News: Jerry says Romo deadline is training camp

[Alexander]

Unless a contender with no back up like Atlanta or Kansas City loses their starter at some point.

I just don't see Jones risking being on the hook by having Romo in the building once camp gets into it.

I don't even think he risks it after April 17th. That takes nerves of steel and he just does not have it in him.

Even if it does happen and Romo doesn't want to go to the team that lost its QB? Jones is not that cut throat to just do it.

Betting on another Teddy Bridgewater thing happening is just fantasy. It is wishing for a perfect storm, all while inviting a circus QB controversy. These players won't even be able to think without someone shoving a mic in their face and asking about it.

 

[silver]

I just don't see Jones risking being on the hook by having Romo in the building once camp gets into it.

I don't even think he risks it after April 17th. That takes nerves of steel and he just does not have it in him.

Even if it does happen and Romo doesn't want to go to the team that lost its QB? Jones is not that cut throat to just do it.

Betting on another Teddy Bridgewater thing happening is just fantasy. It is wishing for a perfect storm, all while inviting a circus QB controversy. These players won't even be able to think without someone shoving a mic in their face and asking about it.

True. If they can somehow restrain JJ from pulling the trigger on releasing his son Tony, Stephen might be able to squeeze something out of Houston for him. Unless of course Houston selects their QB of the future in the draft then we may not have a choice but to cut Romo.

 

[jterrell]

I say just let him go. He has given so much to the Cowboys. He has been the biggest contributor in keeping the team relevant over the years. More importantly, he has been pure class about everything. He is a special case with all that he has done where you can't help but root for his success. Put him in a situation to have a great chance to finish his career on top. Silence all the critics for good. He has Hall of Fame attitude and talent. He put the team first, and I think its time the team put him first... Regardless of him going to Houston. Spirit and attitude is more important than an extra draft pick.

And then if we face him in a Super Bowl and lose?

We give the Texans a top 10 QB for free? while we pay him 19m in cap dollars this year?

See it's a tougher equation than people think.

 

[jterrell]

I just don't see Jones risking being on the hook by having Romo in the building once camp gets into it.

I don't even think he risks it after April 17th. That takes nerves of steel and he just does not have it in him.

Even if it does happen and Romo doesn't want to go to the team that lost its QB? Jones is not that cut throat to just do it.

Betting on another Teddy Bridgewater thing happening is just fantasy. It is wishing for a perfect storm, all while inviting a circus QB controversy. These players won't even be able to think without someone shoving a mic in their face and asking about it.

Romo is not coming to OTAs to the 17th date is pointless nonsense the media runs with.
Jerry is usually pretty off the cuff but these comments are wholly accurate and honest.
Dallas is going to hold him to at least the draft.
They get no cap relief until June 2nd on a release.

If Romo wanted to retire he could today and free up a ton of cap space for Dallas.
So he clearly doesn't.
He wants to play for a contender under a new deal and if he wants that his option is to wait.

 

[Alexander]

And then if we face him in a Super Bowl and lose?

It is also a strange take when people just think that amazingly, Romo is just some team's ticket to a Super Bowl and everyone should be scared to death he makes it with some other team.

If I get something for him, I take it and worry about answering that question later. Bottomline, he is not going to be on this football team and what he does elsewhere should not factor into whether I trade him or not.

 

[jterrell]

It is also a strange take when people just think that amazingly, Romo is just some team's ticket to a Super Bowl and everyone should be scared to death he makes it with some other team.

If I get something for him, I take it and worry about answering that question later. Bottomline, he is not going to be on this football team and what he does elsewhere should not factor into whether I trade him or not.

I was responding to a question about letting him walk now for nothing.
This is like a business waiving a non-compete for someone.
They seldom do so if they are in direct competition.

If Romo's goal is to join a SB contender (and it clearly is) then yes we should worry he gets exactly what he wants because that is 1 of about 10 teams with realistic title hopes, just like us.

 

[Alexander]

True. If they can somehow restrain JJ from pulling the trigger on releasing his son Tony, Stephen might be able to squeeze something out of Houston for him. Unless of course Houston selects their QB of the future in the draft then we may not have a choice but to cut Romo.

It is probably already a known factor what QB needy teams feel about this draft class. None of them are going to come in and start right away.

Romo would be a one or two year at best rented gun. That is a big reason why nobody is falling all over themselves to trade for him or his baggage.

 

[Alexander]

If Romo's goal is to join a SB contender (and it clearly is) then yes we should worry he gets exactly what he wants because that is 1 of about 10 teams with realistic title hopes, just like us.

So you really would not trade him to a team you felt we would play in the Super Bowl? I am not talking about a direct division or conference rival.

 

[jterrell]

So you really would not trade him to a team you felt we would play in the Super Bowl? I am not talking about a direct division or conference rival.

good lord man.
yes, i would trade him today.
i wouldn't RELEASE HIM today.
different equations.

 

[Beast_from_East]

Really? There is a lot more risk in having Moore as the backup.

Moore is counting $24 mill on the cap?

This is about cap room, not about quality of the player.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

I think we trade him at the draft. Move up few spots and trade him to Denver or Houston

Love that scenario, matey!
Now that you have placed that thought in me mind, I will curse you on draft day if that does not happen!

 

[Pants]

my God, PLEASE something, anything to discuss other than Tony....

