Mosley: Time for Cowboys to draft Tony Romo's successor

[DanteEXT]

The problem is 4-12 does not guarantee long term success. We complain about 8-8 because we assume that hitting rock bottom will yield positive results. There's no proof of that.

::cough cough:: Browns ::cough:: ::cough cough::

 

[likofloathe]

Romo not returning and not being sure if he will return are two different things. If you know he isn't coming back you look at taking a QB in the first round. I don't believe the Cowboys brass are there yet. They are in the "we think he will be back" stage. At that point picking a first round QB could be watsing a pick when there are much greater needs, be it a pass rusher or a safety that can ball hawk and cover a slot receiver. Because of that, I think you go into the draft and maybe take a 3rd or 4th round QB. Maybe a guy like Jimmy Garoppolo from Romo's alma mater or Sean Mannion from Oregon State. You might even look at a guy later who could fall drastically in Aaron Murray do to an ACL tear that will keep him off the field till training camp, but has a great track record.

The key will be to keep Orton around go to camp, see how Tony does, see how the young guy does and if you feel comfortable with Romo and the new guy, you can cut Orton for cap savings. If Tony isn't ready, then Orton can drive the bus for a season and you put Tony on the IR.

 

[Fletch]

Yes, but we still have to make the right choice. I'm not real confident in our FO when it comes to drafting quarterbacks because quite frankly we don't have much experience at it.

No time like the present, eh?

 

[big dog cowboy]

I've on record for many years saying we need to draft a QB at least every other year. Gotta keep feeding the pipeline because it is such an important position in todays NFL. I wouldn't go QB early unless we traded down like last year.

 

[5Stars]

As big of a fan of Romo as I am, the Cowboys need to draft a QB HIGH this year! Once the doc opens up that back, things go downhill really fast. Especially at Romo's age.

Yeah, the Cowboys need oline help, dline help, a safety, another linebacker, but those can be found in later rounds or from practice squads...but, the QB is the engine that runs that ship, and the Cowboys engine has just been retooled and you never know how long that will last. Back injuries, much less two in a 7 month period, is nothing to count on.

You can have the best oline and the best dline, but, the QB can still make or break the team.

If Romo goes down this season, Orton come in if he is resigned...if he goes down, the Kitna comes back....

Everyone moans that the QB is the most important position on the field...well, ours is broken and no amount of Elmer's Glue is gong to fix the guy.

I would not touch "Mr. Football" with a 3 inch doobie!

 

[gimmesix]

I hope they don't use the 1st round on a QB. They have so many other known holes, especially on defense, that pick needs to be used for. Yes, I know Romo had surgery and there is legitimate concern. But I truly believe he is the QB for at least 3 more years (5 really if you go by the contract and when the least damage from releasing him would be I think). Earliest I would look at would be the 3rd this year.

I'm not for spending the first-round pick on a quarterback unless a top-flight one falls for some reason, like Aaron Rodgers did.

I could live with a second if the pick warrants it, but the first needs to go to defense unless the quarterback available is just too good to pass up.

 

[ufcrules1]

I'm not for spending the first-round pick on a quarterback unless a top-flight one falls for some reason, like Aaron Rodgers did.

I could live with a second if the pick warrants it, but the first needs to go to defense unless the quarterback available is just too good to pass up.

I am.... a really good mobile QB could do wonders for this team. Romo is done. We aren't ever going anywhere with him.

 

[gimmesix]

I am.... a really good mobile QB could do wonders for this team. Romo is done. We aren't ever going anywhere with him.

You've thought that Romo was done before he even set foot on the field. So your opinion on this matter holds little value since you'd want to draft a QB in the first round even if Romo was completely healthy.

 

[ufcrules1]

You've thought that Romo was done before he even set foot on the field. So your opinion on this matter holds little value since you'd want to draft a QB in the first round even if Romo was completely healthy.

My opinions about Romo have shown I'm ahead of the curve compared to a lot of Cowboys fans out there.You have been hating on me every year and every year we sit at 8-8. None of that is Romo's fault right? It's time to move on... but we will go through another 6 and 10 or so season before any drastic changes are made. Enjoy Romo while you can, he won't be around much longer.

 

[jobberone]

I've on record for many years saying we need to draft a QB at least every other year. Gotta keep feeding the pipeline because it is such an important position in todays NFL. I wouldn't go QB early unless we traded down like last year.

I liked this before I figured out when you draft a player you are getting a cheaper lease for the next few years. If they play well then you have to pay them market price for the next contract. But I would have no problem with drafting or picking up a guy every 2-3 years assuming they showed me enough to develop them. When every player is one play away from the end of their career you need to plan ahead. But this must be balanced by insuring you can recoup your investment if you send them elsewhere.

