Romo will remain on active roster

[nalam]

He will come back, take another huge hit, and just lay there

He doesn't need to , keep a short leash , no stupid extending play , just throw the damno ball away !

Also put a premium on the supposedly best OL to keep their QB clean , Elliott and Moris will be a help to keep the D on their back.

Of course its football , avoiding hits all the time is not possible, but atleast he can avoid someone jumping on his back .

 

[Clove]

I have no qualms with Romo returning early, the more Dak can learn from Romo, the better. I just don't see how Romo will make an entire season uninjured.

 

[endersdragon]

Am I the only one who thinks that the rules of IR need to be changed. Baseball has several different levels of IR why don't we figure out how to do that too. I get that some are worried that GMs will misuse it and stash perfectly healthy players on there, but there has to be something between that happening all the time and the nonsense we have now.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

So who did we release to make room for Sanchez, Showers?

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

I would like a show of hands.
Is Romo then a stopgap or the future of the next several years?
Come on, lads, let us state our feelings.

 

[coult44]

Like the one Tony had in 2014, for example?

You guys who think he's done are basing your certainty on nothing. It was a broken collarbone, for crying out loud.

And a couple three or four bones in his back. I think you should only be allowed to comment if you have had back surgery or broken bones in your back. It would defintely weed out the ignorance. And no Idgit, I am not calling you ignorant. Just the group of people who have no idea about how broken vertebrae, slipped or ruptured disks, broken transverse process, or other severe back issues effect people. You should listen to those who have. You are NEVER the same.

 

[coult44]

How many times you need to see the guy play in situations where most players would not before you're willing to admit he's a guy whose going to push the limits?

We'll see who's right, but keeping him on the active roster should give you a clue as to what they're thinking the timetable probably is.

And if Dak starts 4-1 or God forbid 5-0 then what? I say let Tony live the rest of his life being able to walk and play with his kids.

 

[Idgit]

And a couple three or four bones in his back. I think you should only be allowed to comment if you have had back surgery or broken bones in your back. It would defintely weed out the ignorance. And no Idgit, I am not calling you ignorant. Just the group of people who have no idea about how broken vertebrae, slipped or ruptured disks, broken transverse process, or other severe back issues effect people. You should listen to those who have. You are NEVER the same.

Nobody said he was going to be the same. His back issue is a chronic condition, and we all understand that. As it was in 2014, prior to the broken transverse which he played through.

The current injury is not chronic and will have no lasting effects on his play, which we also know to be the case. The question isn't whether or not he's going to feel the effects of the injuries.

As to your point that people should only be able to comment if they've had slipped disks or back surgeries, I'm sorry, but that's kind of absurd. The injury in question is neither a slipped disk nor did it require surgery. And the last injury that did require surgery he's already proven you wrong completely about his ability to return from it.

We're talking about a minor fracture at this point. It's just the nature and location of the fracture that requires him to sit out. Otherwise, he'd play through it like he does everything else.

 

[Idgit]

And if Dak starts 4-1 or God forbid 5-0 then what? I say let Tony live the rest of his life being able to walk and play with his kids.

I assume you're referring to the team starting 5-0 with Dak playing QB, since we all know one player cannot win a football game.

The only way I sit Tony is if Dak outplays him. It's pretty simple. I don't expect a rookie to outplay all but the very best players at his position in the league, though. If he does, great. We'll be very lucky.

I'd love it if we could spare the concern for Tony's kids, though. They're in very little danger of not having a dad to play with. All these takes of the order of "nobody loves Tony more than I do, but....he's done and anybody who doesn't think so is a blind homer" are enough to make me gag. I wish everybody'd just be honest and call the dumping on Tony Romo for what it is. He doesn't need people taking up for his wife and kids for him. He's capable of making those decisions in consultation with his doctors himself.

If people want to see Dak starting, great. Just say it for what it is and let's not hide behind a bunch of false concern for Tony's minor fracture. Say so without appealing to how much you used to love Romo. Let's just have the honest debate between the two QBs.

 

[StarBoyz83]

CHAMPIONSHIP?

 

[Mike1989]

I think it is a sensible move to keep Romo the active roster if they believe he can come back earlier than expected, though unless Dak and the team struggle to win games, I hope they don't rush Romo back like before because there is no need to as long as Dak plays well. If he doesn't, then maybe Romo does get rushed back, either that or we turned to Mark Sanchez...

It is an interesting debate over what would we do if the team starts 5-0 and Romo is healthy for week 6. If Dak is performing to a high level like preseason, or even being effective like AJ McCarron did with the Bengals last season when Andy Dalton got hurt, it could create a bit of controversy. That being said, it is still Romo's team so I suspect Dak would be benched irrespective of his performances and Romo returns to the starting line up. Problem then would be what happens if Romo struggles, do they stay with him or bench him? This whole injury and Dak starting after his preseason performances will certainly make this season interesting to be a part of for us fans because we could begin to see the transition from Romo to a new QB earlier than expected (ie Jerry keeps saying Romo can play out his contract).

 

[DandyDon52]

This is the right thing and best thing to do. Maybe he is ready for game 3, maybe game 6. Just don't rush him back too soon.

They probably will, and it could lead to reinjury.
Thing is the trainers pushed for IR so what does that say?
People talk about player safety, but then allow a guy with a cracked spine to come back before fully healed ??
Tony is crazy, he would play week 1 if they let him.

If Dak plays poorly then Tony will want to play, if Dak Plays good, Tony will want to play so he doesnt lose starter role.
I have to wonder just what is the deciding factor on when Tony plays ??
When his back is fully healed?
When they need him?
When he wants to play?
When back is not healed but doesnt hurt too bad ?? lol
How much say do the doctors really have ??
Are these the same doctors who said his collarbone was A OK last year ??

