News: PFT: Cowboys trying to find a routine that helps Tony Romo’s back

[cowboys1981]

We need to continue with a heavy run and mix in some quick screens and passes. This could help Romo alot.

I notice he will concede a sack vs maneuvering his way around and I think he's doing that out of fear of injuring his back again. It's not worth the risk to him right now. As he gains more confidence he'll come back to his normal self.

 

[BoysFan4ever]

We need to continue with a heavy run and mix in some quick screens and passes. This could help Romo alot.

I notice he will concede a sack vs maneuvering his way around and I think he's doing that out of fear of injuring his back again. It's not worth the risk to him right now. As he gains more confidence he'll come back to his normal self.

I do not think he will ever be his "normal" self again. There is no indication of that.

I guess the question I have is what percentage of the old guy we will see. I think a 50% Romo is still better than Weeden any day of the week.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Well up until now we haven't needed to look behind door #2. I will add they should have started looking behind the 2nd door the second Romo's season ended with the injury he had last year. We are screwed without Romo this year and everything else is a crap shoot. I pray the time gap between Romo and his successor is a lot shorter than the time gap between Aikman and Romo.

No doubt. Look at all the teams that have to look for years and years to find someone.

And spending a high pick on one doesn't guarantee anything. Look at that super spare last week who was #8 (!) overall. Unreal. Get stuck with him or a Ponder and not only have you wasted a high first rounder, you've wasted a ton of time.

We're going to have to get incredibly lucky to find a QB better than Romo.

 

[cowboys1981]

I do not think he will ever be his "normal" self again. There is no indication of that.

I guess the question I have is what percentage of the old guy we will see. I think a 50% Romo is still better than Weeden any day of the week.

Yeah, who knows. Romo throwing left handed is better than Weeden.

 

[wileedog]

Get stuck with him or a Ponder and not only have you wasted a high first rounder, you've wasted a ton of time..

Which is why Jerry said during the Quincy years he didn't like spending high round picks on QBs - you wasted a high pick, lots of money and time on a position with a very high bust rate. (and yes I know about Aikman, just relaying what Jerry said to justify all the QB dumpster diving he was doing).

The problem is identifying the next Romo or Brady (and not comparing the two, just their relative draft status) is pure lottery luck. And I have zero - and i mean zero - faith Jerry is going to be able to bargain hunt and develop a real QB without Parcells or someone like him around.

Oh and for those who wanted Manziel, you think Romo has an incredibly long leash? Can you imagine the life of privilege, luxury, and "Sure Johnny, do whatever you want" he would have had here as Jerry's hand picked successor?

 

[ccb04]

Last time I checked, EVERY QB throws interceptions and has bad games.

Indeed. Peyton Manning was already mentioned for injury comparison purposes. As good as he's been & as smart as he is...I recall watching him throw 4 Int's in an AFC Championship game...and the game-losing Int. in the Super Bowl vs. the Saints. He's also went one-and-done in the playoffs 8-9 times.

Romo actually hasn't had that many chances in the playoffs...and it is a team sport. People talk about the botched hold in Seattle...but rarely if ever, mention Terry Glenn's 4th quarter fumble that led to a safety in a 1-point loss. Or how the defense let Seattle and Alexander burn the clock at the end. That was Romo's 1st playoff start...& he threw no Int's vs. 2 for Matt Hasselbeck that led to 6 Cowboys points...yet they still won.

Most talked about the Cabo trip prior to the Giants game. Few talk about Jacques Reeves almost single-handedly being responsible for the Giants 2 TD's in the 1st half with penalties & poor coverage. Many also forget that Romo led an 8+ minute drive to open the 3rd quarter...but a dropped TD & false start penalty forced them to kick a FG...which was a 4 point swing in a 4 point loss. IIRC, the Cowboys also had more penalty yards in that game, than the Giants did yards rushing. Special teams also gave up a couple of big plays...one being a key punt return to R.W. McQuarters.

The franchise got lucky with Romo....having gone through the likes of Leaf, Carter, Hutchinson, Bledsoe, etc...between he and Aikman. As others have mentioned, there are no guarantees with drafting a QB higher up in the draft. That said, it's seemingly becoming more of a possibility given Tony's age, injury, etc. I was among those who liked Jimmy Garoppolo this past draft. That said...I think some have forgotten how bad the QB position was prior to Romo coming onto the scene.

 

[yentl911]

How the hell did the organization put this kind of investment in a guy with a back that is this bad? Jerry had a front row seat on Aikman's career coming to an end due to his back and he signs Romo to a multi-year deal???

He could have signed him but put in a performance or insurance clause that covered the team if his back goes south.

If Romo ends up being done or even just a shell of his former self the cap ramifications are going to cripple this team for years. SHM

 

[zekecowboy]

No team would tank a season. (LOL, only Dallas won't)

nope not at all

we will never win with the great TONY ROMO AS OUR QB

don't give me all his numbers - I don't care about how many yards he has passed for

he's got a loser mentality - you ever seen him after a bad pass or int - has he head hanging - or goes ah shucks

so I guess you guys think that INDY just happed to have 1 - 15 season the Luck came out - YEA RIGHT

 

[zekecowboy]

Romo will be here at least one more year. The cap ramifications are too steep.

How the hell did the organization put this kind of investment in a guy with a back that is this bad? Jerry had a front row seat on Aikman's career coming to an end due to his back and he signs Romo to a multi-year deal???

