Tony Romo - how many years left

[robjay04]

Certainly, Rodgers falling to 24 was pure luck.

However, it wasn't like the Packers were all set. They went 10-6 in 2004 and still drafted Rodgers anyway. After that they 4-12 in 2005, fired Mike Sherman and then went 8-8 in 2006 with Mike McCarthey. Then they went 13-3 in 2007. All with Brett Favre with Rodgers sitting on the bench. And the rookie cap hits in the first round were far greater than they are today.

So, IMO, if they would have gotten Rodgers at #10 in the draft, I think they would have still had the same records and still transition seamlessly into Rodgers. And I think being able to sit Rodgers down for a few years greatly helped him become the QB he is today. He fell in the draft because of all things...scouts questioned his arm strength (Cal threw a lot of WR screens). And he was terrible in his first 2 seasons playing preseason ball to the point where Packers fans thought he was a bust.

This drives at a bigger point for me...I want my franchise QB to sit out his rookie year rather than start right away. Certainly, you can get that QB that plays right away and develops into a star. But, I've never thought to myself 'y'know this guy could have been a great QB if he started his rookie year instead of sitting out.' But, I've certainly questioned QB busts that started right away.

Jerry and Co. should realize this and see that you can draft a QB in the first round, have them sit down and still get more years out of Romo and still field a good, Super Bowl contending team while Romo is the QB. Then transition seamlessly to the next QB and maybe win a Super Bowl with that next QB instead of having to rebuild everything.





YR

Nice post and I do completely agree but I feel the draft will have to fall that way for it to happen.

In retrospect, would you trade a player that fills a need such as Zack Martin for Teddy Bridgewater or David Carr? That is likely the decision that we will have to make. We will have to turn down a quality player that can fill a need for a QB that may or may not turn out.

I would love to have the luxury to draft a QB behind Romo and I know there has been a few over the years the staff has liked but didn't pull the trigger in time.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

One of the reasons Rodgers fell is he was the latest of long line QBs developed in college by Ted Jeff Tedford -- including a number of 1st round pick QBs who were either busts or highly dissapointing. That list included:

• Trent Dilfer
• Akili Smith
• David Carr
• Joe Harrington
• Kyle Boller

All of those guys looked great in college under Tedford. That stink spooked NFL clubs.

I think that had something to do with it. But, scouts specifically cited the lack of downfield throws in a system they believed hid the weaknesses. Jeff Tedford also preferred that his QB's keep the ball by their right ear so they could release it early. Some scouts criticized that, but others I think thought the adjustment was simple.

I don't believe Carr was a Tedford guy. Tedford was coaching at Oregon when Carr was at Fresno State.

And all of those QB started right away.




YR

 

[Yakuza Rich]

Nice post and I do completely agree but I feel the draft will have to fall that way for it to happen.

In retrospect, would you trade a player that fills a need such as Zack Martin for Teddy Bridgewater or David Carr? That is likely the decision that we will have to make. We will have to turn down a quality player that can fill a need for a QB that may or may not turn out.

I would love to have the luxury to draft a QB behind Romo and I know there has been a few over the years the staff has liked but didn't pull the trigger in time.

I believe in going for the BPA in the draft for the most part. I know it sounds unrealistic, but it's something I've believed in...of all things...from playing NCAA football on PS2. It's better to get talent and then fit that talent into the scheme instead of hoping you can fill holes with lesser talent. For instance, if the by far best talent on the board is a guard, I wouldn't have a problem with drafting a guard because we can then look to move either Collins or Martin to right tackle and implement the new guard. We could also deal Leary as well to get more players.

The only position I'll take that's not BPA is QB. Bridgewater hasn't been all that much to brag about and I think Derek Carr is the far better QB. But at the same time, Carr was far more prepared for the league. He had the arm strength and throwing mechanics and was prepared for the NFL by his brother who played in the league. That's better than somebody like Bridgewater starting right away as he has to refine his throwing mechanics, read defenses, get used to the speed of the game and work on his body all at the same time.






