Official Tony Romo thread

[Tabascocat]

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?

Watt has just as good of chance as Romo to get knocked out for awhile in one hit and in no way would I give them a draft pick too.

Straight up, sure......take a chance.

 

[Cowboys_22]

Romo is a tough guy and deserves a lot of credit. He had his chances but now it's Dak's turn.
Get him a defense and see what he can do.

 

[Nirvana]

The JJ Watt trade ideas are ridiculous. What can we get for Romo? I have the notion that he likely just gets released with a post June 1 designation (but I would obviously prefer we at least pick up a high draft pick for him.)

 

[blumayne38]

The JJ Watt trade ideas are ridiculous. What can we get for Romo? I have the notion that he likely just gets released with a post June 1 designation (but I would obviously prefer we at least pick up a high draft pick for him.)

Who is daks backup next year, any ideas?

 

[TRUTH87]

Who is daks backup next year, any ideas?

i think they roll w moore. hes not great but can probably make one or two needed throws in a game. ride zeke.. and backups will look decent.

 

[Beast_from_East]

I don't think Jerry was ever fully on board with Romo's benching. I think it was all Garrett and Stephen. Garrett is a snake in the grass and wanted to prove to the world that he could win without Romo. That's what Romo's benching was--a resentful Garrett getting back at Romo because the narrative was that Garrett was a failure without Romo. Don't forget, Garrett is a petty and small man whose career is a history of backstabbing and betrayal. Romo was just the latest.

Jerry reluctantly went along with it all and now regrets his deference.

Yep, I could totally see this.

I don't think Jerry was 100% on board either with Romo's benching.

 

[DFWJC]

Watt has just as good of chance as Romo to get knocked out for awhile in one hit and in no way would I give them a draft pick too.

Straight up, sure......take a chance.

Come on now Dex.
Watt for Romo?
Theres a shot Houston wouldn't even trade Watt for Dallas' 1st rounder (only 28) and Romo...let alone just Romo.

Hey, jmo

 

[Tabascocat]

Come on now Dex.
Watt for Romo?
Theres a shot Houston wouldn't even trade Watt for Dallas' 1st rounder (only 28) and Romo...let alone just Romo.

Hey, jmo

Watt's back is worse than you think, he might not ever be the same.

 

[Hoofbite]

Neither side gets what they want with your plan

He negotiates with DAL because they both benefit........he gets 0 guaranteed right now but if he wants to still start he get 15m guaranteed and gets the choice of teams.....if he wants to stay in DAL it can't be for 14m, no chance.... he only made 8.5m this year so you can't say he won't take 5m to be a bench coach

Either way there will be no quick resolution that benefits DAL without a big trade or a renegotiation

I honestly have no idea what you think could possibly happen. It's nearly 100% assured that he's going to be traded. He probably won't even negotiate with Dallas again. He's going to negotiate with another team, and then that team will negotiate with Dallas.

 

[Hoofbite]

If Jerry is just going to do exactly what Romo wants, why is he being traded at all? Romo would want a new deal with new guarantees in it as opposed to the zero guarantees he has now.

I know it sounds good to bash Jerry, but either Romo is giving them a list of teams he wants, or he's getting cut. This picking his team crap is nonsense and would be a waste of time for everyone who's involved.

You can't have it both ways. Either Jerry is going to try to get a deal done to the Cowboys benefit, or he's going to do what Romo wants and release him, since you know, there's already been reports that Romo would prefer a release months ago.

He's going to let Romo find a team that Romo wants to go to, and then he will negotiate with that team. If the compensation is good enough, that's where Romo will go. If it is not, then Tony will be told to try again. Under no circumstance will Romo be cut if there's a trade partner. Even a horrible pick is better than no pick at all.

 

[Hoofbite]

Romo is not going to "choose his next team." He may choose where NOT to go but that is the extent of it.

Given the fact that there are only a handful of teams who need a QB and of those who do need a QB only a portion will be looking to trade for an aged vet, what's the different between dictating where you won't go and where you will?

If there are 8 teams out there who show interest and Romo can say which of those teams he doesn't want to go to, then what do you call that?

It's all relative to the situation at hand. Of course Romo can't play QB for any team he chooses, but of the teams who want Romo to be their QB he will have his choice. And I'll even say that Jerry would give up a better draft pick (to an extent) to make it happen. He's too loyal, for better or for worse.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Secondary won't have to cover as long when we got a healthy watt and Smith back there rushing the passer. I honestly think that 1 move would put us in the sb

No way Houston trades Watt for Romo, and Smith isnt a pass rusher

 

[Doomsday101]

I will be pleasantly surprised if we get much of anything via trade. I think teams around the league know that Dallas is not going to have 24.5 million dollar player sitting on the bench as a backup so why would anyone be willing to throw top players or picks to get him. Also add the fact he has been dealing with injuries and is 36 years old. I think it becomes more likely that Romo is released as part of the June 1st releases and given the chance to negotiate with whom ever is interested in him and who Romo may be interested in playing for.

