Jones said previously he would be fair to Romo. Now it's clear he's not. If Romo only gets released before training camp, how much of a factor could be for the Texans and Broncos?
I hope Jones gets killed for this by players and it hurts Dallas as a destination for FAs. If they are going to let a guy like Romo twist in the wind, what does it say about how they treat players? I guess NE does the same thing but the Pats win a lot more too.
It's obvious Romo isn't gonna be the Dallas backup. Be done with it.
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Also funny how many BBI'ers have a positive view of DAL's offseason, but a middling to negative view of ours. If we lost what Dal did, BBI would be killing Reese.
I hope it's a straight cut.
Awesome response. How dare an offseason thread discuss a division opponent. Clearly everyone who read this thread - including you - are closet Cowboy lovers!
So unfortunate for a guy whos sacrificed so much of his health and well being for a team. Will be a huge story during the draft
Also how righteous would it be if Dak falters or regresses next season, which I think is likely
Oh and what happened with Zeke Elliot and the flashing incident? did that magically disappear?
So don't open the thread if it is going to give you agita.
wanna fight?
Not in your m.o. Jerry, but do the classy thing..
Teams aren't willing to trade (or trade much) and Jones is mad.
I hope Romo skips Cowboys OTAs, etc.
So unfortunate for a guy whos sacrificed so much of his health and well being for a team. Will be a huge story during the draft
Also how righteous would it be if Dak falters or regresses next season, which I think is likely
Oh and what happened with Zeke Elliot and the flashing incident? did that magically disappear?
LOL under investigation, I'm sure.
Because he has apparently reneged on his promise to "do the right thing by Tony." Unless Romo is getting a legitimate shot to win back his starting job (very doubtful), he needs to actually live up to his word and gracefully part ways..
If you knew how to read, you would see that I said I hope shabby treatment of Romo hurts them in terms of attracting FAs.
So unfortunate for a guy whos sacrificed so much of his health and well being for a team. Will be a huge story during the draft
Also how righteous would it be if Dak falters or regresses next season, which I think is likely
Oh and what happened with Zeke Elliot and the flashing incident? did that magically disappear?
He can not talk to anyone, he is under contract to the Cowboys. That would be tampering on the Redskins who already have a starting QB locked up at over 24 million a year.
IMO, it's possible that Romo stays right where he is this year, after considering his options as a starter elsewhere maybe he doesn't mind backing up.
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Why the language?
Because he has apparently reneged on his promise to "do the right thing by Tony." Unless Romo is getting a legitimate shot to win back his starting job (very doubtful), he needs to actually live up to his word and gracefully part ways..
Exactly! I agree! He's messing him up just on the 1% chance he may get a trade. I think his only landing spot is Houston so they should cut him and let him get on with what's left of his career.
I don't see Denver taking him.
IMO, it's possible that Romo stays right where he is this year, after considering his options as a starter elsewhere maybe he doesn't mind backing up.
No way can Jerry afford to keep Romo this year. He's out. Nobody will make a trade because they know the Cowboys have to eventually dump him.
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Could just be trying to leverage himself into a better trade, could be he figures Dak might regress or get hurt and wants Romo for a backup. Either way, you'd have to figure he'd have the conversation with Romo.
IMO, it's possible that Romo stays right where he is this year, after considering his options as a starter elsewhere maybe he doesn't mind backing up.
No way can Jerry afford to keep Romo this year. He's out. Nobody will make a trade because they know the Cowboys have to eventually dump him.
Sorry, I wanted to add that here in Dallas they are reporting that Romo is now upset with Jerry saying they are not treating him the way he expected them to.
The hold up could be compensation for the Cowboys or Romo's compensation.
Or am I wrong in assuming any team would want to pay Romo less and would therefore need to agree to a deal before he is traded?
If that is the case it would be in Romo's best interest to refuse to renegotiate anything in the hopes he can get himself cut and be a free agent who chooses where he plays and could potentially get a better deal. Either way the Cowboys would appear to be overplaying their hand in the short term.
He could get a kings ransom for Romo. Just point to Bradford and then point to Romo. Instant 1st round pick and 3rd round pick is what I would demand.
The or release him late.
Or have the best backup in football.
I'm feeling fine if I'm Jerry
I hope it's a straight cut.
