Drew Bledsoe: Guranteed starter?

[RCowboyFan]

Maybe I am going to be in minority opinion, but it bothers me somewhat that BP said that there is not going to be any competition for No. 1 QB?

Now I am not saying that there was going to be any realistic chance of Romo or Henson unseating Bledsoe this season, but so far, this is the first time since BP has been here, he has no pretense of competition for the starter job whatsoever.

I guess, my problem here is, its Ok if it is just for this year, I am really concerned if BP decides to stay and Bledsoe decides to also stay for next year, and we haven't done much in Playoffs, if cowboys do indeed make playoffs that is, BP will stubbornly stick with Bledsoe, without giving the young guys a chance to compete for the spot. Now if Bledsoe still wins the competition fairly easily then I guess so be it.

Now if cowboys were to make some real noise in Playoffs and say manage to even a game on road in playoffs, then it will be obvious, that Bledsoe will be unquestioned starter, if he stays that is.

If not, I will start to worry about being stuck with an old qb, with no answer at future, especially if we pick real low in next draft.

[AbeBeta]

If this were a marathon, Drew would be about 10 miles ahead of Henson and Romo. BP is just being realistic.

[RCowboyFan]

If this were a marathon, Drew would be about 10 miles ahead of Henson and Romo. BP is just being realistic.

Hmm.. I am not so sure about that. He will probably be certainly ahead of Romo and Henson most likely this year. But not sure I agree with that Miles ahead part.

I guess the problem is, we have no way of knowing that from looking at pre-season games, since even last year, it sure felt Romo was better in last two games of pre-season than Bledsoe looked. Since real season is quite different, its hard to say if that would have been true in normal Sunday games.

Also, Jerry said couple of times, Henson graded out the best among the three in 7-7 drills, while last in 11-11 on drills in TC. Not sure I remember who graded out best in 11-11, but I am guessing or hoping it was Bledsoe and not Romo.

But if as BP thinks, Romo makes a another big jump this year, and grades out better than Bledsoe in TC? I guess this is all if and buts, and we do that till no end. Just was bothered by BP's statement, there would be no competition whatsoever for no. 1 Job.

[ddh33]

He might as well have said the same thing about Roy Williams, Terence Newman, Demarcus Ware, and Flozell as well. Bill doesn't give anyone anything, but realistically, Bledsoe is going to win the job unless something completely unexpected happens.

[RCowboyFan]

He might as well have said the same thing about Roy Williams, Terence Newman, Demarcus Ware, and Flozell as well. Bill doesn't give anyone anything, but realistically, Bledsoe is going to win the job unless something completely unexpected happens.

Yeah, I understand that, but those guys are Young, other than Flozell, and clearly still a pro-bowl caliber players. Drew is not and has not been one for years, other than last year, first half of the season. We all hope, this year he will be one for all year, due to upgrades in talent on OL etc. But thats just hope, although its quite a realistic one at that.

[aikemirv]

Hmm.. I am not so sure about that. He will probably be certainly ahead of Romo and Henson most likely this year. But not sure I agree with that Miles ahead part.

I guess the problem is, we have no way of knowing that from looking at pre-season games, since even last year, it sure felt Romo was better in last two games of pre-season than Bledsoe looked. Since real season is quite different, its hard to say if that would have been true in normal Sunday games.

Also, Jerry said couple of times, Henson graded out the best among the three in 7-7 drills, while last in 11-11 on drills in TC. Not sure I remember who graded out best in 11-11, but I am guessing or hoping it was Bledsoe and not Romo.

But if as BP thinks, Romo makes a another big jump this year, and grades out better than Bledsoe in TC? I guess this is all if and buts, and we do that till no end. Just was bothered by BP's statement, there would be no competition whatsoever for no. 1 Job.

It would be a little disturbing to see Romo never get a chance and have him jump ship next year and be an up and comer in the NFL while we never gave him a chance.

