Every quarterback ranked in the top seven all timein that metric other than Romo, who's fourth haswon aSuper Bowl:Rodgers, Russell Wllson, Brady, Steve Young, Peyton Manning and Brees. Since passer rating is an undependable measure and Romos franchise leading passing statistics are skewed due to the era he has played in, we must explore another basis for his Hall of Fame resume. WebRomo holds the second-highest fourth-quarter passer rating of all time, just 0.2 points back of Rodgers. Brady, Manning, Rodgers and Brees have all won Super Bowls but how does Tony Romo compare to those QBs in terms of individual accolades and accomplishments? In 33 starts over three seasons, he threw for 7,816 Jersey Number: 17. No disrespect to any of those guys but clearly passer rating alone does not determine which QBs belong in the Hall of Fame. He was on the sidelines for 12 games with another broken collarbone injury in 2015 and only played in the Cowboys season finale in 2016 after a compression fracture in his back during the preseason. The former Cowboys signal-caller finished his career with the same completion percentage as legendary quarterback Peyton Manning at 65.3 percent (tied for the tenth best of all time). 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Your best ability in sports, especially as an NFL quarterback, is availability. The College Football Hall of Fame, that is. Aikman got big-timeCanton supportfromSmith, Michael Irvin and Larry Allen on his side of the ball. The winner of the 2002 Walter Payton Award as the top player in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), Tony Romo goes down as one of the greatest players Born: 300 pass attempts (Pro Football Reference), Highest playoff passer ratings among active quarterbacks, Min. Romo had his fair share of those from the fumbled field goal attempt in the playoffs against Seattle to the game sealing interception against RGIIIs Redskins in 2012. That’s probably the biggest feather in Romo’s cap. Posted By Gino Tomaselli on August 15, 2018. Aless hot take-y examination would discoverplenty of clutch plays and the numbersto back it up. Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys, (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images). kofiwidget2.init('Support Me on Ko-fi', '#29abe0', 'Q5Q85X9CP');kofiwidget2.draw(); Well Im a big Cowboys fan, but I have to be honest, as long as we hav Dak we will, So Amari cried about targets and in 2022 he now has 109 targets in 13 games. Tony Romo from Weeks 2-17 in 2014:70.6% completion percentage3,424 passing yards8.60 yards/attempt33 touchdowns6 interceptions118.1 passer rating. Since the millennium that milestone has been achieved 72 times more in the NFL. Unlike Staubach,Romobenefited from only one top 10 scoringdefense from 2006-14. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. (via @NFLThrowback) pic.twitter.com/mplwHQVJym. What about the epic collapses such as at home against the Lions in 2011 up 27-3 at halftime, 2008 in Pittsburgh when a 10 point lead was erased after 2 picks led to 14 unanswered points for the Steelers and dont forget blowing a 23 point lead to Matt Flynns Packers in 2013. How reliable is that statistic in determining how clutch a quarterback actually is? With such stellar records, it might seem almost impossible to argue against his inclusion into the Hall of Fame. Cowboys coaches room needs to be clear about what success means in 2023, What to do in the off-season: A guide for Dallas Cowboys fans, Fixing the Cowboys, Part 1: Jerry Jones and the Front Office. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Now, we break down where quarterback Tony Romo sits. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. You always want your signal-caller to have an accurate arm, and Romo had that to a tee. The 40-year-old ex-Cowboys quarterback will be included as part of the College Football Hall of Fames 2021 class in an announcement set for Monday. BookMaker.eu, the market-setting offshore sports book, disagrees with the nay-sayers. In 2014, he led the league in both passer rating and pass completion. Romo played quarterback for Eastern Illinois from 1999 to 2002. That kind of snub isn't onpar with former Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens, but it's a lot closer than you think. Two seasons later, he missed 10 games with a broken collarbone. Romo played four years at Eastern Illinois University from 1999 to 2002. 17 in 2009. That is not an indictment against Tony Romo though. Tony Romo holds his own in terms of regular season winning percentage but where he fails to measure up is during the post season where he is the only QB among that group to have a losing record in the playoffs. And while the Cowboys have won only two playoff games during his tenure, Romo's career playoff passer rating ranks fifth among active pivots. With Kurt Warner and Brett Favre also likely to be enshrined in the near-future, that leaves nine names on the waiting list for a very exclusive club. He only missed two games over the next four seasons, but the final two of his career were a nightmare. