It's funny how people forget how bad this offense is when our backup QB is called upon

[cowboy_ron]

Our backup stepped in and played pretty well last year.

 

[ShiningStar]

we need a new back up QB. Dallas doesnt solve this problem since the days of Garrett.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Could a "Romo Zone" be added? QB Zone was added for the endless Romo vs Dak threads. Just throwing it out there.....

Well... TO had a zone.

So.... sure!

Lol

 

[zack]

Who says Sanchez is going to be our backup QB?




YR

I doubt Sanchez will, but Moore isn't much better. That is the problem. We still need a back up QB. What is best for the Dallas Cowboys? Who are we bringing in at back up QB if Dallas cuts Romo loose?

 

[Sarge]

For years it was always the same thing. If Tony went down the backup couldn't get the job done. Even if for just a game or two the backup couldn't hold things together. Before Tony we couldn't even find a starter.
Now we finally have both and most on here are willing to trade Romo for a 2nd rounder and a bag of chips. Everyone needs to know that once you trade him you are right back in the situation of trying to find a backup QB, one of the most underrated positions in all of football and one of our biggest downfalls as I mentioned. Did everyone not see Sanchez against the Eagles? That is what you get if Dak goes down or has a sophomore slump. I honestly think that the chances of Dak having a second year slump are very small but you never know and I think that keeping Tony at least for this next year coming up is worth it. Believe it or not but his trade value of a 2nd round pick would most likely be the same in 18. I wouldn't doubt that if needed for a game or two fans would be more than happy with the outcome if number 9 was needed. Heck, I would actually trade a second round pick for a stud backup QB.

It's all about the $ and you'd be an idiot to tie up that kind of money just to ride the pine. Amazing how some people just don't get that. Maybe when you don't have enough money to pay the OL because so much money is tied up on your back up QB some of you would get it.

 

[DandyDon52]

For years it was always the same thing. If Tony went down the backup couldn't get the job done. Even if for just a game or two the backup couldn't hold things together. Before Tony we couldn't even find a starter.
Now we finally have both and most on here are willing to trade Romo for a 2nd rounder and a bag of chips. Everyone needs to know that once you trade him you are right back in the situation of trying to find a backup QB, one of the most underrated positions in all of football and one of our biggest downfalls as I mentioned. Did everyone not see Sanchez against the Eagles? That is what you get if Dak goes down or has a sophomore slump. I honestly think that the chances of Dak having a second year slump are very small but you never know and I think that keeping Tony at least for this next year coming up is worth it. Believe it or not but his trade value of a 2nd round pick would most likely be the same in 18. I wouldn't doubt that if needed for a game or two fans would be more than happy with the outcome if number 9 was needed. Heck, I would actually trade a second round pick for a stud backup QB.

good post, says what I think about it.
Thing is everyone thinks dak is gonna win 11 in a row or more, and go 13-3 or better, then beat GB or whoever in playoffs !
And everyone or most see tony as mr glass, which i dont think he is now.

The only way tony would stay another year is to have a chance at being starter, and the coaches and the jones boy are not wanting that.
So he will probably not stay with dallas.

But who knows, the jones boys and JG will decide on it, or what to do they said right now, and will let us know in march.
I dont think tony would want to be bkup again even at full pay. Even though Dak says him and tony got along good,
I have my doubts just by what I saw on sidelines.
I also think the players liked dak better than romo, who had been a bit of a king for too long and it went to his head?

The other thing is Dak was lucky last year, we got teams at the right time, which made for a lot of easy games to win.
People also forget Dak lost the 2 big games, the 2nd nyg game and the playoff game.
If Romo had took over say week 7 and then done same thing, he would be called a choker and loser lol.

They had the chance in phil game to show tony could still play and not get hurt, but they blew that.
I would start him this year and show he could take hits and play good, then if I wanted to trade him I would get more for him.
Thats the only way to get what he is worth , is to play him and prove he is still viable.

For all the speculation, it is impossible to predict what will happen.

trade Romo for a 2nd rounder and a bag of chips........LOL probably and less than a 2nd rounder, unless it is conditional.

 

[DandyDon52]

It's all about the $ and you'd be an idiot to tie up that kind of money just to ride the pine. Amazing how some people just don't get that. Maybe when you don't have enough money to pay the OL because so much money is tied up on your back up QB some of you would get it.

Well he doesnt have to be bkup, and what I would do is let him start if he re-does his contract for Say 5 mil and incentives.
I think if he could start tony would do that .
Dak was supposed to be a project , and he still is, just much better than anyone thought.
But it would not hurt to let him take the back seat for 2017, just to help the team.
Which it would if it meant getting a # 1 pick for tony later on.
They just need to show he can play without getting hurt, and play good.
Dak would still be the guy of the future, but just use romo one final year.
And they could stir in some dak, keep him playing, let him have some games early on in season.

Also for the first time ever tony has had a whole season off just to heal and rest.
he is also working out hard from what I read, and after the whole dak beating him out of his job thing, he will
be more motivated than ever before, but some other team will probably reap that harvest.

 

[Dre11]

What I find is funny is that don't recall anyone being worried a Romo's play dropping after his first year as a starter.

Romo had been on the team for what, 3 or 4 years to learn? Of course you didn't hear that.