Not saying that is going to happen but that would be very painful.

[RCowboyFan]

It would be a little disturbing to see Romo never get a chance and have him jump ship next year and be an up and comer in the NFL while we never gave him a chance.

Not saying that is going to happen but that would be very painful.

:hammer:

And thats exactly my point. Unless Romo signs back with the team, which is unlikely, unless he is promised a chance at starting QB role competition. I guess thats assuming, Romo beats Henson again for no. 2 role this year. If he doesn't and leaves, then I guess I wont be that bothered, since Romo as beaten for no. 2 job anyway, and even if succeeds elsewhere, you can only go by what he did in Dallas for now.

[KingTuna]

If this were a marathon, Drew would be about 10 miles ahead of Henson and Romo. BP is just being realistic.

Exactly...Bledsoe will be the starter here for as long as he is a Cowboy.

[31smackdown]

This team is thinking Superbowl.. You don't build any confidence by doubting your starting QB... and you don't make many SuperBowls starting Tony Romo's.

Bledsoe may not be one of the 10 best, but he's not one of the 10 worst either. I think he showed last year that he was capable of leading the team to victory when given time to throw. He only made a couple of bad decisions last year and should be even more comfortable this year.

We we should hope for is that Romo.. or Henson.. develops enough to come in and win a game if Bledsoe has to miss any time.

Defenses make things very difficult on young QB's and Bledsoe's experience gives him a big advantage down the stretch.

[Doomsday101]

Exactly...Bledsoe will be the starter here for as long as he is a Cowboy.

Unless his play really falls off. I think any player even Bledsoe is not immune from getting benched if his play becomes horrid or they feel one of the other QB's has surpassed him.

[RCowboyFan]

Unless his play really falls off. I think any player even Bledsoe is not immune from getting benched if his play becomes horrid or they feel one of the other QB's has surpassed him.

Exactly, and I really hope Parcells hasn't ruled that out from his mind. I am really skeptical about that, since we all saw he kept Vinny even when everything seemed lost and there was no point in having Vinny start. I just hope, this time around, if that happens, he will let who ever won the backup job to be the starter.

[Doomsday101]

Exactly, and I really hope Parcells hasn't ruled that out from his mind. I am really skeptical about that, since we all saw he kept Vinny even when everything seemed lost and there was no point in having Vinny start. I just hope, this time around, if that happens, he will let who ever won the backup job to be the starter.

Vinny was only here 1 year and was better than anything sitting on the bench. BP loyalty to Vinny went only so far it still comes down to producing and as long as he feels Bledsoe gives us the best chance at winning he will start. I can't say I would not do the same thing.

[aikemirv]

I think there is one thing that might keep Romo on the Cowboys next year if he was not starting and that would be the release of Henson.

I think that would show him that the Cowboys believed he would be the future of the team at QB.

Anyway, I don't know about Henson or Romo - but I do know that I want Bledsoe starting this year for sure.

[sago1]

You all talk about his loyalty to Vinny, but you notice he made no effort bring Vinny back in 05. Also Parcells loves Keyshawn, but where is Keyshawn playing now -- in Carolina. Parcells may love certain players, but in the end he's the HC and he makes decision based on the interests of the Dallas Cowboys.

[Bob Sacamano]

Exactly...Bledsoe will be the starter here for as long as he is a Cowboy.

partly true, he'll be the starter as long as he's the best QB, which for now, he is, on the flip-side, he's only going to be here for the max, 2 more years, hopefully by that time, either Romo or HEnson is ready, so yes, you are correct, as long as Bledsoe is a Cowboy, he'll be the best QB, and he'll start

I don't know why it's so unconceivable to some people that Romo and HEnson aren't ready, that's it's not all just about Bills' faith in Bledsoe

[RCowboyFan]

You all talk about his loyalty to Vinny, but you notice he made no effort bring Vinny back in 05. Also Parcells loves Keyshawn, but where is Keyshawn playing now -- in Carolina. Parcells may love certain players, but in the end he's the HC and he makes decision based on the interests of the Dallas Cowboys.

