Simple math: Tony Romo’s health equals Cowboys wins

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IRVING, Texas — There is no getting around that the Dallas Cowboys are a different team when Tony Romo doesn’t play. It’s simple math.

Since 2013, the Cowboys are 23-11 with Romo as their starter. They are 1-13 without Romo, including a 1-11 mark last season.

Brandon Weeden had an 0-4 record as Romo’s backup. Matt Cassel went 1-6 last season, throwing for 223 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions in win against the Washington Redskins. Kyle Orton took the loss in the 2013 season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles with a playoff spot on the line. Kellen Moore went 0-2 last season.

It has set up an interesting dynamic for those who believe Romo should not be considered among the game’s elite because he has just two playoff wins and those who believe Romo is underappreciated.

“I don’t sit around and analyze how I’m viewed necessarily,” Romo said. “I do know that when I can play football, it helps our football team. That’s why you work as hard as you do, to give yourself every opportunity to be out there on Sundays and winning football games.”

A starting quarterback’s health is important to every team in the NFL, but the Cowboys have put all of their …

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