Are people hanging onto Romo (1 Viewer)

[unckeyherb]

I've got Ben, Cutler and Romo. I've held him so far with the hope that he'd be back for playoffs, but I am at the point that I think I may cut ties with him. He's taking a roster spot away from potential waiver sleepers and with the Boy's blowing goats I am thinking they may very well shut him down for the season.

Anyone have any thoughts on the QB situation there? Are owners sticking with him or dumping him in redrafts?

 

[Rick James]

depends on roster limits. We've got a 5-man bench, so I dropped him

 

[Avery]

depends on roster limits. We've got a 5-man bench, so I dropped him

Yup. It's very league specific.I have IR slots where I can put players that are listed as "out" so I'm holding onto him.

 

[Glatty]

I dropped him in one league, and still have him on my roster in another, but for no good reason.

 

[Breesisdaman]

Roto world is saying he will be out at least a full eight weeks due to the location of the fracture. That keeps him out too long for redraft Fantasy football. Dynasty yeah you hold him there.

 

[TommyGilmore]

He's on the waiver wire in my start 2 QB league. I am thinking about grabbing him, but frankly I'd rather keep Troy Smith for the time being.

Maybe in 2 weeks.......

 

[Resident A]

Dump him. I'd much rather start Big Ben than Romo fresh off an injury.

If Romo is announced to be coming back Week 14 or 15, you can always pick him back up a week prior.

 

[BobbyLayne]

In last week's Are We Dropping Romo? thread, nearly every response was yes.

I dropped him in a tight roster league; obvs the answer is dependent on your own situation.

 

[Phurfur]

I dropped him right away.

 

[Masked Vigilante]

If it's a redraft you drop him like it's hot.

 

[gebz306]

Gone a long time ago my man

 

[Crash Davis]

I have an IR slot, and I just dropped Romo from it last night so I could move Addai there and pick up another RB for this week. At this point the idea that the Cowboys will rush him back when they almost assuredly will be out of the playoff picture for good by then is silly. Plus, as mentioned in this thread already, would you really want to trust him in a playoff game coming back cold from this injury over your backups who would conceivably have played well enough to get you there? He's wasted space at this point IMHO.

 

[blake]

depends on roster limits. We've got a 5-man bench, so I dropped him

same here. 5 man bench, so i had to cut him.

 

[Louisville Slugger]

Romo won't be back this year. What's the point?

 

[SteelerMurf]

I'd start him this week

 

[Zackattack]

he won't come back now. The season is over for the cowboys.

 

[ourmanflint]

he won't come back now. The season is over for the cowboys.

It surely is over in terms of playoffs. But I think Jerry is still focused on this year in terms of protecting the public view of his team. They still have a few nationally televised games on tap including a Sunday nighter and a Christmas night telecast on NFL Network.

I don't think he's interested in his team looking like dolts for the rest of this year.

I think Romo will come back if healthy. It may depend on Kitna's performance and/or health but I doubt he trots out McGee later in the year if he has a healthy Romo.

This could be a gem for the fantasy playoffs as Romo would have a home game against Washington (31st ranked pass defense) and a road game at Arizona (26th ranked pass defense) both in warm weather venues.

Also remember that Garrett is not interested in losing either.

McGee not a threat to Kitna

Owner Jerry Jones "made it pretty clear" that Stephen McGee is no threat to supplant Jon Kitna as the Cowboys' starting quarterback in a lost season.

"We have eight games left. We are going to play to win every game," said Jones. "And Kitna gives us the best chances to win." Jones is also still holding out hope that Tony Romo will return in mid-December. It looks like there's a better chance we'll see Romo than McGee late in the season.

 

[ourmanflint]

Also, why would they IR Spears if he could have come back in a month if they weren't thinking about bringing back Romo?

Do they really think they have a hope of making the playoffs? Would one or two more losses send Romo to IR?

We may find out early next week if/when they lose to the Giants.

Boys IR Spears

Cowboys placed DE Marcus Spears on injured reserve with a strained calf, ending his season.

Spears probably would be healthy enough to play sometime next month, but the Cowboys just couldn't afford to have him taking up a roster spot with Jason Hatcher (groin) and Sean Lissemore (ankle) also nursing injuries. Stephen Bowen is expected to take Spears' place in the starting lineup. The 20th overall pick in the 2005 draft, Spears is headed for free agency in 2011.

