NFL.COM: Tony Romo's toughness carries Dallas Cowboys; Week 3 notes

[WoodysGirl]

By Ian Rapoport
Reporter, NFL.com and NFL Network
Published: Sept. 24, 2012 at 12:59 p.m

ARLINGTON, Texas -- It's not a statistic you can quantify. It doesn't show up in the postgame box score. Dallas Cowboys (http://www.nfl.com/teams/dallascowboys/profile?team=DAL) players aren't even sure how to describe it.

But they see their quarterback take those bone-rattling hits, absorb those helmet-to-helmet shots, get driven into the turf. And then they watch as Tony Romo (http://www.nfl.com/player/tonyromo/2505354/profile) picks himself back up.

Again. And again. And he continues to perform.

"Some quarterbacks who take hits like that don't want to go back," wide receiver Dez Bryant (http://www.nfl.com/player/dezbryant/497278/profile) said. "Not him. He's just a strong guy, and he's very passionate. He's that great guy that you want to feed off. He got that fire in him, and you just want to play hard for him."

Romo's play wasn't pretty in Dallas' 16-10 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012092300/2012/REG3/buccaneers@cowboys).

His offense gained just 115 yards before half, he was sacked four times, and his day included two lost fumbles. He did finish 25-of-39 for 283 yards, but the only touchdown Dallas scored came off linebacker Sean Lee's interception (http://www.nfl.com/videos/auto/0ap2000000064731/Freeman-throws-first-pick) that set up a short field for running back DeMarco Murray (http://www.nfl.com/player/demarcomurray/2495207/profile).

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[davidyee]

...I want to hear about is Tony Romo's toughness.

To me that is code word for "he isn't going to make it to the end of the season at this pace".

I much prefer the headlines to talk about his passing accomplishments or his football knowledge used in beating defences as opposed to his toughness.

[RS12]

But they see their quarterback take those bone-rattling hits, absorb those helmet-to-helmet shots, get driven into the turf. And then they watch as Tony Romo picks himself back up.

Again. And again. And he continues to perform.


How bout less watching your QB on the ground in a heap and more staying between him and your man. No Rolex for you.

[davidyee]

How bout less watching your QB on the ground in a heap and more staying between him and your man. No Rolex for you.

...custom Cowboy boots!