Official Tony Romo thread

[DFWJC]

Dak played really well on Sunday.
The Packers loaded the box and Dak hit the open receivers all day--and some who were covered well too.
Great job

None of us really knows how well Romo would have played....though we all have an opinion

However, there are three things that I feel would not have happened if he played:

1) He would never have allowed the same player that entered the huddle, and was spoken to in the huddle, to turn around and leave the huddle back to the sideline. Never. No way. He would've grabbed him and sent someone else out, or called timeout...like he has done so many other times. That rule is there so you can't randomly run people in and out of the huddle while you watch the defense adjust to who you ran in the in the first place.
Actually basic and common sense rule, believe it or not. I keep hearing people say they see it happen all the time. I don't think so. Not the same player after he has entered the huddle. You grab another player--usually WR- and run him out or burn a timeout, unfortunately. Dak told everyone after the game he did not know the rule.

2) The confusion in the huddle that led to the early delay of game (and eventual punt) most likely would not have occurred either.

3) The spike would probably have been "overruled". Driving well, 48 seconds left with a full set of downs? Romo talks them out of that in 2 seconds...at least I think he does. He has the say so to do that. Maybe he doesn't, but I have hard time seeing him spike it that early.

None of those comments say anything about how Romo would have physically played or how Dak did play. They are just things gained by being a savvy veteran in the league for over a decade.

 

[bigdnlaca]

The more I think about Romo leaving the more I think he should stay.

Lets be honest, we were lucky having a healthy QB, RB all year and a #1 WR for the 2nd half of the year. I can't imagine Dak getting hurt for whatever reason in the future and it will be 2015 over again. I think the Cowboys should try their best to work a deal that will keep Romo with the Cowboys that will help the Cowboys get better on defense.

It is hard to find a QB in an NFL. We also have found out in the last couple of years that it is even harder to find a good backup.

 

[Super_Kazuya]

Dak played really well on Sunday.
The Packers loaded the box and Dak hit the open receivers all day--and some who were covered well too.
Great job

None of us really knows how well Romo would have played....though we all have an opinion

However, there are three things that I feel would not have happened if he played:

1) He would never have allowed the same player that entered the huddle, and was spoken to in the huddle, to turn around and leave the huddle back to the sideline. Never. No way. He would've grabbed him and sent someone else out, or called timeout...like he has done so many other times. That rule is there so you can't randomly run people in and out of the huddle while you watch the defense adjust to who you ran in the in the first place.
Actually basic and common sense rule, believe it or not. I keep hearing people say they see it happen all the time. I don't think so. Not the same player after he has entered the huddle. You grab another player--usually WR- and run him out or burn a timeout, unfortunately. Dak told everyone after the game he did not know the rule.

2) The confusion in the huddle that led to the early delay of game (and eventual punt) most likely would not have occurred either.

3) The spike would probably have been "overruled". Driving well, 48 seconds left with a full set of downs? Romo talks them out of that in 2 seconds...at least I think he does. He has the say so to do that. Maybe he doesn't, but I have hard time seeing him spike it that early.

None of those comments say anything about how Romo would have physically played or how Dak did play. They are just things gained by being a savvy veteran in the league for over a decade.

I think Romo ignores the spike too (largely because he apparently has always ignored Garrett) but I think the real question is do they even manage Tony like that? I don't think they do. I think Tony runs the two minute drill, not Garrett. Can't blame Dak for trusting that Garrett knew what he was doing there. He hasn't been here long enough.

 

[DFWJC]

I think Romo ignores the spike too (largely because he apparently has always ignored Garrett) but I think the real question is do they even manage Tony like that? I don't think they do. I think Tony runs the two minute drill, not Garrett. Can't blame Dak for trusting that Garrett knew what he was doing there. He hasn't been here long enough.

true and true

 

[Cowboysfan917]

Dak played really well on Sunday.
The Packers loaded the box and Dak hit the open receivers all day--and some who were covered well too.
Great job

None of us really knows how well Romo would have played....though we all have an opinion

However, there are three things that I feel would not have happened if he played:

1) He would never have allowed the same player that entered the huddle, and was spoken to in the huddle, to turn around and leave the huddle back to the sideline. Never. No way. He would've grabbed him and sent someone else out, or called timeout...like he has done so many other times. That rule is there so you can't randomly run people in and out of the huddle while you watch the defense adjust to who you ran in the in the first place.
Actually basic and common sense rule, believe it or not. I keep hearing people say they see it happen all the time. I don't think so. Not the same player after he has entered the huddle. You grab another player--usually WR- and run him out or burn a timeout, unfortunately. Dak told everyone after the game he did not know the rule.

