Time is running out on the Romo/Dez show

[erod]

Right, but I specifically stated broken back. Are those golfers pulling ligaments/muscles or are they breaking vertebrae?

To be honest, I'm not the least bit worried about this particular injury to Romo. It'll heal just fine. I'm far more concerned about those lower discs (and the supposedly fixed collar bone).

 

[Trouty]

To be honest, I'm not the least bit worried about this particular injury to Romo. It'll heal just fine. I'm far more concerned about those lower discs (and the supposedly fixed collar bone).

So, is it safe to say my original question to Joe still stands?

 

[erod]

Can you then expound on how playing golf leads to a broken back? I asked Joe, but since you jumped in I'm all ears.

That was a freak thing. He went to sit down (awkwardly), and a huge guy landed on his shoulders and bent him over sideways, compressing those vertebrae.

I'm looking forward to his next big hit. I want to see him get up, and if he can't, at least there's Dak in waiting, as opposed to some geriatric journeyman with no grit.

 

[Trouty]

To be honest, I'm not the least bit worried about this particular injury to Romo. It'll heal just fine. I'm far more concerned about those lower discs (and the supposedly fixed collar bone).

Realize, Joe goes for shock value posts, and many of us are keyed in on it. This wasn't about you erod, I'm genuinely curious to his retort.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Time is running out on the Romo/Dez show

Time has been running out with everyone and Romo not just Dez.

 

[erod]

So, is it safe to say my original question to Joe still stands?

I think what Joe is trying to say is that golf was what originally compromised Romo's back, which started this entire domino effect. It's not only made him injury-prone, it's compromised his athleticism. He can still move around in the pocket, but he can't take off and run anymore.

 

[Trouty]

I think what Joe is trying to say is that golf was what originally compromised Romo's back, which started this entire domino effect. It's not only made him injury-prone, it's compromised his athleticism. He can still move around in the pocket, but he can't take off and run anymore.

Right, but that coming from a poster like you is different than a poster like Joe stating that golf caused his back injury. I'm just calling him out. My intention wasn't a debate about how golf can potentially cause issues to an athlete. Of course it can, but Tony has a broken back. And I hardly think a broken back is due in any part to golfing. It's due to a 280+ pounder landing on him. Same with his clavicles.

But again, I just wanted to see good ol' Joe's retort.

 

[Redball Express]

I'm a bit sad that Romo's window opportunity to get himself into the HOF is closing. Basically he has to win the Superbowl year OR it's not going to happen -- based on his inability to stay healthy.

I really think Romo was a HOF 'calibre' player who has had more than his fair share of bad luck.

Starting to assume the same for Dez. Assuming he misses 3-4 games (hopefully I'm wrong) he'll end up under a 1000 yards receiving for the 4th time in his 7 year career. The high # of TDs per game is great, but it won't be enough to get into the HOF at this rate.

I know it's foolish for me to be worrying about HOF, however, I'm always a bit mindful of it with top Cowboys players.

Yep..

HOF is a reach for both of them..

Dez may still have a shot if DAK can fill the void.

Just wanting complete seasons for either player is an over'reach.

 

[EST_1986]

Right, but I specifically stated broken back. Are those golfers pulling ligaments/muscles or are they breaking vertebrae?

hes had back issues the past few years, this current break isn't his first time hurting it

 

[Doomsday101]

Injury or not at 36 playing in the NFL you are nearing the end of your career. Having said that after Romo comes back I expect him to take over the QB spot and it falls to him to play to the higher level I think he can, we will see. This is nothing against Dak, I see him as the future QB for years to come but I still think at this time Romo is the better QB and this offense I expect will kick it up a notch from where they are now.

 

[erod]

Injury or not at 36 playing in the NFL you are nearing the end of your career. Having said that after Romo comes back I expect him to take over the QB spot and it falls to him to play to the higher level I think he can, we will see. This is nothing against Dak, I see him as the future QB for years to come but I still think at this time Romo is the better QB and this offense I expect will kick it up a notch from where they are now.

I want Dak to see first hand the next level of play he can reach. Tony can show him, and the development process can be quicker than it was for Tony.

