News: DMN: Mosley: Why it would make no sense for Cowboys to let Romo compete for starter's job

[thisiscowboyscountry]

These arguments are cliches and won't last. Then what? We're stuck with an inferior QB who is no longer a "hot hand" (Zeke is the real hot hand anyways).

I am very disappointed the coaches ignore the film for cliches.

Better to ride the hot hand and if needed you could always go back to Romo. Each player brings something a little different to the table, but I wouldnt say Dak is inferior based on how he has played. Romos advantage is his experience and I think he stretches the field a little more with the throws he can make. On the other hand Dak is more mobile which brings a different element to the game.

 

[theogt]

They shouldn't have him compete. When he was fully healthy, he should have got all the first team reps.

 

[Sportsbabe]

I liked his response regarding Romo competing for the starting job at this point.

On reflection very sound reasoning....it was a desperate power play by Tony. I like it though.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

It was simple logic. The problem with Romo is that sometimes goes out the door when people talk about it. Dallas is doing the right thing. It would be insane to upset the chemistry.

With romo they could easily be 9-0 and not have had to come back in these games. Maybe could've rested zekes legs more too before the rookie wall.

What chemistry? It's all the same players from his 12-4 team plus the addition of the leagues best back

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

If anyone listens to bobby belt's podcast. He broke it down pretty well.

Maybe the Cowboys didn't feel Romo could do it physically anymore. He made the point about escaping the rush on the long td to Dez and he felt Romo couldn't do that anymore.

I'm torn still, but maybe he's right.

I could definitely see romo being a way more cautious and protective player after all these serious injuries

 

[Kevinicus]

Its more about the message you're sending to the team, how can you pull out Dak after this start? I do buy into chemistry simply because of the division you could potentially create in the locker room over the decision. Chances are the Cowboys would be successful with either QB, but plugging Romo in at this point comes with the risk of losing some players in the locker room. Especially if Romo, comes back rusty.

Easy. You say that you appreciate and are proud of how Dak has been able to perform, but that he still has a lot to learn. You tell them that Romo is one of the best there is and presents the best opportunity for the team to reach its goal. If the team is as strong as they say, then nobody is going to lose anything. When Dak struggles, is the locker room going to split? Very, very unlikely Romo damages the "chemistry" on this team. Very possible he improves it. There are risks in everything you do, but the risks of sitting Romo are far greater IMO.

What do you do when the "hot hand" nonsense is over? That's what should have been done before. The better QB should play. Unless you are less concerned about the team than a player.

 

[Kevinicus]

 

[Proximo]

With romo they could easily be 9-0 and not have had to come back in these games.

Good lord. Some of you are simply not thinking clearly.

"Easily be 9-0".

That is absurd.

All the sudden he could "easily" lead the team to the longest win steak in franchise history. That's a story if I ever heard one.

 

[Clove]

The competition can start in the Summer unless Dak manages to win a Super Bowl. If he wins a super bowl somehow, there is no competition.

 

[Clove]

That's fair to say. Now next year, he'll have fun competing against a Denver or Jets QB.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

Good lord. Some of you are simply not thinking clearly.

"Easily be 9-0".

That is absurd.

All the sudden he could "easily" lead the team to the longest win steak in franchise history. That's a story if I ever heard one.

Romo was 8-1 in his last starts 9 starts too and dak left a lot of meat on the bone this season

 

[Proximo]

Romo was 8-1 in his last starts 9 starts too and dak left a lot of meat on the bone this season

To even chart Romo's last 9 starts you have to travel 2 calendar years into the past.

Troll harder.

 

[SDCowboy]

The competition can start in the Summer unless Dak manages to win a Super Bowl. If he wins a super bowl somehow, there is no competition.

It is not down to a super bowl win for Dak. Good grief. There is not likely to be a QB competition next year barring a total meltdown, from Dak. Tony isn't even likely to be here next season.

 

[SDCowboy]

That's fair to say. Now next year, he'll have fun competing against a Denver or Jets QB.

I can't imagine Tony agreeing to go to a team where he has to compete to start. Nor would a team bring him in to pay him that much to not start.

 

[WillieBeamen]

The competition can start in the Summer unless Dak manages to win a Super Bowl. If he wins a super bowl somehow, there is no competition.

This


But even then, if Dak continues to improve and leads to a playoff win, trade or release Romo.

 

[bsbellomy]

It is not down to a super bowl win for Dak. Good grief. There is not likely to be a QB competition next year barring a total meltdown, from Dak. Tony isn't even likely to be here next season.

If we lose I our first game in the playoffs and Dak doesn't play well, you better believe there will be some QB competition next year.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

To even chart Romo's last 9 starts you have to travel 2 calendar years into the past.

Troll harder.

You're replying like a weirdo. Bye.

 

[DandyDon52]

This whole "chemistry" argument is silly. Most of those guys on the team have played with Romo & had good "chemistry" with him during that 2014 Playoff run. Acting as if him being inserted into the offense is going to RUIN everything is laughable. I'm perfectly fine with Dak leading this team, mind you but enough of this "chemistry" BS as the excuse.

well it isnt just the fans, it is jerry, jg, and the players themselves saying it.

 

[xwalker]

This whole "chemistry" argument is silly. Most of those guys on the team have played with Romo & had good "chemistry" with him during that 2014 Playoff run. Acting as if him being inserted into the offense is going to RUIN everything is laughable. I'm perfectly fine with Dak leading this team, mind you but enough of this "chemistry" BS as the excuse.

In the NFL there is usually a small margin between winning and losing. I'm not referring to the actual score at the end of games, but the small things that teams do or don't do that make the difference.

Dak has the "Hot Hand" right now. Many of the players from 2014 are gone.

The biggest issue is that Romo will likely never be 100% healthy. If you broke a bone in your back, your Doctor would likely tell you to not even play golf for about 6 months. If Romo plays he will be more limited than the Romo that people remember.

 

[DandyDon52]

In the NFL there is usually a small margin between winning and losing. I'm not referring to the actual score at the end of games, but the small things that teams do or don't do that make the difference.

Dak has the "Hot Hand" right now. Many of the players from 2014 are gone.

The biggest issue is that Romo will likely never be 100% healthy. If you broke a bone in your back, your Doctor would likely tell you to not even play golf for about 6 months. If Romo plays he will be more limited than the Romo that people remember.

yeah and this could be saving romo from himself, he would have come back week 3 if they let him, he needs a long break to heal up
properly and be ready for 2017.