Exactly. With Romo, we had to win now. Especially seeing he is not long for this league. But if Dak pans out, we have a long time to build. Cut the fat on the defense and build that unit up. This offense is perfectly capable of having success. That's not the issue here.
There was never a future with Romo here. It was win now or bust. With Dak, you at least have a future to build on with a very young nucleus. And makes the Smith 2nd rd pick look a little better if he pans out. It can change your approach as well. I think this front office took so many chances in the draft because they were so desperate to win right this second with Romo because of his age and health.
We have no benefit right now to keep having Romo hold us hostage with his health.