Chris Carter says Dallas should trade Romo for JJ Watt

[65fastback2plus2]

FWIW the trade scenario posed by the OP was posted on the NFL or NFL network page the other day as well.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

One thing is clear by the gist of this thread -- Chris Carter doesn't have much of a realistic perception of Romo as a bargaining chip. I can hardly believe he actually thinks Romo for Watt would constitute a realistic trade. Outside of him being on a pretty powerful recreational drug, that suggestion makes no sense. Romo is old and seriously comprised physically, while Watt is young and likely has a better chance for recovery. As much as I'd love to see that happen, it's just wishful thinking for fans to entertain such thoughts. I think Romo is most likely to be released.

If Romo can stay healthy. Houston has a very productive QB for at least 3 years.

If it ever came down to Dallas Cowboys vs Houston Texans in super bowl. I would take Dak.

 

[65fastback2plus2]

Hes also 10 years younger than Romo and the best defensive player in the league.

If Im betting on one of them to heal up then Im betting on youth.

No dig at Romo, and I get his value as a potential franchise QB for a season or two but Id highly, highly doubt the Texans go for this deal. Its a DREAM deal for us.

if they are serious about winning, the trade would make them an instant superbowl contender...if they keep watt, they dont become a contender at all.

Team > player

 

[LandryFan]

They've been talking about somehow aquiring Romo down here.

They'd be instant contenders with him. I think they beat the Patriots with competent QB play and Romo is more than competent.

Just to be clear I don't think a Watt trade is feasible and don't want one. He's a shell of what he was and his salary is ridiculous. I would ask for a decent draft pick...at least a 2nd rounder.

I agree that Houston would be the most logical landing spot for Romo. He would make them a legit playoff contender, health permitting. As for Watt, I didn't realize he was in such dire straits, physically. Healthy, or not, I do know that he has a big contract in Houston, and I don't see how Houston could afford to take his cap hit and take on Romo's contract at the same time. I read somewhere yesterday that Houston has no cap space to speak of as it is...doing a deal like that would seem almost impossible to me.
But back to the subject of Romo in Houston...yes, he would instantly make them a team to be reckoned with. No one knows what the future holds, but I think Romo would start most, if not all games in a full season. He has just been the recipient of bad luck, IMO. He could have a chronic issue with his back (I'm just saying it's possible...I have never seen anything to indicate that to be the case), but I wouldn't worry over him breaking a clavicle or any other bone. That can happen to any player at any time.

 

[Longboysfan]

Anyone who talks like this about this trade is an Idiot.

 

[Bullflop]

If Romo can stay healthy. Houston has a very productive QB for at least 3 years.

If it ever came down to Dallas Cowboys vs Houston Texans in super bowl. I would take Dak.

Assuming such a scenario comes to fruition, it's anyone's guess how long Romo might be able to remain healthy and available but I'd agree with the idea that he could be productive for Houston if that's where he's destined to go. Only time will tell regarding his future, though.

 

[HappyOnions]

Tony Romo, a 1st and 2nd for JJ Watt would be wonderful... if Houston is insane enough to make that trade.

JJ Watt is easily better than anyone we could get in the draft with the 28th pick and with the addition of Jaylon Smith, it's almost like we had a 1st round pick anyway.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Watt plays DL.. Romo doesn't..

And Romo did pretty well in his return throwing darts..

We have Dak. I'm not really concerned with what Romo can or can't do especially after what I just saw from Dak.

 

[khiladi]

We have Dak. I'm not really concerned with what Romo can or can't do especially after what I just saw from Dak.

And we have Romo and I'm not really concerned with what he can or can't do after what I have seen from him, particularly against the Eagles when both QBs played without Zeke on the field and Philly brought the blitz to Dak..

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Romo isn't superior to the current Texans' QBs? Ok...

I never said he wasn't lol? What are you getting at? The post I replied to had nothing to do with Romo being bad.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

And we have Romo and I'm not really concerned with what he can or can't do after what I have seen from him, particularly against the Eagles when both QBs played without Zeke on the field and Philly brought the blitz to Dak..

But you saw nothing from Romo other than one pass lol.

 

[khiladi]

But you saw nothing from Romo other than one pass lol.

