ST: Report says Tony Romo may prefer release in off-season rather than a trade

[PJTHEDOORS]

Its all just talk, not like it was a direct quote from Tony or Jerry. We could lose this week, and Tony is our starter next week.

I know. Dak is the starter at this moment. That's why I said next year it's open competiton and Romo/Dak should fight it out for it.

 

[Go Big D!]

Yes for this season. That article didn't state Cowboys have already penciled in Dak as their starter next year.

Gotcha, I understand what you're saying now. I think it's just assumed or common knowledge that if the Cowboys are going with Dak, as the starter, that it doesn't make sense to carry Romo's salary for the role of a back up.

I could be wrong but I assumed that when they said they were going with Dak, that they meant as the starter from here on unless unforeseen circumstances pop up. ie Dak lays another stinker or two during this playoff run.

I would love if we could keep both and let them duke it out during the off season. I happen to love having these two amazing talents as our quarterbacks. I don't want to give it up.

 

[Deep_Freeze]

You give the man's job (due to injury) to a rookie, without letting him try to get it back. HTF is that fair? And where are all the armchair analysts proclaiming how unfair it was for that to happen to Romo? He's expendable now...and his prior injuries are being used to rationalize that mindset. I personally think that Romo just might be owed something after this fiasco. Denied the chance to work with the best team he has ever been a part of...yeah, some might look at that as being given a raw deal. Rationally, it seems like the best move looking to the future...but it still doesn't make the deal any more palatable.

I will say this though, Montana had a severe back injury requiring spinal disc surgery (doctors thought he should retire at the time) in 1986, but returned to pilot 2 more Superbowl wins for the 49ers in '89 and '90 seasons. Romo has been trying to come back from these injuries too soon in order to save what's left of seasons. After sufficient rest, it could happen that he stays healthy enough to win a championship elsewhere in the league.

Interesting prospective.

Made me think of one thing, put Romo on the Chiefs this year. Yeah we would lose.

 

[Deep_Freeze]

I know. Dak is the starter at this moment. That's why I said next year it's open competiton and Romo/Dak should fight it out for it.

They will, there is nothing that will prevent it other than Jerry having too much in his coffee one night.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

They will, there is nothing that will prevent it other than Jerry having too much in his coffee one night.

I hope.

 

[alicetooljam]

Yes for this season. That article didn't state Cowboys have already penciled in Dak as their starter next year.

Where in the article did you see a quote from Romo? How exactly is Romo supposed to compete for the job when he already reportedly lights it up our defense in practice and is throwing missiles, yet continues to sit? I am not saying this shouldnt be Dak's team next season at this point, but how you can make such statements is beyond me...

 

[Deep_Freeze]

I hope.

I do find it funny though, we just have to set up Romo for his future success. I mean, thats what we are supposed to do, right?

Of course, who cares about our success in that situation. We should give him for free on a team that will beat us, that would be real intelligent.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Where in the article did you see a quote from Romo? How exactly is Romo supposed to compete for the job when he already reportedly lights it up our defense in practice and is throwing missiles, yet continues to sit? I am not saying this shouldnt be Dak's team next season at this point, but how you can make such statements is beyond me...

Again, no where in the article states it's Dak's team next year. The article just said Tony would rather be released than traded. Sorry my statement about that is beyond your comprehension.

 

[alicetooljam]

Again, no where in the article states it's Dak's team next year. The article just said Tony would rather be released than traded. Sorry my statement about that is beyond your comprehension.

Why wouldnt it be (his team) if it already is?

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Why wouldnt it be (his team) if it already is?

Maybe because in practice you don't get hit. Next year Tony can play in some preseason games and actually get hit.. Team will have a better idea of Tony in actual games.

 

[alicetooljam]

Maybe because in practice you don't get hit. Next year Tony can play in some preseason games and actually get hit.. Team will have a better idea of Tony in actual games.

So you are saying if you see him take hits in preseason games next season as he lights it up you would prefer him being named the starter? What if he were to do that after HFA is clinched?

 

[ghst187]

Ummm. I love Tony. I really do. But uh... he's an asset. And I'd prefer to get something back for him rather than lose him for nothing.

Unless a straight release helps give us better salary cap relief. I don't know about that part of it. If it helps in that area and it's good for both parties, then okay cool.

I'd consider letting him walk if he negates his current contract and walks away with no salary cap hits for next offseason. Otherwise, give us picks because one way or another we have to get another player out of getting rid of him, either via trade, draft pick, or freeing up money to acquire someone.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

So you are saying if you see him take hits in preseason games next season as he lights it up you would prefer him being named the starter? What if he were to do that after HFA is clinched?

Practice is one thing. Open competition after seeing both guys play in preseason is another. Don't know why that's hard to understand.

 

[alicetooljam]

Practice is one thing. Open competition after seeing both guys play in preseason is another. Don't know why that's hard to understand.

I dont see what was so hard about answering either question. Again, So you are saying if you see him take hits in preseason games next season as he lights it up you would prefer him being named the starter? What if he were to do that after HFA is clinched?

 

[waving monkey]

Tony lost his position in a rather inauspicious way.He had been huge to Jones and the team.
JJones will feel beholden to Tony and release him. Sometimes benevolence returns benefits.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

I dont see what was so hard about answering either question. Again, So you are saying if you see him take hits in preseason games next season as he lights it up you would prefer him being named the starter? What if he were to do that after HFA is clinched?

All I care about is now, and Dak is the starter. If/when Tony plays in a game I don't care right now. I was talking about next season.

 

[alicetooljam]

You want Tony in now, with only practice time. I get it. I want to see if Tony can actually survive a hit 1st in a preseason game 1st. Your view, my view. I'm done.

I asked what YOU would want based on your own criteria...I wasnt arguing my position man.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

I asked what YOU wanted based on your own criteria...I wasnt arguing my position man.

I want what is on the field right now and has been working for 11 out of 13 games. Peace, I'm moving on....

 

[DTown214]

Well yeah... pretty sure he doesn't want his future team giving up assets to make us better. But that's the way it's gonna have to be.

 

[alicetooljam]

I want what is on the field right now and has been working for 11 out of 13 games. Peace, I'm moving on....

So you wouldnt want to change anything even if he performed in your own criteria, yet you had to get the parting shot in for "not fighting for the starting job"....Got it.