I think Romo is going to retire

[kirkjrk]

Originally Posted by gimmesix

I'm not sure it will happen after this season, but I believe Romo will at the most play out his contract and call it quits.

That's my prediction based on him tabling contract talks ... and no longer looking like he's enjoying the game.

I don't think Romo is a player who needs the game, like some do. He can walk away content with spending time with his wife and child and working on his golf game. Especially considering the offensive line play that's getting him beat up and the way fans and media treat him.

I think he might play out his contract with the boys, or tell the team he has no desire to resign. He will then put his services up for bid or force the team to try and trade him for value. If he finds a deal worth him playing another 3 years he will sign, if not, he will ride off into the sunset. Wouldn't blame him a bit.

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

You gotta be kidding man. Romo has one more year left on his deal so you expect him to retire in a season? Stop it. Not sure what having a kid and a wife has to do with it. Several players have that and don't retire early. The media is annoying, but that clearly doesn't phase him one bit. He understands that being the quarterback of the most polarizing team in sports comes with alot of scrutiny.

Romo is still playing at a very high level. On top of that he has yet a Super Bowl. I can't see him retiring when he still has alot left in the tank he has yet to accomplish his main goal of winning a Super Bowl in Dallas. Yeah I know the offensive line, but the Cowboys front office improved the weak link of the 2011 team in the defense. Now this season the weak link is clearly the offensive line. They're clearly willing to spend money and/or draft high. The front office will definitely look to improve the offensive line. At the end of the day I don't see any reason for Tony to walk away from the game he loves. No chance Romo retires when his contract is up. The only reason Tony has tabeled contract talks is because we're in football season and clearly he wants to focus on that and trying to win his first Super Bowl. There's no doubt in my mind he'll be inked to a long term deal regardless of how the season ends.

[Rynie]

Whether or not that comes to fruition, I feel like the Cowboys REALLY need to start thinking about the next quarterback SOON. It would suck to be stuck in another period we all experienced after Aikman left, well maybe not Cowboys&Lakers Fan.

[StylisticS]

It would not surprise me. He's not having fun anymore. He use to pat the refs on the back, mock their calls, and simply enjoy playing the game. He's not doing that anymore. I overheard the ticket ( or maybe the fan, forgot) and they said that Romo will either resign this year or they'll deal him.

[17yearsandcounting]

Originally Posted by StylisticS

It would not surprise me. He's not having fun anymore. He use to pat the refs on the back, mock their calls, and simply enjoy playing the game. He's not doing that anymore. I overheard the ticket ( or maybe the fan, forgot) and they said that Romo will either resign this year or they'll deal him.

I said weeks ago that its either Jason or Tony at the end of the season. I dont think they see eye to eye any more, we've seen Tony openly questioning and screaming at things Jason has called, he also looks terrible like others have said.

Personally, I keep the guy thats accomplished things in the NFL, and get him a coach with accomplishments too.

[windward]

I hope not. I really really hope not. And if it truly were to come down to Jason or Tony ( not saying it will), I'd have to choose Tony even though I'm a Garrett supporter. There is something so compelling about the Romo story that I have to see it through. Then I'd join in the pro-Sean Payton faction.

[gimmesix]

Originally Posted by tecolote

I think some of you are underestimating Tony's competitive nature.

I think that's part of it, actually. As competitive as Romo is, it has to be tearing him up when receivers run the wrong routes or don't know where to line up, when the offensive line can't buy him a second and even the mistakes that he's making.

All of that, along with the fan and media hate, will drive him from a game he doesn't need to satisfy his competitive needs. He can do that by playing golf without all the headaches.

This is why I predict that he's going to call it quits earlier than anyone expects.

[windward]

Originally Posted by gimmesix

I think that's part of it, actually. As competitive as Romo is, it has to be tearing him up when receivers run the wrong routes or don't know where to line up, when the offensive line can't buy him a second and even the mistakes that he's making.

All of that, along with the fan and media hate, will drive him from a game he doesn't need to satisfy his competitive needs. He can do that by playing golf without all the headaches.

This is why I predict that he's going to call it quits earlier than anyone expects.

Do you think a change in coaching ( ala Sean Payton) might convince him otherwise?

[bkight13]

Originally Posted by Cowboys&LakersFan

You gotta be kidding man. Romo has one more year left on his deal so you expect him to retire in a season? Stop it. Not sure what having a kid and a wife has to do with it. Several players have that and don't retire early. The media is annoying, but that clearly doesn't phase him one bit. He understands that being the quarterback of the most polarizing team in sports comes with alot of scrutiny.

[View Full Quote]Romo is still playing at a very high level. On top of that he has yet a Super Bowl. I can't see him retiring when he still has alot left in the tank he has yet to accomplish his main goal of winning a Super Bowl in Dallas. Yeah I know the offensive line, but the Cowboys front office improved the weak link of the 2011 team in the defense. Now this season the weak link is clearly the offensive line. They're clearly willing to spend money and/or draft high. The front office will definitely look to improve the offensive line. At the end of the day I don't see any reason for Tony to walk away from the game he loves. No chance Romo retires when his contract is up. The only reason Tony has tabeled contract talks is because we're in football season and clearly he wants to focus on that and trying to win his first Super Bowl. There's no doubt in my mind he'll be inked to a long term deal regardless of how the season ends.

Everything you said, plus about $60M.

[gimmesix]

Originally Posted by Cowboys&LakersFan

Romo is still playing at a very high level. On top of that he has yet a Super Bowl. I can't see him retiring when he still has alot left in the tank he has yet to accomplish his main goal of winning a Super Bowl in Dallas.

Romo said a few years ago, riling some fans of course, that winning a Super Bowl wasn't the most important thing in the world to him. Obviously, he'd love to win one or two or three, but I don't think that drives him to the point where he'd stay in the game just to accomplish it.

I think it has to be fun for him to stick around, and it's not right now.

[rickjameschinaclub]

Originally Posted by tecolote

I think some of you are underestimating Tony's competitive nature.

I was gonna say something similar, but saw your post. He'll play for another team, before he just 'quits'.

[gimmesix]

Originally Posted by windward

Do you think a change in coaching ( ala Sean Payton) might convince him otherwise?

I see no real evidence that he has any kind of problem with the current coaching staff. I think Romo's the type of guy who's driven by his own motivations.

He's said things to that end before, but stopped saying them because people took it like he didn't really care about winning. I think it just comes down to whether the aggravations are worth it anymore, not who's coaching him.

[TTexasTT]

Originally Posted by bkight13

Everything you said, plus about $60M.

This. No way he leaves this much money on the table.

[BoysFan4ever]

Too many millions to be made. I don't see him retiring. Didn't he do an interview not long ago & say he wanted to play till he was 40?

[CowboyFan74]