News: NFL: Tony Romo expected to miss about 8 weeks

[romothesavior]

I think with Foles and Rodgers they both felt ready to play at 6 weeks but weren't ready from a healing standpoint. I know with Rodgers there was talk that he could play as early as Week 15 against Dallas (he ultimately didn't play until Week 17). There is probably going to be similar frustration here as Tony's high pain threshold could have him chomping at the bit, but you just can't let them out there until the scan shows healed.

Yep. He's a tough SOB who will want to play as soon as he feels ready, but they need to be patient. That's why I'm in favor of putting him on IR Designated to Return. He can start practicing again in six weeks, but won't be able to talk his way onto the field.

 

[WoodysGirl]

 

[perrykemp]

Concerning.

 

[DogFace]

I'm with Weeden. But the look on his face as he was preparing with Linehan was unsettling.

 

[Corso]

I don't know about Troy any more...maybe someone should ask him how long he was watching Martians after a game.

All those hits to the head...
Poor guy.

 

[Bungarian]

No way to know how long until after he sees doctor. Just speculation now.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Yesterday was the best I have seen Weeden throw the ball, it was on time and accurate, the question is can he do it consistently? Lets hope so!

You mean the 3 passes he threw? LOL

 

[CCBoy]

All those hits to the head...
Poor guy.

He doesn't look lost in space, now, although.

All the broken bones that Tony Romo has suffered...man, no foul word will leak from this fan concerning the position status. He is definitely a gamer, team centered player.

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

I'm with Weeden. But the look on his face as he was preparing with Linehan was unsettling.

Well, yeah. I think he was just born with a face that doesn't inspire confidence.

 

[CooterBrown]

5-6 weeks for a young Aikman is different for a 35 year old Romo. Older guys heal slower. I oughta know.

 

[Awakened]

You mean the 3 passes he threw? LOL

He was 7 of 7 including somewhere around a 40 yard TD pass.

 

[Fontaine]

Well we heard all offseason and through camp that weeden has improved a lot. Let's hope this is actually true and not just the teammates and coaches being "nice".

 

[speedkilz88]

Broaddus said that he hasn't heard any time table yet. They want to see the scans.

 

[Cowboys22]

Well, yeah. I think he was just born with a face that doesn't inspire confidence.

He looks like a guy working in a shopping center H&R Block after I just asked him how I can write off the jetski I just bought as a business expense.

 

[speedkilz88]

He looks like a guy working in a shopping center H&R Block after I just asked him how I can write off the jetski I just bought as a business expense.

More like Home Depot.

 

[utrunner07]

I'm with Weeden. But the look on his face as he was preparing with Linehan was unsettling.

What? Who care about the look on his face? He did just fine. May not be fine next week but certainly won't have to do with any look on his face you saw for maybe 2 whole seconds

 

[Kevinicus]

5-6 weeks for a young Aikman is different for a 35 year old Romo. Older guys heal slower. I oughta know.

Aikman wasn't that young. It was like his 10th year in the league.

 

[bodi]

5-6 weeks for a young Aikman is different for a 35 year old Romo. Older guys heal slower. I oughta know.

Got to agree

 

[utrunner07]

5-6 weeks for a young Aikman is different for a 35 year old Romo. Older guys heal slower. I oughta know.

False, if he were 70 you may have a point, however, he is not, his bones will heal just as fast as when he was in his 20s.

 

[AmericasTeam81]

Aikman wasn't that young. It was like his 10th year in the league.

Week 2 of 1998 against the Broncos. I believe that would have made Aikman 31 at the time.