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TONY ROMO TEAM TAKE
I was somewhat prophetic in my take on T.O., in that I said he would not be a Cowboy in 2009, and now we know he won't be. I like Roy Williams, a lot. Unfortunately, Williams is no Terrell Owens. That, and potential injury, will bring down Romo's value.
('09 Proj: 2,800 yds, 22 touchdowns, 17 interceptions) ~Jeremy Fischer
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Missed three games and still finished sixth in the league in touchdowns with 26. Has 62 touchdowns in the last two years. Although it seems like he’s been around longer, this will only be his third full season leading the Cowboys. Expect another big year in Big D for Romo.
('09 Proj: 3,800yds, 23 touchdowns) ~Steve Cavanagh
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He throws too many picks and has not proven to be a big game quarterback but the bottom line is that he’s put up big fantasy numbers over the past two seasons; averaging 3,830 yards and 31 touchdowns while missing three games over that span. Say all you want about Terrell Owens but losing 1000+ yards and 10+ touchdowns will not be easily replaced. Jason Witten is a stud and Patrick Crayton, Miles Austin, and Sam Hurd are capable but Romo and the Boys need Roy Williams to step up and be the super star they thought he was going to be, if he doesn’t it could be a long"er" season for everybody.
('09 Proj: 310-517, 3,820 yds, 24 touchdowns, 18 interceptions) ~Robb Perkins
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Last season was likely a glitch in the career of Romo. If he can stay healthy this year, there is no reason why he can’t return to his previous lofty heights. The one caveat to that statement, though, is that Terrell Owens (or a WR1 of similar talent) must be part of the equation in order for him to reach those levels again.
('09 Proj: 330 comp, 505 att, 3,950 yds, 32 touchdowns, 18 int) ~Frank Mazzola
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Missed three games in 2008, yet still passed for 3,448 yards and 26 touchdowns. A full season with Roy Williams and a healthy running back corps are up arrows. And maybe I'm getting ready to dive off the deep end here, but I don't think the Owens release hurts Romo all that much, especially if the Cowboys can find a serviceable No. 2/No. 3 wide receiver on the waiver wire. Without Owens constantly in his ear, Romo can now go back to being an instinctive quarterback in 2009, and I believe that "unpredictability" could lead to a more productive season.
('09 Proj: 4,000 yards, 32 touchdowns) ~Jon Rascon
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I'm of the belief that the Cowboys will be more run-oriented in 2009 than any other recent version. And it'll play out with Romo doing more with less (attempts). The recent release of Terrell Owens doesn't change this offense as much as one would believe. Despite what major media would feed us, the 'Boys have run through TE Jason Witten for two years now. I'm not concerned with WR Roy Williams' ability to step up and be a key contributor. Dallas' mantra for 2009? "Plays Great, Less Drama".
('09 Proj: 300 comp-475 att, 3,800 yds, 28 touchdowns) ~Rick Perkins
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Had another fine season in 2008, averaging over 21 FFP per contest, despite battling injury and team dysfunction. Has been accused in the past of developing tunnel vision for wide receiver Terrell Owens and Jason Witten, but an offseason of work with wide receiver Roy Williams should help quiet the critics. With the emergence of a number of young quarterbacks such as Jay Cutler, Philip Rivers and Matt Cassel as well as the return of Tom Brady, Romo is no longer a lock to be among the first three passers selected. With that in mind, look for him to offer solid value on draft day.
('09 Proj: 3,800 yards, 28 touchdowns, 16 interceptions) ~Stan Feldman
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