The 10 Worst Backup Quarterbacks in the History of Your Dallas Cowboys
By Richie Whitt ••
Kyle Orton, all is forgiven?
It’s not that bad, yet. But Brandon Weeden’s performance Sunday against the Cardinals not only escalated our appreciation for Tony Romo, it also belongs among the worst by a backup quarterback in the history of the Cowboys.
Weeden finished a seemingly respectable 18 of 33 for 183 yards and a touchdown. But, remember, the bulk of those positive stats were amassed in garbage time, well after he took an early 10-0 lead and massacred it into a 28-10 deficit.
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Head Coach Jason Garrett of the Dallas Cowboys waves to fans before a game against the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Cheerleaders of the Dallas Cowboys perform before a game against the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. The Cardinals defeated the Cowboys 28-17. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Brandon Weeden #3 of the Dallas Cowboys stands in front of Tony Romo #9 before a game against the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Brandon Weeden #3 of the Dallas Cowboys stands in front of Tony Romo #9 before a game against the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Brandon Weeden #3 of the Dallas Cowboys stands in front of Tony Romo #9 before a game against the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Tony Hills #67 of the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: DeMarcus Lawrence #90 of the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Jason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Brandon Weeden #3 of the Dallas Cowboys throws against the Arizona Cardinals in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: DeMarco Murray #29 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball against the Arizona Cardinals in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Carson Palmer #3 of the Arizona Cardinals throws while hit by Tyrone Crawford #98 of the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: DeMarco Murray #29 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball against the Arizona Cardinals in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Andre Ellington #38 of the Arizona Cardinals runs the ball against the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 2: DeMarco Murray #29 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball during the second quarter of a game against the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Henry Melton #69 of the Dallas Cowboys hits Carson Palmer #3 of the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Tony Romo #9 talks with Brandon Weeden #3 of the Dallas Cowboys on the sidelines during the second quarter of a game against the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Andre Ellington #38 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates his touchdown with Michael Floyd #15 against the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Head Coach Jason Garrett of the Dallas Cowboys on the sidelines in the first quarter of a game against the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. The Cardinals defeated the Cowboys 28-17. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Michael Floyd #15 of the Arizona Cardinals fumbles the ball in the third quarter during a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. The Cardinals defeated the Cowboys 28-17. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Head Coach Bruce Arians of the Arizona Cardinals yells to the officials in the fourth quarter during a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. The Cardinals defeated the Cowboys 28-17. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Carson Palmer #3 of the Arizona Cardinals throws a pass under pressure in the second quarter from Henry Melton #69 of the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. The Cardinals defeated the Cowboys 28-17. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Robert Hughes #39 celebrates with Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals after a touchdown in the fourth quarter during a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. The Cardinals defeated the Cowboys 28-17. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals is tackled in the third quarter by Barry Church #42 of the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. The Cardinals defeated the Cowboys 28-17. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Marion Grice #23 of the Arizona Cardinals scores a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Jason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball against Tony Jefferson #22 and Sam Acho #94 of the Arizona Cardinals in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: DeMarco Murray #29 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball against the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: DeMarcus Lawrence #90 of the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals is tackled by George Selvie #99 of the Dallas Cowboys in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys on the sidelines during a game against the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: DeMarco Murray #29 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball against the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals makes a pass reception against Rolando McClain #55 of the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Barry Church #42 of the Dallas Cowboys breaks up the pass to John Carlson #89 of the Arizona Cardinals in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
In fact, on Dallas’ final, futile drive Weeden went 7 of 10 for 80 yards and a meaningless score to Dez Bryant. Meaning? While the game was still competitive and winnable, Weeden was 11 of 23 for a measly 103 yards and two interceptions.
Before the final drive he didn’t have a completion to a wide receiver and his quarterback rating was 30.0, which is obviously putrid considering you automatically get 15.0 for filling out your contact info correctly. Wait, maybe it’s not the SAT but you get the point. Weeden was as hapless as he was horrendous last Sunday.
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Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has had his share of injuries.
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo broke his left collarbone in the second quarter against the New York Giants on October 25, 2010.