He could have signed him but put in a performance or insurance clause that covered the team if his back goes south.

If Romo ends up being done or even just a shell of his former self the cap ramifications are going to cripple this team for years. SHM

 

[daveferr33]

How the hell did the organization put this kind of investment in a guy with a back that is this bad? Jerry had a front row seat on Aikman's career coming to an end due to his back and he signs Romo to a multi-year deal???

He could have signed him but put in a performance or insurance clause that covered the team if his back goes south.

If Romo ends up being done or even just a shell of his former self the cap ramifications are going to cripple this team for years. SHM

Romo was re-signed two years before his contract was over to provide cap relief.

Romo's contract was repeatedly restructured after that to provide cap relief.

Its really as simple as that.

 

[Zordon]

You're really confused by that?

Romo is a product of Bill Parcells. He's not here anymore. It's up to the two idiots, Jerry and Stephen, to find the next one. The same guys who brought you that scary conveyor belt of QBs prior to Romo.

The GM we have today is the guy who was on the phone bragging in league circles that he may have, not one, but two franchise QBs in Quincy Carter and Chad Hutchinson.

Any informed, logical fan of this team should be very scared of what life after Romo will be like. I mean, the team is garbage now, but at least Romo gives you a puncher's chance most weeks.

Let me give you guys some hope.

Name me a starting QB in today's league (not a backup starting due to an injury) that is worse than Hutchinson, Stoerner, Henson, Wright, Leaf. You can't.

The point is, this is a different league than 15 years ago and the QB play has improved dramatically. The Jones clan messing up to that extent is unfathomable considering the availability of good to decent QB play.

 

[Zordon]

How the hell did the organization put this kind of investment in a guy with a back that is this bad? Jerry had a front row seat on Aikman's career coming to an end due to his back and he signs Romo to a multi-year deal???

He could have signed him but put in a performance or insurance clause that covered the team if his back goes south.

If Romo ends up being done or even just a shell of his former self the cap ramifications are going to cripple this team for years. SHM

Romo was re-signed two years before his contract was over to provide cap relief.

Romo's contract was repeatedly restructured after that to provide cap relief.

Its really as simple as that.

Part of the problem is Romo did not mention to the team about the ongoing back issue until after he signed his deal.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I do not think he will ever be his "normal" self again. There is no indication of that.

There is no indication he won't be either. It's just taking him longer then anyone hoped it would.

 

[Nav22]

His decision-making was awful vs SF but he looked okay physically. As for the "he can't throw more than 15 yards" nonsense, see his INT on the deep ball to Dez. Perfectly accurate deep pass, just a bad decision.

We ran it down Tennessee's throats and the D was strong so he took a backseat. Still played efficiently and completed some nice balls to move the chains, plus the TD to Dez.

You can get the hearse out for Tony if you want... he's not riding in it yet.

 

[mldardy]

I still say they should have taken Johnny Football when they had the chance. I knew Romo would not be the same and they had a potential franchise QB sitting there for the taking.

I'm glad they didn't draft him. He's just not the right one we need to go into the future. I don't think he'll be any good.

 

[Bullflop]

or Marcus Mariota

might as well get hurt this game - tank this year - that will give Romo a whole year to heal

and maybe a year for Marcus Mariota to adjust

Perhaps you'd better face it -- you just might have to settle for Dustin Vaughn and be glad it's not Weeden.

 

[BoysFan4ever]

There is no indication he won't be either. It's just taking him longer then anyone hoped it would.

I realize everyone is different but you have posters right here on this board that had the same surgery & said they have healed but they are not the same. It's been months, he doesn't look like he's the same guy. I thought he played ok last week. At least his head was in the game.

 

[Bullflop]

Hey, I've got it! To ensure Romo's back lasting long enough, the FO should fit Candice with a chastity belt -- lol.

Not too sure it would prevent him from getting somewhat unsettled, troubled and/or distracted, though . . .

 

[Risen Star]

Let me give you guys some hope.

Name me a starting QB in today's league (not a backup starting due to an injury) that is worse than Hutchinson, Stoerner, Henson, Wright, Leaf. You can't.

The point is, this is a different league than 15 years ago and the QB play has improved dramatically. The Jones clan messing up to that extent is unfathomable considering the availability of good to decent QB play.

You're going to make me feel better by pointing out that no team today fields a QB that is as bad as what the Jones twins produced without Parcells?

Well alright. Go Cowboys.

 

[Bleu Star]

It sure would be nice to have Manziel awaiting to step in right now. Yes Jerry. I feel you on that.

Tony doesn't need that pressure behind him they say...

Spot #13 would be wasted on a QB that doesn't see the field for the next three years they say....

It's just not a smart move with Tony signed to a long term contract they say...

Oline was the way to go. We have our QB position solidified for the next 3 years they say...

Manziel would have just created fan drama they say...

Some of us just find sooo many creative ways to immortalize Romo while having no eye on preparing to avoid a deficit at the QB position. Some of us are blinded by that Romo charm...

Yes. If it isn't already obvious, I'm still burnt by our swerve in the draft when our potential future franchise QB was sitting right there. I turned the TV off after that pick.

Ok.... now back to the omnipresent. I hope Romo continues to improve so he can at least drive the bus extremely we'll this season to compliment our new run oriented offense.