Romo as O/C?

[Melonfeud]

I'd imagine there's kinda' a vast chasm existing between the GARRETT & ROMO, while there is the somewhat long term familiarity ,I'm thinking there's gonna' be an undercurrent of personal animosities betwixt the two,,, I can't picture it EVER happening, even if the #9 was granted 100% complete veto proof powers over the entire offensive side of the franchise's operations

 

[Corso]

There's no doubt that the tv gig is much better for someone more interested in money and free time. However, it doesn't offer the brotherhood and competitiveness that being part of a team does.

If someone is motivated by those things, then coaching is the only route to go. Romo is a competition junkie. He thrives on competing. That's why he played so much golf and played in basketball and soccer rec league's in the off season.

I'm not saying I think he will become a coach, but it will not surprise me one bit if he finds the tv booth tame and boring and decides coaching is where he can best get his competition fix on a regular basis.

I would love to see Romo become either our HC or OC in Dallas when Garrett is done. Number 9 kicks out Garrett after 9. Has a nice ring doesn't it?! Stay tuned.

Great post.

 

[NeonNinja]

I don’t think it happens but I do believe he would be much better than Linehan.

 

[cern]

Despite tony attending stars and Mavericks games with Garrett (and Witten) they did not depart bff's. Just can't see it happening.

 

[Pants]

One thing is for sure, we wouldn't have to worry about things that other organizations think about when hiring coaches, like having experience doing that job...ol' drunkety-drunk JJ will want to do things his way, like always and just hire who he wants instead of making a legit football decision...Romo would fit right into that and I, for one, would welcome Romo as the OC

 

[CF74]

Just curious but if Garrett remained HC how long before Romo gives him an atomic wedgie and stuffs him in a locker?

I’ll set the over/under to Game 5.

 

[DenCWBY]

His wife would probably kill him.

Would go from being home with the kids most days of the week to being locked into Valley Ranch for the entire week planning out the next game.

If family concerns are a problem, I for one would volunteer to take care of his wife during the long nights away and training camp.

 

[Bobhaze]

I think Linehan is as good as gone. Many do not think that Romo can be lured away from the booth. I do not believe that for a second.

It really makes sense. Romo is super competitive. While he has a guaranteed gig as a sportscaster, and it may make financial sense, Romo has enough money that he can do what he WANTS to do. I think he wants to compete.

Jerry could pay Romo enough money that he would leave the booth and be the OC. He could also be the heir apparent head coach waiting in the wings. If Garrett falters, Garrett could be promoted to the front office of the Cowboys and Romo could be elevated to HC at that point.

Say what you want about Garrett, he may not be great at situational football, but he's methodical and that has value. Romo could gain Garrett's expertise in methodology and add the game situation management that Garrett lacks and be ready to take over for Garrett.

Romo is like a son to Jerry and that can't be under appreciated. That street runs both ways. Romo has love for Jerry and this organization. Romo could also either get Dak on board next year or choose a guy who can get the job done.

I know some of you will say this could never happen because of Romos current tv gig. But we will just have to agree to disagree on that point. Jerry gets what Jerry wants.

Also look for General Lee to be a coach if he wants to be. He has the mindset to eventually be a great D.C.

I think Romo would make a good coordinator someday. BUT...NO ONE...not even Tony Romo, who has lots of expertise, goes from a broadcast booth and no coaching experience to becoming an NFL coordinator. No one.

There’s a reason all coordinators first were position coaches and learned the ropes before stepping into that role. It is a much tougher job than most people realize. It takes incredible organization skills, it takes many hours of film study and prep, not to mention being able to relate to a staff of coaches who all have worked their way up the NFL coaching tree. Romo would be resented by many coaches who are trying to work their way up then see him step in as a coordinator. Not gonna be respected by coaches.

If Romo is serious about coaching, (and we don’t know that he is) he needs to start as a position coach and learn the ropes first.

 

[RoyTheHammer]

I think Linehan is as good as gone. Many do not think that Romo can be lured away from the booth. I do not believe that for a second.

It really makes sense. Romo is super competitive. While he has a guaranteed gig as a sportscaster, and it may make financial sense, Romo has enough money that he can do what he WANTS to do. I think he wants to compete.

Jerry could pay Romo enough money that he would leave the booth and be the OC. He could also be the heir apparent head coach waiting in the wings. If Garrett falters, Garrett could be promoted to the front office of the Cowboys and Romo could be elevated to HC at that point.

Say what you want about Garrett, he may not be great at situational football, but he's methodical and that has value. Romo could gain Garrett's expertise in methodology and add the game situation management that Garrett lacks and be ready to take over for Garrett.

Romo is like a son to Jerry and that can't be under appreciated. That street runs both ways. Romo has love for Jerry and this organization. Romo could also either get Dak on board next year or choose a guy who can get the job done.

I know some of you will say this could never happen because of Romos current tv gig. But we will just have to agree to disagree on that point. Jerry gets what Jerry wants.

Also look for General Lee to be a coach if he wants to be. He has the mindset to eventually be a great D.C.

Omg no more Kellen Moore coaches please.

Can we just get someone who's at least an actual coach please?

 

[DenCWBY]

I'd imagine there's kinda' a vast chasm existing between the GARRETT & ROMO, while there is the somewhat long term familiarity ,I'm thinking there's gonna' be an undercurrent of personal animosities betwixt the two,,, I can't picture it EVER happening, even if the #9 was granted 100% complete veto proof powers over the entire offensive side of the franchise's operations

Good point. Romo's aggressive style would run right through JG and his pom poms.

