Romo's Offensive Support Never Better?

[redseat]

Tony Romo's Offensive Supporting Cast Has Never Been Better

A combination of Romo and Ezekiel Elliott in itself makes up one of the best 1-2 punches in football. I know Elliott hasn't taken an NFL carry yet in his career, but he's the type of player that makes literally everyone on the roster better. The Cowboys handed the football off 392 times to DeMarco Murray in 2014. I don't expect Elliott's usage to be that high, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if he touched the football at least 250 times.

A player like that just does so many things for an offense. Elliott paired with the Cowboys' offensive line is going to get the Cowboys back to winning the time of possession battle. His presence is going to force defenses to key in on the running game, leaving time in the pocket for Romo and more opportunity to receivers to get open for completed passes.


It's not just Elliott either. Dallas' running back group as a whole is ridiculously talented. Not counting Lance Dunbar as he is likely to start the year on the PUP list, the Cowboys could very well turn to Alfred Morris, Darren McFadden, or Darius Jackson for an extended spell role if needed. However, it is likely that one of them won't end up having a spot on the final 53-man roster.

 

[redseat]

Agree with this?

 

[redseat]

Will Romo even be the same?

 

[Cave_Johnson]

Hard to beat what they had in 2014. Everything just seemed to click for them that year. Elliot has proven nothing in the NFL and DeMarco was perfect for that system, so until I see what they can do this year I'm going to have to disagree with the premise of the article.

Depth wise, they may have a point. On paper the RB position is pretty stacked in Dallas.

 

[redseat]

Yeah I think people are saying they are better because of Elliot. Do I think he can do it? I do but to drastically improve them don't think so (at least this year)

 

[Earl Stevens]

Romo has had pretty talented offenses around him. Defense been more of an issue.

 

[Manster7588]

Yeah I think people are saying they are better because of Elliot. Do I think he can do it? I do but to drastically improve them don't think so (at least this year)

I for one am saying they are better than 2015, but not only because of Elliott, but a healthy Romo and Dez.

 

[redseat]

I for one am saying they are better than 2015, but not only because of Elliott, but a healthy Romo and Dez.

oh I know your not. you actually don't have the homer mentality... You see the entire picture

 

[Manster7588]

oh I know your not. you actually don't have the homer mentality... You see the entire picture

Thanks, I try. I fear Romo getting hurt, I think Dez can be covered for a game orvtwo, but if Romo gets hurts odds are it will be more than a game or two.

 

[Earl Stevens]

Thanks, I try. I fear Romo getting hurt, I think Dez can be covered for a game orvtwo, but if Romo gets hurts odds are it will be more than a game or two.

I don't fear it. I fear how he played when he was healthy last year. I can't spend my time worrying about injuries, especially this team that always seems to get destroyed by injuries.

 

[broncosmitty]

Zeke kinda needs to play a game before I think he's better than anyone. Including McFadden or Alfie.

It's not like this guy is Bo Jackson or Barry Sanders.

 

[Manster7588]

I don't fear it. I fear how he played when he was healthy last year. I can't spend my time worrying about injuries, especially this team that always seems to get destroyed by injuries.

Yes Romo played below standards, but he still played better than any other QB Dallas marched out there.

 

[Manster7588]

Zeke kinda needs to play a game before I think he's better than anyone. Including McFadden or Alfie.

It's not like this guy is Bo Jackson or Barry Sanders.

This can be said about every rookie, but he has the potential to be better than DeMarco Murray and if so he will make the O very tough.

 

[broncosmitty]

This can be said about every rookie, but he has the potential to be better than DeMarco Murray and if so he will make the O very tough.

I see him being more durable.

But not better.

That said, you guys have crazy depth at RB. Romo stays healthy you truck that division like nobody's bidness.

 

[broncosmitty]

I'm talking prime Murray. Not now, he very likely will be better here on out.

 

[Manster7588]

I see him being more durable.

But not better.

That said, you guys have crazy depth at RB. Romo stays healthy you truck that division like nobody's bidness.

Still need the D to be better than 2015, I like Dallas to win the east, but I won't bet the house on it.

 

[jakedog56]

 

[Manster7588]

I'm talking prime Murray. Not now, he very likely will be better here on out.

Well I'm hoping for him to equal or at least be close to 2014 Murray with better hands catching the ball.

 

[handicappers]

Sources are telling me that the smart money is being put on the Cowboys to win the East.

 

[redseat]

Thanks, I try. I fear Romo getting hurt, I think Dez can be covered for a game orvtwo, but if Romo gets hurts odds are it will be more than a game or two.

at this point isn't it somewhat of a given? Dez will be shut down a few games here and there (as any quality player can be) but yes I do think the Cowboys will be better.