Tony Romo: Why the Houston Texans are his best option

The Dallas Cowboys only have one logical trade partner for veteran quarterback Tony Romo. And that is the Houston Texans. Here’s why…

The Dallas Cowboys are going to have to make a decision on veteran quarterback Tony Romo’s future with the club. Regardless if Romo leaves the team after being released or traded, a resolution could come as early as next week during the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine.

Romo should see a robust trade market considering how many teams are in desperate need of a productive quarterback. And the Cowboys veteran will likely be the best name available on the open market.

I believe the Houston Texans are a perfect fit for Romo. For several reasons, I believe this trade makes more sense than any other this offseason.

First off, there is the location. Houston is only three hours away from Dallas where in which Romo has his family settled in a newly built home. And the warm Texas weather will help keep any nagging injuries from becoming more severe especially compared to cold weather locations.

Secondly, Houston has a terrific team. The Texans have an elite defense and a fairly successful ground attack. Not to mention the talented wide receiving corps that are currently wasting away with Texans starter Brock Osweiler under center.

They also have a fairly decent offensive line that can protect an injury prone Romo better than other suitors for his services. The addition of the Cowboys veteran would instantly make Houston a Super Bowl contender. He would also face weak defenses for half of the season as the Texans play in the lowly AFC South.

Finally, what do the Texans have to lose? With Osweiler struggling in his first season, Houston can either plan to develop him long term or begin to cut ties. Benching Osweiler would make a ton of sense especially if you can start Romo and sign him to a two-year, team friendly, incentive heavy deal.

With Texans backup quarterback Tom Savage entering the final season of his contract, Osweiler would be the primary backup for Romo during the length of his contract. Houston could focus on drafting a franchise quarterback in the Cowboys veteran’s final year of his deal and move on a lot more naturally than they did with Brock.

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Romo should want to go to the Texans because it is the closest and most relevant destination. If he wants to court teams on his own terms that is not really his decision, plus if Dallas can get something for him it is just business. Why would all of the other teams seeking a quarterback in the NFL want to get into a bidding war over Romo when they can just deal for him before free agency.

The soon-to-be 37-year old has already suggested he is open to restructuring his contract to facilitate a trade so realistically that is the most logical option. Any cold weather team would place Romo in a bad situation plus he would be far away from his family. If he waits for free agency, every team who needs a quarterback may drive up the price but the team offering the most money could be one of the worst teams in the league.

Houston is not only a terrific compromise in terms of destination for Romo but at the end of the day it would help both teams from Texas succeed.

In terms of compensation from the Texans anywhere from their first round pick, two draft picks, or a draft pick and a productive player could be enough to get something done. The Texans have the 25th overall selection in the NFL Draft and a simple swap would not be worth what Romo could give them.

If Houston offered their first round selection, a wide receiver (Braxton Miller. Jaelen Strong) and the Cowboys gave them Romo and a second or third round pick, a trade could get done. Of course there was the rumor of adding Texans star pass rusher J.J. Watt into this trade. But that’s likely more wishful thinking.

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Houston’s other star pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney’s breakout season makes JJ Watt a more flexible trade option but it seems unlikely the Texans would part with him. The main point here that a deal could and should get done because at the end of the day it would be the most beneficial thing for Romo, the Texans and the Cowboys.

If Houston is not the destination the Cowboys might as well trade him to the Browns for a couple of their first round picks.

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