 

[Aviano90]

No. Romo is like the blackjack player that follows certain rules. You have this, dealer shows that, you hit, stay, double down or split like clockwork.

He sees a certain defense he knows he is supposed to go to a certain spot with the ball. You can hear it in his announcing. He sounds good announcing but he is just stating the obvious for smart football players/coaches who have studied film and learned tendencies.

Sometimes he is fooled and the offense does something that theoretically shouldn’t have worked in Romo’s mind.

We need to get the person who can fool Romo and his blackjack approach to play calls.

 

[charron]

Romo would need to start as QB coach or assistant. Its one thing to design plays for yourself but another to design plays for someone who doesn't have that passing skillset.

 

[TwoDeep3]

Why would he drop a job that paid him really well. Best as I can find he makes 1.5 million a year now and can compete in golf tournaments and not have to wo5rk 70 hours a week.

Love to have him, but then he would need a guy who could throw darts.

Are you willing to wait on White?

My preference is to go after Foles. Regardless what the great unwashed on this site thinks. He won it all and can compete. You'll pay him well, but then status quo means you pay Rayne near as much.

But again, I would love to have Romo calling the shots, and then easing Garrett out of the HC position. Somewhat like Henry VIII eased Anne Boleyn out of his marriage.

 

[Melonfeud]

I think Romo would make a good coordinator someday. BUT...NO ONE...not even Tony Romo, who has lots of expertise, goes from a broadcast booth and no coaching experience to becoming an NFL coordinator. No one.

There’s a reason all coordinators first were position coaches and learned the ropes before stepping into that role. It is a much tougher job than most people realize. It takes incredible organization skills, it takes many hours of film study and prep, not to mention being able to relate to a staff of coaches who all have worked their way up the NFL coaching tree. Romo would be resented by many coaches who are trying to work their way up then see him step in as a coordinator. Not gonna be respected by coaches.

If Romo is serious about coaching, (and we don’t know that he is) he needs to start as a position coach and learn the ropes first.

Well, Bob! The scuttlebutt(from his fellow team members at the time) was that ROMO was basically THE game time O.C. towards the end of his playing days,,,& ,,, it's of my opinion that hours&hours of film room study has already been extensively covered, I'd betcha' a dollar,both him& the #50 spent more time(while on the mend) breaking down game film , than their respective coach's at the time did,,, it is a quiet shame though, about the untold hours ROMO had spent of his life with a football in his hand in perfecting his craft.

 

[kevm3]

Romo's where he needs to be at, making a ton of money and taking it easy in the booth.

Let's get someone with some actual coaching experience. Enough of these training on the job projects

 

[Bobhaze]

Well, Bob! The scuttlebutt(from his fellow team members at the time) was that ROMO was basically THE game time O.C. towards the end of his playing days,,,& ,,, it's of my opinion that hours&hours of film room study has already been extensively covered, I'd betcha' a dollar,both him& the #50 spent more time(while on the mend) breaking down game film , than their respective coach's at the time did,,, it is a quiet shame though, about the untold hours ROMO had spent of his life with a football in his hand in perfecting his craft.

I agree that Romo is a film room guru. He’s proven that. But that alone doesn’t make anyone ready to be an NFL offensive coordinator. He’s not ready for that yet. There’s a reason teams don’t just name “celebrity former players” as a HC or OC/DC. It’s because they aren’t ready for it.

 

[Bowdown27]

I think if Romo choose to do it he could be very good at it. I would say one reason he and many former players choose not to get into coaching is they know the long hours involved in coaching. Well after the players leave the coaches spend some long nights. There are many ex players who know this and just have no desire to do it.

I can’t see him being coordinator. I think he’s too big now w broadcasting. He’s won awards for it. He’d have to become a head coach imo

 

[northerncowboynation]

I think Linehan is as good as gone. Many do not think that Romo can be lured away from the booth. I do not believe that for a second.

It really makes sense. Romo is super competitive. While he has a guaranteed gig as a sportscaster, and it may make financial sense, Romo has enough money that he can do what he WANTS to do. I think he wants to compete.

Jerry could pay Romo enough money that he would leave the booth and be the OC. He could also be the heir apparent head coach waiting in the wings. If Garrett falters, Garrett could be promoted to the front office of the Cowboys and Romo could be elevated to HC at that point.

Say what you want about Garrett, he may not be great at situational football, but he's methodical and that has value. Romo could gain Garrett's expertise in methodology and add the game situation management that Garrett lacks and be ready to take over for Garrett.

Romo is like a son to Jerry and that can't be under appreciated. That street runs both ways. Romo has love for Jerry and this organization. Romo could also either get Dak on board next year or choose a guy who can get the job done.

I know some of you will say this could never happen because of Romos current tv gig. But we will just have to agree to disagree on that point. Jerry gets what Jerry wants.

Also look for General Lee to be a coach if he wants to be. He has the mindset to eventually be a great D.C.

Beliefs? I used to have 'em then they got dashed upon the rocks a few times for 20 years and I changed my beliefs into doubts. So I shall doubt that Romo comes outta the booth for a few years yet. I never say never however. That comes with being a nonbeliever. It's like what if my beliefs are wrong cause I'm a non-believer in my own beliefs. Gotta keep the door open just in case lol.

 

[Jake]

So Romo is going to come back to coach the guy who took his job, and work for the guy who gave it to him?

 

[shabazz]

If he did it may be the first time the Offensive Coordinator can actually play the position better than the guy he’s coaching