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Developing Young QBs Taking Precedence Over Pursuing A Veteran Backup

OXNARD, Calif. – In the span of about five minutes on Friday, Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones made it perfectly clear how he sees the backup quarterback position going forward.

Amid non-stop questions about Tony Romo’s health over 16 games, Cowboys officials insisted Friday that they’re much more concerned about developing the young quarterbacks on their roster than pursuing veteran free agents.

Specifically, Jones said there’s a model in the AFC North that he’d be happy to follow in the years to come.

“Cincinnati last year had a really solid football team.