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GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Jerry Jones has made his share of mistakes, from firing Jimmy Johnson to hiring Greg Hardy to committing countless unforced errors in between. He cannot make another one at Dak Prescotts expense. He cannot do anything during the Dallas Cowboys upcoming bye week but tell Tony Romo that his time as starting quarterback is done.At the top, understand that Romo has never been a great quarterback. People throw around that word -- great -- way too easily now. He has been a good-to-very-good quarterback for a long time, this much is true.But he has never carried his team to a Super Bowl, never mind to a Super Bowl victory, and he has won only two playoff games since taking the job a decade ago. Two. That number is great only in Romos second-favorite sport, golf, when trying to navigate a perilous par-3.In other words, Romo hasnt earned untouchable status. He doesnt deserve to be treated as though hes Tom Brady, whose 22 postseason victories and four rings rightfully indemnified him against the possibility that Jimmy Garoppolo might go on the kind of ungodly tear during Bradys suspension that inspired fans and commentators to start asking questions.But this isnt only about Romo, of course, and a battered 36-year-old body that needs to be handled more delicately these days than a piece of fine china. This is about the 23-year-old rookie, Prescott, who is bigger, stronger, healthier and faster. The fourth-round draft pick just walked into Lambeau Field and played big enough in this 30-16 smackdown of the Packers to make Aaron Rodgers, two-time MVP, look like the incredible shrinking man. Relax? The way Rodgers has performed the past two seasons, I dont think so. In weather conditions the polar opposite of the polar Packers-Cowboys classic known as the Ice Bowl, Prescott threw three touchdown passes to Rodgers one, ran his winning streak to five, and all but summoned the sights and sounds of Vince Lombardi barking, What the hells going on out here?When it was over, Cowboys coach Jason Garrett raved about Prescotts composure and poise, and the rookie repeated, on cue, that he still sees himself as a gracious temp. This is Tonys team, Prescott said, and Im just here to help my team win each and every game that I can.But it really doesnt matter what the coach or quarterback says. The Dallas Cowboys are run by one man, Jones, who is the only owner in major professional sports who holds a news conference after every game. Jones makes the late George Steinbrenner look like a wallflower, and on truth serum, Garrett would likely admit he wishes his boss wouldnt hold these postgame briefings as much as Bill Parcells wished it.Thats OK. Its Jones team, and Jones money, and Jones right to assemble the roster and dictate the times and places hell speak for public consumption. And as much as news media members rail against todays declining access, its hard to complain when an ultra-significant figure sees the endangered middleman and middlewoman as a relevant part of doing business.So there was Jones outside the visitors locker room at Lambeau, holding court with reporters who had little interest in what anyone else wearing a star had to say. Jones wisely did not say that Romo will definitely return to the starting lineup when hes healthy enough to do so. I think that what were going to do is wait until the next card is played, the owner said. So whos going to be your quarterback against Philadelphia on Oct. 30?I think well look and see how we do, Jones responded. It is two weeks away, and Tony is getting better. I was talking to a guy that was catching his balls and he pulled his shirt up and showed me his bruises on his ribs. [Romos] throwing with some velocity out here. Id hate to end up here with two winning quarterbacks and a tough decision as to whos going to win the game.Jones smiled when he said that. Someone asked if he would really dare to slap the brakes on the Prescott express, and he answered, I think what we do is enjoy how were seeing Dak progress, and have comfort in the fact that every time Romo throws a football, its got more velocity on it.Jones should tell Romo to save those fastballs for another day. He should tell the veteran quarterback to stay ready in the event Prescott begins struggling (unlikely), or gets hurt (always a possibility). He should tell Romo that Ezekiel Elliott looks great, that the offensive line looks great, that the defense looks much better than advertised, and that Cole Beasley looks like a new man. He should tell Romo that the Cowboys might be good enough to advance to the Super Bowl for the first time in two decades, and that he simply cannot make a change, not when Prescott is playing like one of the very best quarterbacks on the planet.Dak plays the same way that he prepares during the week and in the meetings, Jones said, and I keep saying that and I keep looking for it to be different. But its not different. He practices, he works, he prepares himself, and he comes out and he exceeds how he looks in practice during the ballgames. So you just couldnt ask for more inspiration from a player because everybody on this team knows what a difficult position it is to play.Even though he broke Bradys NFL record of 162 consecutive passes without an interception to start his career, Prescott wasnt perfect against the Packers. He threw a ghastly pick on pass No. 177. He threw another lousy, almost indifferent ball on a slant near the end zone, and he fumbled twice, losing one of them.But did you catch those back-to-back plays in the second quarter, back-to-back situations that required an entirely different approach from the newbie? Prescott saw a wide-open Terrance Williams down the field, and oh-so-slightly underthrew him just to ensure he didnt blow the gift-wrapped 42-yard gain by unnecessarily leading the receiver. On the next snap, he saw a tightly covered Brice Butler streaking for the end zone corner and oh-so-slightly overthrew him just to ensure that only one man -- the Dallas receiver -- had a shot at catching it. Butler brought it in for a 20-yard