The revenge of Tony Romo: 3 Reasons why 2016 is his year
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is heading in the final years of his career. Could 2016 be his time to shine? Here are three reasons to consider.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo turns 36-years old in April. His boss, Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones, is prepared to have the quarterback play until the age of 40 or 41.
Per David Helman over at DallasCowboys.com, Jones has confidence in Romo’s health despite recent setbacks over the years, including two broken collar bones last season.
"“What is the one unequivocal fact that you can count on, relative to the preparation of this draft and on draft day, is that I’m planning on Romo being the quarterback for the next four or five years,” Jones said. “That’s a fact. You won’t see a decision on draft day that will fly in the face of not believing, from our standpoint, that he’ll be our quarterback for four or five years.”"
The all-pro quarterback finished only two full games last season.
To prolong his career, Romo will most likely have minor surgery that involves inserting a plate to strengthen the collarbone. The mothership DallasCowboys.com confirmed that a routine scan in early February showed Romo’s recovery is progressing.
Jones’ quote might be draft day bluff to avoid letting other teams in on their true blueprints. There’s no question the Cowboys need a quarterback, someone behind the aging Romo – who will be paid a handsome $8.5 million salary in 2016 – who can learn and play when called upon.
One thing is clear: Jones clearly believes in Romo’s epic talents. Whether Dallas decides to elect a QB through the draft or free agency or the trade wire, it’s hard to believe any of the selections out there are equipped to unseat Romo from his throne.
This is despite the recent injuries and surgeries.
If there was anything to learn from 2015, it’s that the blood flowing through the organs of the Dallas Cowboys runs through one person: Tony Romo.
Having said that, let’s look at why Romo’s 11th season as the full-time starter may be his biggest one yet.
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