Cowboys Leaving Door Open For Romo To Be Active Sunday

[KJJ]

No team, in the Super Bowl era, has missed the playoffs with an opening 8-1 record.

We're not 8-1 yet.

 

[Aven8]

I think they won't activate him because of the distraction. He is already becoming a distraction IMO. But that's the fault of the coaches. They could just say Dak is the starter and Romo the backup amd be done with it. I have a feeling they are going to screw up this momentum some how!

 

[Doomsday101]

I think they won't activate him because of the distraction. He is already becoming a distraction IMO. But that's the fault of the coaches. They could just say Dak is the starter and Romo the backup amd be done with it. I have a feeling they are going to screw up this momentum some how!

Let me ask you is if fair to say you think Dak should be the starter? I'm not saying you are wrong what I am saying is coaches will make determinations on what they are seeing. Part of the reason Dallas is 7-1 right now is not just Dak the coaches are playing a big part in that, Dak is not coaching himself and while I know it kills some to give the staff and HC any credit there is no question that what they are doing is working not just on offense but overall team play.

 

[reddyuta]

If he is really healthy then it would be criminally irresponsible to NOT have him Active,do you want to see Sanchez out there if dak got hurt in a close game?

 

[popp1234]

Maybe so, but I'm making no assumptions until we are actually mathematically in.

That's smart.

 

[Aven8]

Let me ask you is if fair to say you think Dak should be the starter? I'm not saying you are wrong what I am saying is coaches will make determinations on what they are seeing. Part of the reason Dallas is 7-1 right now is not just Dak the coaches are playing a big part in that, Dak is not coaching himself and while I know it kills some to give the staff and HC any credit there is no question that what they are doing is working not just on offense but overall team play.

Of course Dak should be the starter. He's earned it. Romo has been my favorite player for the past 10 years and it's not even close. Romo got passed by due to injuries, it happens. I have no doubt that Tony can probably still play, and at a high level, but Dak is this teams leader now. It would be idiotic to bench him now, win or lose. The experience he gains each and every game will carry us for years and years. This isn't some ordinary rookie we are talking about here, this guy has it. Don't screw it up a out of loyalty.

 

[Romotil45]

I don't agree with suiting him up and sitting him on the sidelines. If they are hell bent on starting the guy eventually, now is the time. It's time right now because if Dak wheels off another 5 wins, if you pull him then, the fans will rip Romo a new one. And if he loses in the playoffs, wow, you can't imagine what fans will say.

Only fans who don't know football. Most people are pretty savy they realise Dak is a rookie and is benefiting from the best O- line and running back in the league most are realistic and realise Romo is better than a rookie its usually just the Romo haters or new Cowboy fans that were Dak Fans in college that will throw a fit. Very savy fans watch the film and know Dak is a bus driver their not worried they know Romo a can hand-off and dink n dunk as well as Dak not to mention throw the ball down the field better. Did you see Kessler throw the ball down field more than Dak ?

 

[LucaBrasi]

If injury would happen to young Rayne Dakota, I would hope these dopes have Romo active rather than the Sanchize.

 

[KJJ]

I think they won't activate him because of the distraction. He is already becoming a distraction IMO. But that's the fault of the coaches. They could just say Dak is the starter and Romo the backup amd be done with it. I have a feeling they are going to screw up this momentum some how!

The Romo/Dak situation is a distraction but I think the decision has been made within the organization to stay with Dak and turn to Romo only if NEEDED. Dak has led the team to this point and it would be a HUGE mistake to change QBs 9-10 games into the season if we're well. We're certainly not winning in spite of Dak, he's been a big part of why we're winning. It could cause a divide in the locker room and disrupt the teams chemistry to make a QB change at this point in the season. Romo didn't last 2 games twice last season before being injured. I believe the plan is to keep him out of harms way and only play him if he's NEEDED. If we were to start playing him with 7 games to go the chances are slim that he makes it through the season before being injured again. You stay with the hot hand that's got us to this point and have Romo ready for the home stretch and playoffs if NEEDED.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

For the first time all year, the Cowboys are not listing Tony Romo as “out” on the injury report. Read
After three full days of practice participation, Romo is questionable for Sunday’s game with the Steelers. While rookie Dak Prescott is expected to start his ninth straight game for the Cowboys, the backup situation might be uncertain now. Read
Romo, who suffered a broken bone in his back during the Seattle preseason game back in late August, has been inactive for every game this season. Read
On Friday, head coach Jason Garrett said the team had yet to decide whether Romo would be active for Sunday’s game.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/extrapoints

Active with the clipboard?

