Alternative Romo Theory

[Verdict]

Lots of people here assume Romo will be traded or cut, and granted that is a possibility. But we definitely need Romo for depth. Having Romo on the team means unprecedented team depth.

If someone offers high draft pick compensation for Romo, and by high draft pick compensation I mean a first round pick or more, then Romo is probably gone (assuming he is willing to play for another team). If someone offers us a second round pick, I think it is a gray area. Less than that, Romo isn't going anywhere.

In this hypothetical, lets assume Romo wants to stay. Romo could take a salary reduction (I'm not talking about normal backup pay) let's say to10 million per year for the final years remaining on his contract. He stays on a winning team, his team. He stays at home in his own bed with his lovely wife and their kids.

He saves wear and tear on his body. He gets started with his coach in training status. You know Jerry would love to have him stick around and coach for us. Jerry could eventually make up whatever he loses in salary when he takes over coaching, with a simple handshake.

This makes way too much sense. Everything is in line for it to happen. Jerry would be a fool not to do this.

The only way Romo leaves is if he insists on leaving, which really isn't the best move for him. but it is for his ego. Romo is working on a legacy, but being able to walk and enjoy your kids might be worth more in the big picture. Time will tell.

 

[Cowboys22]

I've been saying this for weeks. I say offer him a new 3 year $24 million deal with much of it guaranteed to stay on as the primary backup qb but also have an honorary coaching title such as assistant qb coach or assistant passing game coordinator. I'm not sure what the salary cap rules will allow but they can work that out. I would go so far as promising him the OC job should Linehan leave at some point. I think a Romo could do that job well if he wanted it. If Romo doesn't want to do this, then I trade him to whatever team offers the most.

 

[Cowboy4ever]

Lots of people here assume Romo will be traded or cut, and granted that is a possibility. But we definitely need Romo for depth. Having Romo on the team means unprecedented team depth.

If someone offers high draft pick compensation for Romo, and by high draft pick compensation I mean a first round pick or more, then Romo is probably gone (assuming he is willing to play for another team). If someone offers us a second round pick, I think it is a gray area. Less than that, Romo isn't going anywhere.

In this hypothetical, lets assume Romo wants to stay. Romo could take a salary reduction (I'm not talking about normal backup pay) let's say to10 million per year for the final years remaining on his contract. He stays on a winning team, his team. He stays at home in his own bed with his lovely wife and their kids.

He saves wear and tear on his body. He gets started with his coach in training status. You know Jerry would love to have him stick around and coach for us. Jerry could eventually make up whatever he loses in salary when he takes over coaching, with a simple handshake.

This makes way too much sense. Everything is in line for it to happen. Jerry would be a fool not to do this.

The only way Romo leaves is if he insists on leaving, which really isn't the best move for him. but it is for his ego. Romo is working on a legacy, but being able to walk and enjoy your kids might be worth more in the big picture. Time will tell.

I don't think Romo would ever stay here under those circumstances. He wants to play. He is backing up an inferior QB. I don't see any way possible that Tony is on the Cowboys roster in 2017. Nor do I think any team will offer much in a trade, knowing he won't take a pay cut, nor should he, and Jones won't pay 20 million for a back up. He will be released and go play for a team he thinks is his best fit.

 

[JD_KaPow]

I can't imagine Tony Romo being willing to stay anywhere as a backup to anybody if there's a starting opportunity available to him. I'd be shocked.

If I have a QB that prefers being a backup to starting, I'm cutting that guy anyway.

 

[rynochop]

Romo isn't going to coach anywhere and deal with that grind after his playing days are over, that would be like volunteer work with the cash he has.
I know he has has a headset on, but he doesn't appear to be at all involved in what's going on, on the field. I don't think he brings much in a trade either. I hate to say it as Tony is probably in my top 7-8 players ever, but I think Jerry lets him go

 

[Nightman]

Romo isn't going to coach anywhere and deal with that grind after his playing days are over, that would be like volunteer work with the cash he has.
I know he has has a headset on, but he doesn't appear to be at all involved in what's going on, on the field. I don't think he brings much in a trade either. I hate to say it as Tony is probably in my top 7-8 players ever, but I think Jerry lets him go

Exactly....those guys don't coach......they go into TV.....centers and back-up QBs coach

 

[Idgit]

I thought this was more of a possibility before Tony's statement. He made it pretty clear that he wants to play still, and to play for a competitor.

 

[JBS]

It actually makes no sense

This is all predicated on Romo being some kind of loser who wants to sit around and collect a pay check

That's not him

In addition to that..it also makes no sense for the team...



He's gone

 

[65fastback2plus2]

Its dreamy and all, but he wont sit down till he proves to himself he cant play at the level he expects of himself. THAT at least means playing in 2017...at a minimum.

 

[DFWJC]

We can call it dreamland all we want, but I feel certain that Romo is extremely confident that he can play at a near MVP level.
He feels he is more fit than he has been in 3-4 years and his mental game has continued to progress.
All of preseason and even in practice now, he looks very, very good.

