Tony Romo's lung healed, source says

[Cr122]

IRVING, Texas -- The results of a CT scan of a small puncture in Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo's lung shows the injury has healed, which could lead to him playing in the Monday night home opener against the Washington Redskins, a source said Friday morning.

But there are no guarantees Romo will play.

He still has a fractured rib, suffered along with the lung injury in a Week 2 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

"Tony certainly had his examination [Thursday] and everything is on go as we would hoped it would be and expected it to be relative to his lung status," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said on ESPN's NFL 32 on Thursday.

"That still doesn't necessarily mean he's going to play Monday night, but still that's on go."

Romo did not practice on Thursday. When Romo can practice again is uncertain. The Cowboys have practices on Friday and Saturday plus a walkthrough Sunday. Romo could also try to get some work in on Monday night at Cowboys Stadium.

However, Romo did throw a few passes on Thursday and was fitted for a protective vest for his rib cage.

"He threw around a few balls today but that was it. He really didn't practice," Jones said. "So we'll ease up on him here this week. He'll have the game plan and a feel for what we want to do out there and we'll see how it is when we get to game day."

If Romo is unable to play Monday night, backup Jon Kitna would get the start. But Kitna is of the belief Romo will start.

"I fully expect him to play," Kitna said.

 

[Clutch88]

People need to stop assuming the Cowboys are Super Bowl or bust. That mentality should have been dropped shortly after the new millennium. That run is over. It's been 15 years since 1996. Green Bay has two. they build solid teams with guts. New England had their dynasty. they build solid teams with guts. are pros at the draft. make good deals to stockpile draft picks. pay solid, hardworking team guys.

Pittsburg has had two. solid players, team effort. same steelers all the time. every decade.

Indy has one: Peyton Manning. solid team committed to winning. Their playoff run over the years, with New England has been phenomenal. You have to be in it, to win it.

Even Denver has 2.

The other teams were teams of the ages: St. Louis - greatest show on turn, Tampa Bay with the sick D, Ravens with the sick D, and New Orleans.

Our best chance was the year we went 13-3. The Giants took it from us because we have no heart.
Still don't.

This team isn't getting to the super bowl with or without Tony Romo. And unless we get a real running back, solidify the secondary and improve the offensive line (could also use a one more monster linebacker)... we can kiss the thought of a SB, let alone playoffs goodbye.

You don't just get to the playoffs and win the Super Bowl.

You have to A) get to the playoffs B) get to the playoffs C) have a great team D) be in a position to have a home game and first round bye E) have good grit and leadership and gut it out.

Like the other teams mentioned above.

 

[Cr122]

People need to stop assuming the Cowboys are Super Bowl or bust. That mentality should have been dropped shortly after the new millennium. That run is over. It's been 15 years since 1996. Green Bay has two. they build solid teams with guts. New England had their dynasty. they build solid teams with guts. are pros at the draft. make good deals to stockpile draft picks. pay solid, hardworking team guys.

Pittsburg has had two. solid players, team effort. same steelers all the time. every decade.

Indy has one: Peyton Manning. solid team committed to winning. Their playoff run over the years, with New England has been phenomenal. You have to be in it, to win it.

Even Denver has 2.

The other teams were teams of the ages: St. Louis - greatest show on turn, Tampa Bay with the sick D, Ravens with the sick D, and New Orleans.

Our best chance was the year we went 13-3. The Giants took it from us because we have no heart.
Still don't.

This team isn't getting to the super bowl with or without Tony Romo. And unless we get a real running back, solidify the secondary and improve the offensive line (could also use a one more monster linebacker)... we can kiss the thought of a SB, let alone playoffs goodbye.

You don't just get to the playoffs and win the Super Bowl.

You have to A) get to the playoffs B) get to the playoffs C) have a great team D) be in a position to have a home game and first round bye E) have good grit and leadership and gut it out.

Like the other teams mentioned above.

Not for nothing, but what does your response have to do with Tony's lung being healed? :confused

 

[Clutch88]

Not for nothing, but what does your response have to do with Tony's lung being healed? :confused

Tony Romo's lung is "healed", that's great to hear......

 

[Theebs]

Not for nothing, but what does your response have to do with Tony's lung being healed? :confused

When you have a week where you can't bitch about romo or Jerry.....this is the stuff we see from the people that dislike them.

He just needs to put it out there and obviously the thread he does it in doesn't matter....

Just remember we are not good, we won't be good and if you think we are or might be your weak and something is wrong with you.

 

[Clutch88]

When you have a week where you can't bitch about romo or Jerry.....this is the stuff we see from the people that dislike them.

He just needs to put it out there and obviously the thread he does it in doesn't matter....

Just remember we are not good, we won't be good and if you think we are or might be your weak and something is wrong with you.

No just you....

 

[Sheik]

Since this thread is offtopic thread. . .

Will this team ever get healthy this year? I can't remember a year like this. Romo, Austin, Dez, Witten, offensive line hasn't been healthy, Newman, Jenkins has been hobbled, Scandrick and now Buehler.

Most of these injuries are easily aggravated once healed. Romo probably won't have a chance to fully heal until the offseason.

Injury is probably going to be the lasting memory from the 2011 season. We've seen they can compete, we just might not see the teams full potential this year.

 

[superpunk]

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