Dak is playing largely off his college instincts, and doing well. But if he can just see the field before the snap like Tony and read it better, he'll be more advanced when he does take over for good.

 

[Toruk_Makto]

Time has sprinted. Draft a receiver or get one in free agency, Dez can't be depended on!

We're good at quarterback so no worries there

Yeah. Let's definitely use more resources on offense. I'm cool with spending a high draft pick or major free agency bucks. I mean we haven't invested enough on that side of the ball!

 

[Trouty]

@EST_1986

My bad dude for getting testy with you. You're an awesome poster and I didn't mean to come across as snide as I did. I deleted the post, brotha.

 

[DFWJC]

To be honest, I'm not the least bit worried about this particular injury to Romo. It'll heal just fine. I'm far more concerned about those lower discs (and the supposedly fixed collar bone).

Yeah, the lower discs are the long term thing for him. He'll always have to manage that.

This L1 compression is a bit rare, and it's not supposed to affect him longer term.

 

[TwoCentPlain]

Well, yeah time is running out. That happens when you are AWOL. Romo and Dez were basoically out the whole 2015. And 2016 is not looking good for either of them. Through the first 3 games, the team can win with Dak which does not bode well for a 36-year old injury prone QB who is doing nothing but killing the cap. Looks like Dez will be out 3 games, so we will find out if the team can win without him. If they can, then it does not bode well for Dez and his future. $14M drama queens prone to injury aren't tolerated.

 

[Doomsday101]

I want Dak to see first hand the next level of play he can reach. Tony can show him, and the development process can be quicker than it was for Tony.

Dak is playing largely off his college instincts, and doing well. But if he can just see the field before the snap like Tony and read it better, he'll be more advanced when he does take over for good.

I know many do not feel this way but I think Dak is learning from the coaches and the system they are having him run. I don't discount that Dak will be able to pick up some of what Romo does but I don't see each QB being all that similar in their playing styles.

As much as I like Romo I will say if he play is not up to a high level I would replace him and put Dak back in. I don't foresee that being the case but then Romo has not played a down since Nov of last season.

 

[Joe Realist]

Huh?

Please expound on how playing golf leads to a broken back in an NFL game, bruh...

get educated and you will find out

Right, but that coming from a poster like you is different than a poster like Joe stating that golf caused his back injury. I'm just calling him out. My intention wasn't a debate about how golf can potentially cause issues to an athlete. Of course it can, but Tony has a broken back. And I hardly think a broken back is due in any part to golfing. It's due to a 280+ pounder landing on him. Same with his clavicles.

But again, I just wanted to see good ol' Joe's retort.

Pouty,

It's not shock value. Golf can impact the cushion between vertebrae to the point where there is less cushion for impact, possibly leading to being susceptible to back injury. It may not be direct cause and effect, more correlation.

 

[Trouty]

get educated and you will find out


Pouty,

It's not shock value. Golf can impact the cushion between vertebrae to the point where there is less cushion for impact, possibly leading to being susceptible to back injury. It may not be direct cause and effect, more correlation.

Well there it is. Thanks for the breakdown, Joe.

I thought your earlier post was just your latest attempt at getting any thread attention, I suppose I was wrong. Kudos

ETA I owe @erod an apology, too. Looks like I was wrong (it happens every once in a blue moon )

 

[erod]

I know many do not feel this way but I think Dak is learning from the coaches and the system they are having him run. I don't discount that Dak will be able to pick up some of what Romo does but I don't see each QB being all that similar in their playing styles.

As much as I like Romo I will say if he play is not up to a high level I would replace him and put Dak back in. I don't foresee that being the case but then Romo has not played a down since Nov of last season.

No doubt, Tony has to prove he's still who he is, or there no point to playing him. I think the presence of Dak will allow him to just let go and play.

 

[Joe Realist]

Well there it is. Thanks for the breakdown, Joe.

I thought your earlier post was just your latest attempt at getting any thread attention, I suppose I was wrong. Kudos

LOL. No, its what I would call not quite common knowledge. In fact, golfers lose some height over time over this (and those who constantly "crack" your back - pay attention too!)