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Tony Romo returns to practice, is limited on Thursday

By Nick Stavrakis

Aug 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA;Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) runs onto the field prior to the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA;Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) runs onto the field prior to the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Dallas Cowboys’ starting quarterback was back in action today, most likely to the delight of Jerry Jones.

After sustaining a detrimental back injury in August, Tony Romo was back practicing today on a limited basis. Even more promising was the fact that Romo was out there in full pads, indicating a real significant step in his road to recovery.

Although the 14-year veteran is close to returning, the Cowboys have made it clear they plan to be cautious with the entire situation. Romo still has some progress to make before he can hit the field again:

Of course, the controversy everyone wants to talk about is who will be the starting QB once Romo is free to play again. Rookie phenom Dak Prescott has won five of six contests and has looked sharp in doing so. The old adage is if it is not broke, don’t fix it. Yet the Cowboys and Jerry Jones are insistent that when Romo is ready to play, this will be his team once again. Many NFL teams have been faced with this dilemma over the years. Do you stick with the young gunslinger or go back to the wily vet?

Even the most passionate haters of the Cowboys cannot argue Romo’s pedigree. While he has been historically known for choking, #9 is one of the game’s best signal callers when his health cooperates.

With all that being said, I am not so sure it would be the best idea to mess with a good thing right now. Dallas is one of the hottest teams in America, and trying to get too cute could come back to bite them. Pulling Prescott could also have its repercussions. The move might kill the young quarterback’s confidence and stunt his growth for the future. Lucky for us, it is not our decision to make.

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