fortdick
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Say the root office had the discussion about what to do with Tony. Undoubtedly, he provides them the best opportunity to win now. With Brady signed until he is 42, and expected to perform at his typically high level, Tony's 36 is relatively young. Although Tony has had injuries, he has suffered nothing similar to what Brady has.
So, they tell themselves Tony can play for a while, and at a top 4-5 QB level. When you think about it, who manages an offense equal to or better? Brady, Rogers, Brees, and I can't think of anyone else, now that Peyton is retiring. So you have a franchise QB at the top of his game.
Bringing in a question mark, even if it is Wentz or Goff, and it is not like they are a sure thing, would not be the best short term use of such a bountiful pick. They would sit for at least three years behind Tony, and all that while, not only will it be necessary for the player to have patience, but the coaches and player personnel would have to show restraint as well.
Imagine opening the season 1-3 and having the #4 pick sitting on the bench! Imagine this board and the anti Romo crowd going insane to have the supposed next coming of Troy Aikman sitting the bench. This is Dallas, and all the talking heads would be stirring the pot. The sideshow would be unbearable.
So why not avoid it all and take a QB in the third or later? No pressure to replace Romo. The expectation of playing right away non existent. If we bomb this year, or if Romo goes down again, we can grab someone in the 2017 draft. But if Tony is Tony, and the offense clicks as it does with him at the helm, we could have a DE, or LB, or even a RT if Tunsil falls. Or maybe trade back and grab some of everything we need. It has worked for the Patriots.
We also eliminate the entire QB controversy. And who knows, that guy Riot might be there at number 4!
So, they tell themselves Tony can play for a while, and at a top 4-5 QB level. When you think about it, who manages an offense equal to or better? Brady, Rogers, Brees, and I can't think of anyone else, now that Peyton is retiring. So you have a franchise QB at the top of his game.
Bringing in a question mark, even if it is Wentz or Goff, and it is not like they are a sure thing, would not be the best short term use of such a bountiful pick. They would sit for at least three years behind Tony, and all that while, not only will it be necessary for the player to have patience, but the coaches and player personnel would have to show restraint as well.
Imagine opening the season 1-3 and having the #4 pick sitting on the bench! Imagine this board and the anti Romo crowd going insane to have the supposed next coming of Troy Aikman sitting the bench. This is Dallas, and all the talking heads would be stirring the pot. The sideshow would be unbearable.
So why not avoid it all and take a QB in the third or later? No pressure to replace Romo. The expectation of playing right away non existent. If we bomb this year, or if Romo goes down again, we can grab someone in the 2017 draft. But if Tony is Tony, and the offense clicks as it does with him at the helm, we could have a DE, or LB, or even a RT if Tunsil falls. Or maybe trade back and grab some of everything we need. It has worked for the Patriots.
We also eliminate the entire QB controversy. And who knows, that guy Riot might be there at number 4!
