Now that we once again have a great QB at the helm, let's reflect on the Cowboys history at QBs and select the worst.  It's a tough choice for me, but I'd have to go with Ryan Leaf, as short as his Cowboys career was.   Chad Hutchinson is a close second simply because he got my hopes up that he'd be good, only to disappoint greatly.  He flat out couldn't play....the Bears learned that the hard way.   

Say it with me....

GARY HOGEBOOM!

Rog da Dodge:

Now that we once again have a great QB at the helm, let's reflect on the Cowboys history at QBs and select the worst.  It's a tough choice for me, but I'd have to go with Ryan Leaf, as short as his Cowboys career was.   Chad Hutchinson is a close second simply because he got my hopes up that he'd be good, only to disappoint greatly.  He flat out couldn't play....the Bears learned that the hard way.   

DalFan4Ever:

Say it with me....

GARY HOGEBOOM!

From what I've heard - Babe Laufenberg but it has to be Drew Henson who couldn't even beat out the 1000 year old Testaverde.  Bledsoe has to be in there somewhere. 

morton for losing the first super bowl!

Anthony Wright

Weapon_X:

From what I've heard - Babe Laufenberg but it has to be Drew Henson who couldn't even beat out the 1000 year old Testaverde.  Bledsoe has to be in there somewhere. 

Hands down it was Babe Laufenberg for me.  He was not only the worst Cowboy QB I have ever seen...he was the worst QB I have ever seen ANYWHERE.  That includes Pop Warner, Jr. High School, High School, College and NFL.  But he is a funny guy. 

Testaverdee.

THE BABE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BigDWizard:

THE BABE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I agree!

oldschoolfan64:

Rog da Dodge:

Now that we once again have a great QB at the helm, let's reflect on the Cowboys history at QBs and select the worst.  It's a tough choice for me, but I'd have to go with Ryan Leaf, as short as his Cowboys career was.   Chad Hutchinson is a close second simply because he got my hopes up that he'd be good, only to disappoint greatly.  He flat out couldn't play....the Bears learned that the hard way.   

Was Leaf ever named as the starter? If not, then does this pertain to back-up/second string QB's as well?

I agree leaf sucked pretty bad,wasnt he starter of one game....he played no more...

Here's my BOTTOM 10 Cowboys QBs of all-time:

10) Quincy Carter -- had a few flashes of being pretty good, but mostly blew it in the end

9) Drew Bledsoe -- not as bad as everyone remembers, but had a knack for hitting opposing DBs right in the numbers at crucial times 

8) Steve Pelluer -- wow, did this guy stink.  I think he's most famous for getting blasted by Wilbur Marshall

7) Gary Hogeboom -- why did Landry like this guy?  He was one reason (there were many) for the 80s decline

6) Ryan Leaf -- ARGH!  He was just bad and lost every game as a Cowboy

5) Babe Laufenberg -- great knack for hitting WRs right in the feet.  For some reason people loved that Redskin

4) Clint Longley -- okay, I'm biased but anyone who dares to challenge THE Roger Staubach deserves our contempt

3) Kevin Sweeney -- dear God, why did everyone insist that he start?  I know 1988 was bad, but come on!

2) Vinny Testaverde -- Thanks Parcells.  No wonder you're a "genius".  Testaverde wasn't worth anything when he was young, let alone when he was in his 20th year.  While I loved his touchdown pass to Issiac Holt in 1990 I hated his ability to fumble WITHOUT BEING HIT in a loss to the Steelers.

1) Chad Hutchinson -- I hear he drops his groceries at the supermarket when an old lady accidentally touches him.  Why in the world did anyone like this guy?  Everytime he was hit I flat out KNEW he was going to fumble again.

Had to be Pozderac.......uh, I mean Hogenboom.

In my mind, it had to be Babe Laufenberg.  I see a lot of other honorable mentions that come close, but I never understood what the deal with this guy was.  I still have nightmares of the mid-80's watching this guy.  But I do have this to say, if not for guys like him, Hogeboom, and Pelluer, we never would come to end up having a QB like Aikman.  3 black clouds with a huge silver lining that lead to championship gold.