The role of quarterback is by far the most prestigious position in football. Only an exceptional player would be entrusted with this responsibility on America's team, the Dallas Cowboys... only someone like Tony Romo. With everything he accomplished in football, Romo will go down in history as one of the greatest quarterbacks, not only in the Dallas Cowboys franchise, but in the entire league. Constantly exceeding expectations, it is obvious that the star he wears on his helmet is well deserved. Although Romo is often criticized as one of the worst quarterbacks in the league, once the facts are examined, most will agree that is hardly the case. Football requires the commitment of the entire team to win, but Romo is often held individually accountable. for their disappearance. Oddly enough, no one seems to want to hear his individual stats. Although statistics are not the determining factor of greatness, they still say a lot about him. Over the course of his career, Romo accomplished more with less than every former Dallas great and even most quarterbacks in the league. During his career, he maintained an impressive 95.8 quarterback rating, which is not only the highest in Dallas history, but the fifth highest in NFL history. Romo also threw for more yards per year than any other Dallas quarterback, averaging nearly three thousand seven hundred. He accomplished this in just eight years, while his famous predecessors, Troy Aikman, Roger Staubach and Danny White, had been on the field for eleven years or more. Romo doesn't have the same support he had during his years as a quarterback, such as excellent protection, a solid running game and a...... middle of paper ...... a a gift for improvising and finding hidden opportunities that most other quarterbacks would likely miss. Romo's level of talent, intellect and creativity on the court is unparalleled, although many critics continue to amplify his weaknesses far more than his strengths. Despite the amplified disapproval Romo is often subjected to, his exceptional talent, commitment, determination and skills should assure fans that the Dallas Cowboys are truly in good hands. Tony Romo is without a doubt one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game. Although he has his faults like every other football player, Romo deserves far more credit than criticism. Once the rest of the team can rally behind Tony Romo's efforts to lead the team to victory, then perhaps fans will begin to see him for what he truly is: one of the greatest football quarterbacks..