Here are the front-runners to land Romo in NFL's QB shuffle

[haleyrules]

Me too; in my opinion, Alex Smith would be the perfect backup QB for us and what we do.

lol. What would Smith think about that.

 

[haleyrules]

i don't think they can even do that unless DAL OKs it

Thats Tony's biggest problem.

 

[KingintheNorth]

No one can talk about him yet.......that would be tampering .......DAL has to announce they are taking offers

No one can talk to him yet but teams can say whether they might be interested in him if he becomes available.

Technically, you are correct, but there is so much backroom dealing. Romo's agent probably represents other players from other teams, so there is natural interaction between GM's and agent. Romo's agent has probably contacted the GM's of desirable teams to gauge interest.

 

[DFWJC]

Can't see us getting anywhere near what Brugler is saying.

 

[Supercowboy1986]

Alex smith gets no respect. I don't mean in the sense of winning rings (he has none), just as a quarterback amongst his peers. Yes, he's the true definition of a game manager but it's something he has shown over his career that he can do well and most importantly play at that level consistently.

I firmly believe you can win with Alex smith and he should be a starter. He also would be an exceptional backup for us.

 

[Nightman]

Technically, you are correct, but there is so much backroom dealing. Romo's agent probably represents other players from other teams, so there is natural interaction between GM's and agent. Romo's agent has probably contacted the GM's of desirable teams to gauge interest.

Just saying people have said his market is non-existent but it hasn't even started yet

DAL should give the OK and try to develop a mini bidding war

DAL should only move before June 1st if they are blown away

 

[KJJ]

i don't think they can even do that unless DAL OKs it

There's been reports the Texans and Broncos aren't interested but not sure they specifically used Romo's name. The Broncos seem happy with their two young QBs and the Texans said they need better play at the QB position and they may look in the draft.

 

[KingintheNorth]

Just saying people have said his market is non-existent but it hasn't even started yet

DAL should give the OK and try to develop a mini bidding war

DAL should only move before June 1st if they are blown away

My gut feeling says Jerry and Tony (plus his agent) already have an agreement in place that will allow Tony to list the teams he would liked to be traded to and once he does, the Cowboys will negotiate a trade with those teams.

Tony has value, there is a market, but I do not think the Cowboys will be holding out for an amazing offer. Everyone loves each other here and Tony still has many backers and friends on the roster. The Cowboys will do right by Tony for his benefit and their own.

 

[KingintheNorth]

The Broncos seem happy with their two young QB

The Broncos would be fools not to at least inquire about a Romo trade.

Their defense is championship level and they have good weapons on offense. That team is screaming for Romo's services whether they admit it or not. They would be instant challengers to New England.

 

[haleyrules]

Retirement lands Tony Romo!! Followed by a TV contract!!

 

[RandyOh]

We could really upgrade the team and defense with an extra second round pick this year, supposing we don't blow them on druggies or injuries like we usually do with our second round picks.
I have a feeling our extra second would almost assuredly be used to take jake butt. He's a TE AND has a major knee injury. Total lock for us.

I would be hoping we get a RDE, DT, and CB in no order with our 1st and 2 2nds at that point.

 

[KJJ]

The Broncos would be fools not to at least inquire about a Romo trade.

Their defense is championship level and they have good weapons on offense. That team is screaming for Romo's services whether they admit it or not. They would be instant challengers to New England.

Denver's defense declined some from last season and they had 10 fewer sacks. They have 2 young QBs they won 9 games with in 2016 and both have solid potential. Romo would be nothing more than a one year stopgap and a progress stopper for both young QBs. Lynch needs to start playing, Denver invested a #1 and two other picks in him last April. Romo has too many injury concerns and a big contract for Denver to trade for him with the investment they made in Lynch.

 

[RandyOh]

The Broncos would be fools not to at least inquire about a Romo trade.

Their defense is championship level and they have good weapons on offense. That team is screaming for Romo's services whether they admit it or not. They would be instant challengers to New England.

