Cowboys Have Re-signed Anthony Spencer

[ufcrules1]

According to who? Everything I've read is the exact opposite.

A 34 year old QB coming off his 2nd back surgery? I bet they are feeling peachy about that.

 

[ufcrules1]

That's my point. We can get a good prospect in a few years when it would be easier to move on from Romo's extension. The plus side is that there is no QB controversy and (hopefully) the rook QB is walking into a solid D and O line.

Right, because the time to repair a roof is when the sun is shining through it. Look we have different opinions, that is all. If JF is sitting there at #16 and we take him, It wouldn't bother me one bit because I know we are a good ways off from being a solid football team. In one or 2 years when we move on from Romo..(if he lasts that long) who knows what will be available at QB then? QB is the most important position in football these days and if you have the chance to take a top prospect at 16, then why pass it up? We have tons of holes anyway.

 

[Denim Chicken]

Right, because the time to repair a roof is when the sun is shining through it.

A more apt analogy would be buying a new roof after you just paid to have you old one repaired. But, I will agree with you that JFF is going to be good. BPA at 16!

 

[ufcrules1]

A more apt analogy would be buying a new roof after you just paid to have you old one repaired. But, I will agree with you that JFF is going to be good. BPA at 16!

Or maybe a better analogy would be we bought the new roof at a VERY inflated head crack price but then found out there was a defect and we didn't get a warranty on it. So the end results is we are going to be out a bunch of money and still have a broke roof if we don't do something quick. Yes, I agree with you BPA at 16 or trade down if we can get the same deal later in the round.

 

[gimmesix]

Well, it's fortunate, if nothing else, that we have players that can move around a bit. We'll find their most valuable spot. In the draft though, I hope we can find some pure pass rushers.

I agree because the only one we've got who's put up more than 10 sacks in a season is Spencer, and he's coming off that major surgery. Maybe under Marinelli someone like Crawford can be one of those consistent pass rushers, but I wouldn't count on it without looking to get at least one "pure" guy, which I hope Dallas is able to do in the first round.

 

[jobberone]

A 34 year old QB coming off his 2nd back surgery? I bet they are feeling peachy about that.

You keep throwing that out there about being his second back surgery as if he's had two spinal procedures. Removing a cyst is hardly operating on someones spine. If you want to focus on his having one spinal procedure then you have to know exactly what he had done before coming to some sort of risk assessment. And neither you or I know exactly what was done. People play professional sports after two fusions so spine surgery doesn't automatically make you a huge risk.

 

[ufcrules1]

You keep throwing that out there about being his second back surgery as if he's had two spinal procedures. Removing a cyst is hardly operating on someones spine. If you want to focus on his having one spinal procedure then you have to know exactly what he had done before coming to some sort of risk assessment. And neither you or I know exactly what was done. People play professional sports after two fusions so spine surgery doesn't automatically make you a huge risk.

Nobody truly knows what happened during the first surgery. All we heard was that it was a cyst and not many people believe that.. including me. Especially the way he was throwing the ball early last year. It looked like something was seriously off. Regardless, he has had at least one serious back surgery and he is getting up there in age. It's time for the Cowboys to start looking now. If we get lucky enough for JF to slide all the way to 16... We should take him IMO. Romo's days are numbered.

 

[jobberone]

Nobody truly knows what happened during the first surgery. All we heard was that it was a cyst and not many people believe that.. including me. Especially the way he was throwing the ball early last year. It looked like something was seriously off. Regardless, he has had at least one serious back surgery and he is getting up there in age. It's time for the Cowboys to start looking now. If we get lucky enough for JF to slide all the way to 16... We should take him IMO. Romo's days are numbered.

You have no evidence to not believe he had a cyst removed. There is no conspiracy except in a few's mind. You have zero idea what you're talking about it, to put it bluntly, when it comes to spine surgery. I don't know how old you are but early 30s is not old even if all you're talking about is a spine. But if you want to blow smoke without regard to fact be my guest. Just don't be surprised if you get called for promoting an unsubstantiated opinion devoid of any secular knowledge of the subject.

 

[Corso]

Right, because the time to repair a roof is when the sun is shining through it. Look we have different opinions, that is all. If JF is sitting there at #16 and we take him, It wouldn't bother me one bit because I know we are a good ways off from being a solid football team. In one or 2 years when we move on from Romo..(if he lasts that long) who knows what will be available at QB then? QB is the most important position in football these days and if you have the chance to take a top prospect at 16, then why pass it up? We have tons of holes anyway.

You know?
I think I'm either straight up starting to agree with you on this, or I'm suffering the advanced stages of Stockholm Syndrome.

