BTB: What Should The Cowboys Do With Tony Romo If They Want To Win Another Super Bowl?

[Joe Realist]

On Sunday night, after another stellar performance by Dak Prescott, Jerry Jones said once again that Tony Romo is the #1 quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, suggesting that as soon at Romo is healthy, he’ll be back in the starting lineup and Dak Prescott will be riding the bench.

If the Cowboys want to win the Super Bowl, in 2016 and beyond, will that be the right decision? When making the decision to start Dak Prescott or Tony Romo, shouldn’t the Cowboys be asking: What’s the best way for Dallas to build a Super Bowl winning team?

If you look at Dak v. Tony with that lens, the relative skill levels of each player is an important factor, but it is by no means the only factor. Winning the Super Bowl is not just about evaluating who is the best player right now, it’s about building the best team. The Tony Romo versus Dak Prescott debate is not just about 2016. It’s about the next four years, while Dak Prescott is under a rookie contract that pays him just over $2.7 million total.

http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2016...-to-do-with-tony-romo-dak-prescott-super-bowl

 

[Irvin88_4life]

Dak has a history of taking the job from injuried starters. Didn't think it would happen but I'm beginning to think the best option is to stay with Dak

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

You have to be reasonable.

1. First year rookie is not winning you super bowl. (Play him all season to have a nice year?)
2. We all want Tony to win it. (He gets at least THIS season to try)

Dak sits.

 

[darthseinfeld]

I think they try to trade Romo in the offseason.

 

[KLJ]

You have to be reasonable.

1. First year rookie is not winning you super bowl. (Play him all season to have a nice year?)
2. We all want Tony to win it. (He gets at least THIS season to try)

Dak sits.

i'm KLJ and i approve this message

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

I think they try to trade Romo in the offseason.

That wouldn't surprise me at this point.

 

[JJHLH1]

This article does a fantastic job of stating why Dak should remain the starter. I was particularly impressed with this bit of information:

"In a comparison we madebetween Dak’s first four games of 2016 and Romo’s first four games of 2014 (his best season), Dak actually came out slightly ahead. Prescott matched Romo in traditional passer rating, was ahead of Romo in QBR, and more than a yard better in adjusted net yards per attempt. He matched Romo’s 3-1 record. And, like 2014, Prescott has helped Dallas sit at the top of the NFL in 3rd down efficiency. After this week’s game against Cincinnati, Dak Prescott has actually pulled ahead of Tony Romo’s pace in 2014 and won his fourth game in a row."

And as the article goes on to say, many argue that Tony's experience would give us the best chance in the playoffs, but his 2-7 record in win-or-go-home games would suggest otherwise.

 

[Verdict]

You have to be reasonable.

1. First year rookie is not winning you super bowl. (Play him all season to have a nice year?)
2. We all want Tony to win it. (He gets at least THIS season to try)

Dak sits.

That is based on an assumption. So far the assumptions most have made about Dak have been wrong. You are assuming facts which may, or may not turn out to be accurate. This isn't a given either way. I really don't think the Cowboys have made a decision yet, in spite of the public stance they have taken.

I'm not sure which would be better. this article also assumes Romo would play for another team, if traded. That isn't a given either. There are a lot of moving parts in play here.

The verbal reassurances benefit Romo and encourage him to, but they also put pressure on Dak to keep playing well and winning. Let's not over look that.