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Romo took a hard hit from blitzing Michael Boley early in the second quarter.
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Romo went down hard on his left shoulder and remained flat on his back until helped by trainers.
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Romo won't know a timetable for recovery until more tests are taken Tuesday. Jerry Jones said he was told 6 to 8 weeks, although he noted that Troy Aikman missed only four weeks with a similar injury.
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Romo has missed only three games since replacing Drew Bledsoe as Dallas' quarterback in October 2006.
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Romo was back on the sideline for the second half, his arm in a sling and covered by a jacket.
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Romo, shown here talking with Eli Manning, had thrown every pass by a Cowboys quarterback since Nov. 16, 2008, when he returned from a broken pinkie on his throwing hand that cost him three games.
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"It'll be tough," Romo said after the game. "The train keeps going on. The games are going to be played."
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Romo talks with the media after the game.
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The last time Romo suffered a broken pinkie in the first play of overtime in a 30-24 loss against Arizona on October 12, 2008.
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Tony Romo warms up prior to playing against the St. Louis Rams October 19, 2008.
A look at the Bottom 10 backup quarterbacks in the history of the Cowboys:
10. Stephen McGee
4th-round draft pick never threw an NFL interception, but lasted only two seasons on roster
9. Tony Banks
Heralded as Troy Aikman’s successor in ’01, was beat out by Quincy Carter and cut in training camp
8. Ryan Leaf
Ugly ’01 stint included one TD, three picks and a 57.7 rating
7. Brandon Weeden
Hideous 30.0 rating and no completions to WRs before final, futile drive vs. Cardinals last Sunday
6. Kevin Sweeney
’87 scab hero faltered in ’88 with 42 percent completions, five interceptions and 40.2 rating
5. Anthony Wright
’00 cameo littered with no TDs, three interceptions and a 31.7 rating
4. Clint Stoerner
Threw four picks in the second half of ’01 loss at the Giants
3. John Roach
Filled in for Don Meredith in ’64 with one TD, six interceptions and a 31.1 rating
2. Babe Laufenberg
Backed up Aikman in ’90 with one TD, six interceptions and a woeful 16.9 rating.
1. Brad Johnson
In 2008 he floundered his way to 5 of 11 for 71 yards and two interceptions in a 21-point loss to Giants.
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ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 04: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform during the first half of their NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium on January 4, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 04: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform during the first half of their NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium on January 4, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 04: A Dallas Cowboys dancer performs during a break in the game against the Detroit Lions during the NFC Wildcard Playoff Game at AT&T Stadium on January 4, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 04: A Dallas Cowboys dancer performs during a break in the game against the Detroit Lions during the NFC Wildcard Playoff Game at AT&T Stadium on January 4, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 10: Members of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders team up with FedEx Office to help support the American Red Cross as part of Pack. Ship. Give. on December 10, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images for FedEx Office)
DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 10: Randy Scarborough, vice president of retail marketing for FedEx, NFL Star Drew Pearson and members of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders team up with FedEx Office to help support the American Red Cross as part of Pack. Ship. Give. on December 10, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images for FedEx Office)
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ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 21: A Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader performs in the first half against the Indianapolis Colts at AT&T Stadium on December 21, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 27: The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders enter the field before the start of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium on November 27, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 27: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform as tha Dallas Cowboys take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the secodn quarter at AT&T Stadium on November 27, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 27: A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader performs during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Cowboys Stadium on November 27, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Cheerleaders of the Dallas Cowboys perform before a game against the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. The Cardinals defeated the Cowboys 28-17. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 27: A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader performs during the second half against the Washington Redskins at AT&T Stadium on October 27, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 05: The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders berform in the second half as the Cowboys take on the Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium on October 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 05: The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders berform in the second half as the Cowboys take on the Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium on October 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 05: Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders perform in the second half against the Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium on October 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 28: A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader performs in the first half at AT&T Stadium on September 28, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 28: A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader performs in the first half at AT&T Stadium on September 28, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 28: A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader performs in the first half at AT&T Stadium on September 28, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 28: A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader performs against the New Orleans Saints in the first half at AT&T Stadium on September 28, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 07: A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader performs during the NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at AT&T Stadium on September 7, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. The 49ers defeated the Cowboys 28-17. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 07: A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader performs during the NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at AT&T Stadium on September 7, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. The 49ers defeated the Cowboys 28-17. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 07: A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader performs during the NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at AT&T Stadium on September 7, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. The 49ers defeated the Cowboys 28-17. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 07: A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader performs during the NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at AT&T Stadium on September 7, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. The 49ers defeated the Cowboys 28-17. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 07: The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders perform during the NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at AT&T Stadium on September 7, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. The 49ers defeated the Cowboys 28-17. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 07: A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader performs during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at AT&T Stadium on September 7, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 07: A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader performs during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at AT&T Stadium on September 7, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 07: The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders perform during the NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at AT&T Stadium on September 7, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. The 49ers defeated the Cowboys 28-17. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 07: The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders perform during the NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at AT&T Stadium on September 7, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. The 49ers defeated the Cowboys 28-17. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 07: The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders perform during the NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at AT&T Stadium on September 7, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. The 49ers defeated the Cowboys 28-17. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 07: A Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader performs during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers at AT&T Stadium on September 7, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 07: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform before the start of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at AT&T Stadium on September 7, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 28: A Dallas Cowboy cheerleader perfroms in the first half of their preseason game against the Denver Bronco in the first half at AT&T Stadium on August 28, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 28: A Dallas Cowboy cheerleader perfroms in the first half of their preseason game against the Denver Broncos at AT&T Stadium on August 28, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 28: A Dallas Cowboy cheerleader perfroms in the first half of their preseason game against the Denver Broncos at AT&T Stadium on August 28, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 16: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform during the preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium on August 16, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 16: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform during the preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium on August 16, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 16: A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader performs during an NFL preseason game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on August 16, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 16: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform during the preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium on August 16, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 16: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform during the preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium on August 16, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 16: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform during the preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium on August 16, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 16: A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader performs during an NFL preseason game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on August 16, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 16: A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader performs during an NFL preseason game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on August 16, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 16: A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader performs during an NFL preseason game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on August 16, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
Jose Sanchez, NBC 5 Photojournalist
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
Jose Sanchez, NBC 5 Photojournalist
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
Jose Sanchez, NBC 5 Photojournalist
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
Jose Sanchez, NBC 5 Photojournalist
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
Jose Sanchez, NBC 5 Photojournalist
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
Jose Sanchez, NBC 5 Photojournalist
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
Jose Sanchez, NBC 5 Photojournalist
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
Jose Sanchez, NBC 5 Photojournalist
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
Jose Sanchez, NBC 5 Photojournalist
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
Jose Sanchez, NBC 5 Photojournalist
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
Jose Sanchez, NBC 5 Photojournalist
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
Jose Sanchez, NBC 5 Photojournalist
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
Jose Sanchez, NBC 5 Photojournalist
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
Jose Sanchez, NBC 5 Photojournalist
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
Jose Sanchez, NBC 5 Photojournalist
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
Jose Sanchez, NBC 5 Photojournalist
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
Jose Sanchez, NBC 5 Photojournalist
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
Jose Sanchez, NBC 5 Photojournalist
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
Jose Sanchez, NBC 5 Photojournalist
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
Jose Sanchez, NBC 5 Photojournalist
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
Jose Sanchez, NBC 5 Photojournalist
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
Jose Sanchez, NBC 5 Photojournalist
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
Jose Sanchez, NBC 5 Photojournalist
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Cowboys Camp 2014 in Oxnard, California.
A native Texan who was born in Duncanville and graduated from UT-Arlington, Richie Whitt has been a mainstay in the Metroplex media since 1986. He’s held prominent roles on all media platforms including newspaper (Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dallas Observer), radio (105.3 The Fan) and TV (co-host on TXA 21 and numerous guest appearances, including NBC 5). He currently lives in McKinney with his wife, Sybil, and two very spoiled dogs.
