The timing of Romo's return

[haleyrules]

Fair enough... Although I'm a Dak advocate... I can see the merits of the other point of view. My biggest issue is Does Tony.. , at this stage of his career.. have the right stuff.. the right internal make up and ingredients to lead this team beyond the divisional round. There is just an "accident" factor with him that I just can't shake but I still love the guy at the same time. The last 10 years has provided many thrills but has also left me nauseous at the same time. I'm obviously not a coach.. but the eye test and my gut tells me the pre-season and our winning streak is not a fluke. I truly believe Dak possesses a key ingredient that you just have or you don't... I'm not going to say he's a more skilled player than Tony.. that wouldn't be fair. But what he "lacks" is being made up for in other areas. We seem to be playing with greater discipline, focus.. the play calling is sharper..Dak is carrying out the design of the plays beautifully and legs are an added dimension. it's like this offense has added a different type of competency unseen since Romo has been our starter. Perhaps we're compensating for what Dak can't do just yet. Can't put my finger on it but I believe Dak has something special with him... and it's not quite a Tony being "better" than Dak decision in my eyes. There are so many more layers to it...

Correct. Good post.

 

[DandyDon52]

I agree with you on this, there is really no good game for Romo to return, these are NFL teams , they will be coming at him hard. People say there is a book on Dak, well there is probably a book on any play maker in the NFL. I'm sure most teams will bring the heat and see how Romo moves, and if he can take the hit. Anybody remember Peyton's last year, he had to get rid of the ball quickly, because teams were coming after him, they knew he wasn't the same quarterback. Romo is going to have to prove to the league that he can still play, and is worthy of the defense's respect. (Remember the Carolina game last year)

Well a few of us see this, but others want romo back, so it is a wait and see type deal.
The defenses will go after tony hard.

 

[irving]

I was thinking about this the other day and even if he started week 9, I would seriously consider sitting him the Sunday before thanksgiving or thanksgiving day for extra rest.

I do think waiting until thanksgiving could be a solid plan

Man that Washington game could be rough, they love bringing it against Romo, but then again there are no soft landing places, this is the NFL. I mean did anyone think he would break a bone in his back? when he was dragged down in Seattle.

 

[Kevinicus]

I think Romo needs to suit up and practice for several weeks before actually playing a game.
Cleveland has a good defense, so no game is really a good game for him to start rusty in.
The only thing about cleveland is he could play bad and still win.

I still think it is crazy to switch qb's at this point.
Tony should wait till next season.

In what universe does Cleveland have a good defense?

 

[DandyDon52]

In what universe does Cleveland have a good defense?

well they arent bad, the problem is their offense, which affects the defense.
just like dallas in certain years, the play of the offense made it hard on the defense, so they look worse than they would
be with a good offense.

 

[Kevinicus]

well they arent bad, the problem is their offense, which affects the defense.
just like dallas in certain years, the play of the offense made it hard on the defense, so they look worse than they would
be with a good offense.

31st in yards and over 29 ppg is bad by any objective measure. Their offense fares better (16th in yards).

Dallas D has been very bad in recent years (not the last 3) by any objective measure.

 

[romothesavior]

Well, it sounds like he isnt going to play Sunday. If thats the case, then I think he should stay out til Turkey Day. Don't put him in a position to play two games in five days.

 

[Diehardblues]

Romo's window for return is closing with each win. At halftime I'd say with almost certainty Romo would return next week but Dak closed the door again.

Jerry's first comments after the game is Romo isn't ready to return which IMO is a load of crap .

If we had lost he most certainly would have . And with this Romo style 4th qtr comeback Dak passed the biggest test. Not sure where now the next window will be for Romo's return?

 

[Super_Kazuya]

Romo's window for return is closing with each win. At halftime I'd say with almost certainty Romo would return next week but Dak closed the door again.

Jerry's first comments after the game is Romo isn't ready to return which IMO is a load of crap .

If we had lost he most certainly would have . And with this Romo style 4th qtr comeback Dak passed the biggest test. Not sure where now the next window will be for Romo's return?

I don't think Dak closed any doors (closer to kicking one wide open), but I also don't think Romo was going to return just because Dak had an off game. We still would have been 5-2 with Cleveland coming, hardly panic time. Unfortunately we are pretty much at the mercy of the team because they control all of the information about Romo. It's perfectly possible that Tony isn't quite ready to go, just as it's possible he's been ready for weeks. When all you have to count on is a weasel like Jerry for information, this is the uncertainty you have to face.

I sincerely hope they don't think they can just bring Romo in for the last 2 or 3 games and have him just immediately be ready for a playoff run. That would be stupid. There needs to be some urgency to get Romo back in, or they just need to stick with Dak. There is a point of no return in my opinion.

 

[csirl]

Romo hasn't done a full practice yet. This is very worrying - the fact that he wasn't put on returnable IR means they expected him back by now. I dont buy that they're holding him out to take the heat out of QB speculation. Any NFL player is potentially only one play from injury. If Dak goes down, its Sanchez who'll play, not Romo.

My guess is the next time we see Tony on the field is in 5 years time, at halftime, for his ring of honor ceremony.

 

[Diehardblues]

I don't think Dak closed any doors (closer to kicking one wide open), but I also don't think Romo was going to return just because Dak had an off game. We still would have been 5-2 with Cleveland coming, hardly panic time. Unfortunately we are pretty much at the mercy of the team because they control all of the information about Romo. It's perfectly possible that Tony isn't quite ready to go, just as it's possible he's been ready for weeks. When all you have to count on is a weasel like Jerry for information, this is the uncertainty you have to face.

I sincerely hope they don't think they can just bring Romo in for the last 2 or 3 games and have him just immediately be ready for a playoff run. That would be stupid. There needs to be some urgency to get Romo back in, or they just need to stick with Dak. There is a point of no return in my opinion.

I agree and this closed that crack a little more.

I don't trust Jerry as far as I can throw him. I still look for him to at least try to screw this up.