 

[Jstopper]

No way Houston trades Watt for Romo, and Smith isnt a pass rusher

It's picking up steam in loads of sites and different teams websites. And yeah Smith isn't a pass rusher but he is well known for being a good Blitzer.

 

[KJJ]

No way Houston trades Watt for Romo, and Smith isnt a pass rusher

I can't see that happening either but after coming off 2 back surgeries you have to wonder if Watt's best days are behind him. He didn't look like the same JJ Watt at the start of the season before his back started acting up again.

 

[darthseinfeld]

It's picking up steam in loads of sites and different teams websites. And yeah Smith isn't a pass rusher but he is well known for being a good Blitzer.

Its picking steam off of a " this would be a good trade" type article that didn't have basis of actual rumors. There is no way the Texans trade Watt for Romo evem if we throw in a first. I think they would have to eat alot of bonus moneymto trade him.

Jaylon is a good blitzer, but thats different from what the organization wants as far as pressure. They dont want to bring blitzers to create pressure, they want to be able to duress a QB with a 4 man rush and be able to sit in coverage. Blitzing is something they are doing out of nessesesity, and even then its not often. In our scheme Jaylon is much more a sideline to sideline MLB in the Urlacher vein then a blitzer.

The thing with trading Romo is that the tangible return isnt going to be as high as we want due to age and recent injury history. Well likely as you never know with the QB position. I the highest we can reasonable expect is a 3rd rounder. I think he is worth a 2nd personally, and if Im the Bills GM I make that deal as with Romo I can chade NE.

I think to get good value for Romo, we need 4 or 5 teams interested in acquiring him, and 2 to 3 willing to trade for him. If that happens we can get solid value for Romo. I personally think we cut him. He wants to go to Denver (dont know why, Buffalo would be a better fit if they move on from Taylors horrible contract). Denver doesnt want to trade for him, and they just gave up a day 2 pick to move up for a QB last year. They also have a terrible OL and no running game. Thats alot of hits he is going to be taking. Buffalo is a run heavy team with a very solid line and an elite HB in McCoy. In Buffalo he winds up playing in January. In Denver he winds up tutoring in November IMO

 

[KJJ]

Still don't think Romo would be that good a fit in Denver. Not saying he won't end up there but he's just going to be a stopgap for a year or two with 2 young QBs sitting behind him. The Broncos gave up quite a bit to move up for Paxton Lynch last April and bringing in an aging veteran would be a progress stopper. Another problem with Denver is the cold winter weather and Romo has never played that well in cold temperatures. I could see Houston being a good fit if they can find a way to fit Romo under the cap with Osweiler who's guaranteed $16M next season. Houston is desperate to get over the hump and I'm sure they realize Osweiler was a mistake but they committed a lot of money to him and can't just release him.

 

[KJJ]

The JJ Watt trade ideas are ridiculous. What can we get for Romo? I have the notion that he likely just gets released with a post June 1 designation (but I would obviously prefer we at least pick up a high draft pick for him.)

Trading Watt for Romo certainly isn't likely but I don't think the idea is totally ridiculous only because Watt is coming off his second back surgery and his best days could be behind him. There's no assurances he'll ever return to the form he had and the Texans still had the #1 defense without him most of the 2016 season. Defense isn't the Texans problem, it's efficient QB play that's holding them back. With Clowney finally developing into the player Houston thought he was, the Texans are a solid QB away from reaching the SB. I still believe Romo will end up being released but trading for him guarantees landing him and not having to compete with other teams trying to woo him.

 

[DandyDon52]

I don't think Jerry was ever fully on board with Romo's benching. I think it was all Garrett and Stephen. Garrett is a snake in the grass and wanted to prove to the world that he could win without Romo. That's what Romo's benching was--a resentful Garrett getting back at Romo because the narrative was that Garrett was a failure without Romo. Don't forget, Garrett is a petty and small man whose career is a history of backstabbing and betrayal. Romo was just the latest.

Jerry reluctantly went along with it all and now regrets his deference.

LOL so ol JG is not a RKG himself ?????
I always thought he shafted wade on purpose to get the HC job.
And I think he didnt want Romo back, he found a new coat tail to ride !! lol.

 

[DallasDomination]

I was thinking about Romo after Dak went out there and looked straight garbage in the skill challenge.

Dak don't you know you have to be perfect in order for us to forget Romo.