When Romo is healthy should/will he start or Keep Dak as starter **merged**

[DFWJC]

Some quotes from David Moore's write-up in the DMN"

"The legend of Dak Prescott grows by the day.

A quarterback controversy doesn't need to be introduced into the conversation to burnish his credentials.

Suggesting Prescott and Tony Romo are on a collision course once the veteran quarterback returns is premature at best and deceptive at its core. Sure, it's fun to talk about in the wake of the rookie's performance and first NFL victory. But it's an argument built on supposition, the emotion of the moment and accurately predicting an array of variables over the next four to six weeks that simply can't be known.

Has Prescott exceeded expectations? Sure.

Does his approach, poise and potential give the club hope for the future?

How could it not? But let's take a closer look at the numbers and compare.

Prescott is 1-1. Romo is 15-4 over the last two seasons.

Prescott has completed 62.7 percent of his passes. Romo has been lower than 63 percent only once in his career and that was eight years ago.

Prescott is averaging 6.9 yards per attempt. Romo has averaged 7.9 yards per attempt for his career and never been below 7.2 yards

Prescott has a quarterback rating of 83.1. Romo has a career rating of 97.1 and has been under 90 only once. That came in the clavicle-fracture disaster that was last season.

None of this diminishes what Prescott has done in the first two games. He's been outstanding. But it does give some context to the fabricated argument that a quarterback controversy looms on the horizon.

This season could turn out to be the fork in the road for this franchise. If Romo can't stay on the field -- he's been unable to finish three of the last five games he's started -- and perform at a high level, the transition to Prescott will begin sooner than later. But it's too early for anyone to declare that's how it will unfold.

Enjoy Prescott's performance and watch him develop. Take comfort in what it means for the Cowboys' future.

For these next few weeks, that should be enough."

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[CowboyRoy]

I absolutely agree, but unless Dak is playing at an extremely high level and has us on a winning streak and in first place, of course we're going back to Romo. I'm telling you, the run game isn't struggling because of Elliott or a lack of respect for Dak. When Romo gets under center, starts making the calls and adjustments, and moving from one run play up the gut to a stretch play because of what he sees, the running game is going to go crazy, and that will open up the passing game even more.

Most rookie QB's, even those who experience success, generally benefit from the big dose of experience on the field, but then when they go to the sideline for a while due to injury or change, they almost always come back better than ever as they see more and learn more from the sideline based on their on field experience. Tony will run the offense more effectively while Dak continues to learn and ask questions about line calls that were made or weren't made, along with what Tony saw that he didn't. Long term, we are fortunate that Dak has had early success (he will need that confidence when things go bad down the road) and that he's getting all this great on the field experience. However, if Romo can just stay healthy for the last half of the season, Dak will learn more from him than from playing in those games. He needs to hear it, see it, and discuss it with one of the masters of running the offense and reading the defense.

It's not about just this season; we all know that this team, even if it makes the playoffs, is extremely unlikely to do much of anything against the top teams. Having Romo return and play at least half the season is going to pay huge dividends for Dak down the road, moreso than if he'd been on the sideline all along with a healthy Romo.

The run game is struggling for every reason in the book.

-Oline is not blocking like they can
-Elliott is missing holes and fumbling
-Giants D was good
-The lack of respect for Dak throwing

 

[CowboyRoy]

As they get more tape professional D coordinators will adjust to what Dak does well, we will see how he reacts to that, I personally think he is a smart guy and eventually will be able to deal with that as well, but he is going to see new wrinkles and there may be some struggles.

Agreed. At some point they will figure out what he like to do and combat that.

 

[tyke1doe]

To the question, when Romo is ready, he'll start.

If Dak has this team at 7-1 when Romo is ready, I think Romo will still start. But woe to the Cowboys and the ensuing controversy if Romo starts and the Cowboys lose.

You think the hype is insane now.

