29.2 ppt versus 25.8

the only thing that influences me to Dak over Romo is the back and shoulder injuries.

That back is never going to be the same.

It ain't 2014 anymore and it never will be.

Craig said:

Chemistry arguments are silly.

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There's only a whole branch of science dedicated to the study of Chemistry but whatever dude..

I don't care about 2014. 2014 has nothing to do with this season. Romo has broken bone in his shoulder and his back since 2014.

So you you guys bring up Romo's best year and to try and compare it with Dak's first 5 games of his career?? am I reading this correctly? not too mention Dak has played mostly without his LT, LG and our best WR? this cant be a serious thread. the lengths some people go to try and defend the loser that Romo is. geeze

pansophy said:

Dak is playing incredibly, but with a similar running attack in 2014 Romo generated 3.5 more points per game. It's also worth noting that 5 weeks in we have 1 win against a winning team and two wins against 1-4 teams.

When Romo is fully healthy he will be back in. If he gets hurt again then Dak is ready, and even better we don't have to think about drafting a QB for another 10 years. That's pretty amazing.

After 2017 Romo may well be gone. I would love for him to win a Super Bowl, but if we don't think of the money we can spend on defense for 2 years without a huge QB salary. That could be our best window since the 90's.

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strength of schedule is BS. There are only 2 games that is decided by previous year W/L. At the start of the season Commanders schedule looked bad but who would have thought Car would plummet back to earth.

Put the calculators away and watch the games. Football is not a mathematical puzzle for you to solve.

Zordon said:

Romo stans are intent on ruining all of the positive energy going on right now just to see their boy start again. Everybody should have jumped off that bandwagon after yesterday.

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Of course, it could't possibly be that they believe Romo brings certain things to the table that Dak hasn't picked up yet, due to his lack of experience, now could it?

irving said:

At some

They will be so happy if Dak loses against Greenbay this weekend. But they should ask themselves, how many times has a Romo lead team defeated a Aaron Rodgers lead Greenbay team? none that I can remember.

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In 2007, the Cowboys played the Packers in Dallas. Brett Favre was knocked out the game, and Aaron Rodgers came in and mounted a comeback but the Cowboys still won, 37-27.

irving said:

At some

They will be so happy if Dak loses against Greenbay this weekend. But they should ask themselves, how many times has a Romo lead team defeated a Aaron Rodgers lead Greenbay team? none that I can remember.

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yeah, 07 and 08.

Dak seems to have this uncanny ability to raise the level of play from the players around him. they are playing hard with him/for him.

this offense is humming partially because Dak presents fits for defenses because of his mobility and physicality. Romo (while the better passer and better defensive reader) has been figured out by the league it seems. You flush him out of the pocket and pressure him. You can't do this with Dak. Dak will make you pay. Sure 2014 Tony Romo spin move can make a defense pay but Romo is not like that anymore. He is breaking down.

rpntex said:

Of course, it could't possibly be that they believe Romo brings certain things to the table that Dak hasn't picked up yet, due to his lack of experience, now could it?

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a win is a win. do we all of a sudden get two wins for one with romo at the helm? if so, sign me up. otherwise keep riding the wave. if the wave dies down, then you put him in.

DallasCowboys2080 said:

Dak seems to have this uncanny ability to raise the level of play from the players around him. they are playing hard with him/for him.

this offense is humming partially because Dak presents fits for defenses because of his mobility and physicality. Romo (while the better passer and better defensive reader) has been figured out by the league it seems. You flush him out of the pocket and pressure him. You can't do this with Dak. Dak will make you pay. Sure 2014 Tony Romo spin move can make a defense pay but Romo is not like that anymore. He is breaking down.

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Speaking of his physicality, I was just watching some footage of Romo from 2014/15 and got to thinking, if Romo were to attempt a qb sneak similar to how Dak did it against the Bears, he would be clobbered and it would be lights out. His arm and ability to read and pick apart defenses has enabled him to get by in the league and have some marginal success, but he is by no means a physically imposing quarterback.

we just won a game in impressive fashion against a team that has been in the playoffs the last 6 years, putting us on a 4 game winning streak. And there are about 10 Romo vs Dak threads on the front page. I'm guessing that many here have forgotten what it's like to have a winning team, and don't remember how to enjoy the winning that is going on. It's not about any one player, its about the team and winning.

