Rookie quarterback Dak Prescott will remain the Cowboys’ starter through at least the club’s Week 9 contest against the Browns, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (Twitter link). After that game, Dallas will likely face a decision between Prescott and veteran Tony Romo.
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The Cowboys, of course, have leapt out to a 5-1 record and lead the NFC East in no small part thanks to Prescott’s contributions. Through six games, the fourth-round pick has completed 68.7% of his passes for seven touchdowns and one interception, adding another three scores on the ground. Prescott has been so impressive that Cowboys COO Stephen Jones hedged in August when asked if Romo would immediately reclaim his starting job.
“I can’t imagine a scenario where Tony’s not our quarterback when he’s ready,” Jones said. “But things happen. You know that. You know what happened to [Drew] Bledsoe and [Tom] Brady. I’m sure Tony’s aware of that. But the reality is, Tony’s going to come back for us and play great, we believe.”
Romo, 36, returned to practice today but was listed as “limited” as he recovers from a preseason back injury.
If 7-1 and can’t imagine any true gm /coaching staff replacing the qb that got you to 7-1. I am a Romo fan but team chemistry is at all time high. Why mess with it?
This is all a smoke screen. Dak has earned the job. Romo will be the backup.
Stay with the hot hand. If Dak struggles or gets hurt, Romo is an ideal backup. Plus there’s a difference between being healthy enough to play and being 100%. Give Romo more time to fully heal.