 

[Chuck 54]

Hard to imagine any defense not being prepared for the roll out pass to TE on the drag....that was a staple in the preseason. Like the option, knowing it's coming isn't the same thing as being able to stop it.

 

[boysfanindc]

Some quotes from David Moore's write-up in the DMN"

"The legend of Dak Prescott grows by the day.

A quarterback controversy doesn't need to be introduced into the conversation to burnish his credentials.

Suggesting Prescott and Tony Romo are on a collision course once the veteran quarterback returns is premature at best and deceptive at its core. Sure, it's fun to talk about in the wake of the rookie's performance and first NFL victory. But it's an argument built on supposition, the emotion of the moment and accurately predicting an array of variables over the next four to six weeks that simply can't be known.

Has Prescott exceeded expectations? Sure.

Does his approach, poise and potential give the club hope for the future?

How could it not? But let's take a closer look at the numbers and compare.

Prescott is 1-1. Romo is 15-4 over the last two seasons.

Prescott has completed 62.7 percent of his passes. Romo has been lower than 63 percent only once in his career and that was eight years ago.

Prescott is averaging 6.9 yards per attempt. Romo has averaged 7.9 yards per attempt for his career and never been below 7.2 yards

Prescott has a quarterback rating of 83.1. Romo has a career rating of 97.1 and has been under 90 only once. That came in the clavicle-fracture disaster that was last season.

None of this diminishes what Prescott has done in the first two games. He's been outstanding. But it does give some context to the fabricated argument that a quarterback controversy looms on the horizon.

This season could turn out to be the fork in the road for this franchise. If Romo can't stay on the field -- he's been unable to finish three of the last five games he's started -- and perform at a high level, the transition to Prescott will begin sooner than later. But it's too early for anyone to declare that's how it will unfold.

Enjoy Prescott's performance and watch him develop. Take comfort in what it means for the Cowboys' future.

For these next few weeks, that should be enough."

http://sportsday.***BANNED-URL***/d...romo-comes-looming-cowboys-qb-controversy?f=r

Pretty much how I feel about the subject.

 

[Diehardblues]

Romo is our guy until he's wheeled off the field.

 

[ufcrules1]

People forget he should have had 2 TD passes that first game. Winning is all that matters. It doesn't matter how you do it.

Agreed. First game should have been 2 TD's but I don't even care about the stats. Just win baby!

 

[Beast_from_East]

If we keep winning I don't care how it happens. Heck, he can run in tds for all I care. He had some excellent drives. 95 yard, 75 yard, and more. And equally important, he protects the ball. No interceptions, no strip sacks, etc.
Stats are cute but I like winning. Not hearing stories about players being rusty.

What stories about players being rusty? Romo was hurt in a preseason game, he never started rusty.

You are already creating the scenario in your head that Romo is going to come back and be rusty and that will cause us to lose games so we need to leave Dak in the lineup. None of this has happened yet, you are creating a scenario that has not happened yet and then using that scenario as a reason to keep a rookie QB in the lineup.

How about we actually wait and see if Romo is actually rusty or not before creating scenarios that don't yet exist.

 

[Beast_from_East]

People forget he should have had 2 TD passes that first game. Winning is all that matters. It doesn't matter how you do it.

People forget that Cousins left 3 TDs on the field due to over throwing WRs that were running wide open down the field.

If he doesn't do that, we lose and are 0-2 and there is not any threads talking about a QB controversy.

 

[boysfanindc]

Staubach's take:

Staubach said Tony Romo remains the best quarterback for the Cowboys when Romo returns to health.

“Tony’s right there among the best in the NFL,” Staubach told the Star-Telegram. “If he’s healthy, he’ll be back playing. I think everybody realizes that. But I think Dak [Prescott] is going to keep them very competitive in the division until Tony gets back.”


Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/sports...rner-blog/article103553117.html#storylink=cpy

 

[ufcrules1]

What stories about players being rusty? Romo was hurt in a preseason game, he never started rusty.