 

[Don Quixote]

I'm holding onto him a deeper roster league (carry 7 bench spots). If Romo is healthy, I think he will play. Garrett is going to be coaching for his job when the fantasy playoffs roll around.

 

[Insein]

depends on roster limits. We've got a 5-man bench, so I dropped him

I have 9 roster spots, so he's still here. Could be there for weeks 15, 16 if I make it to the playoffs.

 

[Insein]

he won't come back now. The season is over for the cowboys.

It surely is over in terms of playoffs. But I think Jerry is still focused on this year in terms of protecting the public view of his team. They still have a few nationally televised games on tap including a Sunday nighter and a Christmas night telecast on NFL Network.

I don't think he's interested in his team looking like dolts for the rest of this year.

I think Romo will come back if healthy. It may depend on Kitna's performance and/or health but I doubt he trots out McGee later in the year if he has a healthy Romo.

This could be a gem for the fantasy playoffs as Romo would have a home game against Washington (31st ranked pass defense) and a road game at Arizona (26th ranked pass defense) both in warm weather venues.

Also remember that Garrett is not interested in losing either.

McGee not a threat to Kitna

Owner Jerry Jones "made it pretty clear" that Stephen McGee is no threat to supplant Jon Kitna as the Cowboys' starting quarterback in a lost season.

"We have eight games left. We are going to play to win every game," said Jones. "And Kitna gives us the best chances to win." Jones is also still holding out hope that Tony Romo will return in mid-December. It looks like there's a better chance we'll see Romo than McGee late in the season.

Exactly. Lots of mitigating circumstances point to Romo having a chance to come back. JJ doesn't want to lose anymore face with the fans. Garett is coaching for a job next year either in Dallas or another team. He needs to look good. Romo is a competitor and wants to play. I think the Ego's of these 3 men will have Romo back around week 15 or so.

 

[eaglezzz]

The Cowboys are 1-7 why would they play him later in the season. Drop him already

 

[tdhartis]

I would be willing to bet good money Romo will play again this year. If they were not thinking the same thing they would have IR'd him at this point before Spears as someone pointed out. As much as the players have obviously given up, Jones and the coaches have not. If you can pick him up around week 13 I say do it.

 

[ourmanflint]

The Cowboys are 1-7 why would they play him later in the season. Drop him already

Read the last 4 or 5 posts. There is a lot more at stake here than just playoffs for the coaching staff and the organization.If you see yourself in the fantasy playoffs, and your QB play looks iffy during that stretch, you probably ought to think about picking him up in the next few weeks.

 

[Insein]

The Cowboys are 1-7 why would they play him later in the season. Drop him already

Read the last 4 or 5 posts. There is a lot more at stake here than just playoffs for the coaching staff and the organization.If you see yourself in the fantasy playoffs, and your QB play looks iffy during that stretch, you probably ought to think about picking him up in the next few weeks.

Exactly! Where else would you get a gift to drop in your lap like a top 5 QB during the fantasy playoffs? This is too good an opportunity to let pass. If you have the bench space, you need to try it.

 

[whosywhat]

Exactly! Where else would you get a gift to drop in your lap like a top 5 QB during the fantasy playoffs? This is too good an opportunity to let pass. If you have the bench space, you need to try it.

And (as ourmanflint pointed out), he'd be facing the 31st and 27th ranked pass defenses in weeks 15 and 16. It's a long shot, but I'm holding on to him.

 

[reprisal]

Garrett wont save his job by making the call that gets Romo re-injured either. If you've got a deep bench stash him, otherwise its just something to keep an eye on for a couple more weeks.

 

[eoMMan]

Exactly! Where else would you get a gift to drop in your lap like a top 5 QB during the fantasy playoffs? This is too good an opportunity to let pass. If you have the bench space, you need to try it.

And (as ourmanflint pointed out), he'd be facing the 31st and 27th ranked pass defenses in weeks 15 and 16. It's a long shot, but I'm holding on to him.

Just the same, with as bad as the Cowboys looked with Romo in there, I still wouldn't trust playoff hopes with him.

