Can you imagine Linehan replacing Kubiak, and Romo following?

[CWR]

Yeah and can you imagine Romo and Demarcus Ware winning a superbowl? Lol I always thought Romo would retire a Cowboy. But hell even Emmitt was a Cardinal.

 

[CWR]

Honestly, I know the pundits disagree, but I still think this is the most likely development.

It's all just so much more complicated with three different interests (Romo's, Jerry's, and there being another team ready to obtain him) having to be satisfied for him to be gone. It would be different if Jerry couldn't care less about Romo's perspective. And it would be different if Romo was a pain on the sidelines and in the locker room. And it would be different if potential other teams didn't have to be so preoccupied with his age and injury situation in light of his salary situation. Right?

Wrote this earlier in the thread:

The likelihood of either A or B is, in comparison to standing pat, pretty skinny imo.

Moreover, there is no shortage of recent lessons of breakout QBs who came back to earth. There seems some obvious wisdom in taking a tortoise-like approach to dealing with the situation. People who I otherwise respect say, "Well, you don't want to have that media controversy going on. It's a distraction."

To which I have to say... you mean, unlike this season?

C'mon. That's not a reason to be a motivated seller of a top tier QB.

Yes whoever posted that is dead on. Great post. Maybe they will send Demarcus home lol.

 

[erod]

So, again though... do you get the sense this is by design, or is it some loophole situation that some exploit and it just hasn't been remedied... or no one really wants to remedy it?

I mean, seriously, do you think the NFL and the union should look at it? I'm curious.

No. There are so many soccer players and teams, it's possible.

The NFL is a different thing, and there aren't enough good players anyway.

 

[CWR]

I could see it. Talk about familiarity. Tony has played under Linehan and Wade Phillips (as HC). But only way for Linehan to leave is if he's offered a HC position. And Elway can really sell Romo by promising to bring in Linehan.

If it is for a high draft pick Denver makes sense because thier pick will be further down the draft and they may be more willing to part with it. As opposed to say Buffalo. Buffalo does actually have some pieces in place, but you also have to question Tony's criteria for playing destinations. Although financially he will likely make out better from a trade, thus he may be more flexible than we think.

 

[_sturt_]

Yes whoever posted that is dead on. Great post. Maybe they will send Demarcus home lol.

Always appreciate the support from my relatives.

(hehe)

 

[CWR]

Still not sure Romo will end up in Denver, it's possible but the Broncos have slipped and Romo would be a progress stopper for their two young QBs. They gave up a lot for Paxton Lynch, you would think they would like to start giving him more opportunities.

Thats a solid point but if Romo was to come in for a year or two that could give Lynch some time to develop and hed be a great mentor which you would think help Lynch overall. That being said they just lost Brock to a similar scenario, however that ended up being the right call.

 

[SDCowboy]

Romo is going to compete for a starting job in Dallas next season.

It is absolutely asinine for a QB as good as Dak is and has been to then have to compete for a job next season. It's not happening.

 

[KJJ]

Thats a solid point but if Romo was to come in for a year or two that could give Lynch some time to develop and hed be a great mentor which you would think help Lynch overall. That being said they just lost Brock to a similar scenario, however that ended up being the right call.

I don't think Romo is going to want to go to a team where he's mentoring a young QB. He'll be basically a stopgap keeping the seat warm for Lynch. I think AZ would be the best fit for him. They don't have a young QB in the waiting and they've shown a willingness in the past to bring in an aging QB with Warner and Palmer. Plus Romo has never been a real good cold weather QB so I don't think Denver would be that appealing to him.

 

[SDCowboy]

I don't think Romo is going to want to go to a team where he's mentoring a young QB. He'll be basically a stopgap keeping the seat warm for Lynch. I think AZ would be the best fit for him. They don't have a young QB in the waiting and they've shown a willingness in the past to bring in an aging QB with Warner and Palmer. Plus Romo has never been the best cold weather QB.

I don't see why Tony would have any issue mentoring a guy who isn't a threat to his job.

 

[KJJ]

Romo is going to compete for a starting job in Dallas next season.

You're going to end up wrong!

 

[KJJ]

I don't see why Tony would have any issue mentoring a guy who isn't a threat to his job.

Lynch would be a threat to his job, Denver gave up a #1 and two other picks for him. Denver has two young QBs with potential and Romo would be a progress stopper for both.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

Interesting. Wonder if Wade gets any consideration. His defense really won the SB for Elway. Tony might still be interested.

If they were smart, no. They should bring in an offensive guy and make a condition of the job that the defensive staff stays in place.

 

[lukin2006]

I'm heard Kyle Shannahan is inline for that job.

 

[SDCowboy]

Lynch would be a threat to his job, Denver gave up a #1 and two other picks for him. Denver has two young QBs with potential and Romo would be a progress stopper for both.

I don't see him going somewhere unless the starting job is essentially guaranteed to be his. Maybe I'm wrong, though.

 

[Wood]

I can. Total conjecture, of course. But you have to admit, it makes some sense.

Denver is ideal trade partner for Romo. I have Houston as only other team and maybe Arizona.

 

[_sturt_]

I don't see why Tony would have any issue mentoring a guy who isn't a threat to his job.

You mean like this year?

KJJ has a valid point, imo, but for reasons already explained on this page, one just can't soberly assume s/he knows how this is going to play out. Too many competing interests and moving parts.

If we're talking likelihoods, otoh, that's a much more reasonable context for the conversation. And I still believe the greatest likelihood remains that Romo is still on the Cowboys roster next season.

 

[SDCowboy]

You mean like this year?

KJJ has a valid point, imo, but for reasons already explained on this page, one just can't soberly assume s/he knows how this is going to play out. Too many competing interests and moving parts.

If we're talking likelihoods, otoh, that's a much more reasonable context for the conversation. And I still believe the greatest likelihood remains that Romo is still on the Cowboys roster next season.

What do you mean, like this year? There was no competition for the job. And Tony is at the end of his career vs. one just starting. There is no comparison in situations.

And no, the likelihood of him still being here next season, while possible, is infinitely less than him moving on. Regardless of which you may prefer.

 

[_sturt_]

What do you mean, like this year? There was no competition for the job. And Tony is at the end of his career vs. one just starting.

And no, the likelihood of him still being here next season, while possible, is infinitely less than him moving on. Regardless of what you'd prefer.

All I meant was that Tony (nor anyone else for that matter) regarded Dak as a threat, but it turned out that way... and all other things being equal, I meant that surely he wouldn't want to walk in to a groundhog day situation if he could keep from it.

I just don't see them as being persuaded that Lynch is ready, and with the supporting cast they have, it makes sense to give him another year behind someone who rationally might take them to next season's SB.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

If it is for a high draft pick Denver makes sense because thier pick will be further down the draft and they may be more willing to part with it. As opposed to say Buffalo. Buffalo does actually have some pieces in place, but you also have to question Tony's criteria for playing destinations. Although financially he will likely make out better from a trade, thus he may be more flexible than we think.

If we can save enough money to sign one quality starter (either free agent or keep one of our own) and get a late 1st/early 2nd round pick, that would be a huge win. Anything less than that, I think we're getting the short end of the stick. But there's no chance we keep Romo beyond this year. He loves playing and he might have enough in the tank for 1-2 more years. Jerry will grant him that even if we don't get much in return.

 

[_sturt_]

If you get a 1st or 2nd round pick offer, you take it before the meth wears off.