2) The confusion in the huddle that led to the early delay of game (and eventual punt) most likely would not have occurred either.

3) The spike would probably have been "overruled". Driving well, 48 seconds left with a full set of downs? Romo talks them out of that in 2 seconds...at least I think he does. He has the say so to do that. Maybe he doesn't, but I have hard time seeing him spike it that early.

None of those comments say anything about how Romo would have physically played or how Dak did play. They are just things gained by being a savvy veteran in the league for over a decade.

These are reasons a rookie has never won the super bowl

 

[Cowboysfan917]

I thank Romo for everything he did for this organization and for being one of the best Quarterbacks I ever got the pleasure of watching play the game.

I am looking forward to him playing for a 'normal' organization and hoping he gets some hardware there like Ware did.

 

[fairviewfarmer]

Vegas odds makers say that its most likely that Romo is still on the Cowboys roster next sept. I say they are wrong, but what do I know?.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Vegas odds makers say that its most likely that Romo is still on the Cowboys roster next sept. I say they are wrong, but what do I know?.

They're just driving up bets. No way Romo is returning to the Cowboys roster next year. Pipe dream for anyone who thinks so.

 

[MissionCoach]

Dak played really well on Sunday.
The Packers loaded the box and Dak hit the open receivers all day--and some who were covered well too.
Great job

None of us really knows how well Romo would have played....though we all have an opinion

However, there are three things that I feel would not have happened if he played:

1) He would never have allowed the same player that entered the huddle, and was spoken to in the huddle, to turn around and leave the huddle back to the sideline. Never. No way. He would've grabbed him and sent someone else out, or called timeout...like he has done so many other times. That rule is there so you can't randomly run people in and out of the huddle while you watch the defense adjust to who you ran in the in the first place.
Actually basic and common sense rule, believe it or not. I keep hearing people say they see it happen all the time. I don't think so. Not the same player after he has entered the huddle. You grab another player--usually WR- and run him out or burn a timeout, unfortunately. Dak told everyone after the game he did not know the rule.

2) The confusion in the huddle that led to the early delay of game (and eventual punt) most likely would not have occurred either.

3) The spike would probably have been "overruled". Driving well, 48 seconds left with a full set of downs? Romo talks them out of that in 2 seconds...at least I think he does. He has the say so to do that. Maybe he doesn't, but I have hard time seeing him spike it that early.

None of those comments say anything about how Romo would have physically played or how Dak did play. They are just things gained by being a savvy veteran in the league for over a decade.

Much of what you are saying may very well be true...but if we are going to deal in hypotheticals. Hypothetically, Romo may not have even made it through most of the game IF he took one good hit.

 

[Nightman]

It's Jerry's money, not yours. Why should you care. You can't even dream about getting to the playoffs without a great QB and
no one thought Dak would be ready in year 1. I understand that the Skins board is looking for trolls.

your mom should apply

 

[percyhoward]

And how do you know this? I think their personnel on offense suits him perfectly. He would have a solid line and receivers galore.

If I were Tony, Washington would be a no-go, because I'd want a defense that has a chance to dominate in the postseason.

 

[DFWJC]

Much of what you are saying may very well be true...but if we are going to deal in hypotheticals. Hypothetically, Romo may not have even made it through most of the game IF he took one good hit.

Well, I did say this

"None of those comments say anything about how Romo would have physically played or how Dak did play"

 

[Nightman]

Vegas odds makers say that its most likely that Romo is still on the Cowboys roster next sept. I say they are wrong, but what do I know?.

Romo is way too valuable to spend another year on any bench......he can turn a pretender into a contender overnight..............and it will only cost a top pick, maybe in 2018

Imagine if Romo was on SEA after the 2015 season as RWilson's backup
Do you think DAL would trade their 2nd in 2016 or their 1st in 2017 for him... I do

No one is giving a Top 10 pick but a late 1st or an early 2nd is the fair cost

 

[superonyx]

Jerry doesn't sound like a guy ready to let Romo leave town.
Would they sit Dak down next season and let Romo play?