 

[ourmanflint]

Exactly! Where else would you get a gift to drop in your lap like a top 5 QB during the fantasy playoffs? This is too good an opportunity to let pass. If you have the bench space, you need to try it.

And (as ourmanflint pointed out), he'd be facing the 31st and 27th ranked pass defenses in weeks 15 and 16. It's a long shot, but I'm holding on to him.

Just the same, with as bad as the Cowboys looked with Romo in there, I still wouldn't trust playoff hopes with him.

Cowboys were horrible but Romo was not.

1 DAL WAS 31 47 282 1 0 0 0 0 19.12 DAL CHI 34 51 374 1 2 1 -1 0 19.63 DAL HOU 23 30 284 2 0 1 -1 0 24.15 DAL TEN 31 46 406 3 3 1 9 0 30.26 DAL MIN 24 32 220 3 2 3 31 0 26.2

 

[tdhartis]

Last I remember even when the Cowboys were losing with Romo in he was still putting up good fantasy numbers. If I had a low-tier QB1 such as Mcnabb or the like I would definitely give him a shot in the playoffs. Keep in mind it is to his non throwing shoulder. And whoever said that Garrett wouldn't play him out of feat of re-injury that is completely irrelevant. It's not Garrett's decision to sit or play him and if he is cleared by the medical staff and given the go ahead by Jerry, the blame would not be on the HC.

 

[reprisal]

And whoever said that Garrett wouldn't play him out of feat of re-injury that is completely irrelevant. It's not Garrett's decision to sit or play him and if he is cleared by the medical staff and given the go ahead by Jerry, the blame would not be on the HC.

If he is 100% then he is 100% and thats great and he will play. However a number of people were implying that Jerry's pride or Garrett trying to save a job would factor in the decision. That is what I'd consider irrelevant, unless they want to make bad decisions. I wasnt suggesting the head coach gets to make this decision unilaterally. I was responding to other people's comments in this thread. If, as was suggested, Garrett's ego is a factor in Romo's return, then it should be held against him if it goes badly. However, I don't think it is. So I'll be watching for updates on his medical status.

 

[Don Quixote]

And whoever said that Garrett wouldn't play him out of feat of re-injury that is completely irrelevant. It's not Garrett's decision to sit or play him and if he is cleared by the medical staff and given the go ahead by Jerry, the blame would not be on the HC.

If he is 100% then he is 100% and thats great and he will play. However a number of people were implying that Jerry's pride or Garrett trying to save a job would factor in the decision. That is what I'd consider irrelevant, unless they want to make bad decisions. I wasnt suggesting the head coach gets to make this decision unilaterally. I was responding to other people's comments in this thread. If, as was suggested, Garrett's ego is a factor in Romo's return, then it should be held against him if it goes badly. However, I don't think it is. So I'll be watching for updates on his medical status.

I think it is a factor. Jerry is going to want give Garrett a fair shot at proving that he deserves the job full-time. There's not going to be a full picture of Garrett's abilities with Kitna or McGee at QB. So, I think if the team is 4-9 or something and it's a situation where Romo is not 100 percent but would play through it in a normal week, they'd be more likely to put Romo on the field than they otherwise would be in a 4-9 situation.ETA: And I'm not talking about a situation where doctors don't clear. I'm just saying that I think it's a factor where Romo is cleared by doctors, but is less than 100%.

 

[emge]

I dropped him right away, picked up Shaun Hill this week as a back up.

 

[reprisal]

And whoever said that Garrett wouldn't play him out of feat of re-injury that is completely irrelevant. It's not Garrett's decision to sit or play him and if he is cleared by the medical staff and given the go ahead by Jerry, the blame would not be on the HC.

If he is 100% then he is 100% and thats great and he will play. However a number of people were implying that Jerry's pride or Garrett trying to save a job would factor in the decision. That is what I'd consider irrelevant, unless they want to make bad decisions. I wasnt suggesting the head coach gets to make this decision unilaterally. I was responding to other people's comments in this thread. If, as was suggested, Garrett's ego is a factor in Romo's return, then it should be held against him if it goes badly. However, I don't think it is. So I'll be watching for updates on his medical status.