True, I won't contest that. But it was just plain clear with Vinny and there was public outcry against Vinny. But with Bledsoe, I believe its always a tease. On one hand he seems like a star QB, when everything clicks. On other hand, when things start breaking down, he looks less than pedestrian. But bottom line for me is, I am not sure BP will stick with Bledsoe because he is comfortable with him, even if one of the young guys rate better than Bledsoe in TC.

Oh, Keyshaun-TO, it was easy choice. Now Bledsoe - Romo/Henson, would not be so easy, since they haven't proven anything on sundays when it mattered and they wont have a chance to do so either, IMO. The problem is we will never know, and I would hate to know that when Romo or Henson leave to another team and succeed. More so Romo, since he has the most chance of leaving next year.

[Bob Sacamano]

Just was bothered by BP's statement, there would be no competition whatsoever for no. 1 Job.

because their isn't, Blesdoe is the best QB

but of course the meaningful practices haven't begun yet, so Romo or Henson could prove to be the better QB and change Bill's mind then, buf as of the moment, Romo and Henson haven't done enough to signal a change

[Bob Sacamano]

This team is thinking Superbowl.. You don't build any confidence by doubting your starting QB... and you don't make many SuperBowls starting Tony Romo's.

Bledsoe may not be one of the 10 best, but he's not one of the 10 worst either. I think he showed last year that he was capable of leading the team to victory when given time to throw. He only made a couple of bad decisions last year and should be even more comfortable this year.

We we should hope for is that Romo.. or Henson.. develops enough to come in and win a game if Bledsoe has to miss any time.

Defenses make things very difficult on young QB's and Bledsoe's experience gives him a big advantage down the stretch.

:hammer:

[Bob Sacamano]

I think there is one thing that might keep Romo on the Cowboys next year if he was not starting and that would be the release of Henson.

I think that would show him that the Cowboys believed he would be the future of the team at QB.

Anyway, I don't know about Henson or Romo - but I do know that I want Bledsoe starting this year for sure.

why should Dallas release Henson just to comfort Romo? what happens then if Romo isn't what he thinks he is? keep both, neither are hurting the cap, and let the best man win

[RCowboyFan]

because their isn't, Blesdoe is the best QB

but of course the meaningful practices haven't begun yet, so Romo or Henson could prove to be the better QB and change Bill's mind then, buf as of the moment, Romo and Henson haven't done enough to signal a change


Ok, how would we know that? I bet nothing will change BP's mind this year. And you or I wont know, even if Romo or Henson seem to play better than Bledsoe in pre-season. But my issue is not for this year anyway. I also would like Bledsoe start this season, no doubt about that.

But then I am likely to change my mind during season or pre-season if the young seem to make a major jump. I just doubt BP will.

[RCowboyFan]

why should Dallas release Henson just to comfort Romo? what happens then if Romo isn't what he thinks he is? keep both, neither are hurting the cap, and let the best man win

Romo is Unrestricted FA after this year. So unless Romo doesn't get any good offers outside or doesn't get any chances for starter job outside, he will not stay. He kind of said that so, in his interview during March. I guess unless Cowboys can tag a Franchise tag?

[wileedog]

True, I won't contest that. But it was just plain clear with Vinny and there was public outcry against Vinny. But with Bledsoe, I believe its always a tease. On one hand he seems like a star QB, when everything clicks. On other hand, when things start breaking down, he looks less than pedestrian. But bottom line for me is, I am not sure BP will stick with Bledsoe because he is comfortable with him, even if one of the young guys rate better than Bledsoe in TC.

Oh, Keyshaun-TO, it was easy choice. Now Bledsoe - Romo/Henson, would not be so easy, since they haven't proven anything on sundays when it mattered and they wont have a chance to do so either, IMO. The problem is we will never know, and I would hate to know that when Romo or Henson leave to another team and succeed. More so Romo, since he has the most chance of leaving next year.

