Romo will be in the ROH

[Super_Kazuya]

Danny White, Craig Morton ... have done more for the Cowboys than Tony Romo.

They belong in the ROH before Tony.

They combined for a whopping one Pro Bowl between the two of them (in a smaller league) in 23 seasons, so clearly they were the epitome of football excellence.

 

[Eddie]

ROH should be voted by the fans. Not by emperor Jones.

 

[Roadtrip635]

Yes he should be in. I can probably name about 10 former players and coaches that should be in before Romo, Ware and Witten. But just like in the HOF some fall through the cracks. Hopefully someday these people will take their place.

The man made the 1970's All Decade Team, very impressive especially when you look at some of the greats that didn't make that list, but he can't even make his own team's ROH.

Downright, shameful.

 

[Eddie]

They combined for a whopping one Pro Bowl between the two of them (in a smaller league) in 23 seasons, so clearly they were the epitome of football excellence.

I didn't think Pro Bowls were the end all ....

You're right ... the goal of all NFL players is to make the Pro Bowl. (roll eyes)

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

I mean the team isn't competing for championships anymore. You have to celebrate the best players from these recent teams otherwise all you will be doing is putting players in from 30 years ago.

 

[mattjames2010]

Because Favre and Marino played in pass happy offenses. They did not have to share the ball as often with the RBs.

They also did not play with the NFL’s all-time leading rusher... Emmitt Smith and in an offense that had the RB as the core option.

That is why, Aikman stated he could have put up big numbers if he played in systems that Marino and Favre played in.

Aikman had a year where he threw nearly as much as Marino and Favre and it was his 3rd word season outside of his first two seasons. He failed when we needed him to throw the ball more.

Aikman had a chance to prove he was those guys and just didn't. You can talk about the ifs and buts, Aikman didn't play well when our team started to decline and we needed a top 5 QB. It is what it is.

 

[aria]

ROH is suppose to be for all time Cowboy greats that spent most of their time in a cowboy uniform and were elite transitional players, not rental players(Haley) that help you win championships, if we're going by that determination, then James Washington, and Leon Lett should be in there since their difference making plays in the Superbowls helped the Cowboys win two Superbowls, right!!......Bullet Bob Hayes was a transitional player, he forced NFL defenses to change how they defend him, he played most of his career for the Cowboys..Quarterbacks are under a different standard, Tony Romo had alot of good stats but just as many dumb plays that cost this team wins and he didn't lead this team to even an NFC championship, you think a qb who didn't even make an NFC championship game deserves a ROH nomination, I don't.... Danny White led the Cowboys to three consecutive NFC championships, for a Quarterback you either have to be an elite QB at your posiiton or lead the team to championships, under that latter standard you seem to want to subscribe empty stats, Danny White is more deserving of the ROH than Romo. White has more playoff wins, Romo was neither elite in his era nor a championship quarterback and therefore is NOT a ROH type player IMO.....ROH candidates should be exclusive, not watered down with stat guys that weren't transitional nor elite at their position.. I know an Hall of fame player when I see him, just like I know a ROH player when I see him..

Yeah, but Romo’s career is a perfect representation of the Cowboys over the past 20 years.

 

[Captain-Crash]

Like it matters one way or the other.

 

[atlantacowboy]

The 13-3 Cowboys had 13 pro bowlers, the most in Cowboys history with HOF T.O. on the team... Young fans at the time, thought this team was better than the 92 team.

You can't compare pre and post 1996 teams. The salary cap changed the game in terms of how much talent could be amassed. The 2007 team was the best cowboy team since 96'. But, if you recall, they got worse as the year went on do largely to coaching. They didn't exactly role into the playoffs on a high note.

 

[beware_d-ware]

Aikman was getting pretty beat up by 1996 or so, so I don't think it's fair to judge him for not being a top 5 QB at that point.

Was he earlier in his career - that's going to be debated forever and ever.

 

[Legend]

Aikman had a year where he threw nearly as much as Marino and Favre and it was his 3rd word season outside of his first two seasons. He failed when we needed him to throw the ball more.

Aikman had a chance to prove he was those guys and just didn't. You can talk about the ifs and buts, Aikman didn't play well when our team started to decline and we needed a top 5 QB. It is what it is.

Relying on a QB to carry a team will not lead the Cowboys to the promise land.