A TD drive throwing darts all over the field in a matter of seconds, while Dak struggled to move the ball against blitzes and Philly coming for him, because Zeke was out..

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

A TD drive throwing darts all over the field in a matter of seconds, while Dak struggled to move the ball against blitzes and Philly coming for him, because Zeke was out..

What about the other 15 meaningful games Dak played on this year? Or winning 11 straight? Romo threw one pass and another dump pass to McFadden and now he's throwing 'darts' all around the field. Stop it. You'd rather take one meaningless game against one of the worst teams in the league over what he did all season.

Dak had one of the best seasons ever for a rookie and he still has to deal with crap like this. I almost wish he wasn't here for fans like you so you could deal with life after Tony like we did after Aikman.

 

[cowboys2233]

They've been talking about somehow aquiring Romo down here.

They'd be instant contenders with him. I think they beat the Patriots with competent QB play and Romo is more than competent.

Just to be clear I don't think a Watt trade is feasible and don't want one. He's a shell of what he was and his salary is ridiculous. I would ask for a decent draft pick...at least a 2nd rounder.

Instant contenders? Please. One thing I've learned is that the reason some teams seem to wallow in mediocrity is because the organization is poorly run from the top on down. I don't have to look any further than an owner who is willing to give Brock Osweiler $18 million per year, sight unseen mind you (they didn't even have him in for workout/interview before signing him) to know that this team is going to go nowhere fast. If Romo is smart, he'll stay far away from that team.

 

[dragon_mikal]

Instant contenders? Please. One thing I've learned is that the reason some teams seem to wallow in mediocrity is because the organization is poorly run from the top on down. I don't have to look any further than an owner who is willing to give Brock Osweiler $18 million per year, sight unseen mind you (they didn't even have him in for workout/interview before signing him) to know that this team is going to go nowhere fast. If Romo is smart, he'll stay far away from that team.

Signing Brock was a dumb move but with that defense they stay competitive. Of course being in the AFC South doesn't hurt, either.

The Patriots have never complained about being in the AFC East, though.

With Romo the Texans would be a force. They gave the Patriots fits but poor QB play is next to impossible to overcome in the playoffs.

 

[khiladi]

What about the other 15 meaningful games Dak played on this year? Or winning 11 straight? Romo threw one pass and another dump pass to McFadden and now he's throwing 'darts' all around the field. Stop it. You'd rather take one meaningless game against one of the worst teams in the league over what he did all season.

Dak had one of the best seasons ever for a rookie and he still has to deal with crap like this. I almost wish he wasn't here for fans like you so you could deal with life after Tony like we did after Aikman.

One meaningless game, that they decided to sit Zeke, but played Dak, who didn't do anything in the meaningless game?

Whose criticizing Dak?

I'm comparing him to Romo, who shredded the Eagles defense, and if you paid attention, that very team started to defend Romo differently than Dak, when they both didn't have Zeke.. the Eagles brought the pressure from the get-go against Dak, but couldn't afford to against Romo's arm...

 

[dragon_mikal]

One meaningless game, that they decided to sit Zeke, but played Dak, who didn't do anything in the meaningless game?

Whose criticizing Dak?

I'm comparing him to Romo, who shredded the Eagles defense, and if you paid attention, that very team started to defend Romo differently than Dak, when they both didn't have Zeke.. the Eagles brought the pressure from the get-go against Dak, but couldn't afford to against Romo's arm...

Romo is the better QB because of his experience and ability to read and abuse defenses. Dak will get there because he seems to take preparation seriously and seeks to improve himself. He has a bright future as long as he works hard to improve his game.

Unfortunately he is going to be hampered by the same things Romo was and that's a poor defense and below average coaching staff.

 

[Don Corleone]

Hes also 10 years younger than Romo and the best defensive player in the league.

If Im betting on one of them to heal up then Im betting on youth.

No dig at Romo, and I get his value as a potential franchise QB for a season or two but Id highly, highly doubt the Texans go for this deal. Its a DREAM deal for us.

If the Texans had a healthy Romo, they would be playing this weekend with a chance to win. That organization knows it.

 

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[Animosity]

LOL. If only the Texans are insane enough to trade their best player for 2 wildcard playoff win Tony Romo. Dream scenario for us.