Bill just said the other day he is glad he didn't put Romo on the field and throw him to the wolves, and that Romos development in his opinion has gone much better this way.

I've said it a million time before and I'm sticking with it - not taking Vinny out in 04 in the meaningless games had nothing to do with 'loyalty' to Vinny and everything to do with not wanting to put Romo or Henson on the field before they were ready.

I don't know how this will play out next year, but I'm really looking forward to seeing Romo and Henson in TC.

[Bob Sacamano]

Ok, how would we know that?

I dont' know, but a veteran mini-camp sure as hell isn't going to tell BP anything

I bet nothing will change BP's mind this year.

I don't think so either, but it wont' be because BP is so enamored with Bledsoe

And you or I wont know, even if Romo or Henson seem to play better than Bledsoe in pre-season.

there are some things us fans can't see simply by watching how someone performs in Preseason, which probably explains the confusion you have about why Bledsoe started last year despite ROmo looking better in preseason

But then I am likely to change my mind during season or pre-season if the young seem to make a major jump. I just doubt BP will.

I don't doubt it, BP wants to win, and he plays the best players, and again, bringing up BP jettising his guys, his love for his players only goes so far

[Bob Sacamano]

Romo is Unrestricted FA after this year. So unless Romo doesn't get any good offers outside or doesn't get any chances for starter job outside, he will not stay. He kind of said that so, in his interview during March. I guess unless Cowboys can tag a Franchise tag?

I know, I was just responding to the poster's statement, that the only way to satisfy Romo would be to get rid of Henson

[wileedog]

Romo is Unrestricted FA after this year. So unless Romo doesn't get any good offers outside or doesn't get any chances for starter job outside, he will not stay. He kind of said that so, in his interview during March. I guess unless Cowboys can tag a Franchise tag?

I don't think his phone will be burning up with offers to start anywhere else either. His best chance other than here is NO, and they just spent a bundle on Brees.

A LOT is going to depend on Bill and Drew's plans next year, and going forward. I really don't think we can make any predictions until we know if either or both are staying.

[Doomsday101]

Bill just said the other day he is glad he didn't put Romo on the field and throw him to the wolves, and that Romos development in his opinion has gone much better this way.

I've said it a million time before and I'm sticking with it - not taking Vinny out in 04 in the meaningless games had nothing to do with 'loyalty' to Vinny and everything to do with not wanting to put Romo or Henson on the field before they were ready.

I don't know how this will play out next year, but I'm really looking forward to seeing Romo and Henson in TC.

I agree, I think they only way a young QB would have seen the field that year is if we had used a high #1 on a QB. The 2 guys we have are projects and are not going to be treated the same as a high draft pick.

[Alexander]

If this were a marathon, Drew would be about 10 miles ahead of Henson and Romo. BP is just being realistic.

There is no other way to put it.

This whole thread is ridiculous.

We have a potentially HoF QB versus two players who have done NOTHING.

Yet it is a discussion. Unbelieveable.

[The Answer]

Maybe I am going to be in minority opinion, but it bothers me somewhat that BP said that there is not going to be any competition for No. 1 QB?

Now I am not saying that there was going to be any realistic chance of Romo or Henson unseating Bledsoe this season, but so far, this is the first time since BP has been here, he has no pretense of competition for the starter job whatsoever.

I guess, my problem here is, its Ok if it is just for this year, I am really concerned if BP decides to stay and Bledsoe decides to also stay for next year, and we haven't done much in Playoffs, if cowboys do indeed make playoffs that is, BP will stubbornly stick with Bledsoe, without giving the young guys a chance to compete for the spot. Now if Bledsoe still wins the competition fairly easily then I guess so be it.

Now if cowboys were to make some real noise in Playoffs and say manage to even a game on road in playoffs, then it will be obvious, that Bledsoe will be unquestioned starter, if he stays that is.

