for not keeping his word and releasing him. Dallas came out yesterday and said Romo could talk to teams about a trade and contract restructure. I assume that pissed off Romo so he came out with this.
because it is the best and smart move and has been all along. This allows Dallas fans to ride into the sunset with the ABSURDLY overrated and high view of a QB who does not deserve anywhere near the praise he gets. At least his name will soon be out of the news and the sophomore slump for Dak nears
an everyman fan favorite as an UDFA. But the neverending licking of his Cowboy-clad sphincter by the media was nauseating and turned people off, me included. He was good, not great, he got the most and then some out of his ability, but I always felt confidnet that in a big game with the money on the table he would give the other team a chance to win.
If Romo didn't get injured again last preseason
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He would have been the season's MVP. I have almost no doubt about it. Everything was in place for him.
What happened in preseason, in all likely hood, would probably have happened to him in the regular season.....I seriously doubt he would have lasted the season....then you throw Dak into the fire, and I don't think the results would have been the same...
especially within this fan base. He's an above average quarterback with a 2-4 playoff record and 2 stellar years on his resume. The last game he played was almost 2 years ago on Thanksgiving in which he threw 3 picks, 2 pick sixes and lost in classic Romo fashion at home to the Skins.
I was hoping he would go to another team so the world would remember again who Romo actually is. He would have either been injured or shown what he actually has been on the field for most of his career.
This was definitely the smartest move by far of him to walk away and stay retired. The praise and over-inflated value he has gained from NOT playing football the past year has reached folklore levels.
So is this a better move for
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Dallas cap wise vs. cut or trade?
The only real advantage, would be a trade, where they get something for him.....
Whether he retires or is cut, the cap relief is the same of about 5M.....so letting him retire, kind of eliminates the stigma of being cut.....
The Cowboys told the rest of the league, that they could talk to Romo......why would they and have to give a draft pick?
So basically, he will get offers when he retires.....and the Cowboys still own his rights.....but I seriously doubt they will stand in the way of him being offered a huge contract....we will see if Jerruh really loves Romo.....
The other option is, he retires, is off the books, opens a roster spot, and if Dak fails/or is injured, guess who is waiting in the wings?
I believe he beat us the last five times he played us. The last time we beat him was the Dez Bryant hand out of bounds game. The last time we beat him at home was the NFC East decider in 2011.
So is this a better move for
larryflower37 : 9:24 am : link : reply
Dallas cap wise vs. cut or trade?
The only real advantage, would be a trade, where they get something for him.....
Whether he retires or is cut, the cap relief is the same of about 5M.....so letting him retire, kind of eliminates the stigma of being cut.....
The Cowboys told the rest of the league, that they could talk to Romo......why would they and have to give a draft pick?
So basically, he will get offers when he retires.....and the Cowboys still own his rights.....but I seriously doubt they will stand in the way of him being offered a huge contract....we will see if Jerruh really loves Romo.....
The other option is, he retires, is off the books, opens a roster spot, and if Dak fails/or is injured, guess who is waiting in the wings?
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Romo can't just step into the #1 on air analyst spot can he? Â
did not see that one coming by NBC! That's a lot of faith in a guy, Romo, with zero broadcasting experience, but good for him.
On a positive note, he cannot possibly be much worse than Simms. I wonder if Phil wanted to back away a bit - money was good, but 2 games a week plus Inside the NFL and other stuff was hectic - or if he's been demoted (?)
If he was on any team other than the Cowboys I probably would have really liked to root for the guy. Never threw a teammate under the bus, always acted with respect towards the game and when healthy was as good as any of his peers.
Sadly, NFL History is littered with good QB's who never could win a big one, and Romo never even really came close. He will be remembered as much for his choking as he will for his good career, which while not fair to him is just how these things go.
Why? This doesn't change his cap hit to the Cowboys - as noted above it's the same as if they released him.
