Official Tony Romo thread

[Nightman]

He can sit on the bench and keep his mouth shut then. Fine by me

If Romo plays hardball DAL can cut him Sept 1st and owe him nothing

It is best if they work together on a solution

 

[gmoney112]

Agree about Revis.

That extra 9 million is gained in 2018, so it isn't like they are losing it.

We get an extra 9 mill on this years cap by designating him June 1 over a straight trade. We'd pay the 9 mill next year. Trade is a 19 mill hit this year, June 1 is 10mill this year 9 mill next.

So 14 mill in space in 2017 over 5 in a trade. Same amount total but gives you extra breathing room for a FA or two, or if they want to go ahead and frontload Martin's next contract a bit.

Haha maybe that's what you meant. it's late. But, plenty of space in 2018 so it gives you more options this year. Really in the case that the offers for Romo aren't that great. If you have an option to get a young guy you really like in FA over a mid 4th rounder, then the trade isn't worth it

 

[KJJ]

It was stupid not to allow Romo to play a quarter in the season finale. No one laid a hand on him in the series he played so teams don't know if he can take a hit. The concerns with him isn't with his ability to play it's with his ability to take a hit.

 

[stilltheguru88]

If Romo plays hardball DAL can cut him Sept 1st and owe him nothing

It is best if they work together on a solution

True but I'm just responding to guys acting like we owe Romo something. He doesn't owe us anything and we don't owe him anything either.

 

[Beast_from_East]

After listening to Jerry today, I am not so sure that Romo is definitely gone. I think Jerry might be considering an open competition for the QB position and the loser is the backup.

Now maybe its just Jerry trying to increase trade value with his statements, but what if its not?

 

[StarBoyz83]

Not if they trade or cut him after June 1st

It'd be 10 mil instead of 19 mil I guess. That's a big difference.

 

[Nightman]

After listening to Jerry today, I am not so sure that Romo is definitely gone. I think Jerry might be considering an open competition for the QB position and the loser is the backup.

Now maybe its just Jerry trying to increase trade value with his statements, but what if its not?

Only if Romo takes a huge paycut and takes the backup job.......there won't be a competition

 

[KJJ]

The best case scenario for Romo is to release him and allow him to pick his team. By releasing him a lot more teams would be interested in his services than if he was on the trade block.

 

[stilltheguru88]

After listening to Jerry today, I am not so sure that Romo is definitely gone. I think Jerry might be considering an open competition for the QB position and the loser is the backup.

Now maybe its just Jerry trying to increase trade value with his statements, but what if its not?

lol it's possible...........sadly

 

[Nightman]

It'd be 10 mil instead of 19 mil I guess. That's a big difference.

The dead money is the same if he retires, gets cut or gets traded....19.6m

Anything before June 1st is 19.6m .......after is 10.7m this year and 8.9m next

My plan gives us the cap space in March instead of June....in return Romo gets some say in where he goes or if he stays

 

[Nightman]

The best case scenario for Romo is to release him and allow him to pick his team. By releasing him a lot more teams would be interested in his services than if he was on the trade block.

I always think in terms of the Cowboys best interest, not the player's

 

[waving monkey]

We'd probably have to overpay Revis and he wouldn't provide more than Claiborne or Carr would. I'd rather have Claiborne and Carr for the same price as Revis. Any money should be spent on the D-line. No sense overspending on free agent CBs or wasting early-round picks on CBs. Bring back Claiborne and Carr, get Jayloeden Smith up to health, and rebuild the D-line. We need two star players on the D-line - a DT to pair with Collins and a RDE.

Agreed

 

[KJJ]

I always think in terms of the Cowboys best interest, not the player's

I do too but in this case we're talking Romo and Jerry's going to think in terms of Romo's best interest.

 

[BoysfanfromCanada]

If they can trade Romo and our 1st and then move up into the top 15, that'd be the best case scenario I think. But more realistically a 2nd rounder. Any less than that just cut him, not worth the cap space we'll lose anyway

 

[gmoney112]

14 mill salary to 5.. yikes. 0% chance he goes for that.

You'd have to inflate his salary back to 14 mill if he's on the roster opening day or something. I doubt he's going to take a 1/3 of his salary to be a backup as the fallback.

Take salary down to 1 mill with a trade activated bonus, then a roster bonus back to his original salary if he's not traded or released.

We get flexibility to trade him, other teams more likely to deal, if we just keep him he covers his own ***.

 

[negativecreep]

Alright, so lets accept reality. Either Romo won't be wearing the star come September 2017 or we've lost our minds..

So does he leave as a free agent or via a trade?

Well, based on recent QB deals, a trade seems quite feasible...

To me the most realistic trade that I am supporting is Romo for Revis + 2017 second rounder.

I think this deal is feasible and desirable for both sides. Claiborne and Jones have the physical talent, but have never had anyone to learn from in the NFL. This trade could make us a dynasty, if Claiborne and Jones develop.

I'd take a 3rd and 4th I don't think we can get more for him, unless someone gets hurt. Tony is one of my favorite cowboys ever, I can't stand the thought of him in anything other than the Star, we better get something in return.

 

[AzorAhai]

I could easily see the Texans giving up a high pick. That team is a Romo caliber QB away from being scary good. Plus they probably have a Patriotesque walk to the division title for a couple of years with Romo.

A younger Dez in Hopkins, a deep threat in Fuller, someone with Beasley like change of direction in B. Miller and a defense that should have a healthy Watt and Clowney who's starting to show why he was the number 1 pick. They also have a pretty good RB down there to alleviate the stress of doing it all in the air.

I know everyone assumes Denver is the place he'll end up, but to me Houston makes a ton of sense. He'll be close to his home and family, have a great defense and all the offensive firepower he'll need. Plus he won't have to deal with the cold weather, a stacked division or another QB who was picked to be the future.

I could easily see Houston giving a 1st or 2nd for Romo if the Cowboys are smart and pit the 5 teams who might trade for him against each other.

 

[AzorAhai]

If they can trade Romo and our 1st and then move up into the top 15, that'd be the best case scenario I think. But more realistically a 2nd rounder. Any less than that just cut him, not worth the cap space we'll lose anyway

The cap space you'll lose from what? A trade doesn't cost you any more cap space than a cut. A June 1st cut does nothing to help the team this year and costs you more on the cap next year. Either way, the dead space is going to be the same regardless of how you spread it out. I'm failing to see why so many people don't understand this when this has been detailed in at least a dozen threads and probably more.

 

[Leadbelly]

Revis is getting cut if he doesn't retire first. Almost all of his contract is non-guaranteed base salary. If you want him, just wait and sign him. But, as others have said, you shouldn't want him.

Realistic trade is 4th rounder this year and conditional in 2018 that can be as high as a 1st and as low as a 4th.

I could maybe see player for player of Romo to Minnesota for Anthony Barr if Bridgewater cannot play anymore.

I could see the Rams being in the picture. There's a brother-in-law out there. LA has been Cowboys country. He would allow room to develop Goff. Top tier RB being wasted. Top tier DL. Owner willing to spend. Young head coach in McVay who, as an OC with the Skins, is familiar with Romo. Cap room. Reunion in Oxnard. Problem is they don't have a 1st and that makes trading away another pick undesirable.

 

[StarGazer1]

If they can trade Romo and our 1st and then move up into the top 15, that'd be the best case scenario I think. But more realistically a 2nd rounder. Any less than that just cut him, not worth the cap space we'll lose anyway

I like your scenario and would trade our 1st and Romo to the Jets or Bears to get in position to draft Derek Barnett. He is the relentless pass rusher we've been needing.