If not, I will start to worry about being stuck with an old qb, with no answer at future, especially if we pick real low in next draft.

No offense, but this post disturbs The Answer. Why on earth would you think there would be an 'open' competition for the QB spot considering we have an elite QB who played well enough for us to make a deep run in the playoffs last season despite all the things that went wrong (i.e. Flozell's injury, inconsistency with a young defense, not having a kicker, inconsistent running game, etc)

And why are you worried about 2007 when we haven't even played the 2006 season?? I think many fans don't realize that Bledsoe is only 34, and last time The Answer checked there are a lot of QB's in this league that have played the best football of their career in their early to late 30's.

Bottom line, Henson and Romo have ZERO chance of even creating doubt in the front office or coaches mind that Bledsoe isn't the clear cut starter...that's just how good he is and how either of them aren't even in the same league. Bledsoe is primed for one of the best seasons of his career, and quite possibly one of the best single seasons of any QB in NFL history....

~The Answer

[iceberg]

Maybe I am going to be in minority opinion, but it bothers me somewhat that BP said that there is not going to be any competition for No. 1 QB?

Now I am not saying that there was going to be any realistic chance of Romo or Henson unseating Bledsoe this season, but so far, this is the first time since BP has been here, he has no pretense of competition for the starter job whatsoever.

I guess, my problem here is, its Ok if it is just for this year, I am really concerned if BP decides to stay and Bledsoe decides to also stay for next year, and we haven't done much in Playoffs, if cowboys do indeed make playoffs that is, BP will stubbornly stick with Bledsoe, without giving the young guys a chance to compete for the spot. Now if Bledsoe still wins the competition fairly easily then I guess so be it.

Now if cowboys were to make some real noise in Playoffs and say manage to even a game on road in playoffs, then it will be obvious, that Bledsoe will be unquestioned starter, if he stays that is.

If not, I will start to worry about being stuck with an old qb, with no answer at future, especially if we pick real low in next draft.

regardless of what he says, bp has had NO chance at "open competition" at qb.

vinnie or young guys trying to prove? vinnie.
sign drew - drew was saying he was #1 already cause bill told him.

nothing new here.

[CanadianCowboysFan]

Romo is Unrestricted FA after this year. So unless Romo doesn't get any good offers outside or doesn't get any chances for starter job outside, he will not stay. He kind of said that so, in his interview during March. I guess unless Cowboys can tag a Franchise tag?

If Romo goes, he won't even be missed.

[ZeroClub]

There is no other way to put it.

This whole thread is ridiculous.

We have a potentially HoF QB versus two players who have done NOTHING.

Yet it is a discussion. Unbelieveable.Yup. Bledsoe would have to be seriously injured before one of the others started in front of him.

[The Answer]

regardless of what he says, bp has had NO chance at "open competition" at qb.

vinnie or young guys trying to prove? vinnie.
sign drew - drew was saying he was #1 already cause bill told him.

nothing new here.

Good to see that some people understand this......Bledsoe is on a whole different level that the rest of the QB's on this roster.....and the fact that Henson was playing in the NFLE speaks volumes about the talent discrepancy.

The Answer is a fan of the italian stallion, but he realizes that Romo has no chance to unseat Bledsoe as the top guy. This is why The Answer will never understand all of these foolish debates over Henson or the qb of the future when it's truly irrelevant at this point and time.

We have our guy and Bledsoe will be extended by midseason when he starts piling up the passing yards and TD's!

~The Answer

[Angus]

Oh, I don't know. Maybe Parcells just wanted to avoid a quarterback controversy in June. Can you imagine what kind of commotion it would have caused if he had said, "Well, we'll see if Romo can unseat Bledsoe?" The scribes would be writing trash from now until September. Nobody can read Parcells mind. How many you who are sure Romo (or Henson) has no chance were also sure there was no chance Dallas would spend a high draft choice on a tight end after a veteran one was earlier signed? Quite a few, I'll bet. Everyone, as far as we could know, has at least a chance. But if Parcells thinks someone has a fairly good chance to do it he probably doesn't think it is necessary (or wise) to make a big deal of it for the media.

