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5 reasons Tony Romo needs to retire from NFL

By Adam Jacobs

Aug 25, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) lies on the turf after a tackle against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 25, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) lies on the turf after a tackle against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /
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ARLINGTON, TX – NOVEMBER 26: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys is lead to the sidelines by team officials after being sacked by the Carolina Panthers in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium on November 26, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. Romo left the field following the play. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

3. Past his prime

Tony Romo isn’t flinging the ball around like a 24-year-old anymore, and his arm is only getting weaker. Romo’s game is one of elusiveness and pocket awareness, the keys to his late game heroics. But, these traits may be his eventual downfall. His latest injury was one cause by him extending the play by moving around in the pocket while keeping his eyes downfield.

In doing this he didn’t see Seattle’s Cliff Avril coming from behind so when he tried to slide, he was pounded into the turf by a 260-pound defensive end. All of Avril’s weight went down on Romo’s back and broke it. He isn’t as agile as he once was, I believe a 26-year-old Romo would have run clear away from a charging Avril and he wouldn’t have been touched.

Tony’s body isn’t responding like it used to and the old wily vet is limping along to the end of his playing time. Dallas has a stacked offensive line, possibly one of the best of all time, and they can’t keep him off the ground for three plays? I think it’s time Romo realizes what his limitations are and he should start thinking about his time after football.

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