As Jason Witten closes in on 1,000 career receptions, which would put him among the NFL's top 10 receivers in career catches, here's a review of the Cowboys quarterbacks who have completed passes to No. 82.
Witten has 992 receptions in a career that spans 13 seasons and 10 different Cowboys quarterbacks. Witten's rookie season was 2003, so you'll have to go deep into your Cowboys memory bank to recall all the passers.
Can you name all 10?
Obviously Tony Romo has completed more passes (646) to Witten than anyone else.
Here are a few hints to help you remember the other nine (hints listed in no particular order):
*A second-round draft pick who was jettisoned by Bill Parcells.
*The veteran and former Heisman Trophy winner that Parcells brought in to challenge the aforementioned second-rounder.
*A guy who was replaced by Tom Brady in the Patriots' starting lineup.
*A guy who replaced an injured Tom Brady.
*An Aggie who also starred at Burnet High School.
*The current head football coach at Waxahachie High School.
*A former minor league pitcher for the High Desert Mavericks of the California League.
*A veteran who was traded for Jay Cutler.
*A Florida State Seminole who played both college football and basketball.
Now can you remember all 10 QBs?
Give up?
Here's the list, along with the number of passes completed to Witten:
- Tony Romo, 646
- Vinny Testaverde, 87
- Drew Bledsoe, 82
- Jon Kitna, 64
- Quincy Carter, 35
- Brandon Weeden, 24
- Matt Cassel, 19
- Kyle Orton, 16
- Stephen McGee, 12
- Brad Johnson, 7