Chuck 54
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Most of the debate regarding whom will they start is just misplaced worry.
Tony Romo isn't going to start after the bye vs. Philly just because he's healthy.
First he has to be declared healthy to practice and play; that hasn't even happened yet.
After he's cleared medically, the coaches are not going to just automatically name him the starter the first Sunday after being cleared to play like they have in the past with lousy backups. Tony will work his way back on the sideline, then into practice reps. The coaches are going to start the QB they believe gives them the best chance to win games, paired with the consideration of who will give them the best chance in the playoffs.
If Tony has rust to knock off...if his passes are floating or sailing or not as accurate as when he's in a groove, they won't name his the starter just because he's 100% healthy. As long as Dak continues to shine and win games, even if we lose a game, he will continue to start until that week or weeks at practice when suddenly Tony is just as sharp or sharper, when Tony sees things and changes plays perfectly. When Tony starts outperforming Dak in practice or at least matches everything Dak is doing, only then will coaches even consider starting Tony Romo.
And frankly, despite his great decisions and winning and leadership, if a time comes when Tony is sharper in practice than Dak, then of course you start him simply because there's nothing in the NFL that he hasn't seen, and if he's at his best, he's the QB you want when things speed up and defenses get better and more creative and offenses are exposing your defense.
Romo at his best is the better option for December and the playoffs. But I have no doubt that he will remain on the bench until he's looking better than Dak in practice. A clear MRI and a doctor's note won't push him into the starting lineup when the team is performing so well with Dak; getting up to speed and looking like the old Romo and franchise QB for the Cowboys (if he reaches that point) will.
Tony Romo isn't going to start after the bye vs. Philly just because he's healthy.
First he has to be declared healthy to practice and play; that hasn't even happened yet.
After he's cleared medically, the coaches are not going to just automatically name him the starter the first Sunday after being cleared to play like they have in the past with lousy backups. Tony will work his way back on the sideline, then into practice reps. The coaches are going to start the QB they believe gives them the best chance to win games, paired with the consideration of who will give them the best chance in the playoffs.
If Tony has rust to knock off...if his passes are floating or sailing or not as accurate as when he's in a groove, they won't name his the starter just because he's 100% healthy. As long as Dak continues to shine and win games, even if we lose a game, he will continue to start until that week or weeks at practice when suddenly Tony is just as sharp or sharper, when Tony sees things and changes plays perfectly. When Tony starts outperforming Dak in practice or at least matches everything Dak is doing, only then will coaches even consider starting Tony Romo.
And frankly, despite his great decisions and winning and leadership, if a time comes when Tony is sharper in practice than Dak, then of course you start him simply because there's nothing in the NFL that he hasn't seen, and if he's at his best, he's the QB you want when things speed up and defenses get better and more creative and offenses are exposing your defense.
Romo at his best is the better option for December and the playoffs. But I have no doubt that he will remain on the bench until he's looking better than Dak in practice. A clear MRI and a doctor's note won't push him into the starting lineup when the team is performing so well with Dak; getting up to speed and looking like the old Romo and franchise QB for the Cowboys (if he reaches that point) will.