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. First-year candidates for the @ProFootballHOF Class of 2022 include: Andre Johnson Steve Smith Sr. Tony Romo DeMarcus Ware Anquan Boldin Vince Wilfork Who will head to Canton next? Yes, Tony Romo is a good quarterback. Not only is Tony Romo a good quarterback, he's one of the best quarterbacks there ever was. Rarely has a quarterback been able to throw a ball up a field, or attempt to run a ball up a field, depending on the play, quite like Tony Romo. He has that rare combination of strength, agility, speed and intelligence. 9 was. So while now-retired quarterback Tony Romo was often given a bum rap for most of his playing career,Id like to think that enough light will eventually be shed on his success that we soon wont be able to look back on him as an underrated player. Staubach played with six fellow Hall of Famers over both sides of the ball during his Cowboys' tenure, not to mention his late greatcoach, Tom Landry. After Nantzs on-air announcement, Romo confessed that the commemorative ball marking his official Hall of Fame invitation had been delivered the day prior. Place of Birth: San Diego, CA. Romo leaves the game 29th all time in passing yards. Two active Cowboys, however, deserve to be part of the Canton conversation. https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/2021/01/11/quarterback-tony-romo-named-college-football-hall-of-fame-class-of-2021/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. There was a long stretch between early St. Louis and late Arizona when he was neither durable nor efficient, including one tough yearwith the Giants. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. However, once he took over as the Cowboys’ starter in 2006, he dazzled fans with his ability to extend plays and flair for the dramatic. ", My talent came from God and I loved the game. Tony Romos passer rating is comparable to the other QBs in that elite group but he certainly does not come close in any of them in all of the other categories. https://t.co/Vcv3tZujCx. I think that one might be important.'. He led the league in completion percentage (69.9%) and passer rating (113.2) and threw for 3,705 yards and 34 That season the Cowboys started 2-0 with Romo but finished 4-12 after he missed time with injury with Matt Cassell and Brandon Wheedon at the helm. Throwing it back to Bob Waterfield and Joe Namath, popular NFL champion QBswith either a Hollywood story or flair have landed in the Hall for less than consistently stellar play. Another factor that will hurt Romo’s case will be the quarterback era he played in. That ranks seventh among active quarterbacks with at least 100 starts, ahead of Brees and Eli Manning, as well as Hall of Famers Troy Aikman, Y.A. The news came on the same weekend it was revealed that former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and former Dallas linebacker DeMarcus Ware would be eligible for the 2022 Hall of Fame class. That is the same Aaron Rodgers who broke the hearts of Cowboys fans three times in the past few years (twice in the playoffs). Marino is considered by some to be the greatest passer to ever play the game. All finalists for the College Football Hall of Fame are required to have made at least one All-American first team. You could also argue that this era features more great quarterbacks than any other stretch in modern NFL history. It goes without saying that Romo's statistics dwarf those belonging to most Hall of Fame quarterbacks. Guys such as Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers, Ben Roethlisberger, Philip Rivers, and Eli Manning were in their prime when Romo played. I've watched Amari and he most definitely, I love Kellen Moore the only thing I see as a die hear fan is the (adjustments )I don't know, FOCO Releases Troy Aikman Dallas Cowboys 2023 Super Bowl MVP 30th Anniversary, Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers : NFC Divisional Round Series, Dak Prescott and Brock Purdy both playing at a high level, FOCO Releases Dak Prescott Dallas Cowboys Wild Card Win Bobblehead, Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Buccaneers: Post game Recap, Dallas Cowboys vs Tennessee Titans: Pre Game Analysis. That, of course, is largely irrelevant because the game has changed dramatically over the course of the last half-century. All rights reserved. Who is Tony Romo's Wife, Candice Crawford. And my kids grabbed it and started playing with it. This isn't to say Romo even with key Cowboyscareer passing numbers that trump both legends is necessarily"better" than either. They both deserveto be looked at more as anomalies than as underachievers. 9 stats that show Tony Romo was a really damn good quarterback That was never more apparent than it was in 2015. Please logout and login again. He had his low moments, but his successful ones give him a shot at making football heaven one day, which he rightfully should. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. He said of the event, It was such an honor to be inducted into the Hall of Fame here, and with the jersey ceremony, it holds a special place in your heart. Sign up for the Cowboys Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The postseason record wasn't held against Moon, nor should it have been. Loyal Tony Romo fans will tell you that he is a sure fire first ballot hall of famer while his staunchest critics will laugh at even the thought of such a wild claim. There can only be a handful that ascend to that pinnacle for every generation and Tony Romo is a tier below the likes of Brady, Manning, Rodgers and Brees. The Panthers retired Romo's No. His exceptional ability to break down the game could help him make the Hall of Fame as a contributor. Fans of Americas Team will always be left to wonder what could have been if Romo had remained healthy in 2015 and 2016 or if the referees had correctly ruled that wide receiver Dez Bryant caught it back in 2014. Suffice it to say the case for Ware to make the Hall of Fame is extraordinarily strong and it would be genuinely shocking if he was not inducted within the next couple of years. He was a 9-time Pro Bowler, two-time NFL sack leader, four-time All-Pro, and member of the Hall of Fames All-2000s team. That shows theplay ofRomo and Rivers were good enough in many seasons to win rings, but neither the Cowboys nor Chargers could put together a complete team to get the job done. He's a +135 underdog to be left out, meaning you'd win $135 on a $100 bet. 65.3: Romofinished his career with a completion percentage of 65.3, which was identical to Peyton Mannings career rate. Here are nine stats that reveal just how damn good No. Romo’s rating for his career in the final period is the best of all time. Consider that Romohas 25 fourth-quarter comebacks with 30 game-winning drives in 127 starts (23.6 percent). Despite Dallas tending to dynastically dominate, Aikman did manage16 fourth-quarter comebacks and 21 game-winning drives in 165 starts (12.7 percent). Throwing for a lot of yards and TDs is certainly a big part of a QBs job but the most important part of their job is winning football games. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Forget that his passer rating was just 88.3 in the postseason, because Aikman's legacy is pretty much locked in based on that dominant Super Bowl performance against the Bills in 1992 and two other solid outputs against Buffalo in 1993 and Pittsburgh in 1995. I invite you to please read, enjoy and feel free to share your opinions as well. There's some of that working, to a degree, with Roethlisberger, but the otherwise-high level of Big Ben's play is the biggest reason for his more definite status. Brad Gagnon has covered the NFC East for Bleacher Report since 2012. Like Pearson, he played his entire career with the Cowboys. The case against making him a Hall of Famer largely rests on two things, his lack of postseason success and his struggles with injuries throughout his career. Even though he was highly productive during his playing days, Tony Romo is often viewed as a quarterback that was overrated and wasn’t clutch when it mattered the most. Before him, similar credentials didn't hurt Dan Fouts, either. His combination of arm and athleticism was ahead of his time, and he's still respected as one of the greatest leaders of all time. According to the College Football Hall of Fame, only 0.02% of collegiate players and coaches ever earn this distinction. Romo went undrafted in the 2003 NFL Draft before he was signed by the Dallas Cowboys. Romo was one of seven Cowboys at this month's Pro Bowl, Highest-rated active fourth-quarter passers, Min. Add the additional advantage of receivers and tight ends with freakish size and athleticism that make defensive backs powerless against the back shoulder fade routes. And while Romo's stats are far and away better than Aikman's (even in comparison to their peers), Aikman was a first-ballot Hall of Famer and Romo is currently projected to be, at best, on the bubble. It holds true that some critics overvalue the weight of championships with regards to Hall of Fame consideration. Roethlisberger and Eli Manning don't have Romo's numbers, but they've won a combined 18 playoff games and four Super Bowls. In 33 starts over three seasons, he threw for 7,816 yards and 82 touchdowns. Tony Romo has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. STEELE: Romo's Cowboys career worthy of praise. Tony Romos game-winning TD after a long drive vs. the Giants #ThankYou9 pic.twitter.com/eZVNAvuY2k, Cowboys News (@DemBoyz_News) April 4, 2017. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. I had also presented evidence to the contrary that he is in fact one of the better 4th quarter QBs by virtue of his 24 career 4th Quarter comebacks and 29 career game winning drives. It appears that the Dallas Cowboys drafting team is at it again, now stating that they are interested in Ohio State's Quarterback, CJ Stroud. 