This is what i have been saying. They have their star defense and offensive players locked up for at least 2 more years before any of them become a free agent. If they take on Romos current contract they could easily cut him with not much dead cap at that point.

 

[KingintheNorth]

Romo has too many injury concerns

He is either going to pass or not pass a physical. This will work itself out.

big contract for Denver to trade for him

NFL contracts are completely different animals than NBA and MLB contracts. The team that acquires his contract, only inherits the base salary an it is not guaranteed. They can convert some of it a bonus, with no cap ramifications, and easily reduce that cap number.

with the investment they made in Lynch.

Romo is actually an ideal bridge for Lynch. Siemian (age 25) is always going to be a threat to Lynch (age 22).

 

[xwalker]

No one can talk about him yet.......that would be tampering .......DAL has to announce they are taking offers

Good negotiators will downplay their interest.

 

[xwalker]

He is either going to pass or not pass a physical. This will work itself out.


NFL contracts are completely different animals than NBA and MLB contracts. The team that acquires his contract, only inherits the base salary an it is not guaranteed. They can convert some of it a bonus, with no cap ramifications, and easily reduce that cap number.

Romo is actually an ideal bridge for Lynch. Siemian (age 25) is always going to be a threat to Lynch (age 22).

Ask for one of them in return if Romo is traded to Denver. Siemian would be a good backup to Dak.

 

[RJ_MacReady]

 

[KJJ]

He is either going to pass or not pass a physical. This will work itself out.


NFL contracts are completely different animals than NBA and MLB contracts. The team that acquires his contract, only inherits the base salary an it is not guaranteed. They can convert some of it a bonus, with no cap ramifications, and easily reduce that cap number.

Romo is actually an ideal bridge for Lynch. Siemian (age 25) is always going to be a threat to Lynch (age 22).

It's not about passing a physical he can't take solid hits anymore. The last 3 good hits he took something broke. Romo isn't an ideal situation for a team that has 2 young QBs that need playing time to develop. If you had one young QB sitting behind Romo fine but not two young QBs especially one you burned 3 draft picks on including a #1. They can't just put Lynch on the back burner for another year, he needs to be competing in camp this summer for the starting job. Say what you will but Romo's a progress stopper who can't be counted on to play a full 16 games.

 

[gimmesix]

Denver's defense declined some from last season and they had 10 fewer sacks. They have 2 young QBs they won 9 games with in 2016 and both have solid potential. Romo would be nothing more than a one year stopgap and a progress stopper for both young QBs. Lynch needs to start playing, Denver invested a #1 and two other picks in him last April. Romo has too many injury concerns and a big contract for Denver to trade for him with the investment they made in Lynch.

I disagree. The monetary investment in Lynch is not much thanks to the rookie cap, so there's nothing preventing the team from adding Romo from that standpoint. I also don't believe the Broncos would be looking at him as a stopgap, but rather a guy who can bring them a couple of championships before he retires. That's worthy of the investment,

 

[KJJ]

I disagree. The monetary investment in Lynch is not much thanks to the rookie cap, so there's nothing preventing the team from adding Romo from that standpoint. I also don't believe the Broncos would be looking at him as a stopgap, but rather a guy who can bring them a couple of championships before he retires. That's worthy of the investment,

It's not the monetary investment in Lynch, it's the draft picks they invested in him and bringing in Romo for a couple of years to start would severely stunt his development as well as Siemian's. Romo isn't likely to last a full season anyway, so when he goes down he may end up in the same boat as this season stuck on the bench because either Lynch or Siemian is playing well. If Romo misses any games next season due to injury, it's going to be a one season and done in Denver.

You simply can't be looking at a 2 year stint with Romo with 2 young QBs stuck behind him that need playing time. I'm not saying Romo won't end up in Denver or anywhere else, anything is possible but I don't think that would be a good situation for him or the Broncos. A team like AZ that has nothing behind Palmer if he retires or is let go would be an ideal situation for Romo. They could go with him as long as he holds up.