Nobody, and I mean nobody, is trading for Romo and absorbing that contract. I'm sure that is what Jerruh is holding out hope for, but it will not happen.
Then he shouldn't have opened his big mouth awhile ago and said as a 'son' of his, he will do whatever is in Tony's best interest..
This is the obvious answer, especially the last half, which most are glossing over.
Why does everyone assume that Romo isn't on-board with this strategy?
Hard to feel bad for him when he's played 4 games the past 2 years.
Hard to feel bad for him when he's played 4 games the past 2 years.
It's rare that we disagree, but in this case, filthy rich or not, he owes it to Tony, having given him his word that he would allow Tony to go on with his football life without any restrictions brought to bear on him..I believe, his word should be his bond, especially with his 'like a son' proclamation
Yea, that's why I feel like they're working on a draft day trade. Maybe there are a few players they are targeting in a certain round and they want to make sure one of them is still on the board before making the trade? Though, that likely means it's at least a 2nd round pick going there way, which seems high.
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things change, and he's a blowhard who likes to talk. Romo has been making a killing without playing and will continue to do so this year (potentially).
Hard to feel bad for him when he's played 4 games the past 2 years.
It's rare that we disagree, but in this case, filthy rich or not, he owes it to Tony, having given him his word that he would allow Tony to go on with his football life without any restrictions brought to bear on him..I believe, his word should be his bond, especially with his 'like a son' proclamation
Do we know that's what he told Tony or are we just going on what's being reported (serious question, I haven't really kept tabs on the Romo situation).
His word should be his bond, but its also a business. If he feels he can get something of value for Romo in a future trade that would probably be the best route to take for the Dallas Cowboys success.
There could also be a falling out, who knows. Also, I feeling like Coughlin/Manning is a far more believable "father/son" relationship then Jones/Romo so the former would hold a lot more water with me.
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things change, and he's a blowhard who likes to talk. Romo has been making a killing without playing and will continue to do so this year (potentially).
Hard to feel bad for him when he's played 4 games the past 2 years.
It's rare that we disagree, but in this case, filthy rich or not, he owes it to Tony, having given him his word that he would allow Tony to go on with his football life without any restrictions brought to bear on him..I believe, his word should be his bond, especially with his 'like a son' proclamation
Do we know that's what he told Tony or are we just going on what's being reported (serious question, I haven't really kept tabs on the Romo situation).
His word should be his bond, but its also a business. If he feels he can get something of value for Romo in a future trade that would probably be the best route to take for the Dallas Cowboys success.
There could also be a falling out, who knows. Also, I feeling like Coughlin/Manning is a far more believable "father/son" relationship then Jones/Romo so the former would hold a lot more water with me.
True dat..As I recall(and others can weigh in on this), he said he would do what's best for Tony..
"Doing the right thing by Tony" is BS. Tony signed a $100MM contract, with $55MM guaranteed. I don't remember him giving back any paychecks while he carried a clipboard last year.
And why do we care as Giants fans? Same reason why I always stand up for players. These guys have limited time to cash in, and owners have the deck stacked in their favor to keep them from pay days. It's not about money with Romo obviously, its about whether he can play a few more years or not. His chances would be much better if he could commit to another team and get to work on their offense. The longer Jerry holds on to him, the less chance he has of getting on with another team.
The other issue is that, as others have pointed out, Romo is injury prone and any serious injury while working out would mean Dallas owns Romo full salary for the 2018 season.
They also cannot tell him to not come into the facility as the union has fought this in the past and won.
Jerry will try to keep him until the draft is over, but Romo can help expedite his departure by simply showing up to workout.
The Boys don't need a late round pick, they need a team willing to take on a renegotiated contract.
They would gladly take a distant year 7th Rd pick IMO, if there was a place Romo wold be willing to redo his deal to go to.
"Doing the right thing by Tony" is BS. Tony signed a $100MM contract, with $55MM guaranteed. I don't remember him giving back any paychecks while he carried a clipboard last year.
Then he shouldn't have said it. The money is irrelevant here. He effused that TR was like "a son to me." Family. From that he made his public statement of doing what's right FOR TONY..We know it's a business and had he simply said, "Tony knows the business angle of this. We will do what's best for the Cowboys." But no, he had to go beyond overboard(is there such a thing?) stating how much he and the Jones' family loved TR..