Does Romo's future become a distraction?

[viman96]

Seems to be daily the media keeps asking where will Romo play next. Anyone think the constant talk regarding Romo's future becomes a distraction?

 

[jazzcat22]

No, this team and players are above all of that.
This is where Jason Garrett deserves credit, he keeps the team and players focused on what is on hand and is in front of them. And that is the next game. Focus on it, disregard everything else.

 

[MRV52]

I don't think so, the team keeps winning and seemed unfazed this year no matter what controversy. Special group of guys.

 

[CATCH17]

Seems to be daily the media keeps asking where will Romo play next. Anyone think the constant talk regarding Romo's future becomes a distraction?

If it was going to be a distraction then it would've happened against the Ravens.

I felt like that game would be the most pressure Dak would face regarding the whole Romo thing.. 300 yards & 3 TD's later.. I think it's behind him and behind the rest of the team.

 

[TRUTH87]

If it was going to be a distraction then it would've happened against the Ravens.

I felt like that game would be the most pressure Dak would face regarding the whole Romo thing.. 300 yards & 3 TD's later.. I think it's behind him and behind the rest of the team.

yea plus i doubt team cares where he is next year at this point. they seem to have taken garretts philosphy of one game at a time...its all about this season. who cares of next season right now.

 

[DTown214]

If Romo was going to be a distraction, it would've already happened throughout the whole time he was "injured". He's a team guy, all class. He wouldn't sabotage this team. But during the offseason rumors will be running rampant about if Romo is leaving and to which team. We won't have to worry about that until after we win the Super Bowl.

 

[Garrettop]

Can anyone imagine Switzer or Campo trying to manage this season? Lolz.

 

[CATCH17]

If Romo was going to be a distraction, it would've already happened throughout the whole time he was "injured". He's a team guy, all class. He wouldn't sabotage this team. But during the offseason rumors will be running rampant about if Romo is leaving and to which team. We won't have to worry about that until after we win the Super Bowl.

I want to know how much available cap space every scenario of him leaving would give us. Being cut, traded, or retiring.


If it's only going to give us 4 or 5 mill extra than I would rather just keep the guy unless some offers ridiculous compensation.

 

[Ultra Warrior]

Seems to be daily the media keeps asking where will Romo play next. Anyone think the constant talk regarding Romo's future becomes a distraction?

No. What the media is yapping about means zero to the team. Plus nothing will happen til after the season anyway, so it's a non issue.

 

[JD_KaPow]

I want to know how much available cap space every scenario of him leaving would give us. Being cut, traded, or retiring.

If it's only going to give us 4 or 5 mill extra than I would rather just keep the guy unless some offers ridiculous compensation.

If Tony wants to leave to start (or compete to start) elsewhere, you figure out how to make that happen rather than keeping a disgruntled overpaid backup around. Not that I think Tony would be a troublemaker. But I do believe that treating players well gives an advantage when it comes to signing guys down the road. Players on the Cowboys and across the league see that Jerry loves his players, is loyal to his players and generally treats them right. Forcing Tony to stay on as backup could do real damage to that image.

 

[aikemirv]

I want to know how much available cap space every scenario of him leaving would give us. Being cut, traded, or retiring.


If it's only going to give us 4 or 5 mill extra than I would rather just keep the guy unless some offers ridiculous compensation.

If we try to keep him I think he would retire. I would if I were him.

 

[Doomsday101]

Seems to be daily the media keeps asking where will Romo play next. Anyone think the constant talk regarding Romo's future becomes a distraction?

I don't. I think players understand the business side of the game and this is just business. Thus far I think the coaches have done a great job keeping this team focused on what they need to do and not get caught up in the outside noise

 

[JD_KaPow]

If we try to keep him I think he would retire. I would if I were him.

And give up $14 million dollars? I'd be surprised.

 

[CATCH17]

If Tony wants to leave to start (or compete to start) elsewhere, you figure out how to make that happen rather than keeping a disgruntled overpaid backup around. Not that I think Tony would be a troublemaker. But I do believe that treating players well gives an advantage when it comes to signing guys down the road. Players on the Cowboys and across the league see that Jerry loves his players, is loyal to his players and generally treats them right. Forcing Tony to stay on as backup could do real damage to that image.

Well you cut him and he goes to the Cardinals... What then?

I'm not as willing to part ways with him.

I understand what you mean but Dallas most of the time does what is best for the player. You don't screw around with the QB position.

Getting rid of the guy and only getting 4 or 5 mill doesn't make it worth it. Especially considering part of that money would be used to get a backup.

We need real compensation.

 

[JD_KaPow]

So you're sure we get 14 mill in cap space?

Huh? The question was whether Tony would retire or not if the Cowboys tried to keep him. If he retires, he walks away from $14 million. Nothing to do with the cap.

 

[tyke1doe]

As opposed to the distraction he has been when the Cowboys were 0-1, 1-1, 2-1, 3-1, ...?

I don't think the players care at this point. They're winning. Winning is the best Band-Aid.

 

[aikemirv]

And give up $14 million dollars? I'd be surprised.

Would not surprise me.

 

[Doomsday101]

Well you cut him and he goes to the Cardinals... What then?

I'm not as willing to part ways with him.

I understand what you mean but Dallas most of the time does what is best for the player. You don't screw around with the QB position.

Getting rid of the guy and only getting 4 or 5 mill doesn't make it worth it. Especially considering part of that money would be used to get a backup.

We need real compensation.

Romo has 3 years left on the deal it is not just 4 to 5 mill next season

 

[Sarge]

There is no distraction whatsoever, except for the imaginary one on this board.