Official Tony Romo thread

[Kaiser]

We would gain cap space but, Tony would have to agree to the trade. He's not going to just any team that offers a pick. Cleveland or
Buffalo might offer a pick but, would Tony take his family there? Not likely.

Tony isn't going to a team like Cleveland but there are plenty of teams where he would be a major upgrade. He would also make a lot of average teams into playoff teams by himself.

You mentioned DeMarcus Ware, when negotiations broke down with him they finally cut him and he had an agreement in place ten minutes after he was cut. Meaning a lot of back channel conversations had taken place and "unofficial" salary numbers exchanged.

The same thing is happening right now with Romo, it isn't public but GMs are smart enough to filter it through mutual friends and third parties.

 

[Gameover]

He's 100% just baiting a hook for a possible trade. But that's also the right thing to do right now.

Tony's either going to get let go outright so he can do to a contender, or he's going to get traded to a contender for more than people in Dallas expect he's worth right now. I can't decide which I think is going to happen, but I know which one I want.

25th from the Texans

 

[Sarge]

Hate to disagree with you but, the 3 choices are:
Tony stays with the Cowboys for his current salary.
Jerry releases Tony so he can pick his team as a June 1st cut.
Jerry tries to trade Tony, Tony balks, and retires.

What makes you think Tony can just pick whatever team he wants to play for?

 

[LittleD]

What makes you think Tony can just pick whatever team he wants to play for?

If Jerry releases Tony as a June 1st cut, Tony gets to pick his team or whichever team might want to sign him.

 

[DFWJC]

You can be sure that Jerry is going to go out of his way to help Romo . But the ol man isn't dumb, regardless of what some here might think.
They will try to find something mutually beneficial.

But just some trivia on how close they are and how fixed Romo and family are into the Dallas area; Romo offered and gave Jerry's grandson ( Stephen's son) one on one QB camp type lessons this year on his way to the Texas 5A High School State Championship.
Stephen, his wife, and Jerry's wife were literally crying with joy at the trophy ceremony.
My guess is that no Cowboy Super Bowl win could ever top that for Stephen...maybe Jerry, but not Stephen.

Romo never wants off-field accolades and for the last 7-8 years has done a ton of high impact charity work with the specific request that his name not be used--especially in the disadvantaged areas of Dallas. His family has an emotional attachment to Dallas.

 

[Sarge]

If Jerry releases Tony as a June 1st cut, Tony gets to pick his team or whichever team might want to sign him.

That is my point. Not every team wants him so he can't just pick and choose where he wants to go. He's limited to the teams that want him and further limited by the teams that want him at a certain price/salary.

 

[Cowboy4ever]

He won't stay at 14m......if he wants to stay in DAL it will be as a backup for much much less
He won't be released for nothing and no cap relief
He may get traded or he may retire

Tony is under contract, he has no need or obligation to take a pay cut. So if you want him as your back up and willing to put up the distraction, he will be paid his full salary.
Tony is not going to retire. Tony will not play the good solider again next year, so all those that say just keep him, think about that. He will be a distraction. He played his part once the FO decided to give Dak some experience this year. But he can't be expected to just roll over when he knows he is the best QB on the team.
Tony might be traded, if the offer is good (1st and 2nd round picks). But what team will step up and trade when they know the team is going to have to release him?

Tony will be released at the beginning of the NFL year. He will be a highly sought after QB on the free agent market, by far the best QB available.

 

[DFWJC]

That is my point. Not every team wants him so he can't just pick and choose where he wants to go. He's limited to the teams that want him and further limited by the teams that want him at a certain price/salary.

This.
And I think the list may be smaller than some realize.

Even with a great fit like Houston.
Just assume some how they could get out from under that Osweiller contract, I think Houston is the one AFC team Jerry does not want to see contending for a Super Bowl. Although Dallas rules the market, Romo going there will send some Texas allegiances south....especially the fickle ones.
Jerry's worst night mare--other than maybe an NFC east team winning--would be for Houston to get a Super Bowl before Dallas gets their next one.

Not saying it would happen, but Romo there--if he can stay relatively healthy--helps them greatly.

 

[TimHortons]

IMO, I'd like to see Romo in Buffalo in 2017. He will be reunited with QB coach David Lee and will be coming into a new offense. Houston is an ideal team as well.

Houston would become a great team with Romo. They have weapons, and one of the best defenses in the league

 

[Cowboy4ever]

Houston would become a great team with Romo. They have weapons, and one of the best defenses in the league

They would. How about a JJ for Romo swap.. two players, both with back issues.. Watt is younger but plays a position much harder on the back.. be fun to see happen.

 

[LocimusPrime]

How about Romo and Bryant to Houston for Clowney?

Let's do it! I'd love Clowney here and that would free up like 36 million a year

 

[haleyrules]

Let's do it! I'd love Clowney here and that would free up like 36 million a year

Yes. Its a win for both sides. Houston is desperate for real offense and the Cowboys are in the same spot for Defense!

 

[Tabascocat]

Houston would trade Watt before Clowney and JJ isn't going anywhere.

 

[irving]

If they are/were seriously considering that then they should've made the switch after the Giants game or in Philly at the latest. Once they stuck with Dak the entire playoff game, even after going down by 18 points, that said he's the QB of this team.

