Repost/Reminder: The Heart of Romo

[Gabe]

Couldn't agree less. My first question is when was the last time you saw a rookie QB win it all? I may have forgotten a time (I'm getting older now of course) but I don't recall a single situation where a rookie QB ever led a team to a Superbowl championship.

That doesn't have anything to do with any of the QB's physical abilities either.

You're going to see, the longer he plays, how much experience plays a factor against the better teams.

Dak won't have it. And that experience is invaluable when it comes to crunch time (Late season and playoffs).

Dak is a fantastic rookie with a mega ton of upside.

But he won't gain Romos knowledge or ability to control a game from the QB position when times are tough, and tight, against the better teams in one season. That takes a few seasons of growing pains and learning from experience.

Dak will have plenty of time for that. He's the QB of the future, I believe without question. But the future is not right now.

Now that of course is all my personal belief and opinion. As I've said before the Cowboys could decide to simply go with him for the long term now. I don't think that will be the right decision for this season but that's not my call.

Experience is invaluable at crunch time? Romo's invaluable experience has delivered us two playoff wins in 13 years. This is now old and frail Romo. This is a much lesser version of himself who could never win the big games. Why should we go back to that?

Brady won it all early in his career and hasn't looked back. We could have the same thing here. OR we can continue trying to do something that hasn't worked for 13 years. Is this a difficult decision?

 

[TellerMorrow34]

Experience is invaluable at crunch time? Romo's invaluable experience has delivered us two playoff wins in 13 years. This is now old and frail Romo. This is a much lesser version of himself who could never win the big games. Why should we go back to that?

Games are won by teams. Not individuals.

Romos experience remains invaluable because he's been through those tough grinds and those crappy times. You don't just learn that because the fans want you to so that they can get rid of the older QB.

It's cool. You're a fan of simply going with the young guy and waiting 2-3 years for him to gain enough experience to truly chase a title. That's fine. There is nothing wrong with that.

But Dak is not going to have the Cowboys contend for a title this year, and I'll even say next.

The fact that you don't understand that about experience says all that needs to be said about this subject. We both know were we stand on the subject. We need go no further with it.

 

[DFWJC]

Experience is invaluable at crunch time? Romo's invaluable experience has delivered us two playoff wins in 13 years. This is now old and frail Romo. This is a much lesser version of himself who could never win the big games. Why should we go back to that?

why do you keep saying 13 years? If you're going to slander someone, at least do it correctly. He has started for almost 10 years.

 

[drawandstrike]

And in those 13 seasons it was never because of Romo that there weren't any Super Bowls. He has been the ONLY reason the Cowboys have been able to challenge for a Super Bowl.

Romo is the only reason this team has had a shot at a winning record each year since 2006. Without him this was 1-3 win team each of those years. People who keep pretending HE'S the one holding this team back from true glory suffer from a delusion.

 

[Gabe]

Games are won by teams. Not individuals.

Romos experience remains invaluable because he's been through those tough grinds and those crappy times. You don't just learn that because the fans want you to so that they can get rid of the older QB.

It's cool. You're a fan of simply going with the young guy and waiting 2-3 years for him to gain enough experience to truly chase a title. That's fine. There is nothing wrong with that.

But Dak is not going to have the Cowboys contend for a title this year, and I'll even say next.

The fact that you don't understand that about experience says all that needs to be said about this subject. We both know were we stand on the subject. We need go no further with it.

The QB is the leader of the team and how that team performs is a DIRECT reflection upon him. You can have wonderful stats but if you can't get others around you to do the same, you are pretty much worthess. We have experienced that for the past 13 years. Im tired of losing. Im tired of getting a shot 25% of the time and falling flat on our faces when then chance comes.

The time is now if we are serious about winning. Dak absolutely can do it now. We can free up cap space and make it an even better situation for him. Why not at least give it a try? If this is all about someone's feelings... Then im sorry... That is just wrong on so many levels.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

The QB is the leader of the team and how that team performs is a DIRECT reflection upon him. You can have wonderful stats but if you can't get others around you to do the same, you are pretty much worthess. We have experienced that for the past 13 years. Im tired of losing. Im tired of getting a shot 25% of the time and falling flat on our faces when then chance comes.

The time is now if we are serious about winning. Dak absolutely can do it now. We can free up cap space and make it an even better situation for him. Why not at least give it a try?

Cool story man. The fact that you're saying Romo is worthless (Your words, not mine) gives me zero reason to continue any conversation with you. Good day.

 

[drawandstrike]

The QB is the leader of the team and how that team performs is a DIRECT reflection upon him. You can have wonderful stats but if you can't get others around you to do the same, you are pretty much worthess. We have experienced that for the past 13 years. Im tired of losing. Im tired of getting a shot 25% of the time and falling flat on our faces when then chance comes.

The time is now if we are serious about winning. Dak absolutely can do it now. We can free up cap space and make it an even better situation for him. Why not at least give it a try?

Romo doesn't just have 'wonderful stats'. He won games for us. You keep bringing up stats and QBR. Who cares? This was a 12-4 team back in 2014 with him at the helm. He'll get his last shot to show if he can still do it.

 

[DFWJC]

Romo doesn't just have 'wonderful stats'. He won games for us. You keep bringing up stats and QBR. Who cares? This was a 12-4 team back in 2014 with him at the helm. He'll get his last shot to show if he can still do it.