So he all of a sudden wants to retire. When Houston and Denver are prime opportunities to get a ring? A guy who played great last year in his only action?
they put him on the #1 team at CBS, but I suppose if they didn't, he would just go to FOX or ESPN. At some point, the 1980s/1990s QB announcers will have to give way to the 2000s QBs who have retired. Simms was the first to fall, and truth be told, Simms was never really the strongest in the booth. But I would imagine we will see the same for Boomer Esiason. Dan Fouts has seen his role lessen as well.
No 20 million? And no cap hit for Dallas? If so they got lucky.
He's designated as a post June 1 release. They will free up about $12 million after June 1 and will be on the hook for $8+ million in 2018. So they didn't get away with it being wiped away.
an everyman fan favorite as an UDFA. But the neverending licking of his Cowboy-clad sphincter by the media was nauseating and turned people off, me included. He was good, not great, he got the most and then some out of his ability, but I always felt confidnet that in a big game with the money on the table he would give the other team a chance to win.
bump someone out for the new shiny thing. Pam Oliver got bumped out of the 1st team on FOX for Erin Andrews, as if Andrews would bring anything new to telling people who sprained their ankle and is listed as questionable.
Phil isn't John Madden, but to get pushed out for someone who's never done the job is very disrespectful. Phil did the FAN morning show a while back and he was really good with Boomer. I don't care for Boomer at all, but I realized that day that Carton is the 99% of the problem on that show.
are enraged today. I constantly remind them that Eli is a future Hall of Famer and Romo is his announcer, and they lose their sh**. This is the best schadenfreude I've gotten since it was revealed that Ortiz and Manny are roiders.
In the booth at CBS in case Prescott shits himself? Yeah that fair to the rest of the teams in the league.
I am utterly looking forward to this distraction/discussion every single time Dak has a bad game or throws a costly interception. It will be GOLD if Romo is broadcasting one of their games in Dallas Stadium. Fans will literally be turning around and screaming at the booth for Romo to get down there and suit up.
Do you really think they are going to go into the season with a backup QB staying in shape and taking all backup reps and then just dial R for Romo to get him to run down a la Willis Reed?
In the long run this is 10x better for the Giants than if he was traded to the Broncos or Texans for a 7th rounder.
Phil did the FAN morning show a while back and he was really good with Boomer. I don't care for Boomer at all, but I realized that day that Carton is the 99% of the problem on that show.
Very interesting, I didn't listen to that but I'd believe it. I like them together on Inside the NFL, if Phil would be interested in radio him and Boomer would be a great show.
I'm kinda surprised CBS didn't promote from within Â
If you ever heard him on 'Moving the Chains' with Pat Kirwan, the sessions always run long because they're so into it and get into tangents, and there's so much back and forth. Reminds me of the relationship PK has with the guys he backs up on Sundays on CBS (Cowher/Boomer/Gonzalez/Scott). The conversations those guys have off the air and in the green room always make it onto the radio the following week.
Would not surprise me to see Phil move into that studio. I'm sure PK will have some educated speculation later today.
Did a great job doing color. Personally I think Collinsworth is the best in the biz but I know a lot of people hate him. I don't get it, but anyway... you're putting a guy with zero analyst experience on the #1 team, ahead of guys like Solomon Wilcox, Dan Fouts, and Charles Davis. Seems like a pretty dumb thing to do.
Perhaps he works out, but to hand him the top spot off the bat is indeed a f u to the guys at the network that have been doing a professional job for a long time.
but he's steadily declined and has been terrible in recent seasons, and seems like he barely prepares anymore. Love him as a former Giant as much as anyone, but he can't gripe about getting bumped.
If anyone should gripe, it's other experienced broadcasters who've been waiting their turn and working hard, and are now getting passed over by Romo
but he's steadily declined and has been terrible in recent seasons, and seems like he barely prepares anymore. Love him as a former Giant as much as anyone, but he can't gripe about getting bumped.
If anyone should gripe, it's other experienced broadcasters who've been waiting their turn and working hard, and are now getting passed over by Romo
I don't remember ever watching a game and thinking that he pointed out something I hadn't seen, or making some clever observation.
Totally agree that giving someone a #1 slot who has no broadcast experience is a serious F U to the other broadcasters.
