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Tony Romo has to be Cowboys' leader

With offensive line in flux, onus is on quarterback to point offense in right direction

Updated: August 31, 2011, 2:41 AM ET
By Todd Archer | ESPNDallas.com

IRVING, Texas -- A few years ago, Jerry Jones coined the phrase "Romo-friendly" when talking about the Dallas Cowboys' offseason plan.

The Cowboys owner and general manager was trying to push himself and the team away from Terrell Owens and center the offensive plan around Tony Romo's skills.

This offseason that phrase can be shortened to just "Romo."

The major moves in 2011 have been on the offensive side of the ball. Gone are Marion Barber, Roy Williams, Leonard Davis, ...

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