Like I said, maybe it's not realistic.
But I feel sure this is what he thinks.
If you feel that way and are an uber competitor like he is, then we can all do the math.

 

[DallasEast]

I can't imagine Tony Romo being willing to stay anywhere as a backup to anybody if there's a starting opportunity available to him. I'd be shocked.

If I have a QB that prefers being a backup to starting, I'm cutting that guy anyway.

This. I'm buying smelling salts for myself just in case he's on the roster next season.

It seems transparently obvious to me that Romo's statement included the unspoken words, "I want to be a starting quarterback in the NFL." If that's true (can't see why it wouldn't be), his desire cannot be fulfilled in Dallas. It's simple but It seems like some people are having varying degrees of difficulty comprehending and accepting this very strong possibility.

 

[AbeBeta]

Lots of people here assume Romo will be traded or cut, and granted that is a possibility. But we definitely need Romo for depth. Having Romo on the team means unprecedented team depth.

If someone offers high draft pick compensation for Romo, and by high draft pick compensation I mean a first round pick or more, then Romo is probably gone (assuming he is willing to play for another team). If someone offers us a second round pick, I think it is a gray area. Less than that, Romo isn't going anywhere.

In this hypothetical, lets assume Romo wants to stay. Romo could take a salary reduction (I'm not talking about normal backup pay) let's say to10 million per year for the final years remaining on his contract. He stays on a winning team, his team. He stays at home in his own bed with his lovely wife and their kids.

He saves wear and tear on his body. He gets started with his coach in training status. You know Jerry would love to have him stick around and coach for us. Jerry could eventually make up whatever he loses in salary when he takes over coaching, with a simple handshake.

This makes way too much sense. Everything is in line for it to happen. Jerry would be a fool not to do this.

The only way Romo leaves is if he insists on leaving, which really isn't the best move for him. but it is for his ego. Romo is working on a legacy, but being able to walk and enjoy your kids might be worth more in the big picture. Time will tell.

Tony isn't going to coach. He's 36 with young kids. He's got all the money he'll ever need. The guys who go on to coach are very rarely star players.

 

[sean10mm]

If Romo thinks he can still play, then he will want to go somewhere he can play, not warm the bench for Dak. That means either a trade (if one can be arranged), or cutting him loose.

If he doesn't think he can play, then he will retire.

Romo is also not giving away money if he stays in the NFL, and Dallas won't pay him full price to be a backup. The "be a cheap backup for Dak" scenario isn't realistic IMO.

 

[haleyrules]

If Romo thinks he can still play, then he will want to go somewhere he can play, not warm the bench for Dak. That means either a trade (if one can be arranged), or cutting him loose.

If he doesn't think he can play, then he will retire.

Romo is also not giving away money if he stays in the NFL, and Dallas won't pay him full price to be a backup. The "be a cheap backup for Dak" scenario isn't realistic IMO.

Yep. Thats about it. He retires June 1st or is released and finds a new club. He may just retire a Cowboy and be done with it. He doesn't need to play football and finding another team will not be so easy.

 

[Risen Star]

I can't imagine Tony Romo being willing to stay anywhere as a backup to anybody if there's a starting opportunity available to him. I'd be shocked.

If I have a QB that prefers being a backup to starting, I'm cutting that guy anyway.

And what exactly can Romo do to make that happen? Seems like the team controls this and not him. Regardless of how "willing" he is.

What's he gonna do? Whine? Demand to be traded?

 

[JD_KaPow]

And what exactly can Romo do to make that happen? Seems like the team controls this and not him. Regardless of how "willing" he is.

What's he gonna do? Whine? Demand to be traded?

He can ask to be traded or released, and I would expect the team to oblige. He can also retire, if push comes to shove. As I said, I'll be shocked if Tony is here as a backup against his will next season (and I'll be shocked if he wants to be here as a backup).

 

[haleyrules]

I thought this was more of a possibility before Tony's statement. He made it pretty clear that he wants to play still, and to play for a competitor.

Most contenders don't need an aging, injury proned, highly paid QB!

 

[haleyrules]

He can ask to be traded or released, and I would expect the team to oblige. He can also retire, if push comes to shove. As I said, I'll be shocked if Tony is here as a backup against his will next season (and I'll be shocked if he wants to be here as a backup).

Tony will never be the back up in Dallas, after this season, it simply never works that way. He is finished in big D.

 

[Idgit]

Most contenders don't need an aging, injury proned, highly paid QB!

That's true. But the few who do generally put a high value on them. Tony'd make a huge difference in DEN this season. Other clubs, like AZ or the Jets would need to make other personnel additions in order for the risk to make sense, but when you're talking about a guy that's better than the starter in all but 5-10 other NFL markets, that's a lot of value, still.

 

[Cowboysfan917]

Romo wants to earn a ring as a starter. That's the difference between his legacy being a HOF career or that of the guy who was pretty good but never got his team there. Fair or not. He is aware of that and wants to change it