NFL News: The Controversy Behind Tony Romo’s One-Series Play For Dallas Cowboys [Video]
NFL team the Dallas Cowboys has long been accustomed to the limelight. However, its presence on the national scene during football's week 17 may have a puzzling impact to the ball club's popularity.
During its game against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Texas-based pros have unraveled a somewhat cameo role for its injury-sidelined quarterback Tony Romo. The formerly undrafted player out of Wisconsin in 2003 has been recently out for four months.
The QB's presence on the field has actually caught the crowd by surprise. It has been intriguing enough considering that Romo was only in for a short moment. Starter Dak Prescott and third-stringer Mark Sanchez, who finished the game, have the bulk of playing time.
Overall, the former Walter Payton awardee has some shining stretches to talk about. His stats have presented four passes, six plays and a two-minute drive performance where the notable point is a 29-yard pass interference that resulted in a 3-yard touchdown pass.
According to Newy Scruggs, sports anchor for NBC5, what the quarterback showed on the field has essentially increased his value.
Romo's time on the field has been questioned considering that there is actually no need for him to be there. Playing during a no-bearing game clearly risks the quarterback further injury.
Whether it is about limiting Prescott's playing time, Sanchez is there to fill in the slack. Although the decision around that time is somewhat dubious, it will be Romo behind the starter come playoff time.
To a certain extent, it will be a couple of options for the Dallas football club. Either they are testing any interest in the QB or they are simply trying to remind everyone that Romo has enough value to play elsewhere.
Whatever it is, it is likely that Dallas is bent on shipping out Romo's 14$ million contract. Considering that the quarterback is already 37 with a history of back problems, this may be a difficult thing to do. Still, the Dallas Cowboys are hoping that what Tony Romo has shown on the field is worth taking a second look.