 

[jobberone]

My opinions about Romo have shown I'm ahead of the curve compared to a lot of Cowboys fans out there.You have been hating on me every year and every year we sit at 8-8. None of that is Romo's fault right? It's time to move on... but we will go through another 6 and 10 or so season before any drastic changes are made. Enjoy Romo while you can, he won't be around much longer.

You keep saying stuff like this without any apparent facts to back your opinion. But you are certainly several standard deviations away from the normal curve so congratulations on your self-awareness albeit a little askew.

 

[Aikmaniac]

If Bortles gets two years to sit behind Tony Romo he could really be something special at the NFL level. He is crazy similar on the field to Ben Roethlesburger and a class act kid off of it.

Agreed.

In today's NFL though...are QB's drafted to sit?

 

[gimmesix]

My opinions about Romo have shown I'm ahead of the curve compared to a lot of Cowboys fans out there.You have been hating on me every year and every year we sit at 8-8. None of that is Romo's fault right? It's time to move on... but we will go through another 6 and 10 or so season before any drastic changes are made. Enjoy Romo while you can, he won't be around much longer.

I don't hate on you. I do acknowledge the blinders you have on when it comes to evaluating Romo.

Most people here realize he's a very good quarterback whose mistakes are blown out of proportion because he plays on a team that can't afford to make any. There are plenty of threads that compare his performances to other QBs considered "elite" and show that he measures up or exceeds their efforts (which means the team should be winning more games than it does).

I do fear that Romo's back troubles could cut short his career and do advocate planning for the future. I almost wish, though, that you'd get your wish so that the light would come on and you'd see that no quarterback can succeed with this kind of defensive play or the offensive line play (before this season).

It always seems convenient to me that those that hang their hats on 8-8 Romo forget that he led the team to a 13-3 record the year that the defense and offensive line played well (until the playoffs). He's shown he can do that, but I guess none of that was to Romo's credit, right?

 

[Fletch]

I'm not for spending the first-round pick on a quarterback unless a top-flight one falls for some reason, like Aaron Rodgers did.

I could live with a second if the pick warrants it, but the first needs to go to defense unless the quarterback available is just too good to pass up.

But the Packers were gambling that Aaron would be top-flight. At #24, they were risking it. But sitting for 3 plus years helped Aaron. He learned from a HOF.

 

[DanteEXT]

I am.... a really good mobile QB could do wonders for this team. Romo is done. We aren't ever going anywhere with him.

Blah blah blah... you should get some new material

 

[Kristen82]

Agreed.

In today's NFL though...are QB's drafted to sit?

So far, Ryan Mallett's been sitting and watching and learning for 3 years behind Brady. That's the same amount of years Romo spent on the bench before he became a starter in '06. Romo has turned out pretty well.

 

[crashintonickdm]

I want Johnny football here.

 

[MikeT22]

This is Jones' biggest weakness as a GM. There is no room for personal sentiment in that role. All players should be viewed as replaceable at any time.

The Herschel Walker trade, never would've happened if Walker had been drafted in the Jerry era. Those first couple of years Jerry had zero attachment to the old regime or players and went out of his way trying to clean house.
But ever since those early years, Jerry has had a personal involvement with the players and has consistently given contract extensions to aging players he should've let move on. He has no idea when to cut bait and really no other explanation than usually sentimental reasons, and of course his own incompetence.

 

[jobberone]

The Herschel Walker trade, never would've happened if Walker had been drafted in the Jerry era. Those first couple of years Jerry had zero attachment to the old regime or players and went out of his way trying to clean house.
But ever since those early years, Jerry has had a personal involvement with the players and has consistently given contract extensions to aging players he should've let move on. He has no idea when to cut bait and really no other explanation than usually sentimental reasons, and of course his own incompetence.

Can't argue too strenuously here although he's let some guys go he probably shouldn't have. Say Ken Norton just off the top of my head. Alan Ball.....oops sorry my bad.

 

[Reverend Conehead]

Alexander is spot-on. There is no room for sentiment in NFL rosters. I'd like to see the team draft a quarterback in this draft. There's no room for sentiment even about Romo. If the new draftee is ready for the job, he may have to take over for Romo would might have to retire. Or Romo might not. If Romo can still play, we can trade him (if possible, though his contract makes that hard) or release him. Or Romo could play another season with us if he's best for the job and the draftee understudies for a year.

If we don't draft a QB this year, then it become urgent next year. How does this year's QB class compare to that of next year? I'm honestly not up on it. If this year's class is markedly better, then that makes it more important to draft a QB this year.