Why should we do right by Romo?

[T-RO]

Precisely! On top of that, by keeping him we hedge ourselves if Prescott regresses or busts. It is the right move on almost every front, except for in the media.

Jerry's primary motivation isn't Romo and his feelings, I promise you.

It's real simple: you don't pay $14 million extra* for Romo to be a backup quarterback. Not when this team has so many other needs and isn't exactly swimming in cap space.

Dallas won't keep Romo because the team is better with those funds directed to other needful spots on the roster. Nobody in the league has a $14 mil backup quarterback and for good reason.

*Extra in addition to what we are obligated to pay in signing bonus/deferred.

 

[visionary]

Then what the heck are we doing?

We're stupid and our GM is a moron

 

[65fastback2plus2]

Because treating your employees right pays off.

T Smith didn't give us a 10 year discounted counteract because Jerry treats people horribly.

 

[Cowboy Brian]

Because treating your employees right pays off.

T Smith didn't give us a 10 year discounted counteract because Jerry treats people horribly.

Was not discounted at all - he is what, the highest paid o-linemen in NFL history?

He took on theta aka time risk. We took on the risk of him regressing/busting over a huge 10 year period in return for hedging ourselves against salaries in the NFL skyrocketing... in return for taking the theta risk, he commanded a higher premium on selling us the put option got in return.

 

[LittleD]

We either put business first or we don't. It can be done with class, and honestly he'll likely end up in a much better situation. Imagine if Brady went down? Romo is there for the taking? He could end up in the perfect situation to win a Lombardi.

Obviously, the team does not belong to you or to me. Jerry owns the team and his loyalty can be to anything he wants. The Man with the gold makes the rules.
He is loyal to a fault with his star players. That's who the man is. He can put Romo or anyone else before the team if that is his wish.
The "DoRight" rule is Jerry's rule. You should learn it by heart.

 

[Idgit]

I expect, if we were able to sit down and talk to both Jerry and Romo about the transition, we'd find they have a lot less angst about it generally than the fans do.

 

[Cowboy Brian]

Obviously, the team does not belong to you or to me. Jerry owns the team and his loyalty can be to anything he wants. The Man with the gold makes the rules.
He is loyal to a fault with his star players. That's who the man is. He can put Romo or anyone else before the team if that is his wish.
The "DoRight" rule is Jerry's rule. You should learn it by heart.

A few years ago, people were posting pictures of Jerry Jones looking like the Emperor from Star Wars.

Yeah, he has a strong track record of treating his star players well, at least partially probably because it is such an asset for the brand, and he is a god of marketing, but it hasn't gotten us much in 22 years.

 

[ceerrece]

Jerry should wait and if there is no offer for a trade, cut him in June. Dallas doesn't owe nothing to Romo, I mean, it's not like he played for free. It's just business, nothing personal.

 

[haleyrules]

We're stupid and our GM is a moron

Yep. Great post!

 

[LittleD]

Saviors actually lead teams to championships. All Romo did was put up big stats and then eventually blow it. He doesn't have any skins on the wall to be considered a savior of to be cut any slack. I like Romo a lot. He's a class act all the way and had some great moments but he didn't do anything worthy of some special treatment. It's professional sports. If a guy has value, you explore it and get all you can. Why should they do right by Romo? How about they do right by the other 63 guys who will be Cowboys this year and try and get as much talent in the door as possible. Is that really such a novel idea?

Your entitled to your opinion. Romo kept this team relevant through some lean years with bad coaches, bad teams and suspect Cowboy management.
Even Jerry and Stephen admit that. Jerry bought this team, owns everything about this team and doesn't have to justify any of his actions to us on the board
or the fans in general. He wants to fill his stadium 8 times a year and Romo helped with that over 10 years. I suspect you don't own your own business and if you
did not many people would want to work for you.

 

[65fastback2plus2]

Was not discounted at all - he is what, the highest paid o-linemen in NFL history?

He took on theta aka time risk. We took on the risk of him regressing/busting over a huge 10 year period in return for hedging ourselves against salaries in the NFL skyrocketing... in return for taking the theta risk, he commanded a higher premium on selling us the put option got in return.

22% guaranteed money is the lowest guaranteed of every top 10 LT except Joe Thomas.

On a average / yr scale...He is 4th.

Further, since salary cap is always increasing, long contracts are automatically discounted. 3 3-year contracts would be far more expensive than his 1 10-year

 

[Zekeats]

He costs us $5million more this year. I would pay a stud backup QB who is a top 10 QB in the league $5million all day long and twice on sundays. How the **** is this even being thought about especially when you have to consider that you still have to make sure that the entire league hasn't figured out your 2016 4th round comp pick. What an easy decision for me, not sure why it isn't for the big guys in the big positions making the big $.

 

[Cowboy Brian]

I expect, if we were able to sit down and talk to both Jerry and Romo about the transition, we'd find they have a lot less angst about it generally than the fans do.

Yeah, I am pretty sure they don't, but that video Romo posted yesterday was clearly some sort of indication of where his head is at - he wants out.

Jones is sitting on a potential back-to-back succession of top-flight franchise QBs, he is pretty happy with the cards he has got, but if he risks it and puts down his 9, he may end up with a royal flush instead of a high straight.

 

[LittleD]

A few years ago, people were posting pictures of Jerry Jones looking like the Emperor from Star Wars.

Yeah, he has a strong track record of treating his star players well, at least partially probably because it is such an asset for the brand, and he is a god of marketing, but it hasn't gotten us much in 22 years.

Maybe not but his billions keep growing, the team is worth more every year and he's keeping the stands full. This team is his business and frankly is quite successful. Many owner (not Jerry)
could care less if their team wins a SB as long as the team makes the family money and fans keep coming.

 

[haleyrules]

I expect, if we were able to sit down and talk to both Jerry and Romo about the transition, we'd find they have a lot less angst about it generally than the fans do.

Yep. They are both very, very wealthy. Neither need football. Tony may well simply retire and more power to him. He doesn't need to hang around as a second fiddle and why would he.

 

[Bullet22]

I agree, team 1st, if we can't trade him, release him after June 1st..not now..

 

[Cowboy Brian]

Yep. They are both very, very wealthy. Neither need football. Tony may well simply retire and more power to him. He doesn't need to hang around as a second fiddle and why would he.

10s of millions of dollars sounds pretty motivating to a guy who grew up lower middle-class and born to a Mexican-born immigrant.

 

[Zekeats]

Card games... cowboys telegraphed Romo would be released. They're playing chicken with Jerry, I don't think he's got a very good poker face.

Jerry when he was little

 

[Zekeats]

I agree, team 1st, if we can't trade him, release him after June 1st..not now..

If we can't trade him keep him.

Romo for $5mill
Sanchez for $2mill
you decide?

 

[Eric_Boyer]

I agree, team 1st, if we can't trade him, release him after June 1st..not now..

I also agree with team first

but for me that means we value him as an outstanding backup. As a position group, we are not paying too much for the QB position either

If we can trade him for value to a team he would play for, we do, otherwise he plays out one more year on his contract and is a great insurance policy - or retires.