ROMO SHINES IN COWBOYS WIN
ROMO SHINES IN COWBOYS WIN
By Michael Fabiano
NFL.com Fantasy Expert
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has decided to wait and see how Tony Romo performs this season before he inks the quarterback to a long-term contract extension. If Romo's first preseason performance against the Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts was an indication, Jones better be ready to open up his wallet.
Romo looked poised and confident in limited work, completing 10 of 11 passes for 93 yards in a 23-10 Dallas victory. He led the offense downfield on two long scoring drives and seemed comfortable in new coordinator Jason Garrett's attack.
Tony Romo took a big first step toward a possible big pay day.
"We were taking what the defense gave us," Romo said. "But at the same time, it was fun to move down the field quickly. We got into a good rhythm."
Romo's contract-year status, for all intents and purposes, is a positive for his value in drafts. Aside from the potential he showed last season and the arsenal of weapons he has on offense, Romo's stock will be enhanced as he looks to prove he can produce solid numbers on a consistent basis. He should be considered a terrific No. 1 fantasy quarterback and is worth a middle-round draft selection.
Romo's first pass of the night went to, who else, Terrell Owens. It was the lone pass T.O. caught in his time on the field, but he will remain one of the most prominent options in the new offense. In fact, new head coach Wade Phillips wants Owens to see the football as much as possible this season, and that means he could even improve on his impressive 2006 totals. A top-five fantasy wideout, T.O. will come off the board in the second or third round.
Julius Jones looked good in his six carries (22 yards), but it was evident Phillips will follow in the footsteps of former head coach Bill Parcells and use Jones and Marion Barber in a two-headed backfield attack. Barber, who rushed for 48 yards on 12 carries and caught three passes for 11 yards, is considered the more attractive option for owners. However, Jones seems more comfortable in the new offense (he told the media he felt like a "robot" running under Parcells), and the fact that he is in a contract year could make him a nice middle-round value as a No. 3 fantasy back.
By Michael Fabiano
NFL.com Fantasy Expert
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has decided to wait and see how Tony Romo performs this season before he inks the quarterback to a long-term contract extension. If Romo's first preseason performance against the Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts was an indication, Jones better be ready to open up his wallet.
Romo looked poised and confident in limited work, completing 10 of 11 passes for 93 yards in a 23-10 Dallas victory. He led the offense downfield on two long scoring drives and seemed comfortable in new coordinator Jason Garrett's attack.
Tony Romo took a big first step toward a possible big pay day.
"We were taking what the defense gave us," Romo said. "But at the same time, it was fun to move down the field quickly. We got into a good rhythm."
Romo's contract-year status, for all intents and purposes, is a positive for his value in drafts. Aside from the potential he showed last season and the arsenal of weapons he has on offense, Romo's stock will be enhanced as he looks to prove he can produce solid numbers on a consistent basis. He should be considered a terrific No. 1 fantasy quarterback and is worth a middle-round draft selection.
Romo's first pass of the night went to, who else, Terrell Owens. It was the lone pass T.O. caught in his time on the field, but he will remain one of the most prominent options in the new offense. In fact, new head coach Wade Phillips wants Owens to see the football as much as possible this season, and that means he could even improve on his impressive 2006 totals. A top-five fantasy wideout, T.O. will come off the board in the second or third round.
Julius Jones looked good in his six carries (22 yards), but it was evident Phillips will follow in the footsteps of former head coach Bill Parcells and use Jones and Marion Barber in a two-headed backfield attack. Barber, who rushed for 48 yards on 12 carries and caught three passes for 11 yards, is considered the more attractive option for owners. However, Jones seems more comfortable in the new offense (he told the media he felt like a "robot" running under Parcells), and the fact that he is in a contract year could make him a nice middle-round value as a No. 3 fantasy back.
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