Jerry Jones fielded 33 Tony Romo-related questions today in an expansive interview today, and while nothing has been decided about a possible trade or release just yet, the owner will not be watching his longtime franchise quarterback play for the Redskins.
A Romo-to-Washington scenario is a non-starter for Jones, Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. There is also an unspoken understanding, per Hill, that Romo will not sign with the Redskins if he becomes a free agent. A report circulated on Friday that had a three-team blockbuster trade — one sending Romo to the Redskins, Kirk Cousins to the 49ers and draft picks to the Cowboys — hovering as a possible scenario.
Jones emphasized the team will treat Romo respectfully here and not trade him to a destination where he wouldn’t want to land. The owner met with the 36-year-old quarterback before the Super Bowl at Cowboys headquarters. Romo did not ask to be released, Hill reports, but the two Cowboys cornerstones did discuss the possible outcomes of this process. No other meetings between the two are scheduled, although the sides will communicate, Hill reports.
Jones added the team will make a decision sooner rather than later but won’t be held hostage by the start of free agency on March 9.
“It is implied that we will work in the best way we can for the mutual interest of Tony and the Cowboys,” Jones said, via Hill. “That’s important here. Now we’ve got to abide by every league rule. We can’t have agreements without it being within the boundaries of the NFL. But when you’ve got a situation like we got, we’ll do the do-right rule. That’s it. That is it. Very important. We do the do-right rule. We have that kind of relationship.”
Romo has been rumored to be seeking a starting role with a contender. The Broncos and Texans appear to be the qualifiers here, with the Chiefs having every notable franchise decision-maker publicly commit to Alex Smith. Helping Dallas facilitate a trade isn’t out of the question for the 15th-year veteran, but he expects to be released. Jones would want Romo to stay in Dallas if possible but understands that might not be what the quarterback wants.
“He’s considering options,” Jones said. “Obviously, we all know that he’s going to have the opportunity to look at whatever situation, if there are situations, he’s going to have an opportunity to look at it. He gets to say and control this situation every bit as much as we do.”
If you’re going to get the #2 pick in the draft to send him to Washington you better pack his bags for him JJ
Respect is a great thing but for a #2 pick you are exactly right
#2 fitting number that’s the number of playoff wins he has. If that was actually offered and jones didn’t take it he has no interest in winning another super bowl
49ers aren’t willing to let go of the #2 overall for Cousins that’s why the Cowboys/Romo have come into the equation. Redskins brass has already said they are confident going into the year with McCoy as the starter if Cousins is going to hold them hostage. IMO I believe that Cousins is an average QB at best made to look better by a fantastic supporting cast (D-Jax, Garçon, Reed, Davis etc) and a great offensive scheme (not to mention the coaches who have now moved on). I say let the punk go to a 49ers or Browns or jags and see how average he really is. I’m all about cashing in when you can, but I think Cousins is drinking some of his own kool-aid.
Cousins has proven himself to be a prettt capable QB. I don’t think it’s unreasonable to say he’s comfortable above average at his position. Every QB needs help from his supporting cast/offensive schemes, seems unfair to penalize Cousins alone for that.
#2 overall pick for Romo. LOL.
Wow!! Dam if u do and dam if u don’t. Do what’s best 4 the team. Im a romo fan &i love dem boys cowboy nation
Well cousin have every right too go for the money,and do I think McCoy can put up cousin number hell know.and I’m telling you Washington would be the laughing stock of the NFL if they bring romo and let cousin go.romo days are over he’s a back up quarterback because of his not being able to stay healthy.so me personally I truly believe when it’s all said and done romo stays in Dallas and cousin goes to the 49ers and that’s my belief
If the Cowboys can get any compensation for Romo, they need to take it. Ridiculous if they don’t. Honestly they can even keep Romo if Dak has a sophomore slump. Wait one more year, dead cap is only 9 M instead of 19 M. Could always trade him mid-season to a desperate team in the AFC.
I fine with trading Romo to the Eagles, but he shouldn’t sign there as a free agent.
Eagles? Who brought up the eagles?