The relationship between Jessica Simpson and football player Tony Romo sure is open to a lot of speculation. It’s constantly being rumored that they’ve broken up, that Romo isn’t that into her (though in fairness, it seems like that’s said about most of Jessica’s boyfriends). And though it seems like nine out of ten Jessica/Tony stories are about how he’s just not that into her, every tenth one is about how amazing things are. So now US is reporting that friends of the pair think they may well be together for the long run, and might get engaged soon.

Jessica Simpson is head over heels in love with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo – and close pals say an engagement might be around the corner.

“I think they’re going to get married,” Romo’s close friend of three years, Michael Starr, says in the latest issue of Us Weekly, on newsstands now. Starr’s prediction comes on top of Romo’s former fling Sophia Bush telling Us, “I think they could go the distance.

“They’re perfect for each other,” the actress, a mutual friend of Romo and Simpson, added. “They’re both funny and wonderful and kind. I’m rooting for them.”

Even Simpson’s ex, Nick Lachey, has chimed in to add his blessing. “I wish her nothing but happiness,” he told Us. “If she’s found that… good for her.”

[From Us Weekly]

Well timed plant, Simpson PR rep. I have to say, considering how many versions of the “Jessica Simpson is so pathetic” story you hear, it’s hard to believe the rare “Jessica’s got it all together!” article. It’s like when Joe Simpson claimed in a Vanity Fair article that Jessica’s IQ was 160. Considering all the other stories we’ve heard, it seems a little doubtful. And considering all the other stories we’ve heard about Simpson’s and Romo’s relationship, the thought of them walking down the aisle together seems highly unlikely. But you never know. Jessica got married so young, and to her first boyfriend. I think the press needs to lay off the notion that she needs to remarry right away, and if she doesn’t she’s sad. She needs to sow some oats.

Jessica Simpson is shown at LAX airport on 2/11/08 after flying in with Tony Romo from a Hawaiian vacation. Images thanks to WENN.