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God I hope not,
Romo will get killed with XSF playing RT.
Remember how bad XSF was at RT his rookie season?
Tony Boselli endorses Tony Hollings' endorsement.
Tony Hollings has endorsed Tony Romo in Houston.
TheRealJoker
Hall of Fame
Allen has experience at RT as well...
Brandon420tx
Flounder
If we pay Romo a huge payday to sit broken on the bench I shall be very put out.
powda
The bridge between stupid and useless is short.
Tony Boselli endorses Tony Hollings' endorsement.
Luis has a secret for Tony. They will cut you.
TexansSeminole
Hall of Fame
Luis has a secret for Tony. They will cut you.
Bennie Joppru says "not so fast my friend."
powda
The bridge between stupid and useless is short.
Bennie Joppru says "not so fast my friend."
Bennie Joppru says "not so fast my friend."
"Yesterdays trade makes mine look good!"
texan279
Hall of Fame
Tiffblackmon
@tiffblackmon
Barry Church-- during his Jags intro presser-- was asked where Tony Romo is going. Said his "best bet is Houston".
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@tiffblackmon
Barry Church-- during his Jags intro presser-- was asked where Tony Romo is going. Said his "best bet is Houston".
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Actually... what if the Jags were to sell him on their ability to win with Romo?
How would you guys feel about Tony Romo as a Jacksonville Jaguar? What are the odds that we'd sweep them?
SAMURAITEXAN
All Pro
No TK, the question is what are the odds Romo going to Jacksonville?
They could probably offer him more money. There defense performed pretty well last season. I don't think it would be too big a sell to convince him he could win in Jacksonville.
banned1976
sleeper mode
13 quarterbacks made over 20 million last year. The average is 19 million. Romo was set to make 14 million in 2017. He's going to be looking for a raise. Does anyone really want to risk that much cap space for a guy who will be playing behind an unsettled line and he himself has had problems staying healthy? At that price, he can go anywhere, even Jacksonville, but not here.
gs27
Veteran
I think someone, possibly the Texans will trade for Romo. His contract coming with a trade is more team friendly than what it will be if he is a UFA and looking for a signing bonus.
2017-14.5m; 2018-19.5m; 2019-20.5m
I would offer a 2019 6th round pick that becomes a 4th round pick if Romo plays 30 games for the Texans in 2017 and 2018 and a 2nd round pick if he is an All-Pro in either 2017 or 2018.
2017-14.5m; 2018-19.5m; 2019-20.5m
I would offer a 2019 6th round pick that becomes a 4th round pick if Romo plays 30 games for the Texans in 2017 and 2018 and a 2nd round pick if he is an All-Pro in either 2017 or 2018.
infantrycak
Hall of Fame
You're comparing Romo's base salary to the avg. for those other guys which includes bonuses.
Speedy
Former Yeller Dweller
Or a "Tony Romo MVP" thread.
TheMatrix31
Hall of Fame
Yeah I am cool with it. I'd rather give that money to Romo than Osweiler, which is where it was going to be going.
Porky
Hall of Fame
I'm still on the Romo train. Hell, let me be the conductor!
Ya, he could be injured. He could be hit by a bus. He could also pull a Payton Manning ala Denver and eek out a couple of glory years and walk out on top holding a lombardi trophy. It's not like we have Aaron Rodgers sitting on the bench here. What the hell do we have to lose?
I will grant that at his age and recent history it's more likely than not he doesn't play 16 games. But what if he gives us 12-14 games of actual real QB play. He would be the best QB the Texans have ever had. He never had this good of a D in Dallas either so he won't need to play superman here. He doesn't need to sling it around the yard 40 or 45 times. That would be a rarity. If he goes 20-30 for 250 and 2 TD's as an average that would be a huge upgrade. Fewer drop backs means fewer chances at injury as well.
We'd go from a guy that couldn't hit the broad side of a barn, to a QB known for being one of the more accurate passers of the modern era.
Color me as all aboard. Choo choo.... Chugga Chugga Chugga...Choo Choo.
Ya, he could be injured. He could be hit by a bus. He could also pull a Payton Manning ala Denver and eek out a couple of glory years and walk out on top holding a lombardi trophy. It's not like we have Aaron Rodgers sitting on the bench here. What the hell do we have to lose?
I will grant that at his age and recent history it's more likely than not he doesn't play 16 games. But what if he gives us 12-14 games of actual real QB play. He would be the best QB the Texans have ever had. He never had this good of a D in Dallas either so he won't need to play superman here. He doesn't need to sling it around the yard 40 or 45 times. That would be a rarity. If he goes 20-30 for 250 and 2 TD's as an average that would be a huge upgrade. Fewer drop backs means fewer chances at injury as well.
We'd go from a guy that couldn't hit the broad side of a barn, to a QB known for being one of the more accurate passers of the modern era.
