Does Romo really give the Cowboys the best chance to win over Dak?

[DFWJC]

Good lord

I many threads must we have to ask the same questions?
5? 10?

Let the kid play, folks, and then let the coaches decide where to go from there.

 

[LandryFan]

I think that is what the Cowboys plans are. My question is what if he exceeds expectations of a rookie QB and this team is winning do you keep him in there? Right now I don't have any expectations for Dak and how he will fair but what if he shows he is up to the task?

That, sir, is the $64 question. My amateur opinion is that it would depend on the level of success he is having. I just have a very difficult time convincing myself that Dak could possibly be good enough at any point in his rookie year to keep a healthy Romo on the bench. That is simply unfathomable to me.
All that said, no matter what, you put your best QB on the field (whether that's Romo or the rookie). On one hand, I would hate for Tony to be done as a starter...he has given so much to this team and, IMO, deserves a better ending. On the other hand, if that were to pass, that would mean that we have one helluva QB on our hands for the next 12 or so years and a good likelihood of a few Super Bowls. Put it to you this way...I expect Dak to play like a rookie. If he plays like a first round rookie, then all the better...we got something for nothing.

 

[Doomsday101]

That, sir, is the $64 question. My amateur opinion is that it would depend on the level of success he is having. I just have a very difficult time convincing myself that Dak could possibly be good enough at any point in his rookie year to keep a healthy Romo on the bench. That is simply unfathomable to me.
All that said, no matter what, you put your best QB on the field (whether that's Romo or the rookie). On one hand, I would hate for Tony to be done as a starter...he has given so much to this team and, IMO deserves a better ending. On the other hand, if that were to pass, that would mean that we have one helluva QB on our hands for the next 12 or so years and a good likelihood of a few Super Bowls. Put it to you this way...I expect Dak to play like a rookie. If he plays like a first round rookie, then all the better...we got something for nothing.

I agree with you, it would depend on the level of success he is having, how the team is responding to him. Right now Dak is showing a lot of poise and confidence out there more so than I saw from vets playing in pre season games but it is pre season and the reg season is a different animal. I have no grand expectation on how this will go. We will see week 1 vs NY should be a good test for him since NY always seems to play the cowboys tough.

 

[CATCH17]

Romo has become a liability for this team both contractually and health wise, his injury last year ruined our entire season, and now has gone down again to start this season, I'm not sure Dak is 100% ready and better to lead this team this year but if you go by Dak's history that you mentioned he has done it before, and his pre-season performance is the best I've seen a rookie look ever.

It all depends on how Dak plays these first 4-6 games, if it looks like he belongs, Romo might not see the field at all, the team needs to treat this like if this is our future QB and give him everything to succeed, not making it about how soon they can get Tony back out there.

The front office and coaches thought Brandon Weeden was a good idea and thought it was also a good idea to run run short pass punt every offensive series..


If we win a few games with Romo out then maybe we don't have to rush him back as quickly last year..


If we come out this year playing bland football we'll lose every game again.

 

[LandryFan]

I agree with you, it would depend on the level of success he is having, how the team is responding to him. Right now Dak is showing a lot of poise and confidence out there more so than I saw from vets playing in pre season games but it is pre season and the reg season is a different animal. I have no grand expectation on how this will go. We will see week 1 vs NY should be a good test for him since NY always seems to play the cowboys tough.

Indeed. While I may seem skeptical regarding Dak's ability to produce at a high level in his rookie year, I will add that I would much rather see what I've seen of him so far than what I expected to see from him when he was drafted.

 

[aikemirv]

If the coaches are creative enough Dak will do fine in Romo's absence. They have to use all his talents for him. He has shown he can make the throws necessary in this league but the playcalling has to be super early on to keep the defense off balance. The offense has to keep him out of long yardage situations with penalties first and foremost and we have not done that in the preseason at all. We need to be very successful running the read option, screen plays and slants to keep him in favorable yardage situations.

And like we have done in the preseason, don't be afraid to go deep and use the back shoulder to Dez early and often!

 

[jday]

Good lord

I many threads must we have to ask the same questions?
5? 10?

Let the kid play, folks, and then let the coaches decide where to go from there.

My bad, what would you like to talk about? I didn't realize I was posting this in the dfwjczone.

 

[jday]

The front office and coaches thought Brandon Weeden was a good idea and thought it was also a good idea to run run short pass punt every offensive series..


If we win a few games with Romo out then maybe we don't have to rush him back as quickly last year..


If we come out this year playing bland football we'll lose every game again.

To be fair, the team was handcuffed to Weekend because there quite literally was nothing better available. Dak and Sweden from what I've seen this far don't belong in the same conversation.

 

[DFWJC]

My bad, what would you like to talk about? I didn't realize I was posting this in the dfwjczone.

Yeah, you need to ask permission next time jday

Seriously, I thought they sent out a notice saying no more of these threads. Maybe I missed something.
It just seems like with so many alike, we're just entering our same replies over and over for each new thread.
I even did a poll to try to capture some expectations. Wasn't the same thing exactly, but still added to the pile..

No big deal. Have at it. I was just curious.

 

[65fastback2plus2]

tl;dr

yes

 

[jday]

Yeah, you need to ask permission next time jday

Seriously, I thought they sent out a notice saying no more of these threads. Maybe I missed something.
It just seems like with so many alike, we're just entering our same replies over and over for each new thread.
I even did a poll to try to capture some expectations. Wasn't the same thing exactly, but still added to the pile..

No big deal. Have at it. I was just curious.

No worries at all sir. I get it. It has been discussed ad nauseam. But therein is my issue:. Try as I might to write about anything else, my mind is consumed with what Dak will do starting September 11th.

 

[jday]

tl;dr

yes

But I posted this with your opinion in mind...what am I supposed to do now? I can't help that such a volatile question begged for extensive context.

Blast! I'm hanging up my pen!

 

[SultanOfSix]

The front office and coaches thought Brandon Weeden was a good idea and thought it was also a good idea to run run short pass punt every offensive series.

Not sure why this didn't work.

 

[RS12]

This might be the most severe man crush I have ever witnessed.

 

[jday]

This might be the most severe man crush I have ever witnessed.

Than you haven't lived sir! It is time you ask the question that we all must ask at some point: What are you doing with your life?

 

[Denim Chicken]

 

[CATCH17]

To be fair, the team was handcuffed to Weekend because there quite literally was nothing better available. Dak and Sweden from what I've seen this far don't belong in the same conversation.

I agree but you can win with Brandon Weeden in this league and when you take the Cowboys OL into consideration you'd think they would be a little better.

Our offensive coaching staff has been garbage and completely Romo dependent and as good as Dak has looked I would not be surprised if they come out with the play not to lose mentality and lose.

 

[jday]

I agree but you can win with Brandon Weeden in this league and when you take the Cowboys OL into consideration you'd think they would be a little better.

Our offensive coaching staff has been garbage and completely Romo dependent and as good as Dak has looked I would not be surprised if they come out with the play not to lose mentality and lose.

You are right on that front. If the Cowboys play not to lose, I agree, they'll lose.

 

[DallasDomination]

Great post Jday.

I agree with basically everything you said although I might of skipped one or two things.

I think Dak will play well and as expected he'll make mistakes. But the best case scenario for the future is that Dak performs well. And to be honest I don't think Romo will do that well when he returns. So he might not give us the best chance to win.

 

[acr731]

Good lord

I many threads must we have to ask the same questions?
5? 10?

Let the kid play, folks, and then let the coaches decide where to go from there.

You mean let Jerry decide where to go from there. Garrett has no say.