With Dak Prescott and Tony Romo, the Dallas Cowboys Have an Epic QB Dilemma
Not since the 49ers were trying to decide between Joe Montana and Steve Young has there been such a QB dilemma in the NFL. The Dallas Cowboys, with the best record they have had in years, must choose between veteran starter Tony Romo and rookie Dak Prescott.
Prescott was a mid-round pick this year, seen as a project QB. He was often compared to Tim Tebow and ran a very college-style offense at Mississippi State. He wasn’t meant to start. The Cowboys had just learned last season, when Romo broke his collarbone twice, that they needed to work on depth at the position.
Then Romo hurt his back in the preseason. He was scrambling against the Seahawks and got hit from behind. Suddenly, the Cowboys had to start Prescott, the rookie no one thought was ready.
Not only was he ready, but he has led the Cowboys to their best start ever. They look like a potential Super Bowl contender. He’s setting high marks for rookies in NFL history; he’s beating almost everyone he plays. As of the win over the Browns on Nov. 6, he had thrown 12 touchdowns and just two picks. His QB rating was 104.2 and he had just over 2,000 yards on the season.
Those aren’t Peyton Manning type numbers, but his ability to protect the ball has been terrific and he’s only getting better. He threw three touchdowns, a career high, against Cleveland. He did the same two weeks before, against the Packers.
While all this was going on, though, Romo was healing. He was going to rehab. He was going to practice. Now, he’s finally been cleared to play.
The Cowboys didn’t expect to be at the top of the NFC East when he came back. If they were 2-5, this would be an easy decision. But Prescott has wildly outperformed what they expected from him, and he’s one of the most exciting rookie QBs in recent memory. It’s not so easy to decide if they should go back to Romo.
Romo is more experienced and the better passer. He’s a guy who has thrown three touchdowns in a game many times. He knows this offense.
On the other hand, it’s not possible for the Cowboys to do anything but stay the same — or get worse. Even if they win with Romo, that’s the same thing they’re doing with Prescott. Do they look to the future with the young QB or switch back to the vet and perhaps stunt this incredible run?
If history is any guide, they’ll go with Prescott. The 49ers, after all, got rid of Montana, went with Young, and won a Super Bowl. If you’d like to see how the drama plays out in Dallas, get your Cowboys tickets today!
