DMN Blog: Tony Romo to play Sunday?

[Woods]

Here's what is missing from the discussion. It would go a long way in the locker room if he can play with it.

There are stories floating out there about some squabbling inside the locker room and although we don't know if there is any truth to that, the fact is Romo's demeanor and body language have been bad the past few weeks.
Something's been wrong with him and it's not just some bad play calling and blocking.

He might need to show everyone in that locker room that he can play with pain and be the leader, if (and that's the big if), he can grip the ball and throw it half decently.

I'm leaning your direction on this.

The questions are whether (1) Can he still throw the ball with accuracy and velocity, and (2) Would it cause further damage?

This team does need toughness, and Romo is the leader of the team.

If Romo can't throw the ball with accuracy and/or it will cause further damage to play, then let him sit.

Let's see what happens.

 

[DCBoysfan]

I don't see it happening, he will need is pickie to help guide his passes.

 

[Dallas]

This is interesting, is he too anxious about playing with RW to sit out or what? Wonder if Favre's phone call has anything to do with this?


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In his weekly stop with The Ticket's Dunham & Miller, Wade Phillips said Romo would throw in practice today and his status could be re-evaluated. At least that is what I think Phillips said while dodging most of the questions, supplying non-answers. He's really good at that.

As he should be. He need to take some lessons from Parcells. I hate the media. They don't bring anything worthy to us the fans except BS assumptions and speculation. If that is all you can write, then I don't want to read you or hear you.

I hope Tony doesn't rush coming back.

 

[austintodallas]

Rub some dirt on it.

 

[America's Team]

I say if he is thinking about coming back he should at least wait this week. were playing the RAMS. I could be the quarterback and still win.

 

[Bach]

There's no reason to play Romo this week. If they can't beat the Rams without him then they aren't going to go far this year anyways.

The Rams are coming off a huge (and their only) win so far while we all know what we are coming off of. If this team has any character and our coaches have any ability, then we should win this week.

 

[CowboyManDan]

The thing is, I've been noticing something missing from Romo's throws for the past few games. His spiral haven't been as tight...a little wobbly. And I haven't seen quite as much zip. Even before this broken pinky happened, I've been wondering if something was wrong. Granted, he's been playing really well (besides fumbles) since he led the league in TD passes and had a good completion percentage.

 

[jobberone]

Waiting a week will not be enough. It will take at least 2 weeks to get good callus formation although I suspect he has an electricaly stimulator on most of the time.

It would be a very poor decision to allow him to play football or in any way traumatize that hand.

Eskimo is right. This is not a manhood thing. Any athlete at that level could take an injection, feel no pain and have that hand function properly with the injection. It's a matter of translating a non-displaced fracture into a displaced fracture which would likely be a season ending injury IMO.

Playing him IMO would be dumb as dirt unless they do have a way to immobilize and protect that area while still allowing him to throw without seeing poor or bad passes. I don't know what they have in that realm. Not my field and I don't keep up anymore. So huge huge maybe.

 

[Rampage]

if he can play he should for the reason captain america posted.

 

[Eskimo]

Waiting a week will not be enough. It will take at least 2 weeks to get good callus formation although I suspect he has an electricaly stimulator on most of the time.

It would be a very poor decision to allow him to play football or in any way traumatize that hand.

Eskimo is right. This is not a manhood thing. Any athlete at that level could take an injection, feel no pain and have that hand function properly with the injection. It's a matter of translating a non-displaced fracture into a displaced fracture which would likely be a season ending injury IMO.

Playing him IMO would be dumb as dirt unless they do have a way to immobilize and protect that area while still allowing him to throw without seeing poor or bad passes. I don't know what they have in that realm. Not my field and I don't keep up anymore. So huge huge maybe.

The only ways to immobilize the fracture zone to that extent are ex-fix device that probably would interfere with his throwing mechanics.

It really is not worth the risk. Jobber's advice of at least giving him a couple of games off (3 weeks of healing time) are about right to at least let some strength come back to the fracture site.

 

[MONT17]

I think Romo has been hurt for a cpl weeks and he is trying to play through it. His quote if u don't throw picks u r not any good may mean if u r good u play hurt and when u play hurt u throw pics. Perfect example was the pic he threw to the Bengals LB!

 

[Plumfool]

If he is effective in practice he should play.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

This may be a good thing...

2 good things could come out of this:

1. If he does play he should work on handing off the ball(get the running game going) and work from the shotgun.
2. get him to STOP staying in the dam pocket so long.

"Hey Garrett... dont "Brady" that Quarterback"

 

[windward]

There's no reason to play Romo this week. If they can't beat the Rams without him then they aren't going to go far this year anyways.

The Rams are coming off a huge (and their only) win so far while we all know what we are coming off of. If this team has any character and our coaches have any ability, then we should win this week.

My sentiments as well.

 

[NextGenBoys]

He cant make it worse its a fracture,unless someone steps on his Hand.He should use a glove anyway he drops the ball to much,Ben uses one now and loves it and gets sacked constantly but rarely looses the ball.

You're right. It's all about whether he can handle the pain, and if he is able to grip the ball.

All this jargon about "permanently damaging the finger, and having it linger" I dont think matters in this situtation.

Its about whether he can physically grip the ball well enough, and how much he can handle the pain. Those two things are what is keeping him out.

 

[Da Hammer]

if he really wants to comeback early then at least take this week off against the Rams! i say this for a couple reasons. First of all obviously he's not gonna heal in a week and probably wont improve if at all but at the very least he can use the extra time to practice throwing with his injured pinky so he can used to it a little bit. And second continuing from my previous point is that IMO he would be too erratic throwing the ball this week if he plays, i think for this game against the Rams, Brad Johnson gives us the better chance to win.

 

[NextGenBoys]

if he really wants to comeback early then at least take this week off against the Rams! i say this for a couple reasons. First of all obviously he's not gonna heal in a week and probably wont improve if at all but at the very least he can use the extra time to practice throwing with his injured pinky so he can used to it a little bit. And second continuing from my previous point is that IMO he would be too erratic throwing the ball this week if he plays, i think for this game against the Rams, Brad Johnson gives us the better chance to win.

Agreed. I want to see Romo against the Giants though.

 

[slick325]

I for one am glad to hear that he is attempting to see if he can "tough it out". I don't believe they need him for this week or even the Tampa Bay game (no disrespect to the Bucs, they are a solid squad) but I want to see if he can go by the Giants game. If he plays poorly then pull him and put in Brad who would have had two weeks worth of work.

 

[jobberone]

The only ways to immobilize the fracture zone to that extent are ex-fix device that probably would interfere with his throwing mechanics.

It really is not worth the risk. Jobber's advice of at least giving him a couple of games off (3 weeks of healing time) are about right to at least let some strength come back to the fracture site.

Thanks for the info. I wouldn't trust external fixation to do the job anyway Eskimo. I see no way to protect it, stabilize the area and allow him to throw. And I think 3 weeks is pushing it but with stakes like this and highly trained professionals the options are at times different than standards of care, as you know.

 

[cowboys#1]

if romo plays he will shoot all the naysayers down. he will spark the team.


shoot him up and lets see what he can do.