And even though he only played healthy 1 1/2 games out the 4 last year, the were 3-1 in those games. The only loss coming to the 15-1 Panthers (so basically all teams sucked vs them) on a short week and after he returned too early.

 

[etw926]

why do you keep saying 13 years? .

Because he is a troll and is trying to get under peoples skin. He knows exactly how many years Romo has been the starter. DON'T FEED THE TROLL!!!!

 

[CowboyChris]

The QB is the leader of the team and how that team performs is a DIRECT reflection upon him. You can have wonderful stats but if you can't get others around you to do the same, you are pretty much worthess. We have experienced that for the past 13 years. Im tired of losing. Im tired of getting a shot 25% of the time and falling flat on our faces when then chance comes.

The time is now if we are serious about winning. Dak absolutely can do it now. We can free up cap space and make it an even better situation for him. Why not at least give it a try? If this is all about someone's feelings... Then im sorry... That is just wrong on so many levels.

Keep hammering at them Gabe....some people would rather settle for mediocrity, just cause the stats look good on paper. 13 years of Romo and we never been to an NFC Championship....end of story...unless we are the Lions

 

[Reverend Conehead]

In the words of Bill Parcells, "I wouldn't count this guy out just yet." He said that specifically when talking about Romo. Do I know for a fact Romo will come back and light it up with great play for the rest of the season? No, I don't know that, but I don't know that he won't either. The fact is, no one knows for sure. I'm just going to take Parcells' advice and not assume that he has nothing left. After Romo has healed up, we'll see what happens. No one knows for sure, and that's okay. In the real world, we rarely know everything.

 

[dfense]

He's a good guy, and he had his chances. 13 of them. 2014, two years ago, which was a LONG time ago at this stage of his career, was his last opportunity to get it done and it didn't happen.

At this point, I wish him well, but it is just WRONG to hold him above what is best for this team and organization going forward. It isn't fair to the other players who want to win and fans who support. It is time to open the next chapter. He will be remembered.

I actually did like the video and thanks for sharing.

The inevitable irony will be when the Cowboys stall and can't go any farther into the season, there will be all kind of reasons why, according to most posters. Defense, coaching, game planning and injuries. But will Prescott be blamed the way Romo has been?

Full circle.

 

[Silver N Blue]

Thanks for sharing man...I can not wait until he comes back!

 

[weaver21]

The fact that people actually believe a 4th round rookie who has only started 3 games in his NFL career is a better quarterback than a guy who has been a starter for nearly 10 years and has ten times the experience and knowledge of that rookie quarterback is mind-boggling. We're in a great situation right now, I don't know why people don't understand this. We not only have our quarterback of the future, but a veteran quarterback who can lead this team to a Super Bowl. It's a win-win situation. Whoever denies Romo does not have the ability to lead this team to the promise land is a hater. Seeing what Dak is doing is awesome and exciting and everyone is getting swept up in all the Dak hype, but are we going to forget that Romo was a MVP candidate just two years ago?

Look, I understand people's point of view that Romo is done and should retire. I really do. I'm just not in that group and I believe he has earned the right to come back and be the starting quarterback for the Cowboys. He's given his damn heart, body and soul for this franchise and he's gotten nothing but disrespect time and time again from these fans. He deserves one more chance to get that Super Bowl before some of you toss him aside like garbage. If he comes back and gets hurt again, then I will accept that Tony is done and it's time for Dak to become the permanent quarterback.

 

[lostar2009]

Romo time is up and Dak has confirm he is the future. Enuff said.

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

It still pisses me off watching people dive at Romo's legs after he throws the ball and never a single flag. Good lord. It happened in both playoff games in 2014. Those were ridiculous.

 

[Trouty]

Romo time is up and Dak has confirm he is the future. Enuff said.

So then you're done talking about it? sorry... not sorry

 

[DakotaReign]

Games are won by teams. Not individuals.

Romos experience remains invaluable because he's been through those tough grinds and those crappy times. You don't just learn that because the fans want you to so that they can get rid of the older QB.

It's cool. You're a fan of simply going with the young guy and waiting 2-3 years for him to gain enough experience to truly chase a title. That's fine. There is nothing wrong with that.

But Dak is not going to have the Cowboys contend for a title this year, and I'll even say next.

The fact that you don't understand that about experience says all that needs to be said about this subject. We both know were we stand on the subject. We need go no further with it.

At Daks current rate of progression we can contend next year. An injury free year and some help on defense and we could be NFC favorites

 

[Trouty]

Romo is the only reason this team has had a shot at a winning record each year since 2006. Without him this was 1-3 win team each of those years. People who keep pretending HE'S the one holding this team back from true glory suffer from a delusion.

I'm so stoked for his return, Draw. As awesome as Dak is, our future franchise QB, there's nothing wrong with being giddy at the prospect of Tony's return and the dynamic he brings that Dak just hasn't fully developed yet.

I try not to think of reinjury, just glorious down field passes and play action outs that we haven't gotten to see for so long. Romo is pure excitement. So is Dak. I love both of them, like a torn lover

 

[lostar2009]

So then you're done talking about it? sorry... not sorry

Nope not until it's offical.