I missed this post. Who is a "Dak fan"? I think you're seeing ghosts...I'm arguing facts, not tribes.
Now...You are correct that Dak lives in an era where the passing game reigns supreme and no one questions it. When Romo was playing early in his career, there were still teams trying to win the conventional way and QBs were not taking up 25% of the cap or some ridiculous number. Dak vs. Romo cap hits are more signs of the time than a sign of Jerry's affection.
And here's the main point: Romo NEVER had to play under the THREAT of the franchise tag. Dak did. TWICE. Romo was Jerry's son and signed with his family present...Dak gave Jerry the Heisman stiff-arm. Jerry made Dak play under 2 franchise tags and this year is essentially another franchise tag year...given what he will be paid and the fact that he can't walk. Romo would have been extended by now...and it's not even close!!!