DMN: Jason Garrett explains why Cowboys’ Tony Romo will play vs. Washington

[jobberone]

Jason Garrett explains why Cowboys’ Tony Romo will play vs. Washington
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Published: December 25, 2014 6:07 pm
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Dallas head coach Jason Garrett is pictured on the sidelines in the second quarter during the Philadelphia Eagles vs. the Dallas Cowboys NFL football game on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

It’s unlikely that the Cowboys, win or lose, will be able to escape the No. 3 seed in the NFC. They face an opponent in the regular season finale that has broken Tony Romo’s back — literally — the last two times these teams have met.

So why play Romo?

“There’s a playoff scenario with us winning the game that will give us an opportunity to get a first-round bye so we’re going to take advantage of what we can take advantage of,’’ head coach Jason Garrett said. “There are 16 opportunities to play and guys who are healthy are going to play in this game and practice this week and play in the game. Ballgames are important to us.’’

And what about the argument that this game is as close to meaningless as a team can get?

“There are no meaningless games,’’ Garrett said.

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[bark]

Romo has a bad back coach. This is your bye. Don't be foolish. If tony goes down so does our season and you will be torched. Hand him the clipboard and let weeden play. It's the smart thing to do

 

[romothesavior]

This is asinine.

 

[Ultra Warrior]

When you have to rely on 2 teams ( playing against each other ) to end their game in a TIE, this is as meaningless a game ( for us ) as it can get.

 

[rynochop]

Jason better go into hiding if Romo takes a hit to the back and gets knocked out cause all hell will break out

 

[CATCH17]

Stupid.

Can't believe people can be so stubborn.

 

[adbutcher]

Football players play.

 

[Staubacher]

Hopefully Romo will wake up Sunday morning with diarrhea and be forced to sit (literally)

 

[Staubacher]

Football players play.

Injured football players miss playoff games

 

[erod]

Historically, resting players on hot teams comes back to bite them.

Good call, Coach.

 

[jblaze2004]

if romo gets injured vs the Commanders and we go in with weeden as qb everyone will be calling for JG head.

 

[BIGDen]

Football players play.

And smart coaches see the big picture. There's a reason why they don't play starters much in the preseason. The results are meaningless. Why not get some young guys game experience and get your starters healthy for the postseason? There's a reason why teams want a bye. This is our "bye". Take advantage of that. Exposing Romo and others to injury in a meaningless game (unless you're counting on a tie) is pure stupidity.

 

[jobberone]

When you have to rely on 2 teams ( playing against each other ) to end their game in a TIE, this is as meaningless a game ( for us ) as it can get.

I believe that is for the number one seed. We have an outside shot at the 2 seed albeit small.

 

[adbutcher]

Injured football players miss playoff games

I don't expect you to understand. In a sport that literally any play can cause an injury, playing and coaching scared is foolish. Resting players don't give you protection against injuries. For example Romo could get hurt during the first snap of the playoff game.

 

[TwoCentPlain]

Barring a super bowl appearance, there is no way I want Garrett back as coach. I am tired of his decision-making process which defies logic.

 

[adbutcher]

And smart coaches see the big picture. There's a reason why they don't play starters much in the preseason. The results are meaningless. Why not get some young guys game experience and get your starters healthy for the postseason? There's a reason why teams want a bye. This is our "bye". Take advantage of that. Exposing Romo and others to injury in a meaningless game (unless you're counting on a tie) is pure stupidity.

There aren't any meaningless regular season games. See Giants super bowl run circa the cheatriots undefeated season. Scared money makes none.

 

[unionjack8]

if romo gets injured vs the Commanders and we go in with weeden as qb everyone will be calling for JG head.

and if we rest starters and they come out and play like poo in the wild card those same people will crucify him saying we should have kept momentum going

 

[adbutcher]

We have some scared defeatest fans. It's time to put your big boy pants on and roll into the playoffs; not peeping over your shoulder and around corners while hoping no one see you sneak in.

 

[Texas_Pete]

Play Romo, Dez and Murray a couple series, then bring in the backups.

 

[adbutcher]

Barring a super bowl appearance, there is no way I want Garrett back as coach. I am tired of his decision-making process which defies logic.

I love our fans, this made me chuckle.