LA Rams Viable Destination for Tony Romo?

It makes no sense and perfect sense at the same time.

A recent ESPN.com report linked Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo with the Los Angeles Rams as a possible destination spot for the soon-to-be 37-year-old player.

But why would Romo, with limited mobility, a history of injury issues and a desire to contend for a championship during the sunset of his career, want to go to a franchise that hasn’t produced a winning record since 2003 and had the worst offense in the NFL?

Why would the Rams, with their offensive line issues, take a chance on a injury-prone quarterback and risk destroying the confidence of the franchise player for whom they mortgaged a chunk of their future last season in Jared Goff?

The answer is: potential.

There’s no doubt that new Los Angeles offensive line coach Aaron Kromer will work tirelessly to fix a young, inconsistent offensive line. If Rams head coach Sean McVay can find a free-agent wide receiver that can help Tavon Austin fulfill his own WR potential, the offensive actually could be decent. No. 30 still is patrolling the L.A. backfield and could be a critical safety net in keeping the starting quarterback healthy.

When healthy, Romo has proven himself to be a top-10, maybe top-five quarterback in the league. With apologies to Mark Bulger, Romo certainly would be the biggest name under center for the franchise since a certain Kurt Warner patrolled the backfield.

The Rams defense should remain a solid unit. If Romo could engineer a dramatic turnaround, he could rekindle interest in pro football in Southern California. The franchise might be able to attract more free-agent talent on offense. Romo could be a hotter commodity in 2018.

And if Goff were to pout over Romo’s arrival, it could be an indication that he is not the franchise quarterback L.A. had hoped. If he fights for the starting job, it shows that he understands things won’t just be handed to him and he is willing to improve. And even if Romo were to win out, Goff would have more time to learn the offense and learn from Romo on how to act like a starting quarterback.

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