This has been making sense to me.
I don't want to go through that horrible transition era of turnstile QB's after Aikman again.
I believe in being proactive and not reactive.

If they go and get Johnny Bieber Football- I might not cheer at that moment, but I will appreciate that it was a moment that this FO was being proactive on the QB position rather than sifting through failed minor league pitchers, stoners and mummies.

 

[Denim Chicken]

You know?
I think I'm either straight up starting to agree with you on this, or I'm suffering the advanced stages of Stockholm Syndrome.

This has been making sense to me.
I don't want to go through that horrible transition era of turnstile QB's after Aikman again.
I believe in being proactive and not reactive.

If they go and get Johnny Bieber Football- I might not cheer at that moment, but I will appreciate that it was a moment that this FO was being proactive on the QB position rather than sifting through failed minor league pitchers, stoners and mummies.

With the new CBA missing on a RD1 QB doesn't mean you're married to them anymore. As I've stated, JFF is going to be good, but I don't like he is an Andrew Luck type that you just can't pass up. We should wait until we're ready to move on from Romo and then we have the added benefit of fixing our defense now and riding the full rookie contract and not having all your cap space filled by your QB.

 

[Corso]

With the new CBA missing on a RD1 QB doesn't mean you're married to them anymore. As I've stated, JFF is going to be good, but I don't like he is an Andrew Luck type that you just can't pass up. We should wait until we're ready to move on from Romo and then we have the added benefit of fixing our defense now and riding the full rookie contract and not having all your cap space filled by your QB.

Less risk to take a QB high now than yesteryear, but don't do it.

The second sentence made a lot of sense, but the first part of the first sentence made me want JBF even more.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

Does that mean draft needs change? I like him coming back, is he the left end or does he replace Dware on right side?

They only change if Dallas is foolish.

 

[Rockport]

Right, because the time to repair a roof is when the sun is shining through it. Look we have different opinions, that is all. If JF is sitting there at #16 and we take him, It wouldn't bother me one bit because I know we are a good ways off from being a solid football team. In one or 2 years when we move on from Romo..(if he lasts that long) who knows what will be available at QB then? QB is the most important position in football these days and if you have the chance to take a top prospect at 16, then why pass it up? We have tons of holes anyway.

I believe we're just a good solid draft away from the playoffs. Just MHO.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Romo's days are numbered.

That's true for all of us.

 

[Toruk_Makto]

Right, because the time to repair a roof is when the sun is shining through it. Look we have different opinions, that is all. If JF is sitting there at #16 and we take him, It wouldn't bother me one bit because I know we are a good ways off from being a solid football team. In one or 2 years when we move on from Romo..(if he lasts that long) who knows what will be available at QB then? QB is the most important position in football these days and if you have the chance to take a top prospect at 16, then why pass it up? We have tons of holes anyway.

Because you have to wonder why he is sitting there at 16. No thanks on a short QB who likes to run around and hasn't exactly been the most mature guy.

 

[ufcrules1]

That's true for all of us.

Not as the QB of the Cowboys.

 

[cowboyschmps3]

They only change if Dallas is foolish.

He sticks too left side or you put him on right?

 

[TellerMorrow34]

He sticks too left side or you put him on right?

I think they entirely depends on what he shows he's able to do. If he's your best pass rusher I think you flop him to the other side and give him a chance to be that guy. If not and he's going to give you a lot more from the side he's always played then you keep him there.

 

[cowboyschmps3]

I think they entirely depends on what he shows he's able to do. If he's your best pass rusher I think you flop him to the other side and give him a chance to be that guy. If not and he's going to give you a lot more from the side he's always played then you keep him there.

Hope he can contribute on whatever side he's on, he's always been a solid run stuffer hopefully he bring in and Marinelli does his magic with him too get him too his 2012 form.

 

[DanteEXT]

Not as the QB of the Cowboys.

Way to go out on a limb there.

Even if he plays until he's 40 he's still past the halfway point of his career. Of course his days as the Cowboys QB are numbered.

jobberone is right, you are speculating (or maybe it's hoping) that the back injury and subsequent surgery will shorten Romo's career and that they need to draft a QB right now. And maybe you are right. IMO, if they draft a QB in the 1st 2 rounds the doctors have a grimm prognosis for Romo's ability to play more than a year or two.

Personally, I speculate he plays at least 3 more years. And if the doctor's believe he has several more years that he can play at a high level I say restock the team at other positions to give the Cowboys the best chance to win while we have him now. Then WHEN Romo's career is over hopefully a very solid team on 23-29 year olds is in place for the next Cowboys QB giving him the best chance to succeed early in his career.