The formula was provided in the early 90s. The Cowboys have Zeke, Dak, and decent OL. They just need the WR and TE and close the weaknesses on defense.

The Dallas Mavericks with Nash, Finley, Dirk, and Van Exel were very exciting to watch put up 100+ points a game. However, this offensive firepower was not good enough to win championships.

I only remember the 2011 Mavs who won a championship and maybe the 2006 Mavs who lost in the Finals.

Romo put up great stats during the regular season but I do not remember any of those Cowboys teams except the 2007 one.

 

[mattjames2010]

Relying on a QB to carry a team will not lead the Cowboys to the promise land.

The formula was provided in the early 90s. The Cowboys have Zeke, Dak, and decent OL. They just need the WR and TE and close the weaknesses on defense.

The Dallas Mavericks with Nash, Finley, Dirk, and Van Exel were very exciting to watch put up 100+ points a game. However, this offensive firepower was not good enough to win championships.

I only remember the 2011 Mavs who won a championship and maybe the 2006 Mavs who lost in the Finals.

Romo put up great stats during the regular season but I do not remember any of those Cowboys teams except the 2007 one.

I never stated this. You're missing the point - I'm not saying with Aikman throwing more we would have won a Super Bowl, I am saying when he had to he played poorly or he needed a ton of help surrounding him to play at an acceptable level.

There are some QBs who raise the players around them. Then there are QBs who need a lot of talent to surround them to raise their level of play, Aikman is the former.

There is no getting around this - it's history, he's out of the league. You need to be able to explain why Aikman couldn't get it done and played terribly from 96 to 2000 if he was such a great QB.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

Relying on a QB to carry a team will not lead the Cowboys to the promise land.

The formula was provided in the early 90s. The Cowboys have Zeke, Dak, and decent OL. They just need the WR and TE and close the weaknesses on defense.

The Dallas Mavericks with Nash, Finley, Dirk, and Van Exel were very exciting to watch put up 100+ points a game. However, this offensive firepower was not good enough to win championships.

I only remember the 2011 Mavs who won a championship and maybe the 2006 Mavs who lost in the Finals.

Romo put up great stats during the regular season but I do not remember any of those Cowboys teams except the 2007 one.

It's best to forget them. lol

 

[Legend]

I never stated this. You're missing the point - I'm not saying with Aikman throwing more we would have won a Super Bowl, I am saying when he had to he played poorly or he needed a ton of help surrounding him to play at an acceptable level.

There are some QBs who raise the players around them. Then there are QBs who need a lot of talent to surround them to raise their level of play, Aikman is the former.

There is no getting around this - it's history, he's out of the league. You need to be able to explain why Aikman couldn't get it done and played terribly from 96 to 2000 if he was such a great QB.

1996 Irvin was suspended for first 5 games and got injured in the playoffs.

The Cowboys were done from then on due to poor coaches and GM Jerry making poor draft selections.

1998 - Jerry passed on Moss who would have reinvigorated the Triplets

1999 - Irvin suffered career ending injury and retired

2000 - Aikman suffered another concussion and retired

 

[Legend]

It's best to forget them. lol

Dak is good enough to get job done if upgrades I previously suggested are made.

 

[rags747]

ROH should be voted by the fans. Not by emperor Jones.

Fans should vote how much players make and who we draft ever year, hell yeah.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

1996 Irvin was suspended for first 5 games and got injured in the playoffs.

The Cowboys were done from then on due to poor coaches and GM Jerry making poor draft selections.

1998 - Jerry passed on Moss who would have reinvigorated the Triplets

1999 - Irvin suffered career ending injury and retired

2000 - Aikman suffered another concussion and retired

I'll never forgive Gary for passing on Moss.

 

[rags747]

Dak is good enough to get job done if upgrades I previously suggested are made.

Good enough is just Sad actually.

 

[ShortRound]

I mean the team isn't competing for championships anymore. You have to celebrate the best players from these recent teams otherwise all you will be doing is putting players in from 30 years ago.

That's kind of sad when you think about it.... crap put Romo in then, might be awhile until we have anyone else.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

That's kind of sad when you think about it.... crap put Romo in then, might be awhile until we have anyone else.

I can't think of anyone but those 3 that deserve to be in the ROH from those teams. A bunch of mediocre players this century. That's what the Cowboys have become.