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Tony Romo says his back 'is never going to be the same' after back surgery
According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the back surgery performed on the Dallas Cowboys quarterback after last season has affected his ability to throw the deep ball as accurately as he has in the past.
"It's been OK. I think the deeper the ball goes down the field, it's a little bit more inconsistent," Wilson said to the Star-Telegram. "He's thrown all the intermediates --- the fours and the seven routes and the deep outs - have been fine. It's just the nine routes and the deep posts. Those things have been a little inconsistent. I think that's all due to his back."
Wilson added that he thinks Romo has been hesitant to test the back to its fullest extent by cutting the deep ball loose to determine the effects on his surgically repaired back on a herniated disc.
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It's a concern, but the effects could be minimized by the fact that the Cowboys don't intend to highlight the go-route as consistently in its package as much in 2014.
"With (wide receiver) Dez (Bryant), it's been throwing more back shoulders," Wilson said. "Teams are playing so high on our receivers that we throw back shoulders than actual take-off nines."
The Star-Telegram reported that Romo had a career-low 7.2 yards per attempt last season, one in which he also was coming off back surgery. That statistic would figure to be affected further by a second back surgery.
Wilson, however, expressed confidence that Romo's deep touch will return at some point.
"He can get the ball down the field," Wilson said. "That's not an issue. As camp goes on, he'll just get nothing but stronger and more confident in his throws."
No doubt teams early on will test whether that confidence - and ability is evident.
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