Romo as O/C?

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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.

That's one way to do it. Or you hire a guy like McVay who has little experience and was an instant hit. Romo has "it".
 

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I keep seeing this over and over about Romo coaching as OC. Its never going to happen and this is why. Romo is already making NFL OC money working in the booth for far fewer hours of work. He doesn't have to put in the 60-70 hrs a week an OC does. Romo might one day choose a General Manager role but not a coach. Its just not going to happen.

You are stating the reasons why you don't think it will happen and you may be correct. On the other hand that's merely an opinion and it may not be accurate.
 

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You are stating the reasons why you don't think it will happen and you may be correct. On the other hand that's merely an opinion and it may not be accurate.

That's true this is all simply my opinion in fact that's basically all we do here is state opinions right ? IMO Romo will never coach nor should he give up the extra time with his family to coach. He has much more potential to make money as an analysist. If Jerrah or Stephen ever choose to have a General Manager Romo might bite but hes not going to coach.
 

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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.

:laugh:

You oafs want a fairhaired player/ broadcaster to just step in?
Romo tossed a ball, didnt devise schemes and game plans.
 

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A backup qb named Garrett became a hc. Why not a starter who seems to have considerably more knowledge about running an offense? I don't think tony leaves the broadcast booth, but i think he's already better qualified than our current hc. Jimmy was just a college coach when he came here.
 

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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.
Butler says that when he got to the team, it was Romo who was installing the weekly offense.

No one goes from UDFA to pro bowl QB.
No one goes from playing to being the lead announcer on a network.

I'd be ok betting on Romo.
 

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A backup qb named Garrett became a hc. Why not a starter who seems to have considerably more knowledge about running an offense? I don't think tony leaves the broadcast booth, but i think he's already better qualified than our current hc. Jimmy was just a college coach when he came here.
Garrett, you military genius, rose through the NFL ranks. He put in his time.
But you, like the occasional fan or hobbyist, thinks Romo can steep in and magically hammer out a coherent offense.
Presumptuous street urchins!
I give you a Falstaffian laugh! Ha-h-ha!
 

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Why would Romo walk away from being on the #1 team from CBS, making millions a year to grind out a living as an OC?
 

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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.
If Romo came back now it would be to play and do something he KNOWs he has done at a high level. This coaching thing is pretty much a fan driven idea based on nothing factual...just fandom and theories. Maybe he does get bored after 5 to 10 years and takes the pay cut and becomes a QB coach right out of the booth.....not an OC.
 

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Why would Romo walk away from being on the #1 team from CBS, making millions a year to grind out a living as an OC?
Because he is a competitor. Not saying he will do it, but he already has a boatload of money. What will bring him back is his desire to compete.
 

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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.
If Romo is going to go that route he should do for a team with a better QB! He is going to be more of a passing offensive coordinator and Dak cant make all the throws Romo would want him to make. I could see him going to a team like Cleveland with Baker Mayfield or a team like the Jets with Sam Darnold.
 

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Garrett, you military genius, rose through the NFL ranks. He put in his time.
But you, like the occasional fan or hobbyist, thinks Romo can steep in and magically hammer out a coherent offense.
Presumptuous street urchins!
I give you a Falstaffian laugh! Ha-h-ha!
do you think everyone has the same learning curve?? they do not. Mozart was writing symphonies at 6 years of age.
 

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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? :huh:
:hammer:

...but never underestimated the power of wishful thinking!

 

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Because he is a competitor. Not saying he will do it, but he already has a boatload of money. What will bring him back is his desire to compete.

He also has young children and a part time job. Coaching in the NFL means long hours during the season, plus OTAs, camps, etc..
 
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