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Would Tony Romo come out of retirement for another team?

By Tim Kohut

Jan 25, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (black hat) watches the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the New York Knicks at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Knicks 103-95. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (black hat) watches the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the New York Knicks at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Knicks 103-95. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Despite taking a broadcast job with CBS sports, would former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo come out of retirement for another franchise?

Even though he’s declared his retirement to the world, it’s no secret that Tony Romo is in line to be the Dallas Cowboys’ emergency backup signal caller if sophomore quarterback Dak Prescott gets injured during the 2017 season.

Romo has a great relationship with owner Jerry Jones, and despite accepting a job at CBS, he’s yet to officially file his retirement papers with the league.

However, despite being the Cowboy’s assumed contingency plan at quarterback, it’s fair to question whether or not Romo could be a similar second option for other playoff-caliber teams in potential need of an injury replacement.

On the surface, it appears as if Romo only wants to play for one franchise– the Cowboys. Despite reported interest (to which degree is still unclear) from the Houston Texans and Denver Broncos in the offseason, Romo decided to start his second career rather than finish his first with another team.

But if the right opportunity comes along, I wouldn’t be surprised if Romo once again laced up his cleats and gave it one more shot at a championship, even if it’s not in Dallas.

Let’s say, for example, Aaron Rodgers goes down for the Packers midseason. They have a solid offensive line, plenty of playmakers on the outside, and could be a perfect fit for Romo’s houdini-like skillset. After all, Romo is essentially a poor-man’s Rodgers.

Although the Packers are still in the NFC, it would be hard for Romo, a Wisconsin boy,  to pass up the opportunity to play for his hometown franchise.

Or let’s say Deshaun Watson doesn’t pan out for the Houston Texans, and Tom Savage wins the quarterback gig by default. Savage inevitably underwhelms, Watson gets a few spot-starts and continues to struggle.

However, the Texans still boast a wining record in the lowly AFC South due to their top-5 defense and stout run-game. If Houston head coach Bill O’Brien gives Tony a midseason phone call, would he really turn that opportunity down too?

What if 37-year old Carson Palmer struggles to stay healthy with the Cardinals? Or what if Tom Brady goes down and Jimmy Garoppolo doesn’t quite live up to expectations?

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While there’s an endless amount  of “what-if” scenarios that can play out in the NFL this season, the real question remains — would Romo forgo his intense Dallas Cowboy loyalty for another chance at a title? This still remains to be seen. Nevertheless, it’s definitely fun to think about.

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