If he was on any team other than the Cowboys I probably would have really liked to root for the guy. Never threw a teammate under the bus, always acted with respect towards the game and when healthy was as good as any of his peers.
Sadly, NFL History is littered with good QB's who never could win a big one, and Romo never even really came close. He will be remembered as much for his choking as he will for his good career, which while not fair to him is just how these things go.
Good Luck Romo. Tip of the hat to you.
My thoughts exactly. Nicely said.
Phil and all the TV color guys are all handcuffed... Â
by production staffs and directors that think the general public doesn't want Xs and Os.
Too many times on a Friday or Saturday I heard Phil comment on Sirius about X&O things he noticed on film that would fill a half hour of radio time, and it would seldom come out on the tv broadcast.
I don't think you guys who bash him have a fucking clue.
but he's probably one of the worst color guys in the country. I'm looking forward to some new blood in that slot.
Phil is one of my favorite all-time Giants. Probably top two , along with Harry. He was once a good analyst. But he has become brutal the last few years. Embarrassing at times. As for Tony, I have a feeling he's going to be very good at it, and unlike Aikmann & Moose, he won't be carrying the water for the Cowboys every week.
Exactly this.
Romo really cannot be worse than what Simms has been, especially lately. The teams they played for in their careers don't change that.
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Actually, I find Aikman to be fair. I expect the same from Romo, based on how he has presented himself in past
Aikman is a huge Dallas Homer and rips Eli every chance he gets. Romo will too because Romo will go down as the biggest choke artist in History. 2-4 in the playoffs.
Eli stole his Superbowl in 2007, and 2011.
Actually, I find Aikman to be fair. I expect the same from Romo, based on how he has presented himself in past
Aikman is a huge Dallas Homer and rips Eli every chance he gets. Romo will too because Romo will go down as the biggest choke artist in History. 2-4 in the playoffs.
Eli stole his Superbowl in 2007, and 2011.
No he doesn't.
RE: Phil and all the TV color guys are all handcuffed... Â
by production staffs and directors that think the general public doesn't want Xs and Os.
Too many times on a Friday or Saturday I heard Phil comment on Sirius about X&O things he noticed on film that would fill a half hour of radio time, and it would seldom come out on the tv broadcast.
I don't think you guys who bash him have a fucking clue.
I agree with your analysis. If you look at the posters with the negative Phil commentary they are the usual group of bloviatibg pricks who do t know a thing about football.
“He made me a better player. That’s a testament to how great a player he is,” Romo said. “He’s still going and I think he’s got some good years ahead of him. It will be fun to call one of his games one day.”
him on a Giants game once or twice. It would have been FAAAAAR worse if he had taken FOXs offer ofr starting on their # 3 team. That would have meant Aikman, Johnson or Romo nearly every fucking week.
Letting the bidding war begin for the networks. Curious where he will end up. Tony Gonzales left the CBS show, maybe there to start?
Maybe Dallas was holding his spot while Tony decided if he was playing or not?
Good luck to him. Smart move. He was so brittle at the end. Heard(saw) he might be bumping Phil Simms...
Yeah, curious to see how good Prescott really is.
He hasn't done much against really good defenses to warrant the hype.
2013 Wilson, Kap, RG3, looked worse than the year prior.
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Maybe Dallas was holding his spot while Tony decided if he was playing or not?
Good luck to him. Smart move. He was so brittle at the end. Heard(saw) he might be bumping Phil Simms...
Off of Inside the NFL?
dont be to sure about that...
Not for me. I'd hate to see that pug-ugly grin on my TV screen on Sunday afternoons.
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He would have been the season's MVP. I have almost no doubt about it. Everything was in place for him.
What happened in preseason, in all likely hood, would probably have happened to him in the regular season.....I seriously doubt he would have lasted the season....then you throw Dak into the fire, and I don't think the results would have been the same...
I was hoping he would go to another team so the world would remember again who Romo actually is. He would have either been injured or shown what he actually has been on the field for most of his career.
This was definitely the smartest move by far of him to walk away and stay retired. The praise and over-inflated value he has gained from NOT playing football the past year has reached folklore levels.
