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[HPF Bob]

I don't trust whatever QB falls to us at #25 as being starter-ready. I don't even see any of them besides Deshaun Watson as first-round material. Which all means we probably have to overpay to get Romo with backup options being Cutler or Kaepernick.

I don't think Jerry Jones wants to risk Romo leading the cross-state rival Texans to a title and would rather he go to Denver but the Broncos are resolute not to give Dallas anything and wait for Romo to be cut.

Therefore, the only way I see Houston getting Romo is if they offer Dallas a draft pick and take Romo's large contract with the agreement that Romo is willing to renegotiate it to something more cap-friendly.

I think a 5th-rounder is enough to save face with Dallas and get it done so long as Dallas can be convinced that's the best offer they are going to see. Denver can be more patient. They have two potential starters already in the fold while the best we have right now is Savage.

If the Texans can't secure Romo, they are almost forced to draft a QB in the first round and I think that will be a huge flop for 2017.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

I don't trust whatever QB falls to us at #25 as being starter-ready. I don't even see any of them besides Deshaun Watson as first-round material. Which all means we probably have to overpay to get Romo with backup options being Cutler or Kaepernick.

I don't think Jerry Jones wants to risk Romo leading the cross-state rival Texans to a title and would rather he go to Denver but the Broncos are resolute not to give Dallas anything and wait for Romo to be cut.

Therefore, the only way I see Houston getting Romo is if they offer Dallas a draft pick and take Romo's large contract with the agreement that Romo is willing to renegotiate it to something more cap-friendly.

I think a 5th-rounder is enough to save face with Dallas and get it done so long as Dallas can be convinced that's the best offer they are going to see. Denver can be more patient. They have two potential starters already in the fold while the best we have right now is Savage.

If the Texans can't secure Romo, they are almost forced to draft a QB in the first round and I think that will be a huge flop for 2017.

Why would Romo go anywhere other than the place he most wants to go? He can 100% control his destiny in this one, and if he wants Denver, he just doesn't agree to renegotiate with Houston. And the same is true vice versa.

The guy is gearing up for his last go round, and it will happen on his terms in a location of his choosing. If he doesn't choose Houston we can't change that by pointlessly giving up a 5th round pick.

Either way (trade or FA) Romo will pick where he goes.

[HPF Bob]

Romo is under contract with the Dallas Cowboys. Until he gets cut, this is true. That's why Houston would obtain Romo's rights with a trade, just as Cleveland obtained Osweiler's rights with a trade. Osweiler didn't decide to be a Brown. In fact, he wasn't told until after it happened. To obtain Romo's rights prior to his being cut, Houston would have to give Dallas something of value, hence the draft pick. If that were to happen, Romo would be a Texan.

Would Dallas prefer to get something of value for trading Romo or nothing of value by cutting him? I'm sure the Texans would rather wait out the Cowboys but if they do it and either Romo is never cut or Romo is cut but doesn't sign with Houston, there's a black hole the size of NRG Stadium left at QB and very few viable options available to fix it.

[chuck]

If the Texans want Romo and Romo wants to be a Texan a trade would be the smartest way to accomplish that obviously so long as Romo is willing to renegotiate the contract. If he becomes a free agent who knows who might offer him who knows what and the marketplace could get very confused. Again, IF the Texans are sold on Romo the best way to control the situation is to assuage Jerry's ego with a pick.

I'm not sold on any of these quarterbacks. Hell, that Kelly kid might have the most talent. Of course you'd have to hope he wouldn't try to beat up everyone on your roster. But on the other hand, it would be very entertaining to have a quarterback who's more volatile than the head coach.

Watson couldn't throw the ball through wrapping paper, Mahomes' mechanics are terrifying, everyone else basically sucks as far as I've been able to tell. You know it's grim when you're starting to daydream about Jay Cutler. Don't anyone mention to Rick that he used to play for the Broncos or he'd immediately try to sign him.

[barrett]

I'm not saying a trade won't happen. I'm saying a trade won't happen unless it's to the place Romo wants to go, because no team will employ him with that contract. So no trade happens without his say so and ensuing renegotiation.

So he will pick his team either via trade or FA.

By the way I'm fine with sending a late conditional pick if he wants to come here.

[chuck]

Of course. His contract is not tradable. Anyone trading for him would have to rework it, and I'm sure he'd want to rework it, too, because if I recall correctly virtually none of it is guaranteed.

If the Texans want him and he wants to be a Texan the easiest and surest way to do it is capitulate to Mr Glitter and send that asshat a pick.

[Arky]

I think the Texans are gonna wait, here. I don't think they want anything to do with giving Jerrah a pick or dealing with Romo's present contract. I think they're interested but any deals will be on their terms.....

I like Mahomes but he's very raw and (IMO) will need much NFL schooling. He just flat out looks young, like he's still 18 or 19. Good arm, though...

McClain thinks if they get Romo, they'll still draft a QB. I think it will be one or the other.... Next year's QB class is supposed to be better....