Romo as O/C?

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I think Linehan is as good as gone. Many do not think that Romo can be lured away from the booth. I do not believe that for a second.

It really makes sense. Romo is super competitive. While he has a guaranteed gig as a sportscaster, and it may make financial sense, Romo has enough money that he can do what he WANTS to do. I think he wants to compete.

Jerry could pay Romo enough money that he would leave the booth and be the OC. He could also be the heir apparent head coach waiting in the wings. If Garrett falters, Garrett could be promoted to the front office of the Cowboys and Romo could be elevated to HC at that point.

Say what you want about Garrett, he may not be great at situational football, but he's methodical and that has value. Romo could gain Garrett's expertise in methodology and add the game situation management that Garrett lacks and be ready to take over for Garrett.

Romo is like a son to Jerry and that can't be under appreciated. That street runs both ways. Romo has love for Jerry and this organization. Romo could also either get Dak on board next year or choose a guy who can get the job done.

I know some of you will say this could never happen because of Romos current tv gig. But we will just have to agree to disagree on that point. Jerry gets what Jerry wants.

Also look for General Lee to be a coach if he wants to be. He has the mindset to eventually be a great D.C.
 
I think if Romo choose to do it he could be very good at it. I would say one reason he and many former players choose not to get into coaching is they know the long hours involved in coaching. Well after the players leave the coaches spend some long nights. There are many ex players who know this and just have no desire to do it.
 
John813 said:
His wife would probably kill him.

Would go from being home with the kids most days of the week to being locked into Valley Ranch for the entire week planning out the next game.
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Yes, it is not likely to happen so soon but I do feel like Romo will miss the competitiveness and look to get into coaching at some point. He may not want to coach Dak if there are any underlying hard feelings about anything so it may be after Dak is gone.
 
Romo has no coaching experience at all. If he is dumb enough to leave his sideline coaching booth job I would love to have him as a QB coach.
 
There's no doubt that the tv gig is much better for someone more interested in money and free time. However, it doesn't offer the brotherhood and competitiveness that being part of a team does.

If someone is motivated by those things, then coaching is the only route to go. Romo is a competition junkie. He thrives on competing. That's why he played so much golf and played in basketball and soccer rec league's in the off season.

I'm not saying I think he will become a coach, but it will not surprise me one bit if he finds the tv booth tame and boring and decides coaching is where he can best get his competition fix on a regular basis.

I would love to see Romo become either our HC or OC in Dallas when Garrett is done. Number 9 kicks out Garrett after 9. Has a nice ring doesn't it?! Stay tuned.
 
Verdict said:
I think Linehan is as good as gone. Many do not think that Romo can be lured away from the booth. I do not believe that for a second.

It really makes sense. Romo is super competitive. While he has a guaranteed gig as a sportscaster, and it may make financial sense, Romo has enough money that he can do what he WANTS to do. I think he wants to compete.

Jerry could pay Romo enough money that he would leave the booth and be the OC. He could also be the heir apparent head coach waiting in the wings. If Garrett falters, Garrett could be promoted to the front office of the Cowboys and Romo could be elevated to HC at that point.

Say what you want about Garrett, he may not be great at situational football, but he's methodical and that has value. Romo could gain Garrett's expertise in methodology and add the game situation management that Garrett lacks and be ready to take over for Garrett.

Romo is like a son to Jerry and that can't be under appreciated. That street runs both ways. Romo has love for Jerry and this organization. Romo could also either get Dak on board next year or choose a guy who can get the job done.

I know some of you will say this could never happen because of Romos current tv gig. But we will just have to agree to disagree on that point. Jerry gets what Jerry wants.

Also look for General Lee to be a coach if he wants to be. He has the mindset to eventually be a great D.C.
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Garrett has no value.

That being said, I would prefer to get a REAL OC.

THAT being said, I would take Romo over linehan all day long.
 
Verdict said:
I think Linehan is as good as gone. Many do not think that Romo can be lured away from the booth. I do not believe that for a second.

