Thanks, Romo! ***MERGED ***

[DFWJC]

I'll never forget the 2011 game at SF. Broken ribs, punctured lung... and never made excuses. Finished that game strong and didn't miss a single game afterwards.

Tough SOB I was proud to call our QB. Thanks for the memories, 9.

That SF team had one home loss and that was it.
Punctured lung, 2 broken ribs for Romo...OT win for Dallas. You could go 10-15 years and not see that by a QB again.

 

[WoodysGirl]

 

[fishspill]

It's been a good 'un.

 

[LatinMind]

Preciate all the memories.

You Romosexuals made fun of TO when he did this. This is all of you today lol

 

[DFWJC]

Article
"Tony Romo's last 30 Starts show why he's worth the gamble"

http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/galler...en-roethlisberger-released-free-agency-030817

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Decisions, decisions
The day that many Cowboys fans feared is almost here. Tony Romo reportedly will (finally) be released Thursday, almost certainly ending his 13-year career in Dallas. That's also a cause of concern for fans of teams that need a quarterback. Now they'll be squirming in their seats over the possibility their team signs a soon-to-be 37-year-old QB with a history of injuries.

But there's a strong case for the right team to gamble on Romo — FOX Sports' Cameron DaSilva calls these five the most likely — based on his résumé. Look at his last 30 starts dating to 2013, as Colin Cowherd did this week on "The Herd", and the numbers compare favorably to those of some of the best QBs in the game


Tony Romo: 21-9
Last 30 starts: 65.9% completions, 62-25 TD/INT, 100.8 passer rating

This is why Jerry Jones has wanted to keep Romo. The Cowboys were winning with him and he was putting up Hall of Fame-type numbers. (That, and the $108 million contract Jones gave him.)

Romo has the Cowboys' only two playoff wins in the past 20 years, with the last one coming after the 2014 season, when he led the NFL in completion rate (69.9 percent) and passer rating (113.2). That must be hard for Jones to move on from — and tantalizing to a desperate GM.


Aaron Rodgers: 18-12
Last 30 starts: 62.6%, 66-15 TD/INT, 97.2 rating

Admittedly, Rodgers was not his spectacular self in the second half of 2015 and the first half of 2016. But he was arguably the best QB in the NFL for the second half of last season and finished with a league-leading 40 TD passes. Plus, Romo and Rodgers went toe-to-toe in a playoff duel two years ago (though to be fair, Dak Prescott did so as well in January).

Even if Romo plays at "less than peak A-Rod" level, he'd still be better than more than half the starting QBs in the league.



Matt Ryan: 17-13
Last 30 starts: 68.1%, 56-21 TD/INT, 102.7 rating

Ryan, like Rodgers, had a down 2015. But Ryan was all-world in 2016, leading the league in passer rating (117.1) and setting career highs in completion percentage (69.9), yards (4,944) and TDs (38) while winning MVP and taking the Falcons to the Super Bowl.

It was just the second time Ryan threw for 30 or more TDs. But Romo has done it four times, including 34 and 31 in his past two full seasons.




Ben Roethlisberger: 21-9
Last 30 starts: 65.9%, 55-31 TD/INT, 94.8 rating

Fewer TDs, more INTs by Big Ben — and he's been a Pro Bowler/playoff QB in each of the past three years. Plus, he's also old and injury-prone.

Like Ryan, Roethlisberger has thrown for 30 or more TDs only half as many times as Romo. But like Romo, Roethlisberger has played 13 seasons ... and been much more durable, starting 185 games to Romo's 156. He's also won much more: a 123-60 career record compared to Romo's 78-49. But both Ben and Tony have won more than two-thirds of their past 30 starts.

Romo is a roll of the dice for any team given his age and injury history. But when he's healthy, it's clear he can be among the league's very best QBs.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

Thanks for the memories, Tony Romo. I wish it could've ended on a happier note.

 

[Turtle0986]

Thank you for all the memories Romo, the epic come back against Buffalo, playing with or trying to play with injuries, game winning drives, and so much more over the years. Best of luck to you were ever you go

 

[punchnjudy]

So is Tony about to be the first real franchise QB from Dallas to go play for another team? I know Roger, White, and Troy never did.

 

[cowboyblue22]

thanks to tony for all you did for the cowboys hope you go on to win a superbowl this year you are a class act you deserved better here than yo u were given

 

[Hawkeye19]

Thanks Tony... great player and a class act. I will be rooting for him to succeed wherever he goes

 

[thisiscowboyscountry]

Yes thank you Romo for the 2 playoff wins, amazing career!!!!

 

[Cowboys_22]

Thank you Tony for trying your best to get us a ring.

Sad to see you go but you will always be a Cowboy.

 

[okstateCowboy]

Will Jerry be able to refrain from putting Romo in the Ring?

 

[Fontaine]

Thanks for the memories Tony, go get your ring ✭✭✭

 

[tyke1doe]

What could any Cowboys fan possibly have a problem with in a Tony Romo appreciation thread?

He's just being Risen.

 

[Idgit]

He's just being Risen.

Yep. Unfortunately.

 

[ShortRound]

Roller coaster of a day, anger sadness, anger... lol
I hope good things for Romo I didn't think the day would come.

Gonna be sick seeing him in another uniform. Times goes by quick.

 

[okstateCowboy]

If Romo goes and wins a Super Bowl in Denver, does he go into the HOF as a Cowboy?

 

[DallasCowboysRule!]

Even though I knew it was coming and I agree with the decision, I am legitimately sad about this. When you go through so much, have so many memories that involve the same person, rejoice at their successes, and despair at their failings, it feels like losing a friend even though you've never actually met.

 

[Beast_from_East]

Thanks for the amazing ride Romo, I wish it could have ended differently but it is what it is.

I will be rooting for you buddy, be it in Denver, Houston, or where ever...............go get your ring!!!