If I Could Write the Ending to Tony Romo's Career

[AzorAhai]

Some members are as bad as the networks and their camera crews who always pan their cameras in Romo's direction on the sidelines. Constantly going out of the way to jab at the guy is totally unnecessary, lol.

One question: Do some people believe that Romo would want a pity gesture in the Super Bowl? All (or the vast majority at least) players dream of playing in the Super Bowl. The last thing a quarterback wants is getting into the pinnacle game of professional football and simply taking a knee.

From my experience, coaches (in all sports and all levels) generally play their backups in title games when they believe a game is securely in hand or totally unwinnable. And when I say backups, I mean players who have always been backups--not players who recently lost their starting jobs. Yes, coaches "honor" old veteran players who were added to rosters for depth by playing them before the end of title games but that's not the same thing.

If Prescott finishes the Super Bowl uninjured and helping the team take an insurmountable lead, it would not surprise me whatsoever if everyone sees Sanchez take a kneel down in the Super Bowl instead of Romo. I would expect that Romo would tell Garrett thanks but no thanks well in advance of the game being played. He'll want Prescott to have his moment and hope that he can achieve his moment elsewhere.

I don't think he would. Like the suggestion to put him in for the Landry Shift at the end. He's not retiring so I think that would feel like a slap in the face. If Dak gets hurt or benched he would come in, but he doesn't seem like the type of guy to want to come in any other way be it for visuals, a good story or pity.

 

[Reverend Conehead]

I don't think he would. Like the suggestion to put him in for the Landry Shift at the end. He's not retiring so I think that would feel like a slap in the face. If Dak gets hurt or benched he would come in, but he doesn't seem like the type of guy to want to come in any other way be it for visuals, a good story or pity.

I think you're right. The sad thing is, if this team wins it all with Dak under center, Romo will deserve his ring just as much as anyone on this team, but I don't believe he'll feel that way. He carried this team for years. He'll have earned his ring whether or not he plays a down if this team goes all the way.

Of course, winning the Super Bowl isn't a sad thing. I'm talking from Romo's perspective.

 

[AzorAhai]

I think you're right. The sad thing is, if this team wins it all with Dak under center, Romo will deserve his ring just as much as anyone on this team, but I don't believe he'll feel that way. He carried this team for years. He'll have earned his ring whether or not he plays a down if this team goes all the way.

Of course, winning the Super Bowl isn't a sad thing. I'm talking from Romo's perspective.

It would definitely sting. Couldn't even get to one in 9 years as a starter and then having to sit on the bench watching as you still feel capable of high level play. I can't imagine it's something he will brag about in his life if he doesn't get one somewhere else. I imagine it would be extremely mixed emotions for him. Happy for his long time teammates, but incredibly sad he wasn't a part of getting them one.

 

[stilltheguru88]

I'm behind Dak, but do you really believe that statement?

Yes I do. Dak isn't going to rest. A rookie qb resting is such a ludicrous thing.

 

[ufcrules1]

Hey I remember a time when I used to think I was as big of a Romo fan as one
could reasonably be. Little did I know I wasn't even in the stratosphere of fandom as many.

Oh no.. you were a MASSIVE Romo fan. But yeah, there are bigger ones than you.. I know that because I had to put them on ignore because they were so out of touch with reality I wanted to ensure I never wasted time debating them.

 

[SDCowboy]

Oh no.. you were a MASSIVE Romo fan. But yeah, there are bigger ones than you.. I know that because I had to put them on ignore because they were so out of touch with reality I wanted to ensure I never wasted time debating them.

No doubt. I'm still a massive Romo fan and will never deny it. I just try to keep it within some realm of reason and am able to move on.

Some fans, though, holy smokes.

 

[etw926]

Oh no.. you were a MASSIVE Romo fan. But yeah, there are bigger ones than you.. I know that because I had to put them on ignore because they were so out of touch with reality I wanted to ensure I never wasted time debating them.

Reality hit you hard in 2014 because you were nowhere to be found. It was great.

 

[ufcrules1]

Reality hit you hard in 2014 because you were nowhere to be found. It was great.

A. That is not true and B. We are in almost in 2017 and you're living in the past. And D. Welcome to my ignore list.

 

[ufcrules1]

No doubt. I'm still a massive Romo fan and will never deny it. I just try to keep it within some realm of reason and am able to move on.

Some fans, though, holy smokes.

I'm a fan of his too.. not a fan of him being the QB of my team because I have had a decade of that and 2 wild card wins isn't very special. I am a fan of his as as a person. I think Tony is a great guy. I care about super bowl trophies though... and have more faith in Dak to lead us to one or more of those.

