Romo's post game thoughts after the injury

[MichaelWinicki]

I looked up this injury and the issue isn't how he feels but what happens if he damages it more. Fracturing a vertebrae is one thing but they make the point that further injury could cause it to collapse resulting in not being able to stand up properly afterward. I would hope he wouldn't base it only on how it feels but instead the damage that another hit could do to him. I love the guy! Nobody can say he isn't tough or that he doesn't want to make the team a success. But he and the team do have to take his future seriously.

I don't think the doctors will let him play if there's a risk of further damage in that area.

 

[Stash]

Even if he did come back, a rusty Tony Romo coming off another injury doesn't sound like a recipe for success. The guy hasn't played much football over the past 12 months.

And the truth of it is, even when he did play last year, he didn't play up to his on previous standards.

 

[Stash]

Different injury.

Same bad self diagnosis.

 

[Stash]

I don't think the doctors will let him play if there's a risk of further damage in that area.

I sure hope not. It does nobody any good.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Same bad self diagnosis.

But it's still a different injury.

 

[Stash]

But it's still a different injury.

It always is...


Fact of the matter is he always tries to downplay them. And he's never right about it.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

I sure hope not. It does nobody any good.

I don't think he goes out there unless the team physician signs off.

I'm sure the Cowboys will have a battery of back specialists look at everything.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

It always is...


Fact of the matter is he always tries to downplay them. And he's never right about it.

I think you'll find most players do the same.

It's part of their make-up.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

Different injury.

Understood. But Romo will never say he can't play. It's not in him to do so.

 

[percyhoward]

Ironic how good our OL is but can't keep our QB healthy....

It is that. But quarterbacks with a tendency to extend plays will get hit no matter how good the OL is, and the ones with a dearth of roughing calls will get hit the hardest.

 

[BrassCowboy]

Now I'm wondering what they'll end up doing with the roster? Do they continue to go down the 'hope' route and keep Romo on the 53-man roster?

If so, are they then forced to bring in a veteran and keep four quarterbacks? And the , that costs another player his spot?

Do they sign a vet, keep Romo, Prescott, and that vet, and drop Showers, costing him his roster spot?

Or do they IR Romo and designate a return after 8 weeks?

I can't help but wonder what they decide to do with the roster.

i don't think they keep 4, spot is too valuable.

if they bring in a vet, they release Showers or put Romo on lesser IR. My bet is lesser IR.

Remember, unless I am mistaken and they already have him on IR, they are going to have to make a decision on Kellen Moore as well. Surely cant keep 5 QBs

 

[ghst187]

It is that. But quarterbacks with a tendency to extend plays will get hit no matter how good the OL is, and the ones with a dearth of roughing calls will get hit the hardest.

Agreed!

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Understood. But Romo will never say he can't play. It's not in him to do so.

No, not entirely it's not. I'm sure there will have to be physician signoff and the staff agreeing with it.

 

[riverap00]

Romo has no best case scenario. If Dak goes 2-4 and Romo returns. He will feel like he has to do to much and will probably be injured. If Dak goes 5-1 then they will probably stick with the hot hand. You're not supposed to lose your job to injury but injuries are a different story. I love the way Romo plays the game. I have stuck with him through all the ups and downs. I will be sad to see him go but this latest injury has just shortened his career by a year. I love what Dak has done and hope he can hold down the fort till Romo returns. But make no mistake, he's not ready. 2 years from now I expect him to be but not now. Feel for Romo. He has been blessed with God given ability and cursed with injury. Hopefully he returns and leads this team to a SB Victory and goes out like Elway. No one deserves it more that he. Here's hoping Number 9 returns and stays healthy this season GO COWBOYS!!!!

 

[Stash]

I don't think he goes out there unless the team physician signs off.

I'm sure the Cowboys will have a battery of back specialists look at everything.

I agree

 

[Stash]

I think you'll find most players do the same.

It's part of their make-up.

Oh, no doubt. And I give all of their opinions the same level of credibility. None.

What they hope for and what is are two entirely different things.

 

[Texas_Pete]

The line and Zeke did their job on the play he was hurt.

Truth. Zeke's blocking was just as impressive as him trucking Kam to be honest.

 

[Stash]

i don't think they keep 4, spot is too valuable.

if they bring in a vet, they release Showers or put Romo on lesser IR. My bet is lesser IR.

Remember, unless I am mistaken and they already have him on IR, they are going to have to make a decision on Kellen Moore as well. Surely cant keep 5 QBs

If 6-10 weeks is accurate, it should be IR with the return option. I've heard that they don't have to designate anymore and can use it once as they see fit.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

No, not entirely it's not. I'm sure there will have to be physician signoff and the staff agreeing with it.

They had a physician sign off last season. The only "staff" that has to agree with it is an old man who drinks to much.

 

[CWR]

If Garrett rushes Romo back into service on week 1 he needs to be immediately fired. You have to consider how much it would hurt the team rather than help it.

Of course, it could really be Jerry saying this and Garrett is just the messenger.

Nobody is rushing back Romo but Romo.