Kansas City Chiefs: Pros and Cons of Having D-Leagues in NFL
By trevb
NFL D-Leagues: The Pros
Increasing Trade Asset Values
It was obvious last season that Dak Prescott had taken Tony Romo’s starting job in Dallas.
The Cowboys main concern then became assessing Romo’s trade value. Tony Romo was beat up, an aging guy with a fragile back pretty much dominated his scouting report. Yet he still is a pretty valuable target.
Think of the players the Chiefs could have showcased in their developmental leagues once they lost their starting positions.
Still he may have turned more heads on the trading block if he got some decent playing time. In come the NFL D-leagues.
The Cowboys could have sent Romo down to their developmental leagues for a starting position, so that they could show the NFL scouts how valuable Tony Romo is and how he’s “still got it” so to speak.
It would have been a great solution for the Cowboys since they could get money in their pockets from the trade and Tony Romo would be happily playing a starting role with a team he so chooses. That is, if his showcase in the developmental leagues went well.
Think of the players the Chiefs could have showcased in their developmental leagues once they lost their starting positions. Better yet, think of the guys who could have showcased their assets for a starting gig. This would be like giving a chance for Tyler Bray to prove himself.