So continue your arguments instead of enjoying what is happening with this team. IMO, you keep this going with Dak and Zeke until a team stops them, if that happens you bring Tony in to provide a spark. It's not my decision to make, but you get few chances at a special season, you have to go with the hot hand. Look at Carolina, special year last year, and this year they're one of the worst teams. You can't make the decision based on 2 years ago, or on loyalty, you make it on what is working right now.

Blake said:

Speaking of his physicality, I was just watching some footage of Romo from 2014/15 and got to thinking, if Romo were to attempt a qb sneak similar to how Dak did it against the Bears, he would be clobbered and it would be lights out. His arm and ability to read and pick apart defenses has enabled him to get by in the league and have some marginal success, but he is by no means a physically imposing quarterback.

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exactly. he is physically compromised. from my recollection the blitz is a Romo system killer. pressuring him and being physical with him affect him and the system. sure there are times Romo can and will make you pay but its those pressures that take the Cowboys away from doing what they do best. Having QB who can out mobile your defense while in the system can put the ball back in our court. Romo's spin moves (while awsome!) are the only thing Romo ever had physically against his opponents. but now once you get him and jump on top of him and hit him he will break. Sorry to say and I wish this weren't true at all. I've always been a Romo apologist and marvel at his work but im also trying to be a realist about this. I fear his well being physically every time he takes the field. Its not the same anymore. I wish it were and I wish he wasn't physically compromised. Romo's magic has been the sole reason we were ever winning or had any wins. His ability to play around the system and make things happen gave us a chance that we would not have otherwise. But its not the same anymore. He is breaking down.

Sam I Am said:

Think about what you just said and ask yourself what Romo did for you to even bring that up. The last time Romo was healthy all season, the Cowboys were 12-4 and Romo lead the entire league in QBR rating by over a full 5 points. (Aaron Rodgers in 2nd place at 77.4 to Romo in 1st at 82.62)

I think it's more likely that you're overthinking the situation because the emotion of what's happening on the field is blurring your logic. The league is still learning who Dak is. Don't even think for a second that his tough times aren't coming, because they are. They do for all young QBs.

Mentally Romo is one of the best QBs in the league. To push him aside because of a rookie after 5 after is nuts.

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Well if you look at it on the flip side the league already knows who Romo and knows how to defend him. Romo is older, more injury prone and slower then ever before and will need to knock of the rust before going into a grove again. Remember the San Fran game in 2014? Do we all want to see that same performance by Romo throwing the game away? I certainly don't.

I love Romo to death and want him to get a ring - right here and right now. So he can retire. But I feel the be chance for him to win the ring is helping Prescott transition as the full time starter of this team.

We should really think hard about this. What if Romo loses us a few games? What if all of this momentum we built up goes away because Romo was given the job back while Prescott is doing so well? What if Romo does terrible?

I rather not risk having Romo back so soon - especially against the Eagles. Maybe against Cleveland or so. I'd rather just ride Prescott out until were really sure that the Romo we get back is the Romo that played in 2014.

Zordon said:

a win is a win. do we all of a sudden get two wins for one with romo at the helm? if so, sign me up. otherwise keep riding the wave. if the wave dies down, then you put him in.

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You missed the point completely...

My issue was with you characterizing Romo fans as being "intent on ruining the chemistry of the team JUST SO THEY CAN SEE THEIR BOY START". How arrogant can you be? Isn't it possible that they truly believe Romo gives them the best chance to keep winning? What proof do you have that starting Romo will ruin the team's chemistry, and how can you possibly know what Romo fans' motivation is?

The fact is that we won't know until Romo plays. At that point, we'll all have our answers.

irving said:

How would anyone know what Tony would have done if he were playing, Dak is 4-1 except it. But just in case you are Nostradamus, can I get the lottery numbers?

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You know Romo's career average is 25.8 right? Pretty much exactly the same as Dak now. Yes he had a nice 2014, so did Peyton Manning and he is now out of the league.

Time is an evil equalizer.