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This former Cowboys quarterback is playing football again

By Steven Mullenax

Nov 15, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; A general view of Dallas Cowboys helmet on the field during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 10-6. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; A general view of Dallas Cowboys helmet on the field during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 10-6. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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This former Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback is playing football again after spending the last seven years away from the game.

When it comes to Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks, you probably think of names like Roger Staubach, Troy Aikman and Tony Romo. Die-hard fans will conjure up names like Don Meredith, Eddie LeBaron and Danny White.

And then there are the Cowboys quarterbacks were are all trying to forget for one reason or another. Names like Chad Hutchinson, Drew Henson and Ryan Leaf.

Quincy Carter could be a name on that latter list for many fans as well. A second round pick out of Georgia by the Cowboys in 2001, Carter showed flashes of potential in his first two seasons in Dallas under then head coach Dave Campo.

But it wasn’t until 2003 after Hall of Fame head coach Bill Parcells took the reins of America’s Team that Carter would reach his full potential in Dallas. After toiling with back-to-back 5-11 season-ending records in his first two years as a pro, the young quarterback would lift the Cowboys to a 10-6 record and their first playoff appearance since 1999.

That year, Carter threw for 3,302 yards, 17 touchdowns and 21 interceptions. Unfortunately, he was released prior to the start of the following season after failing multiple drug tests. Although it was a shocking move at the time, years later it was revealed that Carter’s release actually saved Tony Romo’s job in Dallas, who was rumored to be on the roster bubble at the time.

After the Cowboys cut Carter, the young quarterback latched on with the New York Jets. After a year, he was out of the NFL for good and bouncing around other professional football leagues like the CFL, IFL, and AFL until 2009.

In the years since, Carter has kept himself busy in the football community through coaching and training football players via various camps and tournaments.

But at age 38, Carter has now decided to once again lace up his cleats and play football. He’s currently a member of the Corpus Christi Fury. The team is part of the American Indoor Football league.

During an interview with 365DayofSport.com, the now much older veteran admitted some things never change.

"“I still get the butterflies,” Carter revealed recently in a post-game interview when asked about how his past experience with the Cowboys helps him now. “That’s just coming out and competing. As far as my preparation and as far as how I feel going into a game, it’s just kind of second nature for me now.”"

Although Carter’s time as the Cowboys staring quarterback was short-lived, the now 38-year old quarterback looks back on his stint in Dallas fondly.

"“It was a dream come true,” Carter told KRISTV.com recently. “It stings a little bit because I didn’t fulfill everything I wanted to accomplish with the Cowboys, but it was definitely a dream come true. I’ll never forget it.”"

According to their official website, the Fury are currently 2-1 with a game scheduled for this Sunday, May 22nd versus the Tamps-Mex Lagartos.

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