 

[LatinMind]

Could a "Romo Zone" be added? QB Zone was added for the endless Romo vs Dak threads. Just throwing it out there.....

completely agree. what i find funny is before Dak everybody was convinced Dallas needed a young QB because Romo couldnt stay healthy. Even right up until draft day it was the same convo dallas needs to find a young guy because Romo cant stay healthy, everybody wanted goff, wentz or lynch. Dallas got the best QB in the draft since the raiders took Carr. Dallas got great value and Dak took over and led this team as a rookie, im not talking bout leading them to a 13-3 record im talking bout leading and vets buying into him and following him. So you have to wonder is there something else in this whole Romo/Dak situation? Something we dont talk about but it being a race thing? I know its a topic that probably will get flagged here. But are these fans still griping about Dak just not ready for a black QB in Dallas?

 

[Silverstar]

I say if Nathan Peterman or Trevor Knight are still available in the 6th...go for it!

If you're backup looks good, you can always trade them for a higher pick later.

 

[Sarge]

Well he doesnt have to be bkup, and what I would do is let him start if he re-does his contract for Say 5 mil and incentives.
I think if he could start tony would do that .
Dak was supposed to be a project , and he still is, just much better than anyone thought.
But it would not hurt to let him take the back seat for 2017, just to help the team.
Which it would if it meant getting a # 1 pick for tony later on.
They just need to show he can play without getting hurt, and play good.
Dak would still be the guy of the future, but just use romo one final year.
And they could stir in some dak, keep him playing, let him have some games early on in season.

Also for the first time ever tony has had a whole season off just to heal and rest.
he is also working out hard from what I read, and after the whole dak beating him out of his job thing, he will
be more motivated than ever before, but some other team will probably reap that harvest.

Dak is NOT a project and Tony is done as a Cowboy. It's time to move on.

 

[negativecreep]

Dak is NOT a project and Tony is done as a Cowboy. It's time to move on.

Nailed it, I was going to reply, but you saved me the trouble.

 

[DandyDon52]

Dak is NOT a project and Tony is done as a Cowboy. It's time to move on.

I sense a bromance lol.
if not a work in progess, how would you define him?
Seasoned vet?
Elite?
The term project can be applied to good players as well as the lesser players.

 

[DCBoysfan]

Romo had been on the team for what, 3 or 4 years to learn? Of course you didn't hear that.

Had he played in a regular season game by then?? The answer is No.

 

[DFWJC]

I think you need to send this to Tony Romo, not this forum.

Nobody - including the Joneses - are pushing Romo out the door.

He's choosing to leave rather than be this team's backup.

The team would gladly keep him as a backup, but Romo wants to play and start. That's the issue.

So the only mind you need to change would be his.

You dont know any of that.
Not one bit.
That may be the case, but you just dont know for sure if Dallas wants to carry him ad a backup this year.
Come on, Stash!

 

[DFWJC]

Kellen MOORE
Moore, Kellen QB

3 61 104 58.7% 34.7 779 7.5 259.7 4 6
MOORE might be our back up. Not promoting Moore but with little playing time he put up encouraging numbers

Well, they planned on him being that guy last year before his injury.
Now you have a lower injury risk at starter.
So I think you're on the right track as to how they may be thinking.

 

[Stash]

You dont know any of that.
Not one bit.
That may be the case, but you just dont know for sure if Dallas wants to carry him ad a backup this year.
Come on, Stash!

Seriously? You think he wants to stay as the backup and the team is pushing him out?

Feel free to state your case, counselor.

I'd be very interested to read it.

 

[DFWJC]

Seriously? You think he wants to stay as the backup and the team is pushing him out?

Feel free to state your case, counselor.

I'd be very interested to read it.

I didnt say that at all.
No need to put words in my mouth or make stuff up.

I said that you don't know For sure what Dallas is thinking....like you were claiming.

 

[Stash]

I didnt say that at all.
No need to put words in my mouth or make stuff up.

Then what exactly did you say?

I said that you don't know For sure what Dallas is thinking....like you were claiming.

Feel free to provide evidence that this is not the case, as you're claiming? I can provide tons of support for my position. Every bit of information on the topic shows that it is Romo who wants to move on to start somewhere else. If you can provide even one source stating that it is the Cowboys pushing him out the door, I'll be happy to retract my earlier statement.

But I'm not expecting it.

 

[DFWJC]

Then what exactly did you say?



Feel free to provide evidence that this is not the case, as you're claiming? I can provide tons of support for my position. Every bit of information on the topic shows that it is Romo who wants to move on to start somewhere else. If you can provide even one source stating that it is the Cowboys pushing him out the door, I'll be happy to retract my earlier statement.

But I'm not expecting it.

Im not the one who basically said I know what Dallas is or is not thinking.
You are.
All I said is you dont know that for sure. Can you not see the vadt difference?
The burden of proof is not even 1% on me because I made zero claims about what they for sure are thinking.

If you dont get that....well, forget it.
This is silly.

I tend to think Romo preferences are
1) have chance to fairly compete for starting QB job in Dallas
2) if not, be released so he can pursue that elsewhere
3) be traded to good team to do same.
Not sure if he'd prefer to play for crap team or be backup in Dallas

I suspect ( dont know) Dallas peferences might be
1) trade Romo for high value ( I think this is unlikely)
2) keep Romo at greatly reduced price ad backup
3) release Romo and take cap saving...clean break
4) trade Romo for peanuts.
5) keep Romo at full price as backup
6) trade Romo to NFC east team (wash) for peanuts
6) keep Romo and let him fairly compete for the job