Will Romo want to play if Dak rests?

[MrPeanutbutter]

I play Sanchez in that situation citing Tony Romo's risk of injury. No one would question playing Sanchez in a non-meaningful game.

 

[jwooten15]

Oh yeah, I think he is aching to get out there.

And he would never admit it in a million years, but he would want to get out there and light it up.

3 TD in a half just to show everyone what they're missing. Romo is hyper-competitive. He keeps it in check for the benefit of team success, but don't doubt that he would kill to be out there just to prove everyone wrong.

He'd be on a mission to show that the team could be even better with him out there than they already are.

 

[cowboys1981]

Just gonna throw Romo to the wolves without any prep at all? Plus if they plan on trading Romo.......might want to show people he can actually play and take hits.

You don't risk him being injured. He's a vet who can step in and still make this offense run effectively. May be a little rusty, but if anyone can overcome right away, he can.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

You don't risk him being injured. He's a vet who can step in and still make this offense run effectively. May be a little rusty, but if anyone can overcome right away, he can.

But what's the difference between him getting hurt now and in the playoffs? If he gets hurt prepping for future play than he's just going to get hurt. He needs to take some
NFL hits again.

 

[cowboys1981]

But what's the difference between him getting hurt now and in the playoffs? If he gets hurt prepping for future play than he's just going to get hurt. He needs to take some
NFL hits again.

Because if Dak is resting more and likely most of the Oline will be too. You want second stringers blocking for Romo? I don't. Save him for the playoffs.

 

[hornitosmonster]

Dangerous waters if Romo plays, he might light it up and force a controversy headed into the playoffs

 

[xwalker]

First, I don't know if I'm a fan of resting a rookie QB. I think he needs all the experience he can get. But IF we continue winning and do get the opportunity to rest some of our players down the stretch, would Romo want to play?

I understand he WOULD play. I'm just wondering what his mentality would be towards it. My gut says he's so competitive that he would. I think he'd want to remind everyone he can still play...even if he's auditioning for another team next year.

I think Romo wants to play next year. Playing now probably helps generate interest from other teams this off-season. If he can take just one hit and get up, then I think more teams will be interesting in him.

 

[aikemirv]

First, I don't know if I'm a fan of resting a rookie QB. I think he needs all the experience he can get. But IF we continue winning and do get the opportunity to rest some of our players down the stretch, would Romo want to play?

I understand he WOULD play. I'm just wondering what his mentality would be towards it. My gut says he's so competitive that he would. I think he'd want to remind everyone he can still play...even if he's auditioning for another team next year.

My take:

If Dak has any hiccups in the next 3 games, coaches could start or play Romo a good bit in week 17 under the guise of resting the starters.

Romo would want to start because no matter what he said in that statement I am sure he believes he is the best QB on the team. Him playing and playing well would just make the hook shorter for Dak in the playoffs mid game and there is no doubt in my mind that Tony would relish the opportunity...One thing that is stated over and over about Tony is the competitoir that he is - that does not go away.

 

[aikemirv]

Dangerous waters if Romo plays, he might light it up and force a controversy headed into the playoffs

Absolutely correct, in the media for sure, even if there is no real controversy - big distraction.

 

[Clarkson]

And he would never admit it in a million years, but he would want to get out there and light it up.

I don't think you'd have a tough time getting Romo to say he wants to play football really well while playing professional football.

 

[Clarkson]

Yes, good lad.
I imagine many teams want a 37-year-old who is skeletally fragile. And expensive.
Only Cleveland will bite! LOL

You don't think Denver would love to give Romo a shot right now?
Don't think the Jets would love to bring him in for next year?
Houston would be a way better team with him; too bad they're committed to Brock Osweiler now.
Yeah, you're naive or don't realize the severe lack of talent at the QB position in the NFL if you don't think someone would want him.

 

[aikemirv]

You don't think Denver would love to give Romo a shot right now?
Don't think the Jets would love to bring him in for next year?
Houston would be a way better team with him; too bad they're committed to Brock Osweiler now.
Yeah, you're naive or don't realize the severe lack of talent at the QB position in the NFL if you don't think someone would want him.

Denver already bit on a very similar situation with Peyton Manning coming off a very serious neck injury at about 38 years old or something......

 

[Clarkson]

Denver already bit on a very similar situation with Peyton Manning coming off a very serious neck injury at about 38 years old or something......

Exactly. And they put him back in last year over Osweiler, when Manning wasn't anywhere close to what he once was. I'm pretty much zeroed in on them being the team that wants him, and the team Tony wants to go to. It's a good fit.

 

[flosho]

I think Romo has a chance to play the last week if we have it wrapped up.

He may also get in here down the stretch if we have a 3+ TD lead going into the 4th. No need to have Dak out there handing the ball off to Morris.

 

[Chuck 54]

Unless he has decided to retire, of course he will want to play. He has to get on the field and show that he can still deliver if he wants to get a trade. He will not be given the chance to start in Dallas next year. He either retires or backs up Dak or goes to another team. Right now his options are slim unless he shows he's healthy and can play.

 

[Seven]

23 year olds don't rest.

That being said, I'd love for Romo to go out there and sling that rock.

If it was a home game, I bet the crowd would go bat-**** crazy............ I mean CAH-RAAYYYYZZY!

 

[mrmojo]

He is our backup QB right, so if he is called upon, then yes he should play.

 

[65fastback2plus2]

Romo might light it up. Bad for business in an odd way. I don't think the coaches know what they want to do right now.

True story...Tony goes out and hangs up 30 in a half...and the chatter will skyrocket. hmph.

 

[DFWJC]

Jerry mentioned today that would like to have Romo fully ready (I assume for emergencies) for the playoffs.

 

[Air Force One]

Still, he's earned that right.

Absolutely. I have no issues.

For his sake(playing somewhere next year) I hope he is careful. One more injury and that'll be it as far as other teams go, imo.

Again though, if the coaches are cool with it and he wants to play in that situation, then I have zero issues.