 

[Toruk_Makto]

A QB that hasn't played a regular season game in a full year and is coming off a broken back doesn't give the Cowboys the best chance to win if Dak goes down vs the Steelers. If they knock Dak out they'll be tasting blood in the water especially if Romo were to come in. Anytime a QB gets knocked out that fires up a defense which intensifies their pass rush. I'm not saying we would have a better chance with Sanchez in that situation but he's completely healthy and has had a lot of work this summer and in practice. If Dak were to go down and we're behind and have to throw the ball I would cringe with Romo back there knowing he hasn't faced a regular season pass rush in a year. Some of you think he's going to hit the ground running and not miss a beat from the 2014 season. lol

I...disagree.

 

[KJJ]

I...disagree.

What else is new? lol

 

[Clove]

Only fans who don't know football. Most people are pretty savy they realise Dak is a rookie and is benefiting from the best O- line and running back in the league most are realistic and realise Romo is better than a rookie its usually just the Romo haters or new Cowboy fans that were Dak Fans in college that will throw a fit. Very savy fans watch the film and know Dak is a bus driver their not worried they know Romo a can hand-off and dink n dunk as well as Dak not to mention throw the ball down the field better. Did you see Kessler throw the ball down field more than Dak ?

I know Rome or teams that Rome QBs, are habitual chokers.

 

[zack]

It's as if people forget that Romo can actually play at a high level. In a way, I would love Romo to start, tear it up, win a bunch of games, and come back here to see what you all say about him then.

2014 was one of the best years at Cowboyszone. Dallas was winning and no one, I mean no one was talking crap about Romo.

Obviously Dallas has a plan in place and I'm sure that Romo/Dak are aware of that plan. I don't think the plan is to start Romo any time soon.

Nevertheless the future is bright and I'm really happy that Dallas drafted Dak!

 

[risco]

If he is healthy he should be active. That is what gives the Cowboys the best chance to be successful on Sunday. Were Dak to go down we need Romo ready to step in. Not Mark. The number 1 seed is not yet locked up.

I have to agree!!!!

 

[BrassCowboy]

Protect Romo until and if he's NEEDED. He could be our ace in the hole late in the season if Dak starts to struggle or he's injured. Romo can't stay healthy for very long, he may not last one or two games before he's laying on the turf again. The team and Dak are playing great, just keep riding this wave and if Romo is NEEDED we'll have him. There's no reason for him to play now with as good as Dak and the team are playing but things could change and we'll have him as our ace in the hole. It would make no sense to risk him now and have him get injured because if Dak were to go down later in the season, we'll end stuck with Sanchez in the most critical games and none of us want that.

 

[conner01]

I don't agree with suiting him up and sitting him on the sidelines. If they are hell bent on starting the guy eventually, now is the time. It's time right now because if Dak wheels off another 5 wins, if you pull him then, the fans will rip Romo a new one. And if he loses in the playoffs, wow, you can't imagine what fans will say.

Wouldn't you say he would be the best backup for Dak?
I don't think they plan on pulling Dak but Tony gives you the best chance to win if Dak goes down

 

[Clove]

Wouldn't you say he would be the best backup for Dak?
I don't think they plan on pulling Dak but Tony gives you the best chance to win if Dak goes down

I was talking as starter.

 

[DFWJC]

I think they won't activate him because of the distraction. He is already becoming a distraction IMO. But that's the fault of the coaches. They could just say Dak is the starter and Romo the backup amd be done with it. I have a feeling they are going to screw up this momentum some how!

It sounds like the players onand off the field are just fine.
Its the fans and media that are stressing out.

All you can ask players to do each week is prepare as if they will play on Sunday. Thats their job.

As for momentum; I think if anything slows it down itll be the schedule.
But even then, like Cincy and Green Bay, Pittsburgh is not what people thought theyd be preseason.
Baltimore has a great defense,but other issues.
Detroit is decent,but not great.

Like in the first half of the season, the division games are the tossups.

 

[DFWJC]

If they, for whatever reason, wish to play Romo, then one of the games in the short week around Thanksgiving makes sense.
But with Baltimore having the second best defense in the league behind Seattle, that'd be a tough one.

I can see them just continuing to ride the wave with Dak.....regardless of who the better player is