SI.com: Romo should be cut if no playoff win in '09
by Tim MacMahon
That's the opinion of SI.com's Ross Tucker, a former NFL offensive lineman.
Suffice to say, Romo is on the hot seat. Big-time. As in, if the Cowboys don't win a playoff game next season, Romo should get the ax. He's already failed in three seasons as a starter to lead his team to one measly playoff victory, a team with a roster so stacked that it's perennially one of the two or three best in football. How many chances does one guy get? With T.O. gone, there should be no more excuses for Romo. None. No more team chemistry dissertations or distraction discussions. Romo got what he wanted, and now he better make the most of it.
T.O. fell on the proverbial sword this year. Romo should take the fall right around this time next year if the Cowboys don't win a playoff game yet again.
Romo deserves his fair share of criticism, but I can't say I'm on board with Tucker's plan.
How long did the Cowboys search for a franchise quarterback after Troy Aikman's career was over?
Do you really want to start that process over again? Who would start in 2010? Jon Kitna? A second-year QB drafted with a mid- to late-round pick? A rookie?
Romo's reputation will be on the line next season. His job shouldn't be.
That's the opinion of SI.com's Ross Tucker, a former NFL offensive lineman.
Suffice to say, Romo is on the hot seat. Big-time. As in, if the Cowboys don't win a playoff game next season, Romo should get the ax. He's already failed in three seasons as a starter to lead his team to one measly playoff victory, a team with a roster so stacked that it's perennially one of the two or three best in football. How many chances does one guy get? With T.O. gone, there should be no more excuses for Romo. None. No more team chemistry dissertations or distraction discussions. Romo got what he wanted, and now he better make the most of it.
T.O. fell on the proverbial sword this year. Romo should take the fall right around this time next year if the Cowboys don't win a playoff game yet again.
Romo deserves his fair share of criticism, but I can't say I'm on board with Tucker's plan.
How long did the Cowboys search for a franchise quarterback after Troy Aikman's career was over?
Do you really want to start that process over again? Who would start in 2010? Jon Kitna? A second-year QB drafted with a mid- to late-round pick? A rookie?
Romo's reputation will be on the line next season. His job shouldn't be.
posted by The Gryphon at 11:08 AM
<< Home