It really makes sense. Romo is super competitive. While he has a guaranteed gig as a sportscaster, and it may make financial sense, Romo has enough money that he can do what he WANTS to do. I think he wants to compete.

Jerry could pay Romo enough money that he would leave the booth and be the OC. He could also be the heir apparent head coach waiting in the wings. If Garrett falters, Garrett could be promoted to the front office of the Cowboys and Romo could be elevated to HC at that point.

Say what you want about Garrett, he may not be great at situational football, but he's methodical and that has value. Romo could gain Garrett's expertise in methodology and add the game situation management that Garrett lacks and be ready to take over for Garrett.

Romo is like a son to Jerry and that can't be under appreciated. That street runs both ways. Romo has love for Jerry and this organization. Romo could also either get Dak on board next year or choose a guy who can get the job done.

I know some of you will say this could never happen because of Romos current tv gig. But we will just have to agree to disagree on that point. Jerry gets what Jerry wants.

Also look for General Lee to be a coach if he wants to be. He has the mindset to eventually be a great D.C.
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Romo has a nice gig going on, he is making lots of $$$ and he gets to spend time with his family, I dont see him leaving the booth!
 
Romo will be an OC, and then our HC one day. But not until he's been a commentator for at least five years, and probably not until his kids are at a minimum in high school.
 
Doomsday101 said:
I think if Romo choose to do it he could be very good at it. I would say one reason he and many former players choose not to get into coaching is they know the long hours involved in coaching. Well after the players leave the coaches spend some long nights. There are many ex players who know this and just have no desire to do it.
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It would be foolish for him to do it. Why leave a job where he makes millions, he's great at it, and FAR less hours.
 
John813 said:
His wife would probably kill him.

Would go from being home with the kids most days of the week to being locked into Valley Ranch for the entire week planning out the next game.
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And a huge paycut to work more hours.
Hes already an obsessive studier by all accounts from anyone thats been around him.
 
He’s not interested due to the long hours. He likes defense anyways,and would want to be a DC if he did coach.
 
Romo pays more in taxes than what he'd make as an OC..not happening
 
I think Tony is quite happy. Doing TV with Nantz, making bank w Corona and Skechers commercials, playing golf whenever he wants, and enjoying his lovely wife and kids.

He ain't leaving that to work with Clappy the Clown
 
Verdict said:
I think Linehan is as good as gone. Many do not think that Romo can be lured away from the booth. I do not believe that for a second.

It really makes sense. Romo is super competitive. While he has a guaranteed gig as a sportscaster, and it may make financial sense, Romo has enough money that he can do what he WANTS to do. I think he wants to compete.

Jerry could pay Romo enough money that he would leave the booth and be the OC. He could also be the heir apparent head coach waiting in the wings. If Garrett falters, Garrett could be promoted to the front office of the Cowboys and Romo could be elevated to HC at that point.

Say what you want about Garrett, he may not be great at situational football, but he's methodical and that has value. Romo could gain Garrett's expertise in methodology and add the game situation management that Garrett lacks and be ready to take over for Garrett.

Romo is like a son to Jerry and that can't be under appreciated. That street runs both ways. Romo has love for Jerry and this organization. Romo could also either get Dak on board next year or choose a guy who can get the job done.

I know some of you will say this could never happen because of Romos current tv gig. But we will just have to agree to disagree on that point. Jerry gets what Jerry wants.

Also look for General Lee to be a coach if he wants to be. He has the mindset to eventually be a great D.C.
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I think Romo as a QB coach would be a good solution. I dont think he will make a good OC right now. He is not self aware enough. So i would give him a chance to prove himself first. Give him 2-3 years experience as a QB coach, 2-3 years as an OC assistant then have a looksee. He is not stupid and is able to learn. Maybe in 5 years he can be a good OC.

I also think this will be Lees last year as a player. And i think he would very well fit as a LB coach. Id love to see him there.
 
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