Color me as all aboard. Choo choo.... Chugga Chugga Chugga...Choo Choo.
banned1976
sleeper mode
If the Texans bring in Romo, I would hope it would be an incentive laden contract with little guaranteed. As this offensive line is currently constructed, I think it's likely Romo wouldn't hold up for long. And Romo is not a long term solution at QB. He'd be another bridge IF he can stay healthy.
Porky
Hall of Fame
Well ya, we need to draft a young guy in either round 1 or round 2. Preferably this year but no later than next.
Assuming we do that this year and we sign Romo, I'd trade Savage for that rumored 6th if possible. If not - cut him. I'd make Weeden the backup for this year, and the rook holds a clipboard. I'll be laughed at, but in somewhat limited duty, Weeden looked pretty good in this offense and he's at least somewhat durable. I know he would be exposed in the long term, but I still like him better than Savage who can't perform a QB sneak without injuring himself.
Assuming we do that this year and we sign Romo, I'd trade Savage for that rumored 6th if possible. If not - cut him. I'd make Weeden the backup for this year, and the rook holds a clipboard. I'll be laughed at, but in somewhat limited duty, Weeden looked pretty good in this offense and he's at least somewhat durable. I know he would be exposed in the long term, but I still like him better than Savage who can't perform a QB sneak without injuring himself.
Which is why I think we need to trade for him. Give Dallas something.
If we trade for him, we've got him on a three year $54M contract, none of it guaranteed. We pay him his 2017 $14M salary. If he makes it through most of the year, especially the playoffs, we can pay him $19M for 2018.
Or restructure the final two years if we want.
If he can't make it to the regular season without breaking something... we release him after the season, costs us nothing.
If Romo can hit Will Fuller for a couple of 45+ yard TDs a game (if Fuller can catch them), then this offensive line, as constructed will look like a bunch of all-pros.
Throw in a couple of Braxton Miller YAC plays... A Fiedorwicz First down here & there, a couple of Lamar Miller screens & wheel routes... Teams aren't going to bum rush Romo like they did Osweiler & David Carr.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
I was wondering if all the guys who are certain Romo gets hurt again could slide me tonight's lotto numbers.
Y'all were right about Manning too!
Manning was dealing with a cervical nerve injury. This injury's functional return is extremely difficult to predict by even neurosurgeons.....occasionally those that show very little return at first can miraculously go on to very functional........................while many that show some initial promising functional improvement never go beyond. On the other hand, players' futures with histories like Romo with his multiple clavicular, multiple rib and multiple back fractures, and lumbar disc hernia surgery tend to become very predictable.
If. Fuller couldn't catch Osweiler's passes, and they're among the most catchable.
Ask any defensive back in the league.
Anyone thought about getting both Romo and RG3 to join Savage? What could go wrong?
badboy
Hall of Fame
he just kicked himself in head to get that concussion, right; silly wanker
badboy
Hall of Fame
TK you interviewing for OC?
PapaL
Loose Screw
Can we bring in Kaep as a training camp arm too? Imagine all the publicity!
TheMatrix31
Hall of Fame
He's not a long term solution but he's the win now choice. I wouldn't say he's merely a bridge like garbage ass Hoyer or Fitzpatrick or Weeden or Savage or Mallett or whoever were "supposed" to be.
ROFL....
powda
The bridge between stupid and useless is short.
How long do you think it would take O'Brien to anyuerism with that line up?
SAMURAITEXAN
All Pro
If you were Romo, would you pick the Texans and Broncos over Jags knowing your playing days window in the NFL is closing? Yes, Jags D improved somewhat but, they still manage to finish last in the AFC south won only 3 games I repeat only 3 games. Would you roll your dice with Jags seriously? Romo made tons of money in his career and he still able to make good money by choosing either Texans or Broncos. Therefore, money wouldn't be an issue IMO. In the case of neither of teams (Texans or Broncos) not wanting Romo for some reason and he still wants to continue his career in the NFL, I can understand that he may choose team like the Jags. However, if he wants a chance to win it all, it is no brainer to pick Texans or Broncos over Jags.
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humblegeo
Guest
If we want to get to the superbowl in the next two years, you have to go after Romo plain and simple. That's a no brainer.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Certainly, you are entitled to your opinion. But the way I see it, the Texans taking Romo would prove to me once and for all that the team is run by a certified no brainer.
Brandon420tx
Flounder
I mean, I guess the bloodstains will add a little more aesthetic to the uniforms
If Rick low balls him... insists on an incentive-laden contract, yes. I can see Romo deciding to take one more money grab over playing at a discount on a team that has never showed well against the better teams in the league.
Number19
Hall of Fame
Heard on the radio today that Romo, over his career, has already banked over $100M.
