Quote:1. Because if you already have a borderline-contender QB or a developing QB who is already starting games, you don't bench him after he won job. It is such a shock to the confidence of that player that they are basically done with that team. Considering that most GM's and coaches have hand-selected their current QB, they are tied to that player and won't risk jumping ship to Romo who is also not a sure bet because of his injury history.


2. You don't give up something you do not need to. Cowboys HAVE to release him by June. There is no way fiscally they can keep him, and for JJ to continue to improve that team. Why on earth would any team give up anything when they know they will not have to come June. Then on top of that, they can get him for cheaper in June because they can offer a more team friendly contract than his current one. Sure that may give him shorter time to learn an offense, but you would expect a QB with his past history to pick up an offense quickly.