The Cowboys, Post Apocalypse (Post Romo Era)

[DFWJC]

Dont you think all this Romo will play until 40 talk is just a smokescreen? I think the Jones know the Romo wont be here next year, but can't say it as we haven't got a replacement yet.

No

 

[waldoputty]

If it was the number one priority, they would have parted with the third to get Lynch. They are not ready yet.

it will be a #1 priority in 2017.
they wanted to give 2016 a chance with a couple D players.
they probably weighed Lynch vs. 1 DL/Jaylon, 2DL.

next year, they should use a 1st or a 2nd on a QB

question is if there is a QB worth a 1st or 2nd next year?

 

[waldoputty]

This much is certain. All quarterbacks will want to come here to this offensive line and running game.

Hopefully, there will be a Mark Brunell or Drew Brees in waiting on a roster somewhere that is free to leave.

Garappolo and the Buffalo probowl QB, Tyrod Taylor, may be free agents in 2017.

 

[zrinkill]

After Romo is done because of a sever back injury we will only win one game and will draft the best QB in the draft at #1

 

[waldoputty]

I am curious how the members here feel the post Romo era will play out in Dallas. Here are a few questions I would like to hear your thoughts on, and please, lets keep it civil and reasonable.

1. How long do you think Romo will play, and why? 2 years max as starter

2. For those of you who do not believe Romo will play out his full contract, do you see his career being cut short by injury, Romo cut due to poor play, see him retiring after winning a super bowl, or some other reason? Injury reducing effectiveness. They probably have to carry Romo out.

3. Do you think that we will have Romo's successor already on the team when he retires, or will there be a gap between Romo's departure and his successful successor taking over? May be 1 year. If nothing else, we will get something as a free agent. Garappolo and Tyrod Taylor (probowler) may be free agents in 2017

4. Regarding Romo's successor, do you see him being a traditional franchise type of QB (Brady, Manning, Brees, Ben, etc) or do you think we will attempt to fill it with a multi purpose QB (more like Cam) Can be either. Either to get a multi purpose one like Dak but they tried to trade up for Paxton.

5. If you see a gap between Romo and his successor, how long do you see the gap lasting between Romo's departure and us getting meaningful, acceptable QB play after his departure? Probably no more than 1 year. They are not going to waste Zeke and the OL's prime years. As good as Aikman/Romo, probably not, but the O is loaded and the QB does not have to quite that excellent.

 

[Alexander]

it will be a #1 priority in 2017.
they wanted to give 2016 a chance with a couple D players.
they probably weighed Lynch vs. 1 DL/Jaylon, 2DL.

next year, they should use a 1st or a 2nd on a QB

question is if there is a QB worth a 1st or 2nd next year?

Not the way things look right now.

That could change. Lynch came out of nowhere, for example.

All I can say is from what I have seen of the prospects personally, I would be upset if we mortgaged for them.

That was one thing Roseman mentioned about going up and paying for Wentz.

He implied they needed to do it for competitive reasons (a lot of teams needing QBs in the next few years), but in a veiled way it was a slap at what the 2017 crop looks like.

 

[Alexander]

After Romo is done because of a sever back injury we will only win one game and will draft the best QB in the draft at #1

And sometimes that gets you Sam Bradford.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

I think Romo has two good games left.

Once he is gone, the Cowboys face a tough rough ahead. Our drafters have not caught on yet to principles to building a team, so a normal rebuilding period would be 4 years. With Sir Jones at the helm, maybe 8 years.

 

[Dodger12]

The only way we will find a real franchise QB is if we suck real bad this year and end up drafting in
the top 5 again. If we have a good year, we won't even sniff a franchise QB next year because franchise
QB's go early in the draft...Very early. Jerry is not going to spend the draft capital to trade up like the
Eagles did. He just won't take that much if a gamble...Well, he might but, Stephen won't and he
won't led his Dad do it now. If Romo gets hurt bad again then and the team folds up its tent, then
I think you might see them maneuver towards the top with a new coaching regime. I hope Romo
can stay healthy for 3 years and win his trophy because he and the team have earned it.

I wish Stephen wouldn't let his Dad trade up in the top 5 for a QB or trade up in the 2nd for a DE or use a second pick on a DE who dropped because of drug issues or use a second round pick on a LB who won't see the field this year and has knee issues or use a second round pick on a TE that rarely sees the field. All this in the last couple of years, mind you.

I'd trade Claiborne, Jaylon Smith, Randy Gregory, DLaw, and Escobar for a shot a franchise QB and not think twice. This idea that we won't trade up for a QB or that Stephen wouldn't let his Dad do it, as if he had any authority to over rule his Dad, is not backed up by any evidence, especially since we recently traded up in the top 5 for a CB.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

1. How long do you think Romo will play, and why? He is one giant hit away from it being over. Maybe 1 or 2 years

2. For those of you who do not believe Romo will play out his full contract, do you see his career being cut short by injury, Romo cut due to poor play, see him retiring after winning a super bowl, or some other reason? It will be injury

3. Do you think that we will have Romo's successor already on the team when he retires, or will there be a gap between Romo's departure and his successful successor taking over? I'm looking at the post Aikman years. The Cowboys don't learn from their past.

