Tony Romo or Dak Prescott? A New Take On The Quarterback Debate

Make no mistake about it, the Cowboys offense was built around Tony Romo’s strengths and was put together with the intent of giving Romo what he needs to win a championship.

The offensive line has been built up to be the premier blocking group in the NFL, and that was done entirely to protect Romo and promote offensive balance.

Jerry Jones decided to pay wide receiver Dez Bryant 70 million dollars in five years because he is a game changing playmaker, especially when Romo is throwing him the ball.

Ezekiel Elliott was the fourth overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft, not only to run the football at an elite level but also to be a top notch pass protector that can keep the pocket clean for Romo.

Head coach Jason Garrett has been building this offense around Tony Romo for a decade. Offensive coordinator Scott Linehan has been here for a few years and he has built a playbook around things that Tony Romo does well.

While Dak Prescott has done a terrific job in executing the game plans that the team has instilled, he has certainly been limited to running a basic group of plays including play action passes and naked bootlegs.

Prescott also can do a few things that Romo can’t, such as running the read option and those naked bootlegs don’t normally make it into the game plan when Romo is in the game.

Romo’s understanding of the game is light years ahead of where Prescott is at this current time, and that is not up for debate. Romo’s grasp on the playbook that was built for him means that in theory, he should be able to execute at an even higher level than Dak has been able to through the first six games.

It makes plenty of sense that many people feel that Dak should remain the starter, but no matter what happens tomorrow night against the Eagles, this coaching staff and front office are going to play Tony Romo when he is ready.

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If Romo gets in the game and ends up getting hurt or proves to be ineffective, those that are in belief that Dak should be playing will get their wish.

But if Romo comes in and takes the offense to another level, the Cowboys will be Super Bowl favorites in the NFC.

It is a win-win situation.