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NGT: Jerry Jones says no rush on Romo decision

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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With Jones who knows what he is thinking  
steve in ky : 12:21 pm : link
Maybe he thinks that there is a decent chance that Romo still ends up the starter for the Cowboys to start the season.
you guys cownboy fans  
bluetothegrave : 12:24 pm : link
Who the fuck gives a rats ass that the cowboys hang on to an expensive inury waiting to happen qb or not. Any other team..any other team np. You start out by saying NGT but...the fucking cowboys? I should only have to see those pukes names come up when we play them or make fun of them. Plus this isn't news. Go on the god damn cowboy site for someone who gives a shit. Romo, Jerry Jones, Cowboys. Not here
I don't quite get it  
Cenotaph : 12:24 pm : link
It seems like Dallas is holding to try to generate some trade interest, but no one is really biting. Which is a bit of a jerk move to Romo, who you'd think has at least earned the right to choose his new team from Dal. Even if they do trade him, I doubt anyone goes above a late round (6-7) pick - everyone knows he is going to be released, so it's really just a matter of timing. A team may fold and throw a 7 to get him in earlier, but I'm not sure that happens at this point, maybe teams would rather wait and not expose Romo to more injury risk (though you'd think they at least want a look). In the meantime, he's eating up a ton of cap, I know Dal loves to re-structure to work around it, but they still lost several starters/depth players and didn't sign much.

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.
Probably looking to make a draft day trade  
larryflower37 : 12:26 pm : link
which is a big risk.
I hope it's a straight cut.
Wow Jerry Jones is an Asshole?  
News at 11.
RE: you guys cownboy fans  
Mike from Ohio : 12:27 pm : link
In comment 13410562 bluetothegrave said:
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Who the fuck gives a rats ass that the cowboys hang on to an expensive inury waiting to happen qb or not. Any other team..any other team np. You start out by saying NGT but...the fucking cowboys? I should only have to see those pukes names come up when we play them or make fun of them. Plus this isn't news. Go on the god damn cowboy site for someone who gives a shit. Romo, Jerry Jones, Cowboys. Not here


Awesome response. How dare an offseason thread discuss a division opponent. Clearly everyone who read this thread - including you - are closet Cowboy lovers!
I think Redskins and Romo  
Rory : 12:28 pm : link
are talking and Cowboys are trying to prevent this.

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?
RE: you guys cownboy fans  
steve in ky : 12:28 pm : link
In comment 13410562 bluetothegrave said:
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Who the fuck gives a rats ass that the cowboys hang on to an expensive inury waiting to happen qb or not. Any other team..any other team np. You start out by saying NGT but...the fucking cowboys? I should only have to see those pukes names come up when we play them or make fun of them. Plus this isn't news. Go on the god damn cowboy site for someone who gives a shit. Romo, Jerry Jones, Cowboys. Not here


So don't open the thread if it is going to give you agita.

Better than the daily  
Toe licking patriot threads.
RE: you guys cownboy fans  
Rory : 12:29 pm : link
In comment 13410562 bluetothegrave said:
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Who the fuck gives a rats ass that the cowboys hang on to an expensive inury waiting to happen qb or not. Any other team..any other team np. You start out by saying NGT but...the fucking cowboys? I should only have to see those pukes names come up when we play them or make fun of them. Plus this isn't news. Go on the god damn cowboy site for someone who gives a shit. Romo, Jerry Jones, Cowboys. Not here


wanna fight?
For a guy who is as close to him as his son,  
Big Blue '56 : 12:34 pm : link
he is treating him like shot, imv..Forget the fucking LATE draft choice you MIGHT get down the road..Release him, put him on your ring of honor ASAP, wish him luck, designate him as a June 1 cut (or not) and let him have time enough to hook on with a new team..

Not in your m.o. Jerry, but do the classy thing..
I just don't get why any team would trade for Romo  
ZogZerg : 12:36 pm : link
or put their season in his hands. He is one hit from retirement. He will most likely not make it through the year.

