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Tony Romo's Desination - Starting QB for Dallas?

Diver_Down : 2/22/2017 7:36 pm
I'm not sure which NFL show I was watching this afternoon. It could have been NFL Live or Up To The Minute. But one of the talking heads floated the scenario of Tony remaining in Dallas as the starter.

It's been a forgone conclusion that Tony will be traded or released this off-season. But this guy postulated that if Jerry feels he is a year or 2 away from winning a superbowl, he might just stick with the acquired asset that he has in Tony and flip Dak for picks. The analyst propped up his argument that Dak wasn't Jerry's first choice and they settled for Dak when all the other players they were looking at were picked. With all 31 teams seeing the success that Dak had, the guy speculated that Dak could fetch 3 #1 picks.

It seems like such a ridiculous notion that Jerry would trade away a future franchise QB, but with Jerry you never know.

Just a crazy idea that I'm sure no one has thought of and beats discussing whether a $5 fill-up would satiate Amber's appetite or would she need the entire bucket.
Zero chance Dak could net that  
UConn4523 : 2/22/2017 7:40 pm : link
take him of Dallas and you have a QB that likely struggles all year.
Well, that's thinking outside the box.  
81_Great_Dane : 2/22/2017 7:42 pm : link
It's really not clear that Prescott is going to be a franchise QB. He had a great first season but it's hard to tell whether he's going to sustain that high level of performance, like Russell Wilson, or fizzle, like Robert Griffin III.

On the other hand, Romo is unlikely to play 16 games. Maybe Romo starts when he's healthy, and Prescott plays the rest of the time. Eventually Romo retires and Prescott is the guy.
Why trade Dak?  
ZogZerg : 2/22/2017 7:43 pm : link
That makes no sense. Especially since Roma is Brittle, so Dak will get plenty of playing time.
Hmmmmm,  
section125 : 2/22/2017 7:44 pm : link
I don't think so.
Romo's next move should be on The NFLN  
lono801 : 2/22/2017 7:47 pm : link
Or FOX...

He needs to hang them up...
Dak is the future  
spike : 2/22/2017 7:49 pm : link
Romo was the past.
It is definitely thinking outside of the box.  
Diver_Down : 2/22/2017 7:55 pm : link
I don't believe Dak would be the same player without that OL. Stick him on the Browns, and he would struggle. That being said, the theory is that Jerry bought low and would be selling high. I'm confident that Dak will receive a dose of reality this coming year and the luster will lose some of it's shine.

These talking heads were discussing the other QB's that will be playing for a new team. And they brought up Garoppolo might bring 2 #1 picks. This guy postulated that if Garoppolo could get 2 #1's off a 2 game performance and getting a new contract. Then certainly Dak would be worth 3 #1's and he is cost controlled on a rookie contract and not eligible for a new contract for another 3 years.

It was so outlandish. But when it comes to Jerry, you never know.
Unless Romo enters camp with Dallas  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 2/22/2017 7:56 pm : link
& Dak is injured, there's no chance in hell Prescott isn't the Week 1 starter.
Jerry Jones may be an asshole  
robbieballs2003 : 2/22/2017 7:59 pm : link
But you keep saying with Jerry you never know. What outlandish moves did he make similar to this insane proposal?
RE: Jerry Jones may be an asshole  
Diver_Down : 2/22/2017 8:07 pm : link
In comment 13368494 robbieballs2003 said:
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But you keep saying with Jerry you never know. What outlandish moves did he make similar to this insane proposal?


There was once this really talented RB that Dallas traded to the Vikings for basically all their draft picks. You probably heard of him - Herschel Walker.
RE: RE: Jerry Jones may be an asshole  
robbieballs2003 : 2/22/2017 8:14 pm : link
In comment 13368502 Diver_Down said:
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In comment 13368494 robbieballs2003 said:


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But you keep saying with Jerry you never know. What outlandish moves did he make similar to this insane proposal?



There was once this really talented RB that Dallas traded to the Vikings for basically all their draft picks. You probably heard of him - Herschel Walker.


So, you have to go back that far? Most don't want to admit it but the Cowboys have done well lately. Yes, Jerry in my opinion is hurting them more than helping them but they have other people in place that stop him from making any truly outlandish moves. He wanted Manziel but was basically overruled and they took Zach Martin. So, long story short, there is no way in hell they trade Dak.
Robbie, I don't think there is any possibility of such a scenario  
Diver_Down : 2/22/2017 8:21 pm : link
taking place. I just thought it was an interesting scenario that was thrown out there that no one else had thought about. The fact that Jerry engineered the Herschel Walker trade only demonstrates his willingness to trade players for picks.

This is the slow season and I thought that it was a wild enough idea that some posters might have some discussion on the crazy possibility.
If this was the case..  
est1986 : 2/22/2017 8:29 pm : link
Romo would have at least played GB in the playoffs. He didn't. They have moved on from Romo, everyone should, he's done. One hit away from being a paraplegic.
RE: Robbie, I don't think there is any possibility of such a scenario  
robbieballs2003 : 2/22/2017 8:30 pm : link
In comment 13368517 Diver_Down said:
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taking place. I just thought it was an interesting scenario that was thrown out there that no one else had thought about. The fact that Jerry engineered the Herschel Walker trade only demonstrates his willingness to trade players for picks.

This is the slow season and I thought that it was a wild enough idea that some posters might have some discussion on the crazy possibility.


