The Dallas Cowboys surprised many football fans this NFL season.

The team finished 12-4 and won their second playoff game since 1997, against the Detroit Lions. Romo is one of the most exciting players in the NFL today, and he almost won the MVP this previous season.

But, is he a Hall of Famer? We'll make the argument on both sides and let you decide.

Why Romo is a Hall of Famer

Romo has the numbers. He holds nearly every passing record in Cowboys franchise history, even though other greats such as Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach have played for the squad. Romo has 242 career touchdowns, more than 33,000 passing yards and a 97.6 passer rating. Not bad for someone who wasn't even drafted.

Romo also has a 75-48 record as a starter, including two playoff wins. His 28 game-winning drives since 2006 rank among the highest for any quarterback in the league. Since becoming the full time starter, Romo has led the Cowboys to three NFC East championships.

In every season of Romo's career, he has posted a passer rating above 90. His average numbers are superior to other Hall of Fame quarterbacks such as Warren Moon. For the majority of Romo's career, he didn't have a stable running back, until DeMarco Murray emerged. The Cowboys defense also hasn't helped Romo much in the past, either.

With his great statistics, game-winning drives and overcoming the odds, Romo is a true Hall of Famer.

Why Romo Isn't a Hall of Famer

Romo is a great quarterback, but Hall of Fame is a bit much. Maybe the "Hall of Very Good" is more suitable for Romo. With just two playoff wins in his entire career, Romo hasn't showed great ability to win big games.

Against the Seattle Seahawks, in the 2007 NFC Divisional round, he infamously bobbled the field goal hold on the final play, thus preserving a Seahawks victory. The very next year, Romo and the Cowboys returned to the postseason, this time as the No. 1 seed in the NFC. During the Divisional Playoff round, Romo played below average at home against the eventual Super Bowl champion New York Giants in a 21-17 defeat. In that game, Romo completed just half of his passes and threw the game-ending interception.

After getting his first career playoff win against the Philadelphia Eagles in 2010, Romo's offense scored just three total points in an embarrassing loss to the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Divisional round. Romo has never made it to the NFC Championship, the third round of the playoffs, in his entire career. Even Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has done that.

One of the most embarrassing moments of Romo's career came at the end of the 2012 season, when he threw three interceptions in the final game against the Washington Redskins, and was outplayed by rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III. From 2010 to 2013, Romo was just 25-28 as a starting quarterback.

Conclusion

In the end, it's up to you. Romo has fantastic numbers that rank among the best ever in Cowboys history. You could even argue he was the MVP this season. On the other hand, Romo has never even made it to the third round of the playoffs and has a history of getting outplayed by other quarterbacks in big games.

Is Tony Romo worthy of the NFL Hall of Fame? Let us know in the fan poll and comments section.

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