 

[SDCowboy]

I'm a fan of his too.. not a fan of him being the QB of my team because I have had a decade of that and 2 wild card wins isn't very special. I am a fan of his as as a person. I think Tony is a great guy. I care about super bowl trophies though... and have more faith in Dak to lead us to one or more of those.

I'm not going to hold the playoff wins against Tony, but other than that, I'm right there with you man. I have a confidence in Dak, even as a rookie, that I never had with Tony, outside of maybe 2014.

 

[ufcrules1]

I'm not going to hold the playoff wins against Tony, but other than that, I'm right there with you man. I have a confidence in Dak, even as a rookie, that I never had with Tony, outside of maybe 2014.

If he was such a special QB, he could have done more in the playoffs. But you don't have to agree with that. That's cool. At least we are on the same page now with Dak.

 

[etw926]

A. That is not true and B. We are in almost in 2017 and you're living in the past. And D. Welcome to my ignore list.

I'll try not to lose any sleep over it. Good Riddance.

 

[popp1234]

Tell that to Junior Seau's family

THIS ^

 

[Dorsett33]

People are butthurt because some wanted/want Romo to start over Dak. Literally the exact same thing a lot of those same butthurt people did every time Romo had a bad game. Ironic.

But what's there to be butt hurt about? I mean...Dak is one of the better QBs in terms of QB rating thus far. We are 12-2. What are you butt hurt about? I mean....you have so called Cowboy fans wishing Dak would get hurt so that Romo could play. That's the craziest this thing I've heard. Because they want Romo to get a ring...? He had plenty of years to get a ring as the starting QB. Doesn't make any sense whatsoever. And he still has a chance to get a ring as a member of the Dallas Cowboys. Embrace Dak!

 

[Dorsett33]

Look at what you said… "As long as they are moving the chains". That's just it – people were only clamoring for Romo when Prescott was not moving the chains, such as against the Giants.

For what it's worth, I believe we're now talking about a game by game situation. We're not talking about the long-haul anymore. Prescott is the starter, and will remind the starter. There is a small outside possibility that Romo stays with Dallas and regain the starting job next season, but I believe that to be highly unlikely. As I said, now we're only talking about game by game. If Dak is just thinking it up, he is still going to start the next game. However, Coach Garrett cannot be reluctant to throw Romo out there "in relief", especially if it's a "win or go home" scenario (playoffs). It would not change the fact that Prescott is still the starter, and would continue to start the following week.

I'm in agreement. Dak is the starter going forward....barring injury.

 

[AzorAhai]

But what's there to be butt hurt about? I mean...Dak is one of the better QBs in terms of QB rating thus far. We are 12-2. What are you butt hurt about? I mean....you have so called Cowboy fans wishing Dak would get hurt so that Romo could play. That's the craziest this thing I've heard. Because they want Romo to get a ring...? He had plenty of years to get a ring as the starting QB. Doesn't make any sense whatsoever. And he still has a chance to get a ring as a member of the Dallas Cowboys. Embrace Dak!

I'm not butthurt. People are acting offended that anyone would even suggest Romo should start over Dak. The people in Daks camp are the offended. Quite a few of those same people(DAKS CAMP) who are offended, baffled, butthurt or whatever else you want to call it, are the same people(DAKS CAMP) who were calling for Romo to be benched/cut/shot into the sun everytime he had a bad game. That is ironical by definition. If you can't understand it, I don't know how else to explain it to you.

 

[Dorsett33]

I'm not butthurt. People are acting offended that anyone would even suggest Romo should start over Dak. The people in Daks camp are the offended. Quite a few of those same people(DAKS CAMP) who are offended, baffled, butthurt or whatever else you want to call it, are the same people(DAKS CAMP) who were calling for Romo to be benched/cut/shot into the sun everytime he had a bad game. That is ironical by definition. If you can't understand it, I don't know how else to explain it to you.

It sounds more to me like you don't understand it. I understand the game very well. Have a good day!

 

[AzorAhai]

It sounds more to me like you don't understand it. I understand the game very well. Have a good day!

It has nothing to do with understanding the game. It has to do with understanding the situations I'm referencing, which you have clearly shown you can't grasp.

 

[Dorsett33]

No ROH88...What's not being grasped is you and a few others who can't accept Dak being QB. So I'm going to let you argue with yourself on this one while we COWBOY FANS (those that don't care who's QB, as long as we're winning) continue to enjoy the success we are having. Now...deuces!

 

[AzorAhai]

No ROH88...What's not being grasped is you and a few others who can't accept Dak being QB. So I'm going to let you argue with yourself on this one while we COWBOY FANS (those that don't care who's QB, as long as we're winning) continue to enjoy the success we are having. Now...deuces!