 

[GIFTS86]

Mark my words, romo gets moved before the draft

 

[pansophy]

Welcome to Jerry speak, This is NOT going to go on until Training camp....I don't think they're going to allow Romo to do anything at the complex risking an injury and being stuck with him....

I personally find Jerry and Stephen to be pretty transparent about what they are doing. Usually people say its 'Jerry speak' when they disagree with the plan. He has said that there was no time table on Romo up until now, and despite rumors and opinions about how Jerry was going to make a move quickly, that obviously hasn't happened.

So I don't know why anyone would think there is a timeline other than training camp. If Houston or Denver make a trade for him then great, but don't expect a move other than that. Dak could break his wrist trying to catch his phone before it hits the floor after all.

 

[aaev84]

And then if we face him in a Super Bowl and lose?

We give the Texans a top 10 QB for free? while we pay him 19m in cap dollars this year?

See it's a tougher equation than people think.

First that is a big IF. Second, do you recall the Campo years and the revolving QB door that we had? How relevant would the Cowboys be if they didn't have Romo all of these years? Would we have even been thinking that we have a legitimate shot at a Super Bowl every year without Romo? A draft pick in any round has the potential to be a poor to great contributor. But more times than not, they are the former... Especially in later rounds. Look at all the teams that are always near the bottom. High draft picks, plenty of cap space, etc. It comes down to system,environment, chemistry, and attitude. If he beat the Cowboys in the Super Bowl then sure I would be upset... But I would still be happy for his success. If one Super Bowl loss dictates whether you are Cowboys fan or not, then you aren't really a fan in my opinion.

 

[JoeKing]

The deadline on a decision may be training camp. But some ppl are taking that to mean the deadline on Tony's career in Dallas is training camp. That's not what was said folks. Jerry said no ship has sailed.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Also says Romo has a "lot of options".

So Fox or CBS is "a lot"?

My prototype of a 4-year Super Bowl push has always been:
*A 37 year old, new QB
*VERY fragile with a history of broken bones
*HUUUUGE salary
*With a 1-year-old layover In 2016 on rehab
*2 first-round playoff victories in 10 years
*Penchant for December breakdowns despite our NFL conspiracy theories
*Learning a new scheme against a set of new conference players
THAT WORKS FOR ME! WHERE IS THIS FOOTBALL QB GOD!!!!

 

[jterrell]

First that is a big IF. Second, do you recall the Campo years and the revolving QB door that we had? How relevant would the Cowboys be if they didn't have Romo all of these years? Would we have even been thinking that we have a legitimate shot at a Super Bowl every year without Romo? A draft pick in any round has the potential to be a poor to great contributor. But more times than not, they are the former... Especially in later rounds. Look at all the teams that are always near the bottom. High draft picks, plenty of cap space, etc. It comes down to system,environment, chemistry, and attitude. If he beat the Cowboys in the Super Bowl then sure I would be upset... But I would still be happy for his success. If one Super Bowl loss dictates whether you are Cowboys fan or not, then you aren't really a fan in my opinion.

Yikes. Lots of stuff to address there.
1st Dallas was not a Super Bowl contender every year with Romo. They were a playoff contender generally but the lacvk of playoff success has been well-documented.
Romo was paid 127 million dollars man. 127!!!!
Anyone feeling sorry for him is a few cards short of a deck.

Romo could retire right now, hand Jerry back 10m and walk into a job w CBS paying 5-6m yearly to cover and play golf and broadcast football
He'd be doing Dallas a huge favor for paying him over 110 million dollars even after the big rebate and he'd be set for salary in a job he could hold another 25 years easily... making another 100 million.
If he did this he'd be an even bigger legend because he'd retire a Cowboy and help the team out mightily. He'd likely be in the ring of honor before Jerry Jones passed which means as soon as possible.

So no I do not feel like we need to give him any breaks or set him free while we eat 19m in cap hits so he can play for Denver or HOU unless they wanna give up something or until we can release him and feel like we gave ourselves the best chance at a return before doing so... which means after the draft at a minimum.

And the reality is in 5 years when Romo has been retired a couple season he'll almost surely understand the Cowboys side in this and support what has happened.

 

[rpntex]

While I still would take practically anything this year, trading him for a 2018 conditional choice is just a small step above cutting him.

I disagree. In fact, I believe the Cowboys best chance to get any value for Tony is by going 2018 conditional pick route. I agree with most everyone who says Dacy's life and you get to next to nothing for him this year. O A conditional pick for 2018 will be tied to Toney's performance for his new team. I could easily see that being a fifth round pick that could escalate upwards depending upon his performance, playing time, etc.

It's a gamble, to be sure, but there's at least a chance at getting some value in that scenario.

 

[Beast_from_East]

I disagree. In fact, I believe the Cowboys best chance to get any value for Tony is by going 2018 conditional pick route. I agree with most everyone who says Dacy's life and you get to next to nothing for him this year. O A conditional pick for 2018 will be tied to Toney's performance for his new team. I could easily see that being a fifth round pick that could escalate upwards depending upon his performance, playing time, etc.

It's a gamble, to be sure, but there's at least a chance at getting some value in that scenario.

Agreed...........that is the Pack did with Favre and that is apparently what we are doing with Romo. If memory serves me correctly, Favre was traded for a 4th rounder that could escalate depending on playing time and how many games the team won. So I see something similar here, maybe a conditional 5th rounder in 2018 that could escalate to a 3rd rounder or maybe even a 2nd rounder if either Denver or Houston makes it to the SB.