Romo Signed - Page 11 - Dallas Cowboys Forum

FuzzyLumpkins · 05-21-2005

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Originally Posted by Nors

You are making an "amateur" statement that Romo doesn't have arm strength. Thats flawed - Parcell/Peyton know what he has and they gave him a $2M deal. Leaf, Hutchinson, Henson have cannons..... there is more to running an NFL Offense and intangibles are involved and that is what Romo has! Moxie!

And you choose to ignore the real point of that thread but that is what I would expect of you. And I certainly understand that the QB position requires quick decision making.

Apparently I was wrong about his arm stregth and am willing to admit my mistake. That is certainly more than I expect from you. I was simply going off what i would see on TV.

As for calling my comments amateur I really must say i am take aback. Is that you kettle? Nors you are the king of throwing a bunch of feces up on the wall to see what sticks. Sad part is when something does stick you sit there and pat yourself on the back over and over again.

FuzzyLumpkins · 05-21-2005

:jerk:

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Originally Posted by Nors

I have almost 20+ years experience here in New England analyzing the Tuna. Romo is his made man.

LTN - Log in to Federal Hill wireless network and explain that to the non NoReasters!!!

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Crown Royal · 05-21-2005

I refuse to read through 10 pages of this, because I can only assume that 9 pages are rubbish.

I will say though that I don't get the big deal on this - this isn't a blockbuster contract. He got a 300K signing bonus, 300K this season and around 900K for next season. Plus, judging from the length of time it took to negotiate it, that was probably not nearly the first offer by the Boys.

I am somewhat suprised we did this - I didn't (and still don't) think he is that terrific, rather a career backup (at best). But good for him anyhow.

I will say this - 2 years at 1.8 million is NOT a blockbuster deal that should warrant 10 pages. And it certainly isn't the deal I give someone I expect to start someday soon.

Crown Royal · 05-21-2005

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Originally Posted by Nors

WHATS AMAZING

WE have Drew wonderdog and golfer Romo gets a 2 year deal, in fact making more than Henson! Whats up with that!

Henson has an 8 year deal and a guaranteed 3.5 million dollars.

Romo has a 2 year contract with a guaranteed 300K.

How is he making more money?

FuzzyLumpkins · 05-21-2005

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Originally Posted by Nors

WHATS AMAZING

WE have Drew wonderdog and golfer Romo gets a 2 year deal, in fact making more than Henson! Whats up with that!

Henson's signing bonus was over ten times what Romo's was. Dear god have n opinion but dont make up or distort facts to serve them.

booboo · 05-21-2005

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Originally Posted by Tio

when did I ever argue to be an expert? When did I even argue. THe fact is, it is used when you have no more counter-points and you start grasping at straws.

You simply made a global generalization, and so did I.

I apologize by using the words "you" that was directed toward any reader.

SuspectCorner · 05-21-2005

if both guys, romo and henson, show marked improvement over last year - i'll be a happy camper.

since aikman's retirement we've shifted from the "parade of neophytes" to the "parade of geezers" - and never really even tapped the clutch.

wouldn't it be great to have a very capable QB under 30 for a change? much less two...

parcells seems to think enough of romo to wanna keep him around. if these two can push each other enough that one of them goes over the top - i'm all for it.

the longer dallas languishes with the likes of QC, vinny, and bledsoe - the longer we fans will twist.

we really need a young guy to step up and firmly grab hold of this thing. the sooner it happens the sooner we can put more effort into arguing over the color of seats in the new stadium.

i hope they both light up the scoreboard in the preseason and beyond. wouldn't that be a new wrinkle? making the tough decision over which good QB to keep over the long haul.

it's pretty obvious, now, that it's an open competition between henson and romo.

let the chips fall where they may.

5mics · 05-21-2005

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Originally Posted by Crown Royal

Henson has an 8 year deal and a guaranteed 3.5 million dollars.

Romo has a 2 year contract with a guaranteed 300K.

How is he making more money?

Exactly what I was thinking. Anyway, can't wait to see how they do on the field so this SILLY argument about them can be put to rest...

dbair1967 · 05-21-2005

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Originally Posted by TheEnigma

Would you mind posting the numbers so I can be for certain?

somebody else did...as usual, Nors made something up

David

dbair1967 · 05-21-2005

160 posts about Tony Romo signing a 2yr deal...pretty sad...

hey Nors, was the writing on the wall for Terrance Copper and Patrick Crayton when Randall Williams signed a nearly identical 2yr deal last yr?

David

dbair1967 · 05-21-2005

The wait for quarterback Tony Romo apparently was well worth it.

Romo, who had been the Cowboys' last remaining unsigned exclusive rights free agent, signed a two-year deal Friday.

Romo was given a $300,00 signing bonus and will receive a $20,000 roster bonus next week. His base salary will be $380,000 in 2005 and $900,000 in 2006. Romo, who is entering his third season with the Cowboys after making the team as a rookie free agent in 2003, is due to receive a reporting bonus of $280,000 at the start of training camp in 2006.

Although Romo will likely serve as the third quarterback behind Drew Bledsoe and Drew Henson next season, the financial commitment is proof that the Cowboys think Romo at least has a future as a No. 2 man. The deal protects them from losing Romo next season when he will be a restricted free agent. If he does not develop, the Cowboys could cut him before training camp and avoid paying the roughly $1.18 million they would owe him in 2006.

Receiver Randal Williams received a two-year deal under a similar scenario when he was an exclusive-rights free agent last season. He was released last month after a disappointing performance in 2004.

Cbz40 · 05-21-2005

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Originally Posted by dbair1967

The wait for quarterback Tony Romo apparently was well worth it.

Romo, who had been the Cowboys' last remaining unsigned exclusive rights free agent, signed a two-year deal Friday.

Romo was given a $300,00 signing bonus and will receive a $20,000 roster bonus next week. His base salary will be $380,000 in 2005 and $900,000 in 2006. Romo, who is entering his third season with the Cowboys after making the team as a rookie free agent in 2003, is due to receive a reporting bonus of $280,000 at the start of training camp in 2006.

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Thanks David that puts this deal in a more realistic perspective.

jimmy40 · 05-21-2005

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Originally Posted by Crown Royal

Henson has an 8 year deal and a guaranteed 3.5 million dollars.

Romo has a 2 year contract with a guaranteed 300K.

How is he making more money?

Nors math.

Nors · 05-21-2005

Name
Position
Team
Compensation

Bledsoe, Drew QB Dallas Cowboys 2000000.00
Henson, Drew QB Dallas Cowboys 305000.00

Henson I believe received his upfront. Obviously guuaranteed and more.
Spread that over 7 years also.

As I said - Romo will earn more this year than Henson!

Nors · 05-21-2005

I'll bet you Copper and Crayton don't play in Dallas for 4 seasons.

Romo will.