touchdown and a two-score lead.Rodgers used to do stuff like that, you know, until he completely lost his way. The Lambeau fans actually booed him Sunday, and even sounded hopeful that halftime honoree?Brett Favre would start warming up in the pen.Favre would say on the Fox broadcast that he didnt think the Cowboys should replace Prescott with Romo, and Roger Staubach strongly hinted the other day he would stick with the rookie, too, telling ESPN.com that Prescott has the team behind him and that an individuals interests cant rise above the groups. Im a Romo fan, too, so I dont want to say anything against Tony, Staubach said. But the way Daks going, its all about the team and whats the best feel for the team at this particular point.Theres no doubting the best feel for Dallas right now. This isnt a rookie and one-hit wonder named Clint Longley coming out of nowhere with Staubach hurt to burn Washington on a memorable Thanksgiving Day in 1974. Prescott is a keeper, and his boss knows it. Jones didnt know what hed do with the quarterback position when Romos back gave out again in the preseason, and now, he said, I have to pinch myself. Jones described his team numerous times as an inspired circle of young men playing for each other, and said the chemistry at least guarantees the Cowboys wont rush back Romo like theyve done in the past.Theres nothing Id rather do, Jones continued, than go into the last half of the season with a ready-to-go Tony Romo and a winning Dak Prescott. I dream of being able to make that decision.That decision should already be made. If Jones believes deep down that an accomplished veteran starter shouldnt lose his job to injury, he should try telling that to Drew Bledsoe (2001) and to Wally Pipp (1925).Dak Prescott might not have Tom Bradys aim or Lou Gehrigs durability, but he clearly has enough game to start over Tony Romo for the rest of 2016. Even an owner who hasnt won the big one in 20 years can see that.For more coverage on the Dallas Cowboys this season, follow NFL Nation or the Cowboys clubhouse page. Cheap Wild Jerseys Authentic .J. Ellis hit two-run homers and the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 4-0 Saturday night. Mikael Granlund Jersey . - Connor McDavid scored 53 seconds into overtime as the Erie Otters came from behind to defeat the visiting Guelph Storm 4-3 on Saturday in Ontario Hockey League action. http://www.cheapwildjerseys.com/ . 8 Iowa State on Saturday, sending the Cyclones to their third consecutive loss. The Longhorns (14-4, 3-2) got their biggest win of the season with their third in the row in the Big 12. Ryan Suter Jersey . Tuesdays surgery at Atlantas Piedmont Hospital was performed by Dr. Xavier Duralde and Hawks team physician Dr. Michael Bernot. Joel Eriksson Ek Jersey . Calgary scored on the first shift, and Michael Cammalleri scored twice as the Flames cruised to a 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Jalen Hurts ran and passed for a touchdown and tailback sub Joshua Jacobs scored his first two career touchdowns in No. 1 Alabamas 48-0 win Saturday over Kent State.The Crimson Tide (4-0) dominated coach Nick Sabans alma mater from the start while scoring on a kickoff return and even a short touchdown throw to freshman linebacker Mack Wilson. The bad news for Alabama is starting tailback Damien Harris went down on the opening drive with a sprained right ankle and didnt return.Harris was hardly needed in this game, when No. 2 quarterback Blake Barnett played much of the way and the emerging freshman Jacobs ran for 97 yards. It amounted to a Saturday afternoon respite for the Tide after a bruising 48-43 comeback win over No. 23 Mississippi.The goal going into this game was to play a complete game, start fast, finish, and I think we probably did that as well as weve done all year, Alabama coach Nick Saban said.Hurts was 16-of-24 passing for 164 yards and ran for 54 yards, including a 20-yard touchdown to cap the opening drive. He found Wilson, who lines up at fullback in goal line situations, for a 1-yard third-quarter score that was supposed to go to tight end O.J. Howard.Its his first career (touchdown), so I cant be mad about that, Howard said. Im happy somebody caught it.He did catch a 34-yarder from Barnett, who first got into the game early in the second quarter. Saban said Harris is day to day and his status is uncertain against Kentucky.Alabama did whatever it wanted in the first half, outgaining Kent Staate 352-53 and amassing a 41-0 lead.dddddddddddd The Golden Flashes, who had trailed Penn State 16-13 at halftime in the opener, managed just 13 passing yards in the first three quarters before finally driving in the fourth.Backup quarterback George Bollas was initially given a touchdown on a fourth-quarter run toward the goal line, but was ruled down at the 1 after a review.Most of the fans, including all but a handful of students, were long gone by then.THE TAKEAWAYKent State: Didnt have much go right in the game, but gets a chance to bounce back in Mid-American Conference play when the playing field is more even.Alabama: Dominated in every phase of the game (including a 502-166 advantage in total yards) and got plenty of reserves action, most notably Barnett and Jacobs. Harriss health was the only major issue, though receivers ArDarius Stewart and Robert Foster sat out to rest injured knees. Both are questionable against Kentucky.POLL IMPLICATIONSAlabama cant be ranked any higher than No. 1 and this game wasnt much of an opportunity to impress poll voters anyway.SHUTOUTIt was the Tides 18th shutout under Saban. Thats what were looking for every week, linebacker Ryan Anderson said. Were glad we were able to go out there and do it and glad the second team was able to uphold that standard.UP NEXTKent State hosts Akron in homecoming game and MAC opener.Alabama hosts Kentucky in its first SEC home game. Wholesale NFL Womens Jerseys China Womens NFL Jerseys Nike NFL Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys Outlet Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale Wholesale NFL White Jerseys Discount Jerseys ' ' '

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