3:41 Bledsoe in - Why?

[The Duke]

The game is completely in hand with 3:41 left, 27-10, and Bledsoe is still in the game.

Please give me the slightest bit of reason why the other backups are in, all running plays, and Blesoe is still in the game and Romo can't sniff the field?

Explain how he is "getting Romo ready" when he is not even trusted to get trash time?

Romo has kneeled down for 1-2 plays and that's it. Let the guy pick up 3:41 of trash time. He should be getting this type of time for the past 3 years and by now have 100 plays under his belt. He could throw some passes too.

Need I mention the last 2 years and last year's end of the Redskins, Rams and other games. No matter how far outa reach the game is BP sticks with Vinny and Bledsoe.


Just imagine for a second that late in the season, we are close or in the playoffs and Romo goes in for an injured Bledsoe. John Madden starts immediately talking about Romo "never having thrown an NFL pass before."

Thank you Parcells for making us competitive again but man you are so frustrating when it comes to QBs.

PS Bledsoe is still holding this offense back. Just look at the underthrown deep pass to TG and luckily holding call on the D. There were plenty of others too.

[jesusphreak]

The game is completely in hand with 3:41 left, 27-10, and Bledsoe is still in the game.

Please give me the slightest bit of reason why the other backups are in, all running plays, and Blesoe is still in the game and Romo can't sniff the field?

Explain how he is "getting Romo ready" when he is not even trusted to get trash time?

Romo has kneeled down for 1-2 plays and that's it. Let the guy pick up 3:41 of trash time. He should be getting this type of time for the past 3 years and by now have 100 plays under his belt. He could throw some passes too.

Need I mention the last 2 years and last year's end of the Redskins, Rams and other games. No matter how far outa reach the game is BP sticks with Vinny and Bledsoe.


Just imagine for a second that late in the season, we are close or in the playoffs and Romo goes in for an injured Bledsoe. John Madden starts immediately talking about Romo "never having thrown an NFL pass before."

Thank you Parcells for making us competitive again but man you are so frustrating when it comes to QBs.

PS Bledsoe is still holding this offense back. Just look at the underthrown deep pass to TG and luckily holding call on the D. There were plenty of others too.
Well, there were only 4 minutes left last year when they put 14 points on us...

[Bob Sacamano]

Bledsoe doesn't want to come out

[TruBlueCowboy]

If I had to pick 5 players on this team I think we can't afford to lose, Bledsoe would not be on it. Get Newman, Roy, Ware, Flozell, Witten, TO, Glenn, and a few others out of there pronto!

[BlueStar22]

All he was doing was handing off to JJ and MB3. You want Romo to come in and do that?

[Da Hammer]

Romo unless Bledsoe gets hurt will not see any playing time this year. not even in garbage time

[The Duke]

The Jax games' 14 points are irrelevent. That game was still on the line and you keep the starters in. I am talking about a clear situation where the game is completely over and it is trash time.

[Shotgun Dave]

Didn't they say in pre-game that Romo had strained his shoulder or something and that the backup QB would be Crayton or someone crazy? I thought I recall hearing that. No?

[jesusphreak]

The Jax games' 14 points are irrelevent. That game was still on the line and you keep the starters in. I am talking about a clear situation where the game is completely over and it is trash time.

I was meaning to refer to last year's game against Washington when they came from behind to beat us.

[The Duke]

All he was doing was handing off to JJ and MB3. You want Romo to come in and do that?

Yes! Let the guy have a feel for playing in a game. Your heart pounds a little more. He does have feelings. He is human. It does help to start the process of getting comfortable in a game that actually counts. So that when he really is called on he will be slightly more ready. What good does it serve having a veteran QB hand off?

[marchetta]

I answered this in the game thread. BP has already said that he doesn't put in a backup QB in these type of situations. He said that he doesn't need to bring in a backup just to hand off or kneel on the ball.

[Rush 2112]

The game is completely in hand with 3:41 left, 27-10, and Bledsoe is still in the game.

Please give me the slightest bit of reason why the other backups are in, all running plays, and Blesoe is still in the game and Romo can't sniff the field?

Explain how he is "getting Romo ready" when he is not even trusted to get trash time?

Romo has kneeled down for 1-2 plays and that's it. Let the guy pick up 3:41 of trash time. He should be getting this type of time for the past 3 years and by now have 100 plays under his belt. He could throw some passes too.

Need I mention the last 2 years and last year's end of the Redskins, Rams and other games. No matter how far outa reach the game is BP sticks with Vinny and Bledsoe.


Just imagine for a second that late in the season, we are close or in the playoffs and Romo goes in for an injured Bledsoe. John Madden starts immediately talking about Romo "never having thrown an NFL pass before."

Thank you Parcells for making us competitive again but man you are so frustrating when it comes to QBs.

PS Bledsoe is still holding this offense back. Just look at the underthrown deep pass to TG and luckily holding call on the D. There were plenty of others too.

Most fans think "trash time" is a good time to groom a young QB.

Most coaches don't.

If that were the case Henson was half way to Canton with that ONE drive vs the Ravens in a 30-10 blowout.

What the hell is he going to learn how to do but take a snap and hand it off.

Good way to increase the odds of an all out QB controversy.

[The Duke]

I was meaning to refer to last year's game against Washington when they came from behind to beat us.

I would not have put a back up in a game in the NFL with less than 2 full scores in the game. Hence the clear as in 17 point lead we had with 3:41.

[The Duke]

Most fans think "trash time" is a good time to groom a young QB.

Most coaches don't.

