Romo has 5 years left in him and other absurdities

[GimmeTheBall!]

Sir Jerry Jones saying that Romo still has up to 5 years of playing left in him strikes me as among the craziest things said by Jerry.
Oh, and that there are 500 others coaches who could coach the Dallas Cowboys (Yes, but not better than Jimmy Johnson) might be the second-dumbest thing said by Sir Jones.

What are your choices for most absurd things said by Sir Jones? Be fair. Be nice, mates1

 

[Direwolf63]

Just wait until early April. Jerry will be talking about how Romo has another 50 or 60 years.

I could write a novel about the absurd junk that comes out of Jerry's mouth. But I don't have the time.

I don't think he himself believes half of what he says.

 

[The Quest for Six]

Jerry stating before the draft a few years back that he wouldn't draft a kicker yet two days later selects Nick Folk...

 

[Galian Beast]

I see no reason why Romo couldn't play for another 4 or 5 years.

There is no structural deficiency with his back. At this point it is mainly pain tolerance and keep his back strong.

The collarbone isn't something that should reduce the longevity of his career. It has no impact on his ability to play as long as it doesn't become chronically weak.

He does not have a history of concussions as far as we know.

The mental part of the game is a lot more important in the NFL than anything else, and as long as he can keep up physically, there is no reason he can't play til 40 with the proper tools around him. Favre had one of his best years at like 38 or 39.

 

[Galian Beast]

Tom Brady was extended until he is 42.

Peyton Manning played until he was at least 38 and has much more serious injury issues than Romo.

 

[robjay04]

I see no reason why Romo couldn't play for another 4 or 5 years.

There is no structural deficiency with his back. At this point it is mainly pain tolerance and keep his back strong.

The collarbone isn't something that should reduce the longevity of his career. It has no impact on his ability to play as long as it doesn't become chronically weak.

He does not have a history of concussions as far as we know.

The mental part of the game is a lot more important in the NFL than anything else, and as long as he can keep up physically, there is no reason he can't play til 40 with the proper tools around him. Favre had one of his best years at like 38 or 39.

I completely agree. I think his injury histories are overdrawn but he I do think he has a high chance to miss a game every now and then which is okay, we just need a backup to take over. I wouldn't mind having a high draft pick being that backup to fill in or be waiting in the wings watching Romo have his best year at 38.

 

[Galian Beast]

I completely agree. I think his injury histories are overdrawn but he I do think he has a high chance to miss a game every now and then which is okay, we just need a backup to take over. I wouldn't mind having a high draft pick being that backup to fill in or be waiting in the wings watching Romo have his best year at 38.

I'd say most QBs miss a game here or there. Every team should be investing in a proper backup QB. The real crime is that this team has neglected that position for too long. We could have signed Matt Moore back a long time ago, but it isn't easy. If you're good enough in this league, you're probably going to start. There aren't 32 teams with good QBs. There is probably more like 10. You want your backup to be able to move the chains and keep things going, not win you a super bowl.

 

[Cowboy4ever]

While I don't think Romo will play another 5 years. I agree that he could. I don't think that is to outlandish.. I have never seen a broken collarbone force someone to retire. And given that he has only missed 1 game due to his "chronic back issue" I think that is good too. And as far as the 500 Coach's comment, he kinda proved it when Barry S won a SB.

 

[Galian Beast]

While I don't think Romo will play another 5 years. I agree that he could. I don't think that is to outlandish.. I have never seen a broken collarbone force someone to retire. And given that he has only missed 1 game due to his "chronic back issue" I think that is good too. And as far as the 500 Coach's comment, he kinda proved it when Barry S won a SB.

 

[jnday]

I see no reason why Romo couldn't play for another 4 or 5 years.

There is no structural deficiency with his back. At this point it is mainly pain tolerance and keep his back strong.

The collarbone isn't something that should reduce the longevity of his career. It has no impact on his ability to play as long as it doesn't become chronically weak.

He does not have a history of concussions as far as we know.

The mental part of the game is a lot more important in the NFL than anything else, and as long as he can keep up physically, there is no reason he can't play til 40 with the proper tools around him. Favre had one of his best years at like 38 or 39.

You can't compare Romo to other QBs that have longer careers. Each player is different. Romo's health is declining at s rapid rate and he has become s very undependable player due to his injuries. Jerry is taking a big gamble in an attempt to win one more Super Bowl. This team has too many holes to fill before they can be a true contender . I think Jetty's gamble is going to fail and this team will be without a quality QB in a short time and it will take years to overcome this gamble. Sure, there will be a chance to get a QB in the future and there is no doubt that the team will be so bad that they will be picking at in the top five on s regular basis . As Cowboy fans, I don't think the future is going to full of success for several seasons. It is just my opinion, but I would be willing to bet on it.