 

[DandyDon52]

I think it is a sensible move to keep Romo the active roster if they believe he can come back earlier than expected, though unless Dak and the team struggle to win games, I hope they don't rush Romo back like before because there is no need to as long as Dak plays well. If he doesn't, then maybe Romo does get rushed back, either that or we turned to Mark Sanchez...

It is an interesting debate over what would we do if the team starts 5-0 and Romo is healthy for week 6. If Dak is performing to a high level like preseason, or even being effective like AJ McCarron did with the Bengals last season when Andy Dalton got hurt, it could create a bit of controversy. That being said, it is still Romo's team so I suspect Dak would be benched irrespective of his performances and Romo returns to the starting line up. Problem then would be what happens if Romo struggles, do they stay with him or bench him? This whole injury and Dak starting after his preseason performances will certainly make this season interesting to be a part of for us fans because we could begin to see the transition from Romo to a new QB earlier than expected (ie Jerry keeps saying Romo can play out his contract).

well apparently tony may come back at any time for any reason lol.
If the team is 5-0 and just beat Cinn, then it would be stupid to go back to tony, as he couldn't do any better, and maybe worse.
If tony had not been hurt and starting game one, how many would have predicted 5-0 start or 6-0 start?? not many.
I dont know how Dak will do, it is a wait and see deal.

But people forget Tony only played 3 1/2 games last year and did not play that good.
1.NYG only 2 fg in 1st half, and only won game due to big error by giants with time mgmt.
2.Phil only 2 fg in 1st half only won this game due to good defensive effort, and eagles being inept.
3.Miami had 1 td in 1st half, the other one, the first was Ro int pick 6 ,10 points 2nd half, but miami was a inept team
4.Carolina only 3 points in 1st half, threw 3 ints, was 11 of 21 for 106 yds, this was against the type team that is playoff bound, good defense.

In NYG game tony threw 45 times 36 comp, 3td's but also 2 int's only 81 yards rushing on 22 att, so not exactly balanced or run heavy.
In phil game it was 6-0 when dallas blocked a punt and scored the first td, then later weeden scored with td pass.

my point is if you look at 2015, and the fact he didnt play much or that good, there is no reason to assume
tony can just jump in game 3,4,5 or whatever and be super tony, and beat good teams, and win 90 % of games.

It wont be 2014 tony, it will be 2016 tony, and no one knows how good he will play, they just assume it is going to be like 2014.

 

[USMarineVet]

So many on here are basing their opinions on Dak's performance during a couple pre-season games. Promising, yes. Translatable to real games? We will see. But in the meantime, let other teams have to game plan as if Tony might play. And let's let Romo and the Cowboys decide when Romo's playing days are over. I saw the game. I saw the hit. But I also saw a QB fighting to get back on the field 15 minutes after the hit.

Now I'm no doctor, but this injury doesn't seem as bad as the ones he's suffered in the past. And I'm sure the team isn't going to rush him back either. The fact is that they know a whole lot more about his status than any of us do. So keeping him on the 53 should tell us all something.

And for those of you saying Tony is done, in your all-knowing, all-powerful ways... watch and see. He's not done by a long shot. The kid's a fighter. And fighter's keep picking themselves up. But I'm sure we'll never hear any words of encouragement from any of you once he DOES get back in games cause that just doesn't fit the naysayers agendas.

 

[LittleD]

They probably will, and it could lead to reinjury.
Thing is the trainers pushed for IR so what does that say?
People talk about player safety, but then allow a guy with a cracked spine to come back before fully healed ??
Tony is crazy, he would play week 1 if they let him.

If Dak plays poorly then Tony will want to play, if Dak Plays good, Tony will want to play so he doesnt lose starter role.
I have to wonder just what is the deciding factor on when Tony plays ??
When his back is fully healed?
When they need him?
When he wants to play?
When back is not healed but doesnt hurt too bad ?? lol
How much say do the doctors really have ??
Are these the same doctors who said his collarbone was A OK last year ??

Come on now. You know the answer to all the above questions, don't you. When Jerry says he plays he will play and
that is the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Get It!

 

[tm1119]

Ehh I would have rather seen him on the IR and let Dak play honestly. This has rush back just go get reinjured all over it...again.

 

[DoctorChicken]

I assume you're referring to the team starting 5-0 with Dak playing QB, since we all know one player cannot win a football game.

The only way I sit Tony is if Dak outplays him. It's pretty simple. I don't expect a rookie to outplay all but the very best players at his position in the league, though. If he does, great. We'll be very lucky.

I'd love it if we could spare the concern for Tony's kids, though. They're in very little danger of not having a dad to play with. All these takes of the order of "nobody loves Tony more than I do, but....he's done and anybody who doesn't think so is a blind homer" are enough to make me gag. I wish everybody'd just be honest and call the dumping on Tony Romo for what it is. He doesn't need people taking up for his wife and kids for him. He's capable of making those decisions in consultation with his doctors himself.

If people want to see Dak starting, great. Just say it for what it is and let's not hide behind a bunch of false concern for Tony's minor fracture. Say so without appealing to how much you used to love Romo. Let's just have the honest debate between the two QBs.

 

[Fletch]

If Dak is lighting the world on fire, Tony doesn't have to jump in the day he's cleared to play. If he isn't it doesn't do us any good having Romo watch Sanchez from the sidelines if he can play.

If Dak is the lighting the NFL world on fire, then Romo can sit for all I care. I've seen Romo come back from extended hiatuses, and it is not pretty.

 

[Stash]

And not using it for losers who didn't make 53s makes sense too.

People think different means better.

And some people think 'same' does too.

 

[Wolfpack]

since we can afford to keep all these RB's, FB's, and safeties on the roster, why not keep Romo on there also.

Maybe they need 2 kickers again too