Does Romo team with Nance, potentially???
Does Romo team with Nance, potentially???
Maybe eventually. I think he would fit in nice with the Fox team. That way Strahan can rib him all day.
Unfortunately, he's as brittle as it gets.
So what makes you think he'd get thru the season?
Does Romo team with Nance, potentially???
UGH! no escape. FOX with Buck-Aikman and CBS with Nantz-Romo? Yikes!!
larryflower37 : 9:24 am : link : reply
Dallas cap wise vs. cut or trade?
The only real advantage, would be a trade, where they get something for him.....
Whether he retires or is cut, the cap relief is the same of about 5M.....so letting him retire, kind of eliminates the stigma of being cut.....
The Cowboys told the rest of the league, that they could talk to Romo......why would they and have to give a draft pick?
So basically, he will get offers when he retires.....and the Cowboys still own his rights.....but I seriously doubt they will stand in the way of him being offered a huge contract....we will see if Jerruh really loves Romo.....
The other option is, he retires, is off the books, opens a roster spot, and if Dak fails/or is injured, guess who is waiting in the wings?
retirement is same as player being released
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He would have been the season's MVP. I have almost no doubt about it. Everything was in place for him.
Unfortunately, he's as brittle as it gets.
So what makes you think he'd get thru the season?
what makes anyone think he'd be MVP anyway?
Likeable guy, eyes in back of head aside, should do well just being Tony.
Saved the 'Boys from them cutting him today.
Why? This doesn't change his cap hit to the Cowboys - as noted above it's the same as if they released him.
larryflower37 : 9:24 am : link : reply
Dallas cap wise vs. cut or trade?
The only real advantage, would be a trade, where they get something for him.....
Whether he retires or is cut, the cap relief is the same of about 5M.....so letting him retire, kind of eliminates the stigma of being cut.....
The Cowboys told the rest of the league, that they could talk to Romo......why would they and have to give a draft pick?
So basically, he will get offers when he retires.....and the Cowboys still own his rights.....but I seriously doubt they will stand in the way of him being offered a huge contract....we will see if Jerruh really loves Romo.....
The other option is, he retires, is off the books, opens a roster spot, and if Dak fails/or is injured, guess who is waiting in the wings?
Thanks, Doomster...
Much appreciation
On a positive note, he cannot possibly be much worse than Simms. I wonder if Phil wanted to back away a bit - money was good, but 2 games a week plus Inside the NFL and other stuff was hectic - or if he's been demoted (?)
If he was on any team other than the Cowboys I probably would have really liked to root for the guy. Never threw a teammate under the bus, always acted with respect towards the game and when healthy was as good as any of his peers.
Sadly, NFL History is littered with good QB's who never could win a big one, and Romo never even really came close. He will be remembered as much for his choking as he will for his good career, which while not fair to him is just how these things go.
Good Luck Romo. Tip of the hat to you.
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Paid him off. Or has something on him. Lol
Why? This doesn't change his cap hit to the Cowboys - as noted above it's the same as if they released him.
So he all of a sudden wants to retire. When Houston and Denver are prime opportunities to get a ring? A guy who played great last year in his only action?
Yes for the 2 Giants games a year MAX he may broadcast it is a catastrophe.
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I'm perplexed that people are surprised by this.
I'm even more perplexed that people expected another team to trade valuable resources for his broken down ass.
He is done. He knows it.
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Yes for the 2 Giants games a year MAX he may broadcast it is a catastrophe.
not the point but its my opinion
Really?
If that is on this list than he really doesn't have many memorable moments....
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I"m curious to see how Romo will do in the booth.
No 20 million? And no cap hit for Dallas? If so they got lucky.
No 20 million? And no cap hit for Dallas? If so they got lucky.
He's designated as a post June 1 release. They will free up about $12 million after June 1 and will be on the hook for $8+ million in 2018. So they didn't get away with it being wiped away.
Good points I completely agree with.