I think it is a factor. Jerry is going to want give Garrett a fair shot at proving that he deserves the job full-time. There's not going to be a full picture of Garrett's abilities with Kitna or McGee at QB. So, I think if the team is 4-9 or something and it's a situation where Romo is not 100 percent but would play through it in a normal week, they'd be more likely to put Romo on the field than they otherwise would be in a 4-9 situation.ETA: And I'm not talking about a situation where doctors don't clear. I'm just saying that I think it's a factor where Romo is cleared by doctors, but is less than 100%.

I can imagine a situation where this is could at least cross their minds. However, Garrett will have to show a good amount just to get in a position where they are willing to do that. 4-9 would imply wins against 2 of: the Giants, Lions, Indy or the Saints. So if that actually happens...they'd all ready feel pretty good about him and then maybe its a moot point. If the Cowboys dont get crushed by the Giants and go out and win vs the Lions @ home then maybe you upgrade his chances of returning. Either way it still mostly goes back to wait and see

 

[brian98]

If I'm following REPRISAL correctly, then we are on the same thought:

Let's say either the Boys continue to lose, and there is no reason to trot out Romo on a 2or3 win team. The alternative is they are, say, 4wins. That means they have to win vs some good teams, and therefore, KITNA MUST BE THE "HOT HAND."

I'm thinking there's a VERY slim chance he is worth anything on my roster, and I'm scouring the WW for any excuse to drop him.

 

[David Yudkin]

I went the other way and claimed him for a $1 as a third QB. My league has more bench spots than you could ever use (currently rostering 8 WR and 3 TE for example). I am going to make the playoffs, and the last thing I would want is another owner with meh QBs or an injury get to snag Romo off waivers and beat me in the fantasy post season. I don't need him and won't use him, but just the chance that he could do something for another team made me want to roster him.

 

[Insein]

I went the other way and claimed him for a $1 as a third QB. My league has more bench spots than you could ever use (currently rostering 8 WR and 3 TE for example). I am going to make the playoffs, and the last thing I would want is another owner with meh QBs or an injury get to snag Romo off waivers and beat me in the fantasy post season. I don't need him and won't use him, but just the chance that he could do something for another team made me want to roster him.

Also a good move.

 

[coltsnut]

I picked up Romo and dropped Tuto. My QBs have been horrible this year, but I am still in playoff contention....if he comes back it could be the missing piece. I would think teams in a similar situation have nothing to lose.

 

[ourmanflint]

And whoever said that Garrett wouldn't play him out of feat of re-injury that is completely irrelevant. It's not Garrett's decision to sit or play him and if he is cleared by the medical staff and given the go ahead by Jerry, the blame would not be on the HC.

If he is 100% then he is 100% and thats great and he will play. However a number of people were implying that Jerry's pride or Garrett trying to save a job would factor in the decision. That is what I'd consider irrelevant, unless they want to make bad decisions. I wasnt suggesting the head coach gets to make this decision unilaterally. I was responding to other people's comments in this thread. If, as was suggested, Garrett's ego is a factor in Romo's return, then it should be held against him if it goes badly. However, I don't think it is. So I'll be watching for updates on his medical status.

I think it is a factor. Jerry is going to want give Garrett a fair shot at proving that he deserves the job full-time. There's not going to be a full picture of Garrett's abilities with Kitna or McGee at QB. So, I think if the team is 4-9 or something and it's a situation where Romo is not 100 percent but would play through it in a normal week, they'd be more likely to put Romo on the field than they otherwise would be in a 4-9 situation.ETA: And I'm not talking about a situation where doctors don't clear. I'm just saying that I think it's a factor where Romo is cleared by doctors, but is less than 100%.

I can imagine a situation where this is could at least cross their minds. However, Garrett will have to show a good amount just to get in a position where they are willing to do that. 4-9 would imply wins against 2 of: the Giants, Lions, Indy or the Saints. So if that actually happens...they'd all ready feel pretty good about him and then maybe its a moot point. If the Cowboys dont get crushed by the Giants and go out and win vs the Lions @ home then maybe you upgrade his chances of returning. Either way it still mostly goes back to wait and see

Cowboys 33 Giants 20

 

[Chaka]

And whoever said that Garrett wouldn't play him out of feat of re-injury that is completely irrelevant. It's not Garrett's decision to sit or play him and if he is cleared by the medical staff and given the go ahead by Jerry, the blame would not be on the HC.