Teams aren't willing to trade (or trade much) and Jones is mad.
I hope Romo skips Cowboys OTAs, etc.
RE: I think Redskins and Romo  
NoPeanutz : 12:37 pm : link
In comment 13410573 Rory said:
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are talking and Cowboys are trying to prevent this.

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.
Hey Blue  
Bob in VA : 12:39 pm : link
Why the language?
Jerry has dementia  
Chip : 12:43 pm : link
He forgot Tony was like a son to him.
RE: Hey Blue  
Big Blue '56 : 12:52 pm : link
In comment 13410593 Bob in VA said:
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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..
RE: you guys cownboy fans  
LCtheINTMachine : 12:52 pm : link
In comment 13410562 bluetothegrave said:
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Who the fuck gives a rats ass that the cowboys hang on to an expensive inury waiting to happen qb or not. Any other team..any other team np. You start out by saying NGT but...the fucking cowboys? I should only have to see those pukes names come up when we play them or make fun of them. Plus this isn't news. Go on the god damn cowboy site for someone who gives a shit. Romo, Jerry Jones, Cowboys. Not here


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.
RE: I think Redskins and Romo  
The 12th Man : 1:05 pm : link
In comment 13410573 Rory said:
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are talking and Cowboys are trying to prevent this.

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.
No way for us to know what Romo and Jones know  
jcn56 : 1:11 pm : link
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.
RE: RE: Hey Blue  
nicky43 : 1:16 pm : link
In comment 13410625 Big Blue '56 said:
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In comment 13410593 Bob in VA said:


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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.
The Cowboys are  
Pete in MD : 1:18 pm : link
either hoping for a draft day trade or that a team gets desperate due to an injury to their starting QB, like Minnesota did last year.
RE: No way for us to know what Romo and Jones know  
nicky43 : 1:19 pm : link
In comment 13410665 jcn56 said:
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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.
RE: RE: No way for us to know what Romo and Jones know  
nicky43 : 1:22 pm : link
In comment 13410686 nicky43 said:
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In comment 13410665 jcn56 said:


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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.
Romo  
PaulN : 1:59 pm : link
Is an injury waiting to happen, we all know this. The hits that put him out so long did not even look that bad, so the chances that he could stay healthy for a season are slim to none. If Prescott got injured though I guess Jones feels better with Romo on the roster. If he is on the roster he has to pay him, so Romo is getting paid and is not taking hits, a worse scenario we can all think of, so I would not pine for Romo. I am not bothered at all by this, and what team is looking for Romo to be their starter anyway? Nobody I think, especially with Jones as the owner of Romo, so there you go. Like some have said, who gives a rats ass about Jones, Romo, or the Cowboys. I just want the great Prescott to get his ass kicked now, that is my focus. Hopefully the Giants can do that.
Would any team take Romo on his current contract?  
Patrick77 : 2:39 pm : link
And trade a draft pick of any sort?

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.
If Jerry wants to trade that contract  
WillieYoung : 2:47 pm : link
he'd better call the Browns and do an Osweiler deal. Tony and a third for nothing.
Thing about Romo is  
RetroJint : 2:49 pm : link
he ventured off the farm sometime ago with his "parting" comments to Cowboy fans. So now I guess he is Jones's Prodigal Son. He has to wallow in pig shit for awhile. Jones also hates the Broncos owner , probably because like attractions repel each other. Seriously , why would Jones possibly earn another Super Bowl championship for Denver? Romo is under contract. That means he shows up, retires or gets placed on the did-not-report list . Makes perfect sense to me.
If I am Jerry Jones here is what I am thinking  
giantgiantfan : 3:05 pm : link
Teddy Bridgewater went down and the Vikings were desperate. They sent a 1st and a 4th (conditional up to a 2nd or 3rd) for Sam fucking Bradford. Sam Bradford?