If that were the case Henson was half way to Canton with that ONE drive vs the Ravens in a 30-10 blowout.

What the hell is he going to learn how to do but take a snap and hand it off.

Good way to increase the odds of an all out QB controversy.


So I guess that in the middle of a playoff game, a guy that has never even handed the ball off during a game is supposed to walk into the game and have ice in his veins and play his best because he is not human and gets paid.

[superpunk]

Romo could have gotten some valuable handoff experience.

The only trouble is, in your injured Bledsoe example, Madden would still be saying

"Romo has never thrown a pass in an NFL game."

So it really doesn't solve anything.

[The Duke]

Romo could have gotten some valuable handoff experience.

The only trouble is, in your injured Bledsoe example, Madden would still be saying

"Romo has never thrown a pass in an NFL game."

So it really doesn't solve anything.

And I would have him throw a pass. Why not?

[Dat Dude]

The game is completely in hand with 3:41 left, 27-10, and Bledsoe is still in the game.

Please give me the slightest bit of reason why the other backups are in, all running plays, and Blesoe is still in the game and Romo can't sniff the field?

Explain how he is "getting Romo ready" when he is not even trusted to get trash time?

Romo has kneeled down for 1-2 plays and that's it. Let the guy pick up 3:41 of trash time. He should be getting this type of time for the past 3 years and by now have 100 plays under his belt. He could throw some passes too.

Need I mention the last 2 years and last year's end of the Redskins, Rams and other games. No matter how far outa reach the game is BP sticks with Vinny and Bledsoe.


Just imagine for a second that late in the season, we are close or in the playoffs and Romo goes in for an injured Bledsoe. John Madden starts immediately talking about Romo "never having thrown an NFL pass before."

Thank you Parcells for making us competitive again but man you are so frustrating when it comes to QBs.

PS Bledsoe is still holding this offense back. Just look at the underthrown deep pass to TG and luckily holding call on the D. There were plenty of others too.


Dude get off Romo's sac.. When he throws for 40,000 he will have some cred.. Until then, stay with Drew. Dallas offense isnt getting any younger (TO, GLENN, FLO, RIVERIA, and BIll definitely isnt. Team is built to win now and maybe next couple of years. Bill isnt going to give up on Drew unless hes hurt or performing too poorly. You cant teach a 5.5 pocket passer to scramble and you cant teach a 4.8 QB 14 years of experience.

[superpunk]

And I would have him throw a pass. Why not?

Because running the clock is better. Because there is no reason to throw a pass. Because the game is in hand. Because no coach in the history of ever (except Rich Kotite in a penguin suit - andy reid) would ever throw a pass in that situation, just so, that when Romo comes in late in the year for an injured Bledsoe, they dont have to hear Madden say

"romo has never thrown an NFL pass."

Instead, they get the much nicer sounding

"Romo has thrown one NFL pass."

It has a nice ring to it.










NOOONE WOULD THROW THE FREAKING BALL IN THAT SITUATION! ARE YOU CRAZY?

[Dale]

So......Romo coming in and handing off, say, 7 times, counts as valuable experience?

Sorry, but please.

[davidyee]

And I would have him throw a pass. Why not?

Bledsoe was in to manage "garbage time" and not allow it to turn into a disaster.

Also coaches tend to allow starting QBs to finish off important games they have led to wins as a way of thanking and showing confidence in them.

A pass? Why not? Because the point of the game is not to give up the possession of the ball. When you are up by three scores and 3:45 you don't do foolish things like throw the ball.

If Dallas had a coach that would do something as ludicrous as throw the ball everyone including the other assistant coaches and owner would wonder what kind of space cadet is this guy that he's willing to air it out in garbage time of a game we are winning?

Last, it's called class. You don't rub the other team's nose in it.

[The Duke]

You build on the situation. If Parcells had done this all along, Romo would have quite a bit of experience being built up.

Why not throw one or two passes? After several times of trash time, he could throw 20 passes. 20 passes doesn't help towards getting a QB ready?

And this has nothing to do with Romo's sac. Someone a homophobe or something? Why else would you turn a perfectly good football discussion into a homo reference.

BTW I would stay with Bledsoe until it's real obvious he can't do it or playoff hopes are mathematically out. Still, QBs lasting all season is still rare nowadays and we should try to groom the backup any opportunity we can.

[Rush 2112]

So I guess that in the middle of a playoff game, a guy that has never even handed the ball off during a game is supposed to walk into the game and have ice in his veins and play his best because he is not human and gets paid.

Not everyone is a bedwetter.

You assume practice and preseason means nothing.

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[big dog cowboy]

All he was doing was handing off to JJ and MB3. You want Romo to come in and do that?
You have to start somewhere. I agree Romo could have been put in easily. Does that could as quality playing time? No. At least he could take some real NFL snaps from under center.

[superpunk]

Why not throw one or two passes?

I don't know if you missed the part where throwing it is idiotic.....but.....

Throwing it in that situation, is idiotic.

[Rush 2112]

So......Romo coming in and handing off, say, 7 times, counts as valuable experience?

Sorry, but please.

Yes, see Henson vs Ravens in 30-10 blow with Ravens in milktoast defense.

[BlueStar22]

You have to start somewhere. I agree Romo could have been put in easily. Does that could as quality playing time? No. At least he could take some real NFL snaps from under center.
he got valuable playing time in preseason. Started the whole freaking game in the first one.

[The Duke]

Bledsoe was in to manage "garbage time" and not allow it to turn into a disaster.

Also coaches tend to allow starting QBs to finish off important games they have led to wins as a way of thanking and