[ConcordCowboy]

You know where I stand...My old Michigan friend...Henson all the way!

Ok not this year but Next Year...Look out!:)

[superpunk]

(a) QB competition's are not something associated with super bowl teams. I appreciate being spared that pain.

(b) IF Romo or Henson was lighting it up in practice, do people really believe Parcells is so pigheaded that he wouldn't give them any more snaps with first teamers?

We've got a heck of a team. Let the backups be backups, and the starter be the starter. I'm sure if the backups knock people's socks off they'll get themselves some more snaps. But given their history, I'm doubting their ability to push that.

[RCowboyFan]

Oh, I don't know. Maybe Parcells just wanted to avoid a quarterback controversy in June. Can you imagine what kind of commotion it would have caused if he had said, "Well, we'll see if Romo can unseat Bledsoe?" The scribes would be writing trash from now until September. Nobody can read Parcells mind. How many you who are sure Romo (or Henson) has no chance were also sure there was no chance Dallas would spend a high draft choice on a tight end after a veteran one was earlier signed? Quite a few, I'll bet. Everyone, as far as we could know, has at least a chance. But if Parcells thinks someone has a fairly good chance to do it he probably doesn't think it is necessary (or wise) to make a big deal of it for the media.

Could be, but he sure seemed emphatic, from the quotes of him I have seen. That is far different than saying "I doubt Romo or Henson will challenge for no. 1 spot". What he seems to be saying is there is no chance in hell more like. Not that I am totally disagreeing with that, but was surprised he would say that, since he normally leaves an out for himself most often.

[RCowboyFan]

You know where I stand...My old Michigan friend...Henson all the way!

Ok not this year but Next Year...Look out!:)

Well I hope so. But I guess as encouraged I was about his NFLE, I am bit puzzled by BP and his view on Henson's stint in NFLE :)

[ConcordCowboy]

Well I hope so. But I guess as encouraged I was about his NFLE, I am bit puzzled by BP and his view on Henson's stint in NFLE :)

I was too...But I'm sure it was his old Psychological BS.

I'm more of a Positive feedback guy.

Henson you did fine and one day you'll be the starter for the Cowboys!:)

[KingTuna]

There is no other way to put it.

This whole thread is ridiculous.

We have a potentially HoF QB versus two players who have done NOTHING.

Yet it is a discussion. Unbelieveable.

DITTO! Next topic please.....:bang2:

[Hiero]

you spelled guarantee wrong. Plus you are completely wrong. there is no point to this thread.
Maybe I am going to be in minority opinion, but it bothers me somewhat that BP said that there is not going to be any competition for No. 1 QB?

Now I am not saying that there was going to be any realistic chance of Romo or Henson unseating Bledsoe this season, but so far, this is the first time since BP has been here, he has no pretense of competition for the starter job whatsoever.

I guess, my problem here is, its Ok if it is just for this year, I am really concerned if BP decides to stay and Bledsoe decides to also stay for next year, and we haven't done much in Playoffs, if cowboys do indeed make playoffs that is, BP will stubbornly stick with Bledsoe, without giving the young guys a chance to compete for the spot. Now if Bledsoe still wins the competition fairly easily then I guess so be it.

Now if cowboys were to make some real noise in Playoffs and say manage to even a game on road in playoffs, then it will be obvious, that Bledsoe will be unquestioned starter, if he stays that is.

If not, I will start to worry about being stuck with an old qb, with no answer at future, especially if we pick real low in next draft.

[Erik_H]

Exactly, and I really hope Parcells hasn't ruled that out from his mind. I am really skeptical about that, since we all saw he kept Vinny even when everything seemed lost and there was no point in having Vinny start. I just hope, this time around, if that happens, he will let who ever won the backup job to be the starter.

