Tony Romo: 5 potential landing spots
5. Kansas City Chiefs
There is a very good chance that Tony Romo will be on the move come the offseason, and this is a very intriguing situation. The Chiefs just lost in the AFC Divisional round and many believe it was because of a lackluster performance by Alex Smith. If Kansas City wants, it can cut Smith and save $10 million. In that case, a trade for Romo would make sense, as the Chiefs could take the $14 million cap hit. If Romo went to Kansas City, it would immediately be a favorite to win the Super Bowl.
4. Houston Texans
This would be crazy, but don’t count it out. Dallas isn’t likely to trade Romo within the state for public relations reasons, but if Romo gets cut, this is a possibility. The Texans won the AFC South with a 9-7 record for a second straight year, only to be thwarted in the playoffs without a quarterback. Houston can cut Brock Osweiler after this year, so perhaps they swallow that fat contract in 2017 and make him a permanent backup if Romo is willing to come.
3. Dallas Cowboys
Yes, Romo could just stay right where he is. The Cowboys can fit him under the cap and while he would be the most expensive backup in NFL history, he also provides great insurance to a Super Bowl contender in case Dak Prescott regresses or gets hurt. It’s not incredibly likely, but if owner/general manager Jerry Jones doesn’t get proper value, perhaps he holds onto Romo.
2. Denver Broncos
This is going to be the rumor flying around for the next few months. The Broncos need to get better at the quarterback position if they want to win the AFC West and make a real run at another Super Bowl, but they just drafted Paxton Lynch in the first round. So why is Denver so high on the list, then? Because general manager John Elway is as competitive as it gets. He might become impatient and make a huge push, although much more likely if Romo is released. A trade could be unlikely here.
1. Chicago Bears
This one is simple. The Bears need a quarterback and Romo went to school in Illinois. Dallas wouldn’t mind sending Romo here because the team is rebuilding and any picks received in a trade would be very early in a given round. Frankly, this is the best fit for all involved. The only downside for Romo is he would likely be playing on a bad team to end a very good career, although maybe his presence sparks a surprise playoff run.
