BR: Tony Romo Has Not Only Been the Best Version of Himself, He Might Be the NFL MVP

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Tony Romo Has Not Only Been the Best Version of Himself, He Might Be the NFL MVP
By Clarence Hill, Featured Columnist Dec 18, 2014

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo shockingly promised at the beginning of training camp that he would be the best version of himself in 2014 and beyond, he was met with a few eye rolls and definite snickers.

He was 34 years old. He was coming off a second back surgery in as many seasons. And he wasn't even a full go for training camp.

With owner Jerry Jones still crying at the time about the team's decision to pass on Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel in the 2014 NFL draft last May, it all seemed a little forced—false confidence even.

Well, 14 games into the 2014 season nobody is laughing at Romo now.

With 28 touchdowns and eight interceptions, he is indeed playing the best football of his career in leading the Cowboys to a 10-4 record and first place in the NFC East.

And if the Cowboys win their final two games of the season, open your mind to this previously considered preposterous thought: Romo for NFL Most Valuable Player.

Now they must win out, starting Sunday against the Indianapolis Coltsat 3 p.m. at AT&T Stadium and then finishing at the Washington Commanders Dec. 28.

But a 12-4 Cowboys team, armed with a division title and at least the second best record in the NFL, makes Romo as viable a MVP candidate as anyone. That includes Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers, New England quarterback Tom Brady, Denver quarterbackPeyton Manning and Cowboys running back and teammate DeMarcoMurray.

Romo ranks second in the NFL with a career-best passer rating at 110.5, just behind Rodgers (111.3), the MVP front-runner who has fallen back into the pack in recent weeks. Romo's completion percentage of 69.3 is second in the league behind New Orleans Saintsquarterback Drew Brees.

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[jobberone]

Said a week or so ago that Romo should be in consideration. He's done more with less than any other QB in the league. JMO.

 

[illhurtya]

But he's certainly not pro bowl caliber.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

Less is more with Romo. I've been saying that for a long time.



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[mldardy]

I don't see why not. I mean he has been absolutely clutch this year and in the games he's been out or banged up we've looked bad. He won't win it but people aren't even considering him right now which is ridiculous.

 

[gimmesix]

If Murray doesn't play and we beat Indy anyway, I think the MVP attention Murray has been receiving will shift to Romo.

Right now, I think Murray's success keeps Romo from getting his just due.

 

[jobberone]

I think the perception of Romo is getting in Romo's way. If we win out and Tony plays well then it will be neigh impossible to deny him. Brady, Rodgers or Manning could take it and Murray could win it despite what he does.

 

[Idgit]

Just think how good he'd look with a better pass defense.

It's enough that Tony's getting mentioned as somebody who should get some consideration. They way Superstar QBs are marketed in this league, he doesn't have a realistic shot at the award, and he won't until and unless the Cowboys win it all with him playing great. It's just too counter to the Brady-Rodgers-Brees narrative (not that those three guys don't all deserve the positive coverage they always get).

 

[jazzcat22]

IF we win next 2 games, win the division, get a bye. And Tony has some pretty good games, like 3 TD's, no picks. Makes all the right decisions, as he has been.
4-0 in December to get that crap out of the way, plus not choking, winning the big game when needed.

I think he can win MVP easily, or should. But the voters bias and hate, will that be used against him, because it hasn't happened in the playoffs. Which is not to be part of it. But you know they ue past history too in their minds.

 

[VACowboy]

Said a week or so that Romo should be in consideration. He's done more with less than any other QB in the league. JMO.

Yep, but it'll never happen.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

I'd rather Romo get the SB MVP anyway.

 

[big dog cowboy]

But he's certainly not pro bowl caliber.

Great point to make in a MVP thread. Talk about no respect. Makes you wonder what some are thinking about. Romo deserves to be in the Pro Bowl and deserves to be in the MVP conversation also.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

I think it would be hard to name Romo the MVP THIS year when I don't even think he is the MVP on his own team.

I think Murray and the Offensive Line has been the MVP of this team this year.

Even if Murray is not racking up yards in a few games this year, he still presents a threat to do so, so the defenses have to put more men in the box and opens up the passing game a little more.

Also the Offensive line has given Tony a much better chance to make plays. How many times have we seen him sitting back there with 7+ seconds to scan the field over and over before throwing the ball.

So No...I don't think he should be NFL MVP this year, I don't even think he is the team MVP.

But that is just me and I am not a Romo basher by any means. In previous years I think he was the MVP of the team as he did not have much of an oline, much of a running game and was a one man houdini act in the passing game where he had to run around to avoid being killed because the oline played like it was the keystone cops.

 

[LandryFan]

Great point to make in a MVP thread. Talk about no respect. Makes you wonder what some are thinking about. Romo deserves to be in the Pro Bowl and deserves to be in the MVP conversation also.

Personally, I don't put a lot of stock in Pro Bowl selections. There's a ton of votes based on bias and on reputation rather than performance that goes into who gets there. The same goes for MVP voting, just not to the degree of Pro Bowl voting.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

It's a reach but he should get some thoughts any way.

 

[Direwolf63]

Should Romo be in consideration? Maybe.

But he will never win it. No way. The narrative is that the success of this offense comes from the revamped o-line and Murray chasing 2,000 yards. And because of this, Romo hasn't had to take chances like years past. In other words, Romo won't get credit for the success of this team.

I don't agree with that narrative, but that's what's out there. Romo won't get the benefit out the doubt the way Aaron Rodgers and several others do. Heck, people still throw Romo and Jay Cutler in the same group.

 

[JoeKing]

I think the people that vote on such things would not seriously consider Romo unless he leads this team to a 12-4 record in convincing fashion, with and without Murray on the field. It would help Romo's cause if Murray does not play this week and Romo has a record day despite the absence of his star RB.

 

[Direwolf63]

I think it would be hard to name Romo the MVP THIS year when I don't even think he is the MVP on his own team.

I think Murray and the Offensive Line has been the MVP of this team this year.

Even if Murray is not racking up yards in a few games this year, he still presents a threat to do so, so the defenses have to put more men in the box and opens up the passing game a little more.

Also the Offensive line has given Tony a much better chance to make plays. How many times have we seen him sitting back there with 7+ seconds to scan the field over and over before throwing the ball.

So No...I don't think he should be NFL MVP this year, I don't even think he is the team MVP.

But that is just me and I am not a Romo basher by any means. In previous years I think he was the MVP of the team as he did not have much of an oline, much of a running game and was a one man houdini act in the passing game where he had to run around to avoid being killed because the oline played like it was the keystone cops.

I rest my case.

 

[Doomsday101]

Called Tony and asked he said he will gladly take the MVP award at the SB as opposed to league MVP or Pro Bowl. So there you have it. lol

 

[cowboys2233]

I think it would be hard to name Romo the MVP THIS year when I don't even think he is the MVP on his own team.

I think Murray and the Offensive Line has been the MVP of this team this year.

Even if Murray is not racking up yards in a few games this year, he still presents a threat to do so, so the defenses have to put more men in the box and opens up the passing game a little more.

Also the Offensive line has given Tony a much better chance to make plays. How many times have we seen him sitting back there with 7+ seconds to scan the field over and over before throwing the ball.

So No...I don't think he should be NFL MVP this year, I don't even think he is the team MVP.

But that is just me and I am not a Romo basher by any means. In previous years I think he was the MVP of the team as he did not have much of an oline, much of a running game and was a one man houdini act in the passing game where he had to run around to avoid being killed because the oline played like it was the keystone cops.

You're certainly entitled to your opinion, even if it's wrong. Romo, as he has been for the last eight years or so, is the MVP of this team.