Trade Romo to the Saints

[Eskimo]

Since Payton has always been in love with Romo maybe he'll pull a Holmgren and make an offer for his backup QB. Since we turned down a third rounder from the Jets, that would mean a 2nd rounder from the Saints?

That would allow the Saints to take a non-QB with their 1st rounder and avoid the growing pains and risk of developing a young QB (?Leinart/Young). They could use that pick on another impact player (D'Brickshaw Ferguson).

Cowboys could then sign a vet to play backup next year while Henson learns in NFL Europe.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I'd be open to it

 

[Eskimo]

Romo would have to sign an extension and you figure he would love to jump the Cowboys ship because he'll never start here so long as Bledsoe has a pulse. It almost makes too much sense. There were rumours that Payton wanted to play Romo over Quincy in his rookie year in 2003.

 

[Maikeru-sama]

I would rather send Henson instead.

Or

Maybe both for a a cup of coffee and some free tickets....


Or

If Adrian Mcpherson is still on the squad, I would not mind doing a straight up trade.


- Mike G.

 

[Maikeru-sama]

It almost makes too much sense. There were rumours that Payton wanted to play Romo over Quincy in his rookie year in 2003.

Where did you hear that?

- Mike G.

 

[SkinsandTerps]

Not going to happen.

Aaron Brooks, Adrian McPherson, and Todd Bouman (sp?) and a top pick.

 

[big dog cowboy]

With Todd Bouman and Adrian McPherson on their roster, I doubt Romo is even on the radar screen.

 

[Eskimo]

With Todd Bouman and Adrian McPherson on their roster, I doubt Romo is even on the radar screen.

Presumably Payton has some sway and his "love affair" with Romo is well known. Romo is the guy who broke his records at Eastern Illinois at QB.

Anyhow, all just idle speculation. It only comes to mind because that is what Holmgren did when he left GB - he traded for Hasselbeck - the QB that he knew who he thought would succeed in his system. It worked out pretty good for him.

 

[Eskimo]

I would rather send Henson instead.

Or

Maybe both for a a cup of coffee and some free tickets....


Or

If Adrian Mcpherson is still on the squad, I would not mind doing a straight up trade.


- Mike G.

I'm sure BP would rather trade Henson, too. However, Romo is the one that Payton has always liked so that is more likely going to be the deal.

I doubt we would go after McPherson - we allegedly turned down a 3rd rounder from the Jets for Romo. Payton must have been part of that decision which means he values him more than a 3rd rounder.

 

[Eskimo]

With Todd Bouman and Adrian McPherson on their roster, I doubt Romo is even on the radar screen.

Those are the QBs from the old regime meant to fit with the philosophy of the old regime.

 

[Eskimo]

Not going to happen.

Aaron Brooks, Adrian McPherson, and Todd Bouman (sp?) and a top pick.

Brooks is supposed to be getting his walking papers.

Since when is McPherson well thought of in the league? What has Bouman proven?

Romo is definitely a Payton favourite.

 

[Maikeru-sama]

I'm sure BP would rather trade Henson, too. However, Romo is the one that Payton has always liked so that is more likely going to be the deal.

I doubt we would go after McPherson - we allegedly turned down a 3rd rounder from the Jets for Romo. Payton must have been part of that decision which means he values him more than a 3rd rounder.

Oh okay, I see your logic.

I would rather keep Romo over Henson just judging by how they both played (or didnt play :laugh2: in the Preason)

Again, I understand Henson was the guy that got into the Games in 2004 and that it is pretty foolish to just go off of the Preseason, but hey, their resume's are pretty short, so one only has a small amount of data to go off of.

I wonder what the Organization's view on Adrian Mcpherson is. I may have to find a good Orleans board and ask them that question.

- Mike G.

 

[wileedog]

Romo is definitely a Payton favourite.

Matt Leinart will probably be a bigger favorite.

 

[SkinsandTerps]

Brooks is supposed to be getting his walking papers.

Since when is McPherson well thought of in the league? What has Bouman proven?

Romo is definitely a Payton favourite.

I need to take a peek at what his contract looks like, but I dont think Brooks will be leaving just yet.

McPherson was drafted for a reason, he may not be up to speed just yet. But he still has a decent upside. Bouman on the other hand sucks.

The issue becomes that top pick. They could take any QB they want.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Those are the QBs from the old regime meant to fit with the philosophy of the old regime.

If they decide to get Leinart, who knows what they do with that position. I would guess they would get a vet instead of tossing the rookie out there but you never know,.

 

[Eskimo]

Matt Leinart will probably be a bigger favorite.

Is Leinart really a lights out prospect? I know he put up big numbers but he ran a sophisticated offense with better skill personnel than most NFL teams. His athleticism and arm strength are far from inspiring and I haven't been in awe of his accuracy. From a tools perspective, he is not a Carson Palmer or Troy Aikman.

Yet the price tag for such a QB is a monumental signing bonus - if you are wrong with your pick you are usually saddled with the player for four to five years and your career will sink or swim with him.

Would you rather do that with the player you have tutored for 3 years and think can be a successful QB from day one (Romo). A player who can be had for a second round pick and signed to a reasonable contract extension allowing your top 3 pick to be utilized on a possible future HOFer at LT who will protect his blindside for years to come.

 

[Eskimo]

Where did you hear that?

- Mike G.

It was rumoured during the 2004 TC after Quincy had been given his walking papers.

I can't give you a specific source but perhaps others here will remember those statements being bandied about.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

now this is a conspiracy theory that makes sense

 

[wileedog]

Is Leinart really a lights out prospect? I know he put up big numbers but he ran a sophisticated offense with better skill personnel than most NFL teams. His athleticism and arm strength are far from inspiring and I haven't been in awe of his accuracy. From a tools perspective, he is not a Carson Palmer or Troy Aikman.

Yet the price tag for such a QB is a monumental signing bonus - if you are wrong with your pick you are usually saddled with the player for four to five years and your career will sink or swim with him.

Would you rather do that with the player you have tutored for 3 years and think can be a successful QB from day one (Romo). A player who can be had for a second round pick and signed to a reasonable contract extension allowing your top 3 pick to be utilized on a possible future HOFer at LT who will protect his blindside for years to come.

What I would do is irrelevant.

To me the Saints letting their 5 year starter go in a season when they have a top 3 draft pick coming up and then hiring a head coach whose main selling point is his ability to work with QBs adds up to drafting him (or Young).

Not to mention Saints fans would lose their ****** minds if NO drafted an OT in the first and then traded a 2nd for an undrafted QB who has never thrown a pass. The PR hit would be horrible for a team that needs absolutely nothing less than a horrible PR hit.

Personally from a logical standpoint I don't have a big issue with your plan - I'm not a big Leinert fan either (or Young for that matter). I just don't see any way it happens.

 

[wileedog]

It was rumoured during the 2004 TC after Quincy had been given his walking papers.

I can't give you a specific source but perhaps others here will remember those statements being bandied about.

Yep, i remember hearing the same.

Although in fairness that could say as much about his opinion of Quincy as of Romo.