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
Dallas sucks!  
trueblueinpw : 3:05 pm : link
I hope there's lots of bad blood between Blomo and Jerah. They can both go and blow each other for all I care. Let them hold on to Blomo for all we care as Giants fans. Let tony be a thorn in the side of that team as long as possible.
If he isn't going to get significant cap relief...  
Torrag : 3:12 pm : link
...OR personnel assets by moving Romo why would Jones release him? To be fair? They've paid Tony a lot of kwan in recent seasons while he was injured. Why isn't he the one that owes the Cowboys something in return? I think he does. The problem is Jerry likes those microphones and couldn't keep his fat mouth shut...as usual. Confusion to the Cowboys!
RE: Probably looking to make a draft day trade  
Section331 : 3:19 pm : link
In comment 13410567 larryflower37 said:
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which is a big risk.
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.
RE: If he isn't going to get significant cap relief...  
Big Blue '56 : 3:35 pm : link
In comment 13410894 Torrag said:
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...OR personnel assets by moving Romo why would Jones release him? To be fair? They've paid Tony a lot of kwan in recent seasons while he was injured. Why isn't he the one that owes the Cowboys something in return? I think he does. The problem is Jerry likes those microphones and couldn't keep his fat mouth shut...as usual. Confusion to the Cowboys!


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..
Then he shouldn't have opened his big mouth awhile ago'...  
Torrag : 3:38 pm : link
...which I alluded to in my post and agree with. But that's Jerrah's World!!!
RE: The Cowboys are  
giants#1 : 3:42 pm : link
In comment 13410685 Pete in MD said:
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either hoping for a draft day trade or that a team gets desperate due to an injury to their starting QB, like Minnesota did last year.


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?
Bradford scenario  
SLIM_ : 3:56 pm : link
very possible. More likely unless they don't let him practice and bubble wrap him is that Romo gets hurt in preseason. Then they would be on the hook for his salary. Dangerous game.
ehh  
UConn4523 : 4:00 pm : link
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.
RE: ehh  
Big Blue '56 : 4:04 pm : link
In comment 13411013 UConn4523 said:
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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
RE: Bradford scenario  
giants#1 : 4:04 pm : link
In comment 13411005 SLIM_ said:
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very possible. More likely unless they don't let him practice and bubble wrap him is that Romo gets hurt in preseason. Then they would be on the hook for his salary. Dangerous game.


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.
RE: RE: ehh  
UConn4523 : 4:08 pm : link
In comment 13411020 Big Blue '56 said:
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In comment 13411013 UConn4523 said:


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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.
RE: RE: RE: ehh  
Big Blue '56 : 4:13 pm : link
In comment 13411035 UConn4523 said:
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In comment 13411020 Big Blue '56 said:


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In comment 13411013 UConn4523 said:


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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..
I'm no Jerry Jones fan....  
Pork Chop : 5:58 pm : link
but he's doing the right thing. If there's a chance that his team can benefit by pushing for a trade, he should do it.

"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.
Does anybody think that maybe  
mattlawson : 7:41 pm : link
They are just little bit bad at this?
Jones is douche  
Glover : 8:47 pm : link
He said he was going to be fair, as long as he didnt sign within the division. Zero chance there is going to be a competition for the starting QB job, and zero chance he's the backup. Jerry just being a jerk. Considering the time he has been their guy, not cool.

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.
As soon as their offseason program begins, they will have to cut Romo.  
Tom in NY : 9:19 pm : link
He would have the full right to go into the Dallas facility and workout with the team....bad chemistry for the rest of the players to see a "dead man walking" as part of the 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.
I hate Dallas, Jerry, and Romo  
PatersonPlank : 10:36 pm : link
so I hope this soap opera is true, and I hope it continues for a while.
...  
christian : 10:43 pm : link
Jones alluded to being fair not foolish.

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.
RE: I'm no Jerry Jones fan....  
Big Blue '56 : 3/30/2017 8:27 am : link
In comment 13411209 Pork Chop said:
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but he's doing the right thing. If there's a chance that his team can benefit by pushing for a trade, he should do it.

"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..
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