I hate this argument for Romo. Opening up the playbook and pushing the ball downfield will lead to more turnovers, more 3 and outs, and quicker scoring drives. That will allow the other team 5-6 more possessions a game putting a lot more pressure on the defense. That may lead to a few more points but may also lead to the defense going back to giving up game losing drives late in the 4th quarter because they are gassed. I prefer the current MO of the offense and the wins that are coming with it.
Yet in his last healthy season, the Cowboys led the league in TOP (by far). All those "quicker scoring drives" didn't materialize back then.
As for more turnovers, he only had 6 INTs after the opening day disaster against the niners.
So what you're telling us is that despite the fact that this team has the same offensive philosophy, and an even better RB to capitalize on it, that Romo will have a different approach than he did in 2014?
Yet in his last healthy season, the Cowboys led the league in TOP (by far). All those "quicker scoring drives" didn't materialize back then.
As for more turnovers, he only had 6 INTs after the opening day disaster against the niners.
So what you're telling us is that despite the fact that this team has the same offensive philosophy, and an even better RB to capitalize on it, that Romo will have a different approach than he did in 2014?
They are actually having to argue that the passing attack will be worse when you bring a healthy Romo back out there, but they avoid saying it explicitly.
2014 was not some kind of "exception". Tony is the 3rd rated passer in the entire history of the league, that was not built on 400 or so attempts from one year. He has had many outstanding football seasons. Just because you are a natural born coward scared of his own shadow doesn't mean the team should be afraid to upgrade a position because "it will screw up a good thing". Pretty much any version of Romo is an upgrade over a dink and dunk rookie who isn't even trusted by his coaches to throw downfield. I sincerely hope any decisions made are for the betterment of the team, not because of cowardice.No one can guarantee he will play like he did in 2014. When you look at Romo's career, 2014 was the exception not the rule. I'd just rather they not screw around with a good thing. When it stops being so good, then it's Romo time.
2014 was not some kind of "exception". Tony is the 3rd rated passer in the entire history of the league, that was not built on 400 or so attempts from one year. He has had many outstanding football seasons. Just because you are a natural born coward scared of his own shadow doesn't mean the team should be afraid to upgrade a position because "it will screw up a good thing". Pretty much any version of Romo is an upgrade over a dink and dunk rookie who isn't even trusted by his coaches to throw downfield. I sincerely hope any decisions made are for the betterment of the team, not because of cowardice.
All the Romo haters coming out of the woodwork lately are making it a lot easier on determining who to put on my ignore list.
What about option A: a young player who looks like a 10 year vet and has command of the locker room, he just broke a key Tom Brady record and has injected his youth, poise and leadership into the entire team. Option A makes Very average NFL WR like Beasley and Butler look like All-Pro WR.For the coaches this is a no brainer. You have 2 healthy QB's to put out there with your #1 NFL rushing attack featuring Ezekiel Elliott.
Option A: A rookie off to a damn good start while still learning to run a pro offense
or
Option B: The 3rd rated passer in the entire history of the NFL with 13 years experience running this offense.
Which one will put your team in a better position to win games? Which do you choose, Option A or Option B?
Can you picture one of the COACHES on this team saying "Gee, that's a tough one. How long do I have?"
Yes, some FANS want to pretend this is a very, very difficult decision. The MEDIA wants to pretend it's a very very difficult decision. Jerry Jones, talking to the media will wipe his brow and talk about what a very very difficult decision the team faces.
You know who doesn't talk about what a difficult decision this is? The coaches.