109.9: In games played during the final month of the seasonsince 2010, Romos 109.9 passer rating is by far the highest. 21 with 248, ahead of recognizable names such as Jim Kelly (27), Donovan McNabb (29), Steve Young (30), Kurt Warner Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. 2.12: Among quarterbacks with at least 100 career starts, only four Rodgers, Brady, Young and Manning have higher touchdown-to-interception ratios than Romos mark of 2.12. Tony Romos career was cut short due to his chronic back injuries however that did not prevent him from breaking every single major passing record in Dallas Cowboys franchise history. Romo is far more underappreciated than he is overrated. Whenenough people call you underrated, you lose the ability to be underrated. When I watched Tony Romo play, I never thought of him as a Hall of Famer. This weekend in Phoenix, we'll find out whether or not former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Charles Haley has finally made the Pro Football Hall of Fame cut. Super Bowl LV shows why Cowboys need to pay Dak Prescott, Cowboys can look to Texans for how not to handle Dak Prescott, 30 Greatest Dallas Cowboys in Franchise History, Scotty Miller Accused of Fumbling Chris Godwin's Phone Into the Water, 3 things Dallas Cowboys must do for a shot at Super Bowl LVI, Another Super Bowl without the Dallas Cowboys; I'll pass. This was Romos second time being nominated. He was credited with 15fourth-quarter comebacks and 23 game-winning drives in 114 starts (20 percent),two more of each during his 17 playoff games (11-6). Not only are passer rating statistics on the rise but it is evident that it is becoming an ever more convoluted measure for QB performance. That's also the perfect tranisition to comparing Romo to his Hall of Fame counterparts. There is one more thing to consider. The reality is that Romo, often without much support and despite not even being drafted, is one of the best quarterbacks to ever play NFL football. Search our extensive list of all NFL players now. That is one example of how the 4th quarter comeback statistic does not tell the whole story. Romos resume is certainly impressive, and worthy of the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor I might add, but is it Hall of Fame worthy? 97.2: Hes the fourth-highest-rated passer in NFL history, behind only Rodgers (104.1), Wilson (99.6) and Tom Brady (97.2). Give me that back! Copyright 2020 www.TheComeback.com - All Rights Reserved - Trademarks used herein are property of their respective owners. When takingtime to look back on what Romo meant to the Cowboys, moreshould start to see it Jerry Jones' way. Or write about sports? He finished his career with a completion percentage of 65.3, tied for 10th all-time with Peyton Manning, who was just recently selected to the 2021 Hall of Fame class. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. Based in Toronto, he's worked as a national NFL blog editor at theScore.com, a producer and writer at theScore Television Network and a host, reporter and play-by-play voice at Rogers TV. 150 pass attempts (Pro Football Reference), Romo and post-merger Hall of Fame QBs: Playoff success, His career yards-per-attempt average (7.9) is higher than every active quarterback except. Ware played most of his career with the organization before heading to the Denver Broncos for the final three years of his 12-year run in the league. Dan Marino is the prime example of an elite QB who never won a championship. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. "Wins"aren't a true QBstat, but they still matter in this type of subjective measure. Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS NFL game analyst Tony Romo is coming up on Pro Football Hall of Fame eligibility. Forget about which Hall of Famers you might have thought weren't worthy, and remember that when considering them all, Romo belongs. Staubach also had a top 10 rushing attack for eight of those nine seasons, stamped by Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett at the end of the decade. In fact, that should also be the case if we're extending this to perceived clutch stats. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. They all won Super Bowls except for Rivers, and when factoring in their overall production, they’ll all make the Hall of Fame at some point. There was a time when achieving a passer rating of over 100 was a rare feat as it was only accomplished 28 times in over 50 years. They may also point out that although Romo did not win a championship that he did not play on a championship calibre team. That’s a pretty impressive resume of Hall of Fame-worthy credentials. WebYears: 1999-2002. With local media so critical to the process of every Hall campaign, beingprofessional and personable for a long time in the same market goes a long way. And since 2009, no quarterback has been close to as good in the month of December. WebCareer Stats for QB Tony Romo The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. I was like, Hold on! Jersey Number: 17. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onDallas Cowboys and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. For his career, he ranks 17th in fourth-quarter comebacks (24) and 21st in game-winning drives (29). If there were such a measure and you compared Tony Romo to that same elite group of QBs as before you would find the following: Those numbers alone do not paint as accurate a picture when you consider that Tony Romo has played the fewest amount of career games of all of those players. Romo played four years at Eastern Illinois University from 1999 to 2002. In order to determine if Romo is also Hall of Fame worthy, it only makes sense to compare him to the best QBs of his generation. That ball actually came to me yesterday, Jim, the former Cowboy said. "He didn't win the big one"will bethe argument for the powers that be whowant to keephim outwon'tstumping for him. ", "I spent parts of a couple of days imagining what it would be like to retire, and then imagining what it would be like to continue to play. It would be a mistake to not consider him among the best-ever quarterbacks. And since 2009, no quarterback has been close to as good in the month of Stroud Dallas Cowboys Favorites to win NFC East in 2021, Cowboys Trade Back in the First Round in this 3-Round Mock Draft, Buy or Sell: The Cowboys are putting QB Dak Prescott on notice, could draft a QB early, Cowboys leaning towards CJ Stroud for draft pick, 3 potential trades for the Dallas Cowboys. Tony Romo will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as part of the 2021 class. It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. Same applies to when guys like Terry Bradshaw, Fouts and Joe Montana were dominant. Former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops, Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer of USC, Clemson running back C.J. He played for the Cowboys from 2005-2013. The postseason is where quarterbacks get judged the most. He was never able to lead the Dallas Cowboys to the conference championship game, never mind the Super Bowl. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Date of Birth: April 21, 1980. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:17AM. No one expected much of this unknown quarterback. Consider that Romo has 25 fourth-quarter comebacks with 30 game-winning drives in 127 starts (23.6 percent). Many consider rating to be overrated, but it's a useful statistic when examining quarterbacks in the current pass-happy, highly efficient state of NFL passing games. Tony Romo had a stellar collegiate career at Eastern Illinois. The California native also ranks second in school history with 85 touchdown passes, third in passing yards (8,212) and third in total offense (8,059). This was Romos second time being nominated. He went undrafted in the 2003 NFL draft before being picked up by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. His last league record has to do with, you guessed it, the fourth quarter. Instead, it's clear that the key to becoming a Hall of Famer is to be dominant within your era and in comparison to your peers. Meanwhile, the other guys have led the league in multiple categories on multiple occasions as is illustrated in the chart below. Tony Romo, QB, Eastern Illinois (1999-2002): Romo won the Walter Payton Award in 2002 as the best player at the FCS level and is now the first Eastern Illinois Its Romo at 101.6, Peyton Manning at 99.9 and then Aaron Rodgers at 98.9. From 2007 to 2016, he led all quarterbacks with a 103.5 rating in the fourth quarter or overtime. Tony Romo will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as part of the 2021 class. His senior year, Romo was a consensus first-team All-American and won the Walter Payton Award, given to the best player in the nation in Division I-AA, now referred to as FCS. Playing away from your home field is always tough, and the Cowboys’ all-time leading passer has the record with 41 consecutive games of registering a touchdown pass on the road. He also led the league in sacks twice, one of which saw the dominant defender posting an eye-popping twenty sack season back in 2008, and in tackles for a loss three different times during his tenure in Dallas. It wouldn't be a prototypical Dallas Cowboys offseason if there weren't "drama" across sports platforms about the team or a player. Thats Hall of Fame stuff, but nobody seems to be willing to admit it. All of these factors have contributed to the recent explosion in passing stats. However, the case for former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is much less clear cut than that of his former teammate. Romo finished his career with a 2-4 record in the playoffs and failed to even make an NFC Championship game during his time in Dallas. 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