Phil isn't John Madden, but to get pushed out for someone who's never done the job is very disrespectful. Phil did the FAN morning show a while back and he was really good with Boomer. I don't care for Boomer at all, but I realized that day that Carton is the 99% of the problem on that show.
Goodbye to the QB whose legacy in football will be remembered for passer rating and TD/INT ratio! An end of an era.
I am utterly looking forward to this distraction/discussion every single time Dak has a bad game or throws a costly interception. It will be GOLD if Romo is broadcasting one of their games in Dallas Stadium. Fans will literally be turning around and screaming at the booth for Romo to get down there and suit up.
Do you really think they are going to go into the season with a backup QB staying in shape and taking all backup reps and then just dial R for Romo to get him to run down a la Willis Reed?
In the long run this is 10x better for the Giants than if he was traded to the Broncos or Texans for a 7th rounder.
Very interesting, I didn't listen to that but I'd believe it. I like them together on Inside the NFL, if Phil would be interested in radio him and Boomer would be a great show.
Would not surprise me to see Phil move into that studio. I'm sure PK will have some educated speculation later today.
Perhaps he works out, but to hand him the top spot off the bat is indeed a f u to the guys at the network that have been doing a professional job for a long time.
Exactly this.
Romo really cannot be worse than what Simms has been, especially lately. The teams they played for in their careers don't change that.
Good riddance.
If anyone should gripe, it's other experienced broadcasters who've been waiting their turn and working hard, and are now getting passed over by Romo
If anyone should gripe, it's other experienced broadcasters who've been waiting their turn and working hard, and are now getting passed over by Romo
I don't remember ever watching a game and thinking that he pointed out something I hadn't seen, or making some clever observation.
Totally agree that giving someone a #1 slot who has no broadcast experience is a serious F U to the other broadcasters.
If he was on any team other than the Cowboys I probably would have really liked to root for the guy. Never threw a teammate under the bus, always acted with respect towards the game and when healthy was as good as any of his peers.
Sadly, NFL History is littered with good QB's who never could win a big one, and Romo never even really came close. He will be remembered as much for his choking as he will for his good career, which while not fair to him is just how these things go.
Good Luck Romo. Tip of the hat to you.
My thoughts exactly. Nicely said.
Too many times on a Friday or Saturday I heard Phil comment on Sirius about X&O things he noticed on film that would fill a half hour of radio time, and it would seldom come out on the tv broadcast.
I don't think you guys who bash him have a fucking clue.
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but he's probably one of the worst color guys in the country. I'm looking forward to some new blood in that slot.
Phil is one of my favorite all-time Giants. Probably top two , along with Harry. He was once a good analyst. But he has become brutal the last few years. Embarrassing at times. As for Tony, I have a feeling he's going to be very good at it, and unlike Aikmann & Moose, he won't be carrying the water for the Cowboys every week.
Exactly this.
Romo really cannot be worse than what Simms has been, especially lately. The teams they played for in their careers don't change that.
Actually, I find Aikman to be fair. I expect the same from Romo, based on how he has presented himself in past
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You think Aikman rips the team apart?
Actually, I find Aikman to be fair. I expect the same from Romo, based on how he has presented himself in past
Aikman is a huge Dallas Homer and rips Eli every chance he gets. Romo will too because Romo will go down as the biggest choke artist in History. 2-4 in the playoffs.
Eli stole his Superbowl in 2007, and 2011.
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You think Aikman rips the team apart?
Actually, I find Aikman to be fair. I expect the same from Romo, based on how he has presented himself in past
Aikman is a huge Dallas Homer and rips Eli every chance he gets. Romo will too because Romo will go down as the biggest choke artist in History. 2-4 in the playoffs.
Eli stole his Superbowl in 2007, and 2011.
No he doesn't.
Too many times on a Friday or Saturday I heard Phil comment on Sirius about X&O things he noticed on film that would fill a half hour of radio time, and it would seldom come out on the tv broadcast.
I don't think you guys who bash him have a fucking clue.
I agree with your analysis. If you look at the posters with the negative Phil commentary they are the usual group of bloviatibg pricks who do t know a thing about football.
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