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The 3 Best Fits For Tony Romo After Dallas Cowboys Cut Him

By Erik Lambert

Jan 15, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) warms up before the game against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) warms up before the game against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 13, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach John Fox (left) talks with general manager Ryan Pace (right) prior to a preseason NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 13, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach John Fox (left) talks with general manager Ryan Pace (right) prior to a preseason NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

Chicago Bears

Most national media outlets have been lukewarm to the idea that Romo might join the Bears. Why would he do that considering they just finished 3-13? Fair question but also not looking closer at the situation. Chicago actually seems fairly well-equipped on offense for somebody like Romo to do some serious damage. They have an offensive line that allowed just 28 sacks in 2016, including two Pro Bowl guards and an All-Rookie center. Jordan Howard is an emerging star at running back and there is still a chance they keep Alshon Jeffery at wide receiver.

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Besides, Romo has ties to that team and state. He became a star at Eastern Illinois in college. Bears GM Ryan Pace was his teammate for a season. Head coach John Fox has made a living in the NFL by bringing in veteran quarterbacks and winning with them. Jake Delhomme and Peyton Manning are prime examples. Given their need to win in 2017, and also the fact they have more money to offer than Houston or Denver, it’s definitely possible.

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