Stephen Jones: Like LeBron, Romo just needs a ring

[Section446]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ron-romo-not-appreciated-until-he-has-a-ring/

Cowboys Executive Vice President Stephen Jones knows there are some people who criticize quarterback Tony Romo. But Jones thinks Romo is going to make those people eat their words.

Absolutely agree with Stephen. Whether it's fair or not, a ring would complete Romo's legacy.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ron-romo-not-appreciated-until-he-has-a-ring/


Absolutely agree with Stephen. Whether it's fair or not, a ring would complete Romo's legacy.

No. He need a second career playoff win.

 

[Section446]

No. He need a second career playoff win.

Taking the one step at a time approach?

 

[TTexasTT]

No. He need a second career playoff win.

Believe it or not, those come with a superbowl.

Taking the one step at a time approach?

lol gotta crawl before you walk ya know

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Taking the one step at a time approach?

Yes, that would be keen.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Believe it or not, those come with a superbowl.

Yes, but first come the 2nd career playoff win. Then 2 more win. then the Lombardini Trophy hoisted by Tona and Jerra.

 

[Section446]

Yes, that would be keen.

Hey, I'm good with that. I just think that he won't get the respect he deserves without a title.

 

[cowboys1981]

Romo is a SB caliber type QB. I'm telling y'all, we will miss him once he's gone.

 

[BAZ]

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Keep it stum secrect sauce.

 

[bayeslife]

LeBron is never going to get the respect he deserves, even if he wins rings for the next 5 years. People just have an unreasonable dislike for the guy, which they can't give a reason besides his press conference stunt that provided more money for charity.

 

[Section446]

LeBron is never going to get the respect he deserves, even if he wins rings for the next 5 years. People just have an unreasonable dislike for the guy, which they can't give a reason besides his press conference stunt that provided more money for charity.

I don't know, man, I think he's earned his respect. People may not like the guy, but there's no denying who the best player in the sport is. Hell, the entire issue of ESPN Magazine is dedicated just to him this month.

 

[SHAMSzy]

I don't like this comparison, only because Lebron is on a completely different universe as Romo. I understand the comparison but Lebron was unanimously the best player in his league prior to winning it all, while even if Romo wins a ring he won't be one of the best of all time.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Hey, I'm good with that. I just think that he won't get the respect he deserves without a title.

I think we are all on the same page in vague but general agreement. He would get a lot more respect with his 2nd career playoff win FIRST. I guess Stephen's mind races sometimes and do not look at the long hard slog to respectability.
Ah mean he have respectability on the game-to-game stats level, but that is it. I half told Tona to give me a wake-up call when he advances to the next level.

 

[Risen Star]

I don't like this comparison, only because Lebron is on a completely different universe as Romo. I understand the comparison but Lebron was unanimously the best player in his league prior to winning it all, while even if Romo wins a ring he won't be one of the best of all time.

Oh, I don't know about that. You add a ring or two to Romo's gaudy stats and I think he gets into the discussion of all time greats of his era. He'd have to.

He's not Lebron though. Who may be the GOAT of his sport. But one of the all time best? I think he definitely would be mentioned with some jewelry.

 

[Risen Star]

See, right now all Romo's numbers are hollow. That's what the detractors say. What did they lead to? They don't mean anything.

If he can win a Championship all those numbers start to take on a whole new meaning.

 

[Section446]

See, right now all Romo's numbers are hollow. That's what the detractors say. What did they lead to? They don't mean anything.

If he can win a Championship all those numbers start to take on a whole new meaning.

Absolutely, you are 100% right.

 

[Risen Star]

Absolutely, you are 100% right.

I'll even go so far as to say Tony Romo is one Championship away from going into the Hall of Fame. He won't get there without it.

 

[pacboyX]

But basketball is not football, one player can not lead a team to the super bowl. So to shoulder all super bowl desire on Romo is simply unfair.

 

[dstovall5]

Who's this Lebron guy they mentioned? Must be a scrub.

 

[Risen Star]

But basketball is not football, one player can not lead a team to the super bowl. So to shoulder all super bowl desire on Romo is simply unfair.

That's how QBs are judged. Fair or not.