Romo has broken bone in back; out 6-10 weeks ** Mega Thread **

[DejectedFan1996]

So I haven't, and won't take 8 hours to read through every post. I looked briefly last night, and was late to hear the news on Romo. I have not seen any reports on ESPN or NFLN, or even the local news yet. I been dealing with some other issues.

So what is the exact injury and the prognosis, from the team. I seem 4-6 and 6 -10 weeks. I did make a comment saying call it 4-10 weeks. So has there been any other news or info lately?

It's 6-10 weeks more likely 10 from every source not named CZ and the Cowboys themselves who have been known for YEARS to downplay the severity of injuries indicating guys are "day to day"

I remember Garrett said Romo was day to day after the herniated disc in 2013

 

[Alexander]

The age issue is way overblown IMO. These are pro athletes. Not couch potatoes.

Sure.

There is a reason why most just tire out in four years or so.

But there just be something else in play. Everyone should be able to play as long as they want.

They are pro athletes. Not couch potatoes.

 

[Alexander]

And not playing into the whole Tony is fat thing, but let's get honest here.

This is not a man who is the epitome of a finely tuned physical specimen that can defy the odds.

 

[Risen Star]

As far as I'm concerned, Dak Prescott is the starting QB for the Dallas Cowboys. Now and going forward.

So there's that.

 

[Risen Star]

And Romo will go down as a loser. A big fat loo-hoo-suh-her.

Of course most of us know better but that's not the point. I'm talking about his perception outside of this fan bubble. Congrats, Jerry. Your ego has wasted the career of a franchise QB.

The Romo era is as good as over. Join me on the Dak Prescott bandwagon. In the backseat. I ride shotgun.

 

[nobody]

If Romo comes back, I hope they are very conservative with the timetable. If the doc says 6-10 weeks, I hope they take 8-12 just in case.

 

[erod]

And Romo will go down as a loser. A big fat loo-hoo-suh-her.

Of course most of us know better but that's not the point. I'm talking about his perception outside of this fan bubble. Congrats, Jerry. Your ego has wasted the career of a franchise QB.

The Romo era is as good as over. Join me on the Dak Prescott bandwagon. In the backseat. I ride shotgun.

80+ percent of the population is made up of losers. Romo will pay it no mind.

 

[erod]

I spoke with my doctor neighbor.

He said if things are going badly, Romo could probably play with an injection after 4-5 weeks. Bones take six weeks to heal, but this is only a compression fracture, so it could be sooner.

However, he said the inability to put a cast on this makes things more difficult to forecast. Therefore, if Dallas is .500 or close, just give it time.

Lastly, he said this isn't that serious of an injury in general. Very common.

 

[Cowpolk]

I spoke with my doctor neighbor.

He said if things are going badly, Romo could probably play with an injection after 4-5 weeks. Bones take six weeks to heal, but this is only a compression fracture, so it could be sooner.

However, he said the inability to put a cast on this makes things more difficult to forecast. Therefore, if Dallas is .500 or close, just give it time.

Lastly, he said this isn't that serious of an injury in general. Very common.

And he has played with the same injury already

 

[bsbellomy]

I spoke with my doctor neighbor.

He said if things are going badly, Romo could probably play with an injection after 4-5 weeks. Bones take six weeks to heal, but this is only a compression fracture, so it could be sooner.

However, he said the inability to put a cast on this makes things more difficult to forecast. Therefore, if Dallas is .500 or close, just give it time.

Lastly, he said this isn't that serious of an injury in general. Very common.

He should have also told you that there are varying degrees of severity. I've seen people with a compression fracture that cannot walk at all. Since we don't have access to the x rays we don't know. But since he was moving around ok afterwards it's probably not one of your more serious injuries.

PS anyone who is giving a timetable on return is just absolutely guessing at this point.

 

[Frozen700]

seriously just ruined my day....

Stop it....

Let's not pretend we didn't know his days were somewhat numbered

 

[crashintonickdm]

It wouldn't surprise me if romo was playing week 2-3 and you know he's lobbying to start week 1

Especially if it's simply pain tolerance

 

[Alexander]

And he has played with the same injury already

Not the same. A broken transverse is different.

Kind of crazy we are sitting here saying, ah, not a big deal. He has played with the same btoken bone in his spine. It is but a flesh wound.

 

[Alexander]

It wouldn't surprise me if romo was playing week 2-3 and you know he's lobbying to start week 1

Especially if it's simply pain tolerance

It should not have to come down to tolerance. Can he be Romo while protecting his back. That is the issue.

 

[MikeT22]

And Romo will go down as a loser. A big fat loo-hoo-suh-her.

Of course most of us know better but that's not the point. I'm talking about his perception outside of this fan bubble. Congrats, Jerry. Your ego has wasted the career of a franchise QB.

The Romo era is as good as over. Join me on the Dak Prescott bandwagon. In the backseat. I ride shotgun.

Romo brought some of it on himself with his gunslinging and mistakes at some of the worst times. But things could've been much different if Jerry wasn't more concerned about his own comfort when it came to HC's. He was so interested in not walking on eggshells again after BP left he saddled us with guys like Wade and Garrett for the last decade instead of hiring quality HC's. Not to mention Romo having to play behind an arena league caliber OL most of his career.

With just two wildcard wins Romo will likely go down in Cowboys history behind Staubach, Aikman, White and Meredith when in reality he should be at least 3rd on that list. But he didn't have the coaching or quality surrounding cast that those other 4 had and at the end of day it'll come down to post season success or lack thereof.

 

[Risen Star]

I actually don't want him to play. Tired of the boozeman routine where it even hurts to pee. Let the kid play. We're not winning anything anyway.

 

[Risen Star]

I spoke with my doctor neighbor.

He said if things are going badly, Romo could probably play with an injection after 4-5 weeks. Bones take six weeks to heal, but this is only a compression fracture, so it could be sooner.

However, he said the inability to put a cast on this makes things more difficult to forecast. Therefore, if Dallas is .500 or close, just give it time.

Lastly, he said this isn't that serious of an injury in general. Very common.

I tried to confirm with my neighbor but she called the cops.

 

[dallasdave]

I tried to confirm with my neighbor but she called the cops.

 

[DogFace]

Do you remember this "penalty" against London Fletcher when he blasted Tom Brady right as he was sliding?...Refs were gonna say Fletcher hit him after Brady slid but it was shown that Fletcher started his move on Brady at the same time Brady started sliding....so then the refs had a mid-field conference...and finally came back and said Fletcher hit Brady in the helmet with his forearm.

Yeah, ok lol...

If anyone can't dispute this obvious discrepancy then you are Roger Goodell and I think you're stupid. You shouldn't be on this site either.

 

[TheDude]

I tried to confirm with my neighbor but she called the cops.

She didnt want to taste your mutton?