 

[Galian Beast]

You can't compare Romo to other QBs that have longer careers. Each player is different. Romo's health is declining at s rapid rate and he has become s very undependable player due to his injuries. Jerry is taking a big gamble in an attempt to win one more Super Bowl. This team has too many holes to fill before they can be a true contender . I think Jetty's gamble is going to fail and this team will be without a quality QB in a short time and it will take years to overcome this gamble. Sure, there will be a chance to get a QB in the future and there is no doubt that the team will be so bad that they will be picking at in the top five on s regular basis . As Cowboy fans, I don't think the future is going to full of success for several seasons. It is just my opinion, but I would be willing to bet on it.

There is no real evidence to suggest he has become injury prone. I would suggest rather that he has had a history of poor offensive lines and a couple fluke injuries none of which have been proven as chronic in nature.

 

[Cowboy4ever]

You can't compare Romo to other QBs that have longer careers. Each player is different. Romo's health is declining at s rapid rate and he has become s very undependable player due to his injuries. Jerry is taking a big gamble in an attempt to win one more Super Bowl. This team has too many holes to fill before they can be a true contender . I think Jetty's gamble is going to fail and this team will be without a quality QB in a short time and it will take years to overcome this gamble. Sure, there will be a chance to get a QB in the future and there is no doubt that the team will be so bad that they will be picking at in the top five on s regular basis . As Cowboy fans, I don't think the future is going to full of success for several seasons. It is just my opinion, but I would be willing to bet on it.

In 9 years, he has missed 5 games that was not related to his collarbone. He broke his collarbone in 2010 and missed 10 games.. broke it again in 2015 and missed 12 games. This is a contact sport, broken bones happen and heal. But all this talk about injury history and declining health is just hogwash.

 

[Doomsday101]

Sir Jerry Jones saying that Romo still has up to 5 years of playing left in him strikes me as among the craziest things said by Jerry.
Oh, and that there are 500 others coaches who could coach the Dallas Cowboys (Yes, but not better than Jimmy Johnson) might be the second-dumbest thing said by Sir Jones.

What are your choices for most absurd things said by Sir Jones? Be fair. Be nice, mates1

I agree. I'm a big fan of Romo but as it stands right now he can't even practice an entire week and Jerry think he is going to last another 4 to 5? I think if we can get 2 very productive years we would be doing well.

 

[Idgit]

5 more years is pretty ridiculous in my book. But it doesn't matter. It's silly season. Which means it's also silly to read significance into the stupid things Jerry says this month.

It also doesn't change the fact that it takes time to develop a backup and that we've got a hole at QB2 right now. There's no way of cutting it that we don't need to look hard at all of the QBs.

 

[reddyuta]

I see no reason why Romo couldn't play for another 4 or 5 years.

There is no structural deficiency with his back. At this point it is mainly pain tolerance and keep his back strong.

The collarbone isn't something that should reduce the longevity of his career. It has no impact on his ability to play as long as it doesn't become chronically weak.

He does not have a history of concussions as far as we know.

The mental part of the game is a lot more important in the NFL than anything else, and as long as he can keep up physically, there is no reason he can't play til 40 with the proper tools around him. Favre had one of his best years at like 38 or 39.

are you comparing Brady to Romo? Tom Brady took so many hits this season any one of which could have ended Romos Career,every big hit to Romo could be his last.the 2 which broke his collar bone were not even that vicious..Brady just gets back up and asks for more,thats why he is the best QB in the NFL ever.

 

[Super_Kazuya]

There is no real evidence to suggest he has become injury prone. I would suggest rather that he has had a history of poor offensive lines and a couple fluke injuries none of which have been proven as chronic in nature.

Romo is an interesting case because while people dismiss the idea that he doesn't have a lot of "mileage"... it's actually quite true and makes for an interesting case study in mileage vs age.

Romo has missed a whopping five seasons worth of games due to sitting on the bench or injury. That's five seasons worth less of sacks, hits, icing on the tub, etc... wear and tear in general. The only quarterbacks I can think of who had that much idle time in their careers was Steve Young and Kurt Warner. I believe they both played until 38.

 

[reddyuta]

I agree. I'm a big fan of Romo but as it stands right now he can't even practice an entire week and Jerry think he is going to last another 4 to 5? I think if we can get 2 very productive years we would be doing well.

at this point i am righting off all thanksgiving Games,we are effectively lost a game before the season begins because Romos body cant handle the short week.

 

[Nightman]

at this point i am righting off all thanksgiving Games,we are effectively lost a game before the season begins because Romos body cant handle the short week.

He has to be 'handled' just to get thru the week and the season.

The End is Nigh.

 

[Shinaoi]

I can already see it now. With how competitive Tony is, we're going to be sending him out there banged up and unproductive to a few 7-9 and 8-8 years at the end of his career. I hope not, but that is more likely than how lucky Denver got this year with manning.

 

[Idgit]

are you comparing Brady to Romo? Tom Brady took so many hits this season any one of which could have ended Romos Career,every big hit to Romo could be his last.the 2 which broke his collar bone were not even that vicious..Brady just gets back up and asks for more,thats why he is the best QB in the NFL ever.

Brady's collarbone can handle no more pressure than Tony Romo's collarbone. The don't break because they're brittle. They break because they can't withstand much weight.

Brady gets rid of the ball fast and stays healthier as a result. Tony takes chances. He needs to take fewer chances.