Tony Romo with broken bone in back

[Richard_white]

I guess Dak is needed earlier than expected.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/08/27/mri-reveals-fractured-bone-romo%E2%80%99s-back-qb-expected-return-2016

[Jackrabbit Hog]

I've never been a Romo basher and I do think he's talented.  But man, that guy is brittle!  I mean, it's one thing to have bad luck; it's another to have the track record he's had the past few years.  He lasted all of 3 pre-season snaps this year.

I wonder if he has osteoporosis?

[Dr. Starcs]

The guy has become fragile, but he's played through multiple injuries, including a broken rib and punctured lung. If he's missing, its legit.

Dak appears to be the future anyway, and they aren't winning anything with that defense. So might as well let him go.

[kodiakisland]

No surprise there.  When was the last time he played a full season?  There was absolutely no reason for the Cowboys to believe he would make it through one this time.  I love everything Jerry Jones does for the Hogs but he has certainly screwed the Cowboys for many years now.  They should have signed a viable backup.  Instead they are now going to be forced to play a rookie.  I hope Dak really is that good.

[95_alum]

Romo needs to take his guaranteed money & ride off into the sunset. Go. He has a wife & two sons. Go. Enjoy your retirement. Enjoy being a dad. Enjoy being a husband. Live.

https://youtu.be/WgkQU32XSFQ

[Dr. Starcs]

It was only 2 seasons ago he led them to 12-4.

The issue now is though that he's in his mid 30s with all those compiled injuries. Hate it for the guy. Dallas is 10-23 without him as starting qb. 78-49 with.

[alohawg]

Wouldn't be shocked if that was the last play of his career.

[H&D]

I like the Cowboys fine, I just hate their fans.  They must be busy talking themselves off of the ledge, my facebook feed has been quiet about this.

[kodiakisland]

Hmmmm....
http://thebaltimorewire.com/2016/08/27/ravens-call-cowboys-ryan-mallett-trade/

[hoglady]

Mallett had a nice game last night - 10/15 112 yds   1 passing TD plus a rushing TD  QB rating 111

[holeinthewall]

He should retire or Dallas should dump him.

[Pulled(PP)pork]

It was only 2 seasons ago he led them to 12-4.

The issue now is though that he's in his mid 30s with all those compiled injuries. Hate it for the guy. Dallas is 10-23 without him as starting qb. 78-49 with.

Looks like Houston Nutt numbers.....#hesawinnah


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[EastexHawg]

Yet another Cowboys season down the toilet before the first game is played.  We'll see how those eye popping Dak Prescott preseason stats translate to the regular season.

[DeltaBoy]

Romo needs to retire while he can still walk.

[DeltaBoy]

Well Romo got a good Dr Report but as long as Dak winning he needs to ride the pine.

[hawkhawg]

Romo has meant a lot to the cowboys and I think you have to give him a chance to get his job back. Give him a short lease. Dak is the future but I'd like to see tony get one shot.

[clutch]

Romo has meant a lot to the cowboys and I think you have to give him a chance to get his job back. Give him a short lease. Dak is the future but I'd like to see tony get one shot.

I agree. Dak is the future, and has played well this season, but Romo is still the guy. He is a top tier QB when healthy. You have to give him a shot. If he isn't meeting expectations then you just go back to Dak. Plus Romo is making entirely too much money to just be wearing a headset.

[HiggiePiggy]

Didn't romo get his job because bledsow had an injury?  Or was that Brady?  Either way. I would not change what is working right now. Football is a business. If what is working keep doing it.

[Dr. Starcs]

I believe Bledsoe wasnt playing well and Bill Parcells made the change at halftime during a game several years ago.

Romo has been a high level qb since, but I wouldn't mind seeing Dak continue to get the playing time. Tough call though. And still a few weeks before romo might even be ready. A lot can change by then.

[EastexHawg]

The Cowboys have a fantastic running game with Elliott this year.  That has taken the onus off Dak to put up big numbers and carry the entire offense, just as the running game with DeMarco Murray did for Romo two years ago.

