cowboys in 2010 as the offensive coordinator, Tony Romo had started only 10 games in his career. Garrett wanted a veteran to mentor Romo, and the Cowboys signed Brad Johnson. In 2009, the Cowboys traded for Jon Kitna. In 2012, they added Kyle Orton. They have moved on from that philosophy completely, even with a young quarterback in Dak Prescott. A year ago, Cooper Rush served as the No. 2 quarterback for most of the season. A few weeks ago, the Cowboys

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