Extension for Cowboys Romo can wait?

by Ben Maller

Tony Romo has said he hopes to get an extension done before the season though he is not stressing over it. The Cowboys have indicated an interest in accommodating him. My only question for both sides: Why? There is little for the Cowboys to gain by extending Romo at this time and there may be significant money to lose. I think the Romo we saw those first five starts will show up a lot more often in 2007 than the one who made those last five regular-season starts. First five starts: 4-1 record, 10 TDs, two interceptions, six sacks, more than 65 percent completions in every game. Last five starts: 2-3 record, six TDs, eight interceptions, 13 sacks, fewer than 60 percent completions three times. The notion of Romo playing for a contract in 2007 with both sides taking a calculated roll of the dice just might produce the best results on the field for Dallas and off the field for the Cowboys quarterback.