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Jones optimistic Romo will return even as Kitna shines
By Tom Orsborn - Express-News
ARLINGTON — Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is optimistic Tony Romo will return this season, but fans might call for the team to stick with Jon Kitna after the 38-year-old quarterback's back-to-back outstanding performances.
In guiding the Cowboys to a 33-20 win over the Giants last weekend and a 35-19 victory over the Lions on Sunday, Kitna threw for a combined six touchdowns and just one interception.
“He's got a lot of mental toughness, he loves to play the game, and I think we've seen that the past couple of weeks,” interim coach Jason Garrett said.
Jones is hopeful Romo will play again this season after a pregame throwing session Sunday that marked his first throws since he broke his collarbone in a loss to the Giants on Oct. 25.
Romo was expected to be out until December.
“When I think of Tony, I think of it more as when he's ready, that type of thing, more than I think about how well Kitna's played,” Jones said.
The Cowboys are 2-2 with Kitna under center, and Garrett and several players have raved about his leadership qualities.
“He's a natural leader,” Garrett said. “He's tough and competitive.”
Said nose tackle Jay Ratliff: “They say a team reflects its leadership, and he's doing a damn good job.”
Kitna was asked if there was any friction between him and Romo.
By Tom Orsborn - Express-News
ARLINGTON — Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is optimistic Tony Romo will return this season, but fans might call for the team to stick with Jon Kitna after the 38-year-old quarterback's back-to-back outstanding performances.
In guiding the Cowboys to a 33-20 win over the Giants last weekend and a 35-19 victory over the Lions on Sunday, Kitna threw for a combined six touchdowns and just one interception.
“He's got a lot of mental toughness, he loves to play the game, and I think we've seen that the past couple of weeks,” interim coach Jason Garrett said.
Jones is hopeful Romo will play again this season after a pregame throwing session Sunday that marked his first throws since he broke his collarbone in a loss to the Giants on Oct. 25.
Romo was expected to be out until December.
“When I think of Tony, I think of it more as when he's ready, that type of thing, more than I think about how well Kitna's played,” Jones said.
The Cowboys are 2-2 with Kitna under center, and Garrett and several players have raved about his leadership qualities.
“He's a natural leader,” Garrett said. “He's tough and competitive.”
Said nose tackle Jay Ratliff: “They say a team reflects its leadership, and he's doing a damn good job.”
Kitna was asked if there was any friction between him and Romo.