TexansSeminole
Hall of Fame
Dutchrudder
Hall of Fame
And he got to bang Jessica Simpson in her prime. Dude takes a lot of ****, but he is well compensated for it.
SAMURAITEXAN
All Pro
So, your scenario is both Texans and Broncos may low ball Romo? Like I said, Odds going Jags are seems to me very close to zero. But, you never know.
I don't think the Broncos are interested. They have their bridge QB & their future QB.
I'm not saying the Jags are even interested. I was just asking what would y'all think if the Jags landed Romo. Would they still be considered the door mat of the AFCSouth?
I think they'll be the favorites to win the division & most likely live up to it this time.
TheMatrix31
Hall of Fame
The Broncos don't have the luxury to wait. Their team is built to win. And so is their franchise. No doubt in my mind they'd rather have Romo than Siemian.
TexansSeminole
Hall of Fame
If the idea was to sign Romo for around 10M per for maybe 2 years, with an out after the first year, I'd be more for it. That had to include a push for OL talent. But they've let a lot of these OL go, there isn't a lot to work with now. So it's on the draft, and I'm of the opinion that when you corner yourself in the draft, you're likely to lose out.
Right now, we don't have a RT, and the longer we wait, the more we will have to rely on a rookie.
Right now, we don't have a RT, and the longer we wait, the more we will have to rely on a rookie.
SAMURAITEXAN
All Pro
Yes TK, this is why my reply was the question is what are the odds Romo going to Jacksonville? I meant there's isn't much chance landing to the Jags.
But then you reply . They could probably offer him more money Then I reply, Romo made tons of money in his career and he still able to make good money by choosing either Texans or Broncos. Therefore, money wouldn't be an issue IMO.
I only said they won 3 games last year. I am not taking non of our AFC South opponents lightly at all. And yes, with Romo on Jags roster, they will likely improve but odds are against it to happen.
xtruroyaltyx
Hall of Fame
I'm On the Romo bandwagon and draft Mahomes.
If Romo gets hurt then it's not like there were a bunch of viable options out there anyways. Savage or Weeden or Rookie gets a chance as well in that scenario. Even if they fail miserably the Texans might finally be in position to draft a top tier qb since the next draft class is supposed to have "better qbs"....
If he doesn't get hurt then hey....might get some of the best qb play the Texans have ever had and a legit shot at a Super Bowl.
If Romo gets hurt then it's not like there were a bunch of viable options out there anyways. Savage or Weeden or Rookie gets a chance as well in that scenario. Even if they fail miserably the Texans might finally be in position to draft a top tier qb since the next draft class is supposed to have "better qbs"....
If he doesn't get hurt then hey....might get some of the best qb play the Texans have ever had and a legit shot at a Super Bowl.
TripleTap
Dead Wood
Romo's downside is he get injured. But we're no worse off if we get him. We keep Savage and Weeden (and a rookie) and after the injury we revert to Savage or Weeden.
Or maybe cut Weeden, draft the best QB available at 25, and after Romo injury go with Savage & the rookie (or resign Weeden, Hoyer, Yates, etc etc).
Anybody like Cutler instead of Romo? Or is he too much of a mess.
Or maybe cut Weeden, draft the best QB available at 25, and after Romo injury go with Savage & the rookie (or resign Weeden, Hoyer, Yates, etc etc).
Anybody like Cutler instead of Romo? Or is he too much of a mess.
Bulls on Parade
2017 Astros: Earn It!
The Broncos lost a lot of depth and talent, on both sides of the ball, after they won the Super Bowl a couple years ago. They finished in third place in the tough AFC West last year behind a young and talented Chiefs and Raiders team. They also have a young and unproven head coach in Vance Joseph. It's no longer Gary Kubiak running the show there. And oh yeah, the Broncos also lost one of the best defensive coordinators in the game in Wade Phillips. He went to the L.A. Rams to coach their defense.
The Broncos have been in desperate mode so far this off-season, trying to improve their atrocious offensive line issues. They are not a team built to win now. They're a non-playoff team that is likely a third place team for a second year in a row. Brutal schedule to boot.
The Houston Texans are built to win now. All we need is a good quarterback. We already have the #1 defense in the league, with the most dominating defensive player of our generation returning to form the best trio of pass rushers in the league - Watt, Clowney and Mercilus is going to be special. Along with a stud wide receiver and a highly productive running back. Our O-Line isn't great but it's middle of the pack (good enough). Better than the Broncos O-Line that's for sure.
If Tony Romo came to the Texans and we had some luck staying healthy, not just Romo but Watt and Clowney obviously, I could see the Houston Texans winning the Super Bowl next year. At the very least reaching the AFC Championship Game.
It's a lot of "ifs" when it comes to health but damn I'll take. Wouldn't you? What are the alternatives? Keep being a divisional round loser at best? Is that going to be what our franchise is all about?
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