I don't dislike Romo. He has been a very good player for the Cowboys. I'm just hesitant to change things that are working so well. Good problem to have though!
I just think people are neglecting one fact. Tony Romo, before his last contract, was not involved at all in game-planning per Garrett's direction. This changed by order of Jerry with the new contract and that is when the changes in offense began, including the ultimate move of Linehan being coordinator.
Tony being here 10 years prior, is 10 years with Garrett in charge of the offense, of which we have now finally moved away from. Even last year, when Romo was injured, what we saw the first half of the season was a conservative philosophy via Garrett and his guys in Cassell and Weeden, attempting to buy time for Romo who was never healthy. Linehan wanted Moore in, but Garrett didn't. After Cassell was just that bad, Kellen Moore finally played a little and the play-calling with Linehan's boy changed. Cole Beasley was getting trashed on this forum and when Moore was inserted, Beasley's numbers went up. That season Jerry himself alluded to the fact that we still should have won some games via coaching, without Romo.
Now, with Linehan in complete control we see a more assertive offense, including shifting the pocket a lot and using Zeke in the passing game, including lining him out multiple times in the flank. This was very much how Linehan used Stafford and Reggie Bush, the only different obviously is Stafford's arm in comparison to Dak.
I personally am excited this year to see Romo in this offense and people are neglecting this.
This isn't simply about Zak, this is an OC who is one-step ahead of the defense in many ways.
