September 25
Dallas Morning News
columnist Jean-Jacques Taylor
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Right now, we have no idea where Tony Romo fits into the NFL's quarterback hierarchy. Is he a franchise quarterback? A solid starter? Or is he the ultimate tease, a coach-killer who will always leave you wanting more? Don't feel bad. No one knows exactly where to put him, including Wade Phillips and Jerry Jones, no matter how much politically correct rhetoric they spout this week. These days, Romo is consistently inconsistent, a huge problem for a team with high expectations that hasn't won a playoff game since 1996. Sure, Romo's 94.2 career passer rating trails only Peyton Manning's 94.9 for the highest rating among active quarterbacks, but anyone who thinks they're comparable needs ..."
May 20
Dallas Morning News
columnist Jean-Jacques Taylor
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Tony Romo wants you to believe he had nothing to do with Terrell Owens' release. Maybe he didn't make a phone call to Jerry Jones' office or send him a text, but none of us really believes Romo wanted the petulant receiver to return. There's no forensic evidence, but surely you don't think it's a coincidence that Jerry said he wants the offense to be more Romo friendly and T.O. got whacked a short time later. Of course not. You know what? That's cool. It's Romo's team, as it should be. Ultimately, we all know this team's success hinges on whether the 29-year-old quarterback maximizes his talent and plays to his potential. He's that good. We've all seen it. More than once. We just ..."