You are already creating the scenario in your head that Romo is going to come back and be rusty and that will cause us to lose games so we need to leave Dak in the lineup. None of this has happened yet, you are creating a scenario that has not happened yet and then using that scenario as a reason to keep a rookie QB in the lineup.

How about we actually wait and see if Romo is actually rusty or not before creating scenarios that don't yet exist.

The rusty comment was based on that comment being made in the past. Like when he started 2015 when he first started he was rusty, and then after he came back from injury and looked like crap he was "rusty" and I can imagine if he comes back from this injury and plays like crap.. people will say "well.. it was because he was rusty". Basically, I'm tired of hearing that crap. If Dak keeps playing like he is now and we keep winning games.. Romo can carry the clip board and be the highest paid "rusty" backup in the league.

 

[ufcrules1]

People forget that Cousins left 3 TDs on the field due to over throwing WRs that were running wide open down the field.

If he doesn't do that, we lose and are 0-2 and there is not any threads talking about a QB controversy.

Listen to you. You are so desperate to say Dak didn't do enough and Cousins should have had 3 tds only to try and make Romo look better. Pathetic man. Time for you to move on.

 

[Alexander]

People forget that Cousins left 3 TDs on the field due to over throwing WRs that were running wide open down the field.

If he doesn't do that, we lose and are 0-2 and there is not any threads talking about a QB controversy.

And if Cousins had missed the same three throws on the field and Romo fired three of his own, nobody would be talking about Cousins' poor play being a factor.

I don't get why people are threatened by Prescott doing well. It is only in the best interests of the franchise that he does.

 

[boysfanindc]

And if Cousins had missed the same three throws on the field and Romo fired three of his own, nobody would be talking about Cousins' poor play being a factor.

I don't get why people are threatened by Prescott doing well. It is only in the best interests of the franchise that he does.

I think what is going on is potentially the best of both worlds.

We have a 4th rd rookie looking like he could potentially be the future for a long time and may be able to hold down the fort (record wise) until Tony gets back.

I hope Dak plays great and Tony plays great and then let's have the discussion on who should start next year based on what happens this year.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

People forget that Cousins left 3 TDs on the field due to over throwing WRs that were running wide open down the field.

If he doesn't do that, we lose and are 0-2 and there is not any threads talking about a QB controversy.

There is no QB controversy. The controversy comes when Romo returns and gets injured. And he will.

 

[BHendri5]

And for you to claim this is something even close to a complete team is beyond laughable. This is the most lopsided, no defense team we have had to date. All offense. Its anything but a complete team.

Romo has had a good line and run game for a couple years now. He has another one this year. But where is he? He never plays. Look to the future and better days. Stop living in the past. Dak is the real deal.

Uh you need to read my post again. I did not say we had a complete team. Now in defense of our defense it is better, you may not see it now but it is, it has only been 2 games.

 

[BHendri5]

Im not claiming Dak will lead us to anything this year. So how is that Romo pipe dream working out? You cats were claiming Romo would be healthy and take us to the promise land this year. Didnt even make it through preseason.

The funny part is that if Romo has ANY chance of taking us anywhere when he comes back, it will have to be because Dak kept us in the hunt.

Oh, you cat have no clue

 

[fortdick]

If we keep winning I don't care how it happens. Heck, he can run in tds for all I care. He had some excellent drives. 95 yard, 75 yard, and more. And equally important, he protects the ball. No interceptions, no strip sacks, etc.
Stats are cute but I like winning. Not hearing stories about players being rusty.

Two games is hardly enough to overturn everything. Dak has won one game. A basket full of 7 yard completions doesn't make him an all pro. He hasn't shown he can produce in the red zone.

Bailey is the only reason we have been competitive.

 

[DandyDon52]

The only important stat is the win/loss column .
I want to see if dak can consistently win games, I dont care how he does it as long as they win.
It is too early to say right now, need to see dak play a few more games, and hopefully the cin and GB games.