Mailbag: Trading Tony Romo For Jay Cutler?
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March 3, 2009 6:07 PM
HAMILTON RUSSELL, AUSTIN, TX: I am not convinced that Keith Brooking, at his age, is any better than Kevin Burnett, who flourished last year and should be given the opportunity to start. And what happens to Bobby Carpenter; is he better than Burnett?
Rob: Agreed, Burnett has played well enough to start somewhere, if not in Dallas. But Wade Phillips clearly has a comfort level with Brooking, and although he's older, he's durable, having started eight straight full seasons. Burnett's had his share of injuries and he's never been asked to carry a starter's workload. Unfortunately for him, those are probably factors here. As for Carpenter, looks like he's just not going to get a starting opportunity here.
Josh: Yes, it's possible that neither Brooking or Carpenter are as good as Kevin Burnett right now. But it looks like Burnett wants big money, which the Cowboys really aren't in a position to offer. There's no way he takes a deal as small as the one Brooking got ($6 million over three years). And Carpenter's got to play at some point, if for no other reason than the Cowboys need to see what they have in him.
Nick: I'm not sure about any of those questions. I don't think the Cowboys are sure either. It's very hard to evaluate Burnett because of his lack of experience as a starter and his injury history. Imagine what other teams are thinking in trying to figure out his worth. That being said, the Cowboys seem to be moving on. Brooking's signing didn't eliminate Burnett returning. But now signing this Matt Stewart, that might close the door. And that's too bad. I agree that Burnett earned his right to start. His price tag, at the moment, just might be too high for what the Cowboys can do.
COURTNEY SCHROEDER, GREENSBURG, IN: You may have a field day with this one, but any chance a trade of Tony Romo for Jay Cutler has merit? Just a thought with Mike Shanahan possibly the coach after next year. Not sure how their contracts stack up, but it seems Cutler is a rising star and Tony Turnover is regressing.
Rob: Oh boy. I like Cutler, but if he's a such rising star then why is he supposedly being shopped around? Nevermind, it doesn't matter. Romo's not going anywhere.
Josh: I don't think either team would do it, unless things really go south in Cutler's relationship with the Broncos. Even then, they would probably send him to a team with no quarterback and get a high pick. The Cowboys believe Romo is their franchise quarterback, and you can't deny there are times when he really plays outstanding. He could stand to reign himself in sometimes, though. It'll never happen, but just in terms of 'What-If,' I think the Cowboys would have to seriously consider making that trade.
Nick: Rising star, huh? First off, you're not getting rid of Romo. Cutting someone and trading them is exactly the same in terms of signing bonus proration. It doesn't matter how a player leaves your roster, you still take an enormous hit. That being said, it's not even worth discussing. I'd take Romo over Cutler any day. You say rising star? I see a 17-20 overall record as a quarterback. Give me Romo all day.
March 3, 2009 6:07 PM
HAMILTON RUSSELL, AUSTIN, TX: I am not convinced that Keith Brooking, at his age, is any better than Kevin Burnett, who flourished last year and should be given the opportunity to start. And what happens to Bobby Carpenter; is he better than Burnett?
Rob: Agreed, Burnett has played well enough to start somewhere, if not in Dallas. But Wade Phillips clearly has a comfort level with Brooking, and although he's older, he's durable, having started eight straight full seasons. Burnett's had his share of injuries and he's never been asked to carry a starter's workload. Unfortunately for him, those are probably factors here. As for Carpenter, looks like he's just not going to get a starting opportunity here.
Josh: Yes, it's possible that neither Brooking or Carpenter are as good as Kevin Burnett right now. But it looks like Burnett wants big money, which the Cowboys really aren't in a position to offer. There's no way he takes a deal as small as the one Brooking got ($6 million over three years). And Carpenter's got to play at some point, if for no other reason than the Cowboys need to see what they have in him.
Nick: I'm not sure about any of those questions. I don't think the Cowboys are sure either. It's very hard to evaluate Burnett because of his lack of experience as a starter and his injury history. Imagine what other teams are thinking in trying to figure out his worth. That being said, the Cowboys seem to be moving on. Brooking's signing didn't eliminate Burnett returning. But now signing this Matt Stewart, that might close the door. And that's too bad. I agree that Burnett earned his right to start. His price tag, at the moment, just might be too high for what the Cowboys can do.
COURTNEY SCHROEDER, GREENSBURG, IN: You may have a field day with this one, but any chance a trade of Tony Romo for Jay Cutler has merit? Just a thought with Mike Shanahan possibly the coach after next year. Not sure how their contracts stack up, but it seems Cutler is a rising star and Tony Turnover is regressing.
Rob: Oh boy. I like Cutler, but if he's a such rising star then why is he supposedly being shopped around? Nevermind, it doesn't matter. Romo's not going anywhere.
Josh: I don't think either team would do it, unless things really go south in Cutler's relationship with the Broncos. Even then, they would probably send him to a team with no quarterback and get a high pick. The Cowboys believe Romo is their franchise quarterback, and you can't deny there are times when he really plays outstanding. He could stand to reign himself in sometimes, though. It'll never happen, but just in terms of 'What-If,' I think the Cowboys would have to seriously consider making that trade.
Nick: Rising star, huh? First off, you're not getting rid of Romo. Cutting someone and trading them is exactly the same in terms of signing bonus proration. It doesn't matter how a player leaves your roster, you still take an enormous hit. That being said, it's not even worth discussing. I'd take Romo over Cutler any day. You say rising star? I see a 17-20 overall record as a quarterback. Give me Romo all day.
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