ESPND: Tony Romo too fiery? Coach wants QB keeping cool

[WoodysGirl]

Aug 17
11:00
AM CT
By Tim MacMahon (http://search.espn.go.com/macmahon_tim/) | ESPNDallas.com

OXNARD, Calif. -- The days of Tony Romo (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/5209/tony-romo) being too timid to confront teammates are distant memories.

There were several occasions during training camp when Romo expressed his frustration with a teammate following a mistake in a high-decibel manner. Some might consider that evidence of Romo’s continued development as a leader.

Coach Jason Garrett, a former teammate of often fiery Troy Aikman (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/53/troy-aikman), warns that temper control is also a critical component of leadership.

“Cool and poised under pressure is good leadership,” Garrett said. “That’s when you make your best decisions instead of being irate, jumping up and down. Are you really going to make your best decision? Can you really execute the play well the next time when you’re playing a position like quarterback?

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[SDCowboy85]

So before Romo wasn't fiery enough and now he's showing too much emotion? Seriously? The guy can't wan. I give up...

:facepalm:

[dougonthebench]

So before Romo wasn't fiery enough and now he's showing too much emotion? Seriously? The guy can't wan. I give up...

:facepalm:


Seems like he's damned if he does and damned if he doesn't..what's next?

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

I'd rather have a guy who is too fiery than one that isn't fiery enough.

[Fletch]

Okay. Here it is. Romo is a damn good QB. All you fickle losers out there who say otherwise are legally blind and should be in a mental institution. The dude bleeds letirally for the Cowboys. We should be so lucky.

That's it... Wearing my Romo Jersey for the Bolts game!

[bsheeern]

Garrett, who frequently praises Romo’s leadership ability, isn’t suggesting that Romo should shy away from ripping a teammate for mental mistakes. Nor does Garrett necessarily mind seeing Romo react to a couple of consecutive busted blitz pickups by slamming the ball to the ground in disgust.

Garrett is just pointing out that there can be a fine line between holding teammates accountable and allowing frustration to get the best out of you.

[cajuncocoa]

Romo's one of the best QB's in the game. And he's also THE most scrutinized (at least, it seems that way to me.) Whatever he does (or doesn't do) the sports media will pick away at it. I wonder how Brady, Brees, and Rodgers would fare under similar conditions. Heck, Brees could punch a baby and the local media would find a way to spin it into something positive.

[tupperware]

Garrett, who frequently praises Romo’s leadership ability, isn’t suggesting that Romo should shy away from ripping a teammate for mental mistakes. Nor does Garrett necessarily mind seeing Romo react to a couple of consecutive busted blitz pickups by slamming the ball to the ground in disgust.

Garrett is just pointing out that there can be a fine line between holding teammates accountable and allowing frustration to get the best out of you.

Uh, quote?

[GloryDaysRBack]

Too many people correlate fiery with leadership. It's probably the biggest misconception in regards to leadership.

I agree w Jason 100% here

[Gemini Dolly]

I agree with Garrett.

Tony gets too jumpy sometimes when things are not going well. He needs to keep cool.

[BraveHeartFan]

I have no problem with Romo getting on the butts of his teammates when they don't do things properly.

I like that sort of thing out of my QB. I want him to be calm and cool in the pocket, and during the plays, but I have no issue with him ripping a teammate if they're not doing their job properly.

[CowboyManDan]

Eh, this is what happens when you become a father. Things at home become stressful, you don't get as much sleep, you have significantly more responsibility, less time, etc. You become more easily agitated.

He's also at the point of his career where he knows what needs to happen...and we don't have the depth to make everything operate as smooth as it should.

[Galian Beast]

Where does Garrett say that Romo might be too fiery? Terrible article. Garrett is talking about QBs and leaders in general here.

[stasheroo]

I have no problem with Romo getting on the butts of his teammates when they don't do things properly.

I like that sort of thing out of my QB. I want him to be calm and cool in the pocket, and during the plays, but I have no issue with him ripping a teammate if they're not doing their job properly.

I completely agree with you here.

I want to see a 'Tom Brady-like' field general who won't tolerate mistakes and screw-ups.

I think good teams need that kind of on-the-field-coach to maintain order when a coach can't be out there.

[casmith07]

Seems like he's damned if he does and damned if he doesn't..what's next?

DING DING DING.

And now you understand the fan/media perception of Dallas Cowboys Quarteback, Tony Romo!

Tell him what he's won, Bob!