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Most people dream about sitting down to a one-on-one interview with their team's biggest star. For Dallas Cowboys fans, that category includes quarterback Tony Romo, running back Marion Barber III, and linebacker DeMarcus Ware.
I would rather interview Jon Kitna. That's right, the 36-year-old backup quarterback Dallas acquired from Detroit in the offseason. Romo has done multiple interviews about Dallas and his teammates.
Kitna, however, is in a unique situation. He is an NFL veteran (13 seasons in the league), and he is new to Dallas. That combination makes him a perfect candidate for giving insight.
If I had such an opportunity, I would ask him the following.
Last season, backup Brad Johnson struggled when he started three key games when Romo injured his throwing hand. How have you prepared to succeed if you get the same opportunity?
What are your first impressions of your new teammates?
Which player did you connect with first?
How much time have you spent with Romo and offensive coordinator Jason Garrett?
What questions did you have for the Dallas coaching staff? And what were their answers?
How is the Dallas playbook different than others you have learned? How is it the same?
You played with Cowboys receiver Roy Williams in Detroit. Were you close friends, and what is your relationship like here?
Has Williams helped ease your transition to Dallas?
In the four games you played last season, you fumbled the ball three times, and had five interceptions to five touchdowns. How will you protect the ball more this season?
One of the offseason goals of owner Jerry Jones was to restore a positive attitude in the Dallas locker room. What is the locker room atmosphere and attitude like now?
How do you, as a veteran, connect with younger players on the team?
You were a part of a 0-16 season last year in Detroit. How are team expectations different here in Dallas?
What was the worst part of finishing the season without a win?
What are the biggest keys for the Dallas offense this year?
Is it ever strange being an older player backing up someone younger?
How do you use your age and knowledge as an advantage?
The Cowboys drafted Texas A&M quarterback Stephen McGee this season with hopes of him developing into Romo's backup in the future. How have you helped McGee develop early in his career?
What advice have you given McGee?
The range of questions is endless, and I imagine many more questions would pop up depending on Kitna's answers. Romo might be the most popular pick for interviews, but Kitna offers a new perspective.
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