4. Regarding Romo's successor, do you see him being a traditional franchise type of QB (Brady, Manning, Brees, Ben, etc) or do you think we will attempt to fill it with a multi purpose QB (more like Cam) Don't really know but if I have to guess I think he'll be more traditional.

5. If you see a gap between Romo and his successor, how long do you see the gap lasting between Romo's departure and us getting meaningful, acceptable QB play after his departure? It could be years. Some teams have waited decades to find a franchise QB. We lucked into Romo.

 

[Denim Chicken]

I'll be watching what Minnesota does with Taylor Heinicke this year. They kept him on the 53 last year bc Kafka got injured, but they might get cute and try to roll with 2 QBs this year. Dude has close to 15,000 yards and 132 TD for my alma mater. Looked good in preseason too.

 

[Sandyf]

First of all, good questions and should be a good debate for fans even if we really don't have a clue to the future plans on how Stephen Jones believes it will go.

1. How long do you think Romo will play, and why? Best guess is 3 years and I believe it will be a combination of health and family when he decides to bow out.

2. For those of you who do not believe Romo will play out his full contract, do you see his career being cut short by injury, Romo cut due to poor play, see him retiring after winning a super bowl, or some other reason?
Playing out his full contract is admirable although unlikely as every hit he takes will as he ages become harder to overcome. I could see a major injury cutting his time especially if he re injures the collar bone although it would be nice to see him go out on a high not of a Super Bowl, I don't believe he would leave Dallas in a lurch by retiring right away.

3. Do you think that we will have Romo's successor already on the team when he retires, or will there be a gap between Romo's departure and his successful successor taking over?
This has to be the most difficult question as we really haven't seen what Prescott or Showers can do or might become. Frankly I see Dallas most likely drafting another QB next year and it could be a high pick depending on where we draft or if one falls. I do believe from watching film Prescott has a huge upside although many draft picks come in with great upsides and fail. Right now I would say with a year of seasoning Prescott could be the guy although long term is another question.

4. Regarding Romo's successor, do you see him being a traditional franchise type of QB (Brady, Manning, Brees, Ben, etc) or do you think we will attempt to fill it with a multi purpose QB (more like Cam)
The NFL is changing so much that I do believe the next great Dallas QB will be far more mobile than Romo even with a dominant run game the next QB will need to be able to make plays on the run and run for 1st downs.

5. If you see a gap between Romo and his successor, how long do you see the gap lasting between Romo's departure and us getting meaningful, acceptable QB play after his departure?
Lets pray a gap doesn't happen or we will be drafting very high. Frankly, I don't see a gap being more than a year and the main reason is that Stephen Jones is a much different person than his father and is building a team for the long haul much like the Patriots where you are a playoff team year after year. He isn't a go for broke for a year and pray next year takes care of itself.

 

[LittleD]

I wish Stephen wouldn't let his Dad trade up in the top 5 for a QB or trade up in the 2nd for a DE or use a second pick on a DE who dropped because of drug issues or use a second round pick on a LB who won't see the field this year and has knee issues or use a second round pick on a TE that rarely sees the field. All this in the last couple of years, mind you.

I'd trade Claiborne, Jaylon Smith, Randy Gregory, DLaw, and Escobar for a shot a franchise QB and not think twice. This idea that we won't trade up for a QB or that Stephen wouldn't let his Dad do it, as if he had any authority to over rule his Dad, is not backed up by any evidence, especially since we recently traded up in the top 5 for a CB.

I see you have selective memory. Jerry really wanted Manzell and I think was going to pull the trigger on him but, Stephen and Garrett pretty much
told him NO. I also think Jerry wanted to really trade back into the 1st this year to take a QB but, Stephen did not want to do it. Stephen
wields more power than you think he does.

 

[Dodger12]

I see you have selective memory. Jerry really wanted Manzell and I think was going to pull the trigger on him but, Stephen and Garrett pretty much
told him NO. I also think Jerry wanted to really trade back into the 1st this year to take a QB but, Stephen did not want to do it. Stephen
wields more power than you think he does.

It's not selective memory at all. No one says Jerry doesn't listen. I mean, he listens to a brand new DC and bypasses the top rated player on his board at that time (which worked out). He trades up for a CB. He tells you THIS year after the draft that he'd give up another pick (3rd rounder) if he could do it again. There's enough reporting to know who Stephen gets his OK from. You have it backwards.

And I stand by my statement that this team, just like any other, would sell the farm for a franchise QB when the time comes. The fact that they traded into the top 5 for a QB should tell you that.