Schefter expecting Romo release, not trade

[DFWJC]

It's Jerry's job to create the scenario where you must part with a pick in order to obtain Romo. That's the point. Patience will pay off. One team is all that's needed and when one team comes calling, every team secretly wanting a shot at Romo will come calling as well out of fear of losing their chance at him.

Hopefully they find the sweet spot between a team willing to offer something that he will also play for.
He'll retire before ending up on team with no hope of winning much while also maybe ending up following his young kids around in a wheelchair the rest of his life.
There may be several teams (or no teams) willing to make offers, but they have to be the right teams.

He has one thing left to play for--the pursuit of a championship.

 

[Gaede]

Romo is a starting QB, one the top 10 in the league and a legit all Pro with a good team.

No possible way we get nothing from him

 

[Stash]

Neither Jones nor Romo will let it get nasty.

In fact, they might have some sort of tearful press conference to send him off.

It is that far separated from what should be a business transaction.

I have no problem with both sides parting on good terms. That's how they'd want things to go.

But that entails both sides coming to a beneficial compromise, not just one.

And that's why I don't expect a release.

 

[Cowboys22]

He has failed miserably doing so. It is hard developing a trade market when you make it no secret that he will go where he wants to go, not where it is best for the team. Ever hear of a blockbuster trade that has ever been handled like this one?

That is the biggest issue I have. Jones has mishandled Romo's contract all along and this will probably be a complete cluster when it is all said and done.



Not really. It all depends on how badly Romo wants out to begin to start over elsewhere. If he got antsy, Uncle Jerry would take care of him. Always has.

I think that's everyone's point. Jerry isn't really creating the market for Romo but many think he should. They also think he should put the team first and forget what Romo wants. If he want to play, he should go to the team willing to give the most for him. If not, retire.

 

[Stash]

I would wager to say the relationship between Irsay and Manning was slightly different from what Jones and Romo have.

As were the financial constraints.

 

[Stash]

Hopefully they find the sweet spot between a team willing to offer something that he will also play for.
He'll retire before ending up on team with no hope of winning much while also maybe ending up following his young kids around in a wheelchair the rest of his life.
There may be several teams (or no teams) willing to make offers, but they have to be the right teams.

He has one thing left to play for--the pursuit of a championship.

He has nearly $60 million other things to play for.

 

[DFWJC]

Romo is a starting QB, one the top 10 in the league and a legit all Pro with a good team.

No possible way we get nothing from him

It's the MASSIVE health uncertainty, not a question of how good he is when healthy.
He is great when healthy.
Here's to hoping some team thinks he has 1-2 years of 2014 left in him. I actually do, but I fully get why most do not.

 

[Cowboys22]

I would wager to say the relationship between Irsay and Manning was slightly different from what Jones and Romo have.

That's true but it's also another one of my main points. Jerry, Stephen, and Jason should not become friends with players. This is what you get. Emotions trumping sound business decisions. They need to sit tight and see what develops and throw the emotions out the window.

 

[Denim Chicken]

Wouldn't this involve Romo actually having to pay back something or something like that?

Relevant:

 

[DBOY3141]

I think by this time tomorrow, Romo will be released.

 

[DFWJC]

He has nearly $60 million other things to play for.

But that won't be the determinant.
And I don't think many think 60 mil would be his cash contract if signed elsewhere. Do you?

Anyway, I don't want to squabble over it.
I think we all hope we get something vs him being released. Some just expect it more vs just hoping it happens.

 

[Alexander]

That's true but it's also another one of my main points. Jerry, Stephen, and Jason should not become friends with players. This is what you get. Emotions trumping sound business decisions. They need to sit tight and see what develops and throw the emotions out the window.

I completely agree.

But that is not how the Joneses do business unfortunately.

 

[Stash]

But that won't be the determinant.

It's a significant factor. Especially when some fans flippantly throw around "retirement" as a threat. It isn't. Especially from the Cowboys' perspective.

And I don't think many think 60 mil would be his cash contract if signed elsewhere. Do you?

Would it be closer to $60 million or $0?

That's the question you need to ask yourself.

 

[Alexander]

Romo is a starting QB, one the top 10 in the league and a legit all Pro with a good team.

No possible way we get nothing from him

Keep telling yourself that. You are really going to be disappointed.

There will need to be a separate Zone made for all the wailing and gnashing of teeth.

 

[DFWJC]

There is only one current owner/player relationship that I think might be closer knit than Jones/Romo....that would Robert Kraft and Tom Brady.

And no, this is not comparing the players, just the relationship.

 

[Bigdog]

The Jones' and Garrett need to stop becoming friends with players. This is what happens. You feel obligated to give a friend some concession. Where is Romo's sense of obligation to Jerry and Garrett. Oh yeah, he dropped that as soon as they didn't give him the starting job back. As soon as Romo expressed his desire to not fulfill his contract, then the team's sense of obligation to Romo should have evaporated. He is now purely an asset to be used to improve the team. Letting him go early is 100% ridiculous. Lots of things can happen to jumpstart a bidding war for him. All it takes is one team to initiate trade talks and five others will be calling.

agree

 

[DFWJC]

It's a significant factor. Especially when some fans flippantly throw around "retirement" as a threat. It isn't. Especially from the Cowboys' perspective.



Would it be closer to $60 million or $0?

That's the question you need to ask yourself.

The question I ask myself is "does he care at all about the money?".
He is completely set financially, has always been very low-key on spending except for his wife's house, and has a ton of lucrative offers outside of football if he so chooses....opportunities that don't risk being a cripple. His wife would actually like him to hang it up, but understands he still has the fire going.
Not about the money...imo.

 

[Gaede]

Keep telling yourself that. You are really going to be disappointed.

There will need to be a separate Zone made for all the wailing and gnashing of teeth.

What kind of moron doesn't get something in return for Romo? A team once used a 1st Rd pick on Brandon Weeden. We can get something.

 

[Stash]

The question I ask my self is "does he care at all?".

He is completely set financially, has always been low-key on spending except for his wife's house, and has a ton of lucrative offers outside of football if he so chooses....opportunities that don't risk being a cripple.
Not about the money...imo.

If you think it's a non-factor, I don't know what to tell you.

When you can tell me a guy plays for free, you can tell me it's not a factor.

 

[DFWJC]

If you think it's a non-factor, I don't know what to tell you.

When you can tell me a guy plays for free, you can tell me it's not a factor.

IF he plays (and I do except him to, then of course it's a factor.
We were discussing the money while playing vs not getting money if he doesn't. That does not include the scenario at all of playing for free.
I fully expect him to play, btw.