FRISCO, Texas -- "There's several cards to be played," Jones said Tuesday on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas. "Don't think for one minute if you see something written or something said about what and where Romo is going to be relative to our team that there's any credibility to it. There's only one that can make that decision, and there's been no decision made."

Jones reiterated his belief that Romo, 36, will play in a Super Bowl if he can remain healthy.

"Now try that one on and see the consequences for us," Jones said.

Jones acknowledged that how Romo handled the transfer of power, so to speak, to rookie Dak Prescott played a key role in the Cowboys' success.

"There's no question he let our coaches, he let his coordinator, he let his head coach, let me completely off the hook by the way he handled the situation," Jones said. "He did everything in his power to help this team go to the Super Bowl. And you couldn't have asked for more from him. And, yes, he stood ready to step in there and potentially have the kind of game that you saw the other quarterback, Rodgers, play out there Sunday.

Read the rest: http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...-cowboys-not-ready-make-call-tony-romo-future

 

[Longboysfan]

Can we pull another trade like we did with Craig Morton.

 

[superonyx]

Unless someone makes us a sweetheart offer I cant help but have the feeling Jerry may find a reason to keep Tony.
Imagine the sports world if Jerry sits Dak down for a season and lets Tony play. Yikes. That would be interesting to say the least.

 

[jordan4vols]

Jerry doesn't sound like a guy ready to let Romo leave town.
Would they sit Dak down next season and let Romo play?

FRISCO, Texas -- Tony Romo's future will depend on whether he wants to play in 2017, but if it is with the Dallas Cowboys or another team, that decision will fall on owner and general manager Jerry Jones.

"There's several cards to be played," Jones said Tuesday on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas. "Don't think for one minute if you see something written or something said about what and where Romo is going to be relative to our team that there's any credibility to it. There's only one that can make that decision, and there's been no decision made."

After Sunday's playoff loss to the Green Bay Packers, Jones would not put a time frame on when the club would decide about Romo. There are no contractual factors, such as a roster bonus, that could hasten a move. Romo is set to make $14 million in 2017 and count $24.7 million against the cap.

Jones reiterated his belief that Romo, 36, will play in a Super Bowl if he can remain healthy.

"Now try that one on and see the consequences for us," Jones said.

Aaron] Rodgers out there, Romo is capable of doing," Jones said. "Those are his kinds of plays. And so we've got a lot to think about here, but that's in the future."

Jones acknowledged that how Romo handled the transfer of power, so to speak, to rookie Dak Prescott played a key role in the Cowboys' success.

"There's no question he let our coaches, he let his coordinator, he let his head coach, let me completely off the hook by the way he handled the situation," Jones said. "He did everything in his power to help this team go to the Super Bowl. And you couldn't have asked for more from him. And, yes, he stood ready to step in there and potentially have the kind of game that you saw the other quarterback, Rodgers, play out there Sunday.

"But everybody clearly understands why it didn't work out that way because of probably the best season that a rookie has ever had at the quarterback position. That's got us excited. It's got us excited about our future, I'm talking about the way that Dak played. It should have us excited, and so all of that is there.

"But make no mistake about it ... Tony Romo really did yeoman's work in helping this team [try to] get to the Super Bowl. He did his part. And he was ready and he was very capable of going out there and making the kinds of plays that would get it done."

Uhhhhhh no Jerry Romo cannot do what Aaron Rogers does

 

[Maverick84]

I've got a coworker over here who's convinced that Jerry is going to look to trade Dak Prescott for draft picks in order to keep Romo....

 

[Sportsbabe]

Unless someone makes us a sweetheart offer I cant help but have the feeling Jerry may find a reason to keep Tony.
Imagine the sports world if Jerry sits Dak down for a season and lets Tony play. Yikes. That would be interesting to say the least.

I could care less about the sports world. Somebody needs to be out there who knows how to get TDs when we need them. Lord knows Scott and Jason doesn't know. FG is unacceptable when you have an inept defense.

 

[Sportsbabe]

I've got a coworker over here who's convinced that Jerry is going to look to trade Dak Prescott for draft picks in order to keep Romo....

Double