So what would cause the change of heart now? I could see it if Dak had imploded against the Packers but he did not. The notion that Romo definitely would've done better is questionable given his playoff history. Besides, let's pretend they switch: how far into next season would it be until people started calling for Dak? The first punt? The first interception? The first loss? Because it would definitely happen unless the Cowboys go 19-0 and win every game in a blowout.

You are exactly right, once Dallas stayed with Dak this year, and the team went 13-3 in the regular season, all hope of Romo ever returning as the starting quarterback was effectively ended. If Romo were to start the 2017 season as the starting quarterback for Dallas, he would be chasing the ghost of the Dak lead cowboys of 2016. Anything less than a high seed and a division championship would more than likely be seen as failure, be it right or wrong, no one would care. You want to see those negative Romo threads return

There have been a lot of QBs that have had great rookie years or seasons as a first year starter only to come back to earth the following year. It is not inconceivable to me that Romo is in the mix next year if we can't get anything for him and Romo is willing to stay if giving the opportunity to compete for the job.

All the blah blah blah about not messing with a streak or playing with a QBs head will be out the window starting a fresh year. If Romo can stay on the field he would win that battle IMO, so if you are going to pay a huge chunk of change no matter what you do, I think we might as well have the best QB playing.

And if this teams starts the year with the same defense, no matter who the quarterback is, their fate will be the same. In case people haven't noticed, the NFC East is on the rise again. It is just not football smart to return to a quarterback that will be 37 years old, a quarterback with a injury history. I know it's hard for some fans to let Romo go, but let him go you must. As for the FO , I would hope they realize what they have to do, if left up to Jerry, then I wouldn't be so confident, after all he has neglected the defense for years. And that neglect directly lead to the cowboys failing in the playoffs. But who knows maybe with Romo at quarterback, Dallas can outscore everyone.

 

[LocimusPrime]

Farewell Tony. You're my boy so I wish you well! Go win a Super Bowl

 

[pansophy]

You are exactly right, once Dallas stayed with Dak this year, and the team went 13-3 in the regular season, all hope of Romo ever returning as the starting quarterback was effectively ended. If Romo were to start the 2017 season as the starting quarterback for Dallas, he would be chasing the ghost of the Dak lead cowboys of 2016. Anything less than a high seed and a division championship would more than likely be seen as failure, be it right or wrong, no one would care. You want to see those negative Romo threads return

And if this teams starts the year with the same defense, no matter who the quarterback is, their fate will be the same. In case people haven't noticed, the NFC East is on the rise again. It is just not football smart to return to a quarterback that will be 37 years old, a quarterback with a injury history. I know it's hard for some fans to let Romo go, but let him go you must. As for the FO , I would hope they realize what they have to do, if left up to Jerry, then I wouldn't be so confident, after all he has neglected the defense for years. And that neglect directly lead to the cowboys failing in the playoffs. But who knows maybe with Romo at quarterback, Dallas can outscore everyone.

Eh, I tend to agree with you. We need to pay attention to the defense and find a good home for Romo. I definitely have had a harder time then some letting him go because I do believe he is the better QB. But if Montana and Manning can finish his career somewhere else then Romo can too. Our best case scenario is the Dak follows up this year with another very solid one - a dream would be that he actually keeps getting better - and the defense also gets better.

We have a 3 year window before we have to pay Dak real QB money and a 2 year window when we aren't paying anyone QB money. We need to make that count.

I just think that Jerry could keep Romo if there is no value in releasing him. We would still have to find a backup in that case unless we go back to Moore.

 

[pansophy]

How soon everyone forgets about RGIII

Not to mention Foles, Kapernick, and others. Some would say that Wilson and Cam also have lost some.

Having Zeke and our offensive line was help protect Dak from that kind of regression, but those 6 plays from Romo should be a reminder of how far Dak has to go. We didn't see that many 3rd and longs made this year and Romo reminded us how routine he made them seem on that in route to Williams.

 

[Playmaker247]

I've heard many sports analyst throwing out the idea of Cowboys trading Romo for JJ Watt. I know it sounds crazy at first but it actually makes a ton of sense for both teams. Cowboys get much needed defensive help while the Texans, who have already proven their defense can be great without him, get the one thing they need....a QB. IMO I would trade Romo and even a 4th maybe a 3rd for Watt if they wouldn't accept Romo for Watt straight up. What do you guys think of this and if you were the cowboys would you do it?

 

[SacredStar]

I've heard many sports analyst throwing out the idea of Cowboys trading Romo for JJ Watt. I know it sounds crazy at first but it actually makes a ton of sense for both teams. Cowboys get much needed defensive help while the Texans, who have already proven their defense can be great without him, get the one thing they need....a QB. IMO I would trade Romo and even a 4th maybe a 3rd for Watt if they wouldn't accept Romo for Watt straight up. What do you guys think of this and if you were the cowboys would you do it?

I highly doubt that happens. I would be overjoyed if it did tho.

 

[Ranching]

I've heard many sports analyst throwing out the idea of Cowboys trading Romo for JJ Watt. I know it sounds crazy at first but it actually makes a ton of sense for both teams. Cowboys get much needed defensive help while the Texans, who have already proven their defense can be great without him, get the one thing they need....a QB. IMO I would trade Romo and even a 4th maybe a 3rd for Watt if they wouldn't accept Romo for Watt straight up. What do you guys think of this and if you were the cowboys would you do it?

The dream I had last night would come true!