I think it's safe to say that Parcell's does not rule ANYTHING out completely.

The chance that Romo utterly out-shines Bledsoe is astronomically small, but if it happenned, Parcell's would go with the QB playing better. And would also mean that Bledsoe's game completely collapsed.

As Parcell's said, his insistence of keeping Vinny as starter to the bitter end was more about Parcell's belief that Romo & Henson were not ready and that going in would set their development back. It wasn't really about any overblown sense of loyalty.

Hope that eases your mind ;)

[Bob Sacamano]

I think it's safe to say that Parcell's does not rule ANYTHING out completely.

and that he tends to state the negative rather than the positive, saying there's no competition for the QB job is going right along w/ how he always does things

[jterrell]

Maybe I am going to be in minority opinion, but it bothers me somewhat that BP said that there is not going to be any competition for No. 1 QB?

Now I am not saying that there was going to be any realistic chance of Romo or Henson unseating Bledsoe this season, but so far, this is the first time since BP has been here, he has no pretense of competition for the starter job whatsoever.

I guess, my problem here is, its Ok if it is just for this year, I am really concerned if BP decides to stay and Bledsoe decides to also stay for next year, and we haven't done much in Playoffs, if cowboys do indeed make playoffs that is, BP will stubbornly stick with Bledsoe, without giving the young guys a chance to compete for the spot. Now if Bledsoe still wins the competition fairly easily then I guess so be it.

Now if cowboys were to make some real noise in Playoffs and say manage to even a game on road in playoffs, then it will be obvious, that Bledsoe will be unquestioned starter, if he stays that is.

If not, I will start to worry about being stuck with an old qb, with no answer at future, especially if we pick real low in next draft.


Why?
Roy Williams, Jason Witten, Demarcus Ware, Flozell, Bledsoe, TO, Glenn and many others are guaranteed starters. I am sure BP would love battles at every position but the salary cap doesnt allow that kind of talent.

[Angus]

Why?
Roy Williams, Jason Witten, Demarcus Ware, Flozell, Bledsoe, TO, Glenn and many others are guaranteed starters. I am sure BP would love battles at every position but the salary cap doesnt allow that kind of talent.
No they are not. Not guaranteed. Any of them could be replaced if their production or effort falls down, despite their better talent.

[Cowchips]

I think it's safe to say that Parcell's does not rule ANYTHING out completely.

The chance that Romo utterly out-shines Bledsoe is astronomically small, but if it happenned, Parcell's would go with the QB playing better. And would also mean that Bledsoe's game completely collapsed.

As Parcell's said, his insistence of keeping Vinny as starter to the bitter end was more about Parcell's belief that Romo & Henson were not ready and that going in would set their development back. It wasn't really about any overblown sense of loyalty.

Hope that eases your mind ;)

Romo outshining Bledsoe..:lmao2:

I think the "Boys would learn what became painfully evident in Buffalo. It wasn't Bledsoe's fault, the line really sucked. Ask Holcomb/Losman and their league leading sack totals :)

[BigDFan5]

I guess unless Cowboys can tag a Franchise tag?

You want to pay Romo like a top 5 QB in the league?

[kartr]

Hmm.. I am not so sure about that. He will probably be certainly ahead of Romo and Henson most likely this year. But not sure I agree with that Miles ahead part.

I guess the problem is, we have no way of knowing that from looking at pre-season games, since even last year, it sure felt Romo was better in last two games of pre-season than Bledsoe looked. Since real season is quite different, its hard to say if that would have been true in normal Sunday games.

Also, Jerry said couple of times, Henson graded out the best among the three in 7-7 drills, while last in 11-11 on drills in TC. Not sure I remember who graded out best in 11-11, but I am guessing or hoping it was Bledsoe and not Romo.