[alohawg]

So far the Cowboys are just fine with the new guys.....just keep Romo healthy on the bench until you really need him. He could still be the hero by season's end.

[EastexHawg]

Let's remember who the Cowboys have played and beaten this year.  The Redskins are 3-2, but the Bengals have a losing record and both the Bears and 49ers have been terrible.

[clutch]

Didn't romo get his job because bledsow had an injury?  Or was that Brady?  Either way. I would not change what is working right now. Football is a business. If what is working keep doing it.

Both of them actually. Brady got it when Bledsoe got injured, Romo just replaced him because he wasn't playing good.

[DeltaBoy]

He needs to ride the pine play mentor and retire at seasons end.

[95_alum]

Listening to ESPN Dallas radio this afternoon. Discussion about trading Romo to Rams, Broncos or Jets at the end of the season...

[EastexHawg]

Listening to ESPN Dallas radio this afternoon. Discussion about trading Romo to Rams, Broncos or Jets at the end of the season...

I remember when rookie Mike Kruczek came off the bench when Terry Bradshaw was injured and led the Steelers to six straight wins and the AFC Central title.  Luckily for Pittsburgh they didn't trade Bradshaw away because they thought they had found a younger replacement. 

Knees...they were made for jerking.

[alohawg]

Listening to ESPN Dallas radio this afternoon. Discussion about trading Romo to Rams, Broncos or Jets at the end of the season...

He would be crazy to go to the Rams or Jets with their olines, Broncos ok, maybe.

[DeltaBoy]

Romo needs to take the money and retire.

[clutch]

I'd be awfully cautious of making a move trading away Romo right now if I were the Cowboys. There's a lot of one year wonders in the NFL. Look at RGIII as a good example. Romo has proven he's a good QB when healthy.

The Cowboys success right now has more to do with Elliot than it does Prescott in my opinion.

[goodguytex]

Yet another Cowboys season down the toilet before the first game is played.  We'll see how those eye popping Dak Prescott preseason stats translate to the regular season.

Hmmmm...

[hoglady]

I'd be awfully cautious of making a move trading away Romo right now if I were the Cowboys. There's a lot of one year wonders in the NFL. Look at RGIII as a good example. Romo has proven he's a good QB when healthy.

The Cowboys success right now has more to do with Elliot than it does Prescott in my opinion.

Shanahan's destroyed RGIII's career playing him hurt and getting him further injured to win now - instead of doing the right thing and protecting his future and the team's future.

[HiggiePiggy]

Shanahan's destroyed RGIII's career playing him hurt and getting him further injured to win now - instead of doing the right thing and protecting his future and the team's future.

I doubt he even wanted to draft RG3. He wasn't the type of qb for the system he ran. That was more the owner forcing the pick. They also got their current qb that same year. That was the qb shanahan wanted.

[clutch]

Shanahan's destroyed RGIII's career playing him hurt and getting him further injured to win now - instead of doing the right thing and protecting his future and the team's future.

RGIII ruined RGIII's career worse than Shanahan could have ever dreamed. He got the big head and didn't want to listen to anyone.

[DeltaBoy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw1GXGIFtVA

He will not be with the boys next season IMO. 

[Dr. Starcs]

EastexHawg:
Yet another Cowboys season down the toilet before the first game is played.  We'll see how those eye popping Dak Prescott preseason stats translate to the regular season.

[DeltaBoy]

http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/12/09/jerry-jones-even-unorthodox-absolutely-want-keep-tony-romo-2017

Jerry says Romo should be back in 2017.

[Dr. Starcs]

What a great return for Romo. Wish it would've happened last week in Dallas for the home crowd. But pretty sweet in Philly too.

[HawgWild]

Not a big fan of Romo's but he made that look easy.

[HawgWild]

Seemed like they would have put Romo in for another series or two especially after the kind of day Sanchez was having.

[Dr. Starcs]

Have no problem with it. He's healthy. Looked good. Will be ready for the playoffs and will potentially bring more in a trade in the offseason if it comes to that.

[DeltaBoy]

He Retired and going to CBS as a Sportscaster !!!  Smart man