If he is 100% then he is 100% and thats great and he will play. However a number of people were implying that Jerry's pride or Garrett trying to save a job would factor in the decision. That is what I'd consider irrelevant, unless they want to make bad decisions. I wasnt suggesting the head coach gets to make this decision unilaterally. I was responding to other people's comments in this thread. If, as was suggested, Garrett's ego is a factor in Romo's return, then it should be held against him if it goes badly. However, I don't think it is. So I'll be watching for updates on his medical status.

I think it is a factor. Jerry is going to want give Garrett a fair shot at proving that he deserves the job full-time. There's not going to be a full picture of Garrett's abilities with Kitna or McGee at QB. So, I think if the team is 4-9 or something and it's a situation where Romo is not 100 percent but would play through it in a normal week, they'd be more likely to put Romo on the field than they otherwise would be in a 4-9 situation.ETA: And I'm not talking about a situation where doctors don't clear. I'm just saying that I think it's a factor where Romo is cleared by doctors, but is less than 100%.

I can imagine a situation where this is could at least cross their minds. However, Garrett will have to show a good amount just to get in a position where they are willing to do that. 4-9 would imply wins against 2 of: the Giants, Lions, Indy or the Saints. So if that actually happens...they'd all ready feel pretty good about him and then maybe its a moot point. If the Cowboys dont get crushed by the Giants and go out and win vs the Lions @ home then maybe you upgrade his chances of returning. Either way it still mostly goes back to wait and see

Cowboys 33 Giants 20

Then again if the Cowboys start reeling off wins with Kitna as the starting QB do they mess with that and put Romo back under center? Or do they attribute the wins to Garret as the HC and roll with his decision at QB (I think he chooses Romo if healthy)?

 

[Louisville Slugger]

Rotoworld just reported that Romo isn't wearing a sling anymore and maybe ahead of schedule. Maybe it's time to pick him up for the playoffs?

 

[two_dollars]

Rotoworld just reported that Romo isn't wearing a sling anymore and maybe ahead of schedule. Maybe it's time to pick him up for the playoffs?

Maybe, but I can't see them rushing Tony back. If he gets another hard hit on it, (even though he can play it won't be 100% healed), it could break completely and then he would probably need surgery.

 

[Insein]

Rotoworld just reported that Romo isn't wearing a sling anymore and maybe ahead of schedule. Maybe it's time to pick him up for the playoffs?

Maybe, but I can't see them rushing Tony back. If he gets another hard hit on it, (even though he can play it won't be 100% healed), it could break completely and then he would probably need surgery.

Yea, but whats it going to cost you to either stash a possible top 5 QB or keep that QB from your opponents? The last guy on your bench who, if deep enough, isn't going to play anyway.

 

[Dr. Awesome]

Rotoworld just reported that Romo isn't wearing a sling anymore and maybe ahead of schedule. Maybe it's time to pick him up for the playoffs?

 

[Louisville Slugger]

If you have room on your roster this could be a major league shark move for the playoffs. If he doesn't come back what have you lost?

 

[brainee]

Just a heads up ... Yahoo's "Pickups of the Week" (for 11/16) has Tony Romo near the top of the page, recommending him as a "strong buy" for 12+ team leagues. Not that FBGers follow Yahoo's advice. But we may play in leagues where people do. And if you had plans of sneaking Romo onto your roster in a few weeks, Yahoo may have blown the chances of that by sounding the alarm.

I'm still not confident Romo comes back this year. No matter how well they finish, barring a miracle they don't have a shot at making the playoffs. And Romo's the future - why take even a small chance of risking that this year? I don't know. I'm a Romo-dropper myself. I was thinking of dropping my backup QB for WR depth - but now I'm reconsidering things.

 

[Dr. Awesome]

If he's fully healthy there's no reason they shouldn't play him.

 

[Hairy Snowman]

I think if the Cowboys win the next 2 you can begin the talk about whether Romo comes back to play @ Indy. Jason Garrett is a very capable coach who is taking command of a very talented group of player that are under fire. The question is whether they can stay in the race for the playoffs. They looked good yesterday.