But if as BP thinks, Romo makes a another big jump this year, and grades out better than Bledsoe in TC? I guess this is all if and buts, and we do that till no end. Just was bothered by BP's statement, there would be no competition whatsoever for no. 1 Job.

As much as I dislike Bledsoe, there isn't a chance that Romo or Henson will ever unseat him, nor be starters anywhere in the league. They're just too far behind. Even Chris Simms or Joey Harrington would keep the two of them on the bench.

[RCowboyFan]

You want to pay Romo like a top 5 QB in the league?

Hehe no, I guess not :D Since he is UDFA, I guess Cowboys get nothing even if they offered nice contract unless they franchise him. Which is not going to happen.

[RCowboyFan]

you spelled guarantee wrong. Plus you are completely wrong. there is no point to this thread.

Okie Dokie, nice to know there are spell checkers available on this board.:rolleyes:

[superpunk]

You spelled Okey Dokey wrong. :p:

[aikemirv]

why should Dallas release Henson just to comfort Romo? what happens then if Romo isn't what he thinks he is? keep both, neither are hurting the cap, and let the best man win

It is all hypothetical.

I did not say that the Cowboys should release Henson to satisfy Romo, I said that is the only other way he would stay with the Cowboys. I was in no way suggesting that they do it.

Hypothetical - if they want Romo and think he is the answer at QB and still want to go with Bledsoe for the next 2-3 years - which I am definately for at this point in time - then he will either leave next year or they will have to do something to keep him here. Releasing Henson, in my view would give him some assurance of the confidence they would have.

Otherwise he will be gone. Is that a problem? Only if he is the goods.

I am not saying he is.

This thread is not ridiculous, it is just pointing to the fact that at some point we need to know what we have with the backups because if we don't have anything with either of them, then we again are screwed after Bledsoe leaves just like after Aikman left.

I am not suggesting an open competition, but real game time would be nice, mop up or blowout.

[iceberg]

You spelled Okey Dokey wrong. :p:

U spelled U wrong. : )

[REDVOLUTION]

Maybe I am going to be in minority opinion, but it bothers me somewhat that BP said that there is not going to be any competition for No. 1 QB?

Now I am not saying that there was going to be any realistic chance of Romo or Henson unseating Bledsoe this season, but so far, this is the first time since BP has been here, he has no pretense of competition for the starter job whatsoever.

I guess, my problem here is, its Ok if it is just for this year, I am really concerned if BP decides to stay and Bledsoe decides to also stay for next year, and we haven't done much in Playoffs, if cowboys do indeed make playoffs that is, BP will stubbornly stick with Bledsoe, without giving the young guys a chance to compete for the spot. Now if Bledsoe still wins the competition fairly easily then I guess so be it.

Now if cowboys were to make some real noise in Playoffs and say manage to even a game on road in playoffs, then it will be obvious, that Bledsoe will be unquestioned starter, if he stays that is.

If not, I will start to worry about being stuck with an old qb, with no answer at future, especially if we pick real low in next draft.

I think its been pretty clear since Vinny was brought here. BP will name the starter and run with it. No mods.

BP, Bledsoe, TO and co are the epitomy of "the highways jammed with broken heroes on a last chance powerdrive"

that means NO ONE gets in their way

[RCowboyFan]

I think its been pretty clear since Vinny was brought here. BP will name the starter and run with it. No mods.

BP, Bledsoe, TO and co are the epitomy of "the highways jammed with broken heroes on a last chance powerdrive"

that means NO ONE gets in their way

:lmao2:

[Arch Stanton]

I think its been pretty clear since Vinny was brought here. BP will name the starter and run with it. No mods.

BP, Bledsoe, TO and co are the epitomy of "the highways jammed with broken heroes on a last chance powerdrive"

that means NO ONE gets in their way

"Everybodys out on the run tonight but theres no place left to hide." :)

[iceberg]

"Everybodys out on the run tonight but theres no place left to hide." :)

The highway's jammed with broken heroes on a last chance power drive."