YR

 

[SDCowboy]

I'm guessing 2-3.

 

[TrailBlazer]

1

I'd draft a qb and then wait for tony to get hurt and that would be it.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

Probably 2 more years but who's to say if they will be healthy years.

 

[Bullflop]

It's really nothing more nor less than a guessing game as to how much time remains for Romo. A healthy dose of luck would go a long way toward boosting the number of years left to be considered. May a generous helping of good fortune be granted to a great fellow who certainly deserves no less than the very best of fortune to be had. May the "prime mover" who makes all things possible smile upon our QB for the time that remains in his quest.

 

[dallasdave]

With Romo at age 35 and turning 36 before next season, how many more seasons is realistic for him to play? He theoretically has the Oline in place now and for several years to protect him. His skill and level of play still look to be sharp.

Brady is 38 and looks as good as ever. Everyone knows him saying he's got 10 more years that he doesn't believe it either.

Payton at 39, it looks like he's possibly turned a corner.

It's safe to say they've all taken beatings throughout their careers so what's realistic......3, 4 or 5 years?

3 more years after this year

 

[arik1]

Question is, how soon after Romo is gone is Garrett? Based on those 7 games without Romo, we now know that Garrett is nothing without him...I wonder if the players respects Romo more than Garrett?

 

[cowboyuptx]

Romo has said previously that he wants to play another 3 or 4 years beyond this season, and I think that's what will happen... A lot of people around here act as if his body is falling apart before our very eyes, and I just don't see that happening currently... I could see him playing a year less than that, or a year longer, depending on when he had won his latest championship...

 

[JoeKing]

Tony is a Jedi so look for him to play into his Favre years.

 

[cowboyblue22]

I think they boys have two more years to win a championship after that its back to the dark ages.

 

[Eddie]

1 year.

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

The last year on his contract is 2019. I could see him playing through that year and then walking off into the sunset.

 

[DogFace]

5

 

[Macnalty]

Yeah, hope we are wrong CS but I fear we are not. Not looking forward to the days of having to find a QB again. I remember the post Aikman era all too well.

Those couple of years pre Aikman were difficult to digest after having feasted on some of the best QB's the NFL had ever produced.

 

[Everson24]

The Cowboys need to do what the Steelers did to try to protect Ben Roethlisberger. They fired Bruce Ariens because his routes were deeper and took longer to open up. The Steelers hired Todd Haley to get the ball out of Ben's hands quicker to protect him from hits and it actually improved his game in the process. Yes I know Ben got hurt this year, but those injuries were more a product of the injuries on the offensive line and bad luck than anything else.

This offseason we need to seriously consider bringing in a new offensive system. If we don't Tony Romo's career will be shorter than it needed to be.

 

[csirl]

1 good year, with the likelihood that he misses games through injury or looks tired in December. Then 1 year where he shows signs of age.

Thats assuming he doesn't dissappear to Italy for some 'magic' treatments to get another couple of years.

 

[Redball Express]

With Romo at age 35 and turning 36 before next season, how many more seasons is realistic for him to play? He theoretically has the Oline in place now and for several years to protect him. His skill and level of play still look to be sharp.

Brady is 38 and looks as good as ever. Everyone knows him saying he's got 10 more years that he doesn't believe it either.

Payton at 39, it looks like he's possibly turned a corner.

It's safe to say they've all taken beatings throughout their careers so what's realistic......3, 4 or 5 years?

One more year while we draft his replacement in April.

Jones saying he has 4-5 more years left in him is just completely nuts.

If we stick with this QB the fans are going to leave in droves.

And Jones will stick with him.

He is just that much out of touch with winning football after 20 years of not winning.

It's becoming clearer and clearer to me that last year was less about how good we were and more about how bad the other teams were.

The shopping list we are going to need to fix this thing gets longer every game.

We are going to be needing that #1 pick this next year.

 

[alohawg]

Weeks not years at this rate.