I agree with Jones, and actually predicted this during the preseason. Say what you want about DeMarco Murray and his unbelievable season, but Tony Romo is the Cowboys MVP, and quite possibly the leagues as well.
After the Cowboys crushed the Colts to claim a division crown and playoff berth, the conversation in locker room centered on Romo’s candidacy for the leagues highest indvidual honor.
Romo’s coaches teammates and even his owner believe he should win the award.
“He certainly is in my book,” owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Sunday after the Cowboys clinched the NFC East title with a 42-7 rout of the Indianapolis Colts, keyed by Romo completing 18 of 20 passes for 218 yards and four touchdowns. “He is for me.
“Yes, he is, because [DeMarco] Murray has certainly carried his share, but Tony’s quarterbacking this year was indispensable. We couldn’t have had the team, and we have a team that probably right now is in the top four or five teams in the league. That’s pretty good qualification of the vote.”
Romo had his share of doubters after having back surgery shortly after the Cowboys were eliminated from playoff contention this time last season.
Romo proved all the critics wrong, and has thrown for 3,406 yards, 32 touchdowns and only eight interceptions, while leading the Cowboys to an 11-3 record in games that he has played.
He also leads the league’s quarterbacks in completion percentage (70.3), yards per attempt (8.49) and passer rating (114.4).
Dez Bryant echoed Jones’ sentiments.
“Hell yeah, he is. He’s the MVP,” said receiver Dez Bryant, who caught his 14th touchdown pass of the season Sunday. “Look at the performance. He’s giving ’em hell in December. Icing on the cake. Give it to him. He’s doing a hell of a job.”