I get it but it just doesn't make sense to me. Dak saves them tremendously with respect to the salary cap. That is the best thing to happen to them with their cap situation. If he believed that much in Romo then Romo would have played more than one series at the end of the season. Dak is their guy and there is no doubt about it. It hasn't been brought up by anybody because it doesn't make sense both football-wise and financially. Romo is one play away from death let alone retirement. Their OL, their bread and butter, probably has another five year window. You don't trade Dak for one year of Romo and have to find your next QB in that short of a timeframe. Look at Cleveland, Houston, Chicago, Minnesota, NYJ, etc. They have all been looking for their QB of the future forever. When you have one you hold onto him.
It's a stupid idea. Romo defines the term injury prone.  
Ira : 2/22/2017 9:15 pm : link
His contract is very big. He'll need to be replaced before long, anyway.
Jones may have dumb lucked into Dak but I doubt he is dumb enough  
steve in ky : 2/22/2017 9:41 pm : link
to trade him away after his success this season.
Completly  
mrvax : 2/22/2017 10:16 pm : link
impossible.
I like Romo a lot, but  
CT Charlie : 2/22/2017 10:35 pm : link
he won't be able to play more than, say, 200 plays without getting knocked out of action again. If they keep Romo, they keep Dak.
Gotta be  
lugnut : 2/23/2017 12:15 am : link
the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard.

Originator clearly had time and/or web space he had to fill.
Do it Jerry  
JOrthman : 2/23/2017 12:22 am : link
DO IT!
I don t know what s the most ridiculous  
joeinpa : 2/23/2017 7:32 am : link
Assuming after one season that Dak s a franchise quarterback or that he would command three draft picks in a trade

I think the Cowboys are better with Romo
RE: I don t know what s the most ridiculous  
Diver_Down : 2/23/2017 7:53 am : link
In comment 13368689 joeinpa said:
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Assuming after one season that Dak s a franchise quarterback or that he would command three draft picks in a trade

I think the Cowboys are better with Romo


The whole scenario is so far out of left field that it stuck with me throughout the day. It seems so utterly ridiculous, but considering that it is believed that Garoppolo will fetch 2 #1's off a 2 game experience. What is a cost controlled 2nd year QB worth that generated the performance over an entire season like Dak did worth? Keep in mind Garoppolo will come with a new contract besides the pick compensation. Also consider it is a weak QB draft, all it takes is one QB desperate team to fall in love with the idea.

But consider the Browns and their picks. Say they give up the top pick and swap firsts (#12 with #28) with Dallas this year and also gives Dallas their 1st next year. That is 2 #1's (this year and next) and a 16 spot jump in round 1 of this year. Jerry can get his War Daddy in Garrett. Grab another defensive player at 12. If he is concerned about Romo's health for the next year, then he can sign a capable backup to hand the ball off to Zeke.

Like I said earlier, it is so outlandish. But Jerry can definitely make strides to a superbowl with better defensive talent.
Thank God Dallas kept Romo on the bench  
Cruzin : 2/23/2017 8:00 am : link

It would have been a Cowboys/Patriots Super Bowl.

Dallas is definitely better with Romo, shipping him to Houston or Denver increases our chances of winning the NFC East.

Let's hope they believe in Dak and need the cap space trading Romo creates enough to get Romo out of here.
Talk about thinking outside the box....  
blueblood'11 : 2/23/2017 11:16 am : link
and off the cliff. Dak fits that system and how it is comprised like a hand and glove. That's not to say Romo doesn't because there is no doubt he does. And in reality who knows what kind of year Dak will have this coming year. However the money Romo would command to stand on the sidelines would be insane. And from a public relations standpoint if Dallas were to keep Romo and make him the starter Dallas fans would go nuts.

Romo is a goner.
If I could trade Dak for 2 or 3 first round picks, I'd probably do it.  
Brown Recluse : 2/23/2017 11:23 am : link
We've seen QB's display much less and get traded.

Some stupid team like Cleveland would probably go for it.
Cruzin is nothing if not consistent.  
Mad Mike : 2/23/2017 11:31 am : link
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garropolo was a fourth round pick  
msh : 2/23/2017 2:28 pm : link
any team willing to give up any first round picks,much less multiple number 1's to a fourth round pick who plays for bellicheck and its renowned that ex-pats dont do well elsewhere,he was injured in only his second straight start
ever also any team that dumb deserves to suck for all time

i hope dallas are that stupid romo couldnt stay healthy and choked in the playoffs his whole career in his rookie year prescot did better than romo win loss wise that OL and running game certainly helped but for a guy jerry didnt really want he certainly lucked out with the pick
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Brown Recluse : 2/23/2017 2:31 pm : link
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RE: garropolo was a fourth round pick  
TheGhostofBlueGuy : 2/24/2017 2:04 am : link
In comment 13369532 msh said:
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any team willing to give up any first round picks,much less multiple number 1's to a fourth round pick who plays for bellicheck and its renowned that ex-pats dont do well elsewhere,he was injured in only his second straight start
ever also any team that dumb deserves to suck for all time

i hope dallas are that stupid romo couldnt stay healthy and choked in the playoffs his whole career in his rookie year prescot did better than romo win loss wise that OL and running game certainly helped but for a guy jerry didnt really want he certainly lucked out with the pick


Garapolo was a second round pick. ??
There's a different between thinking outside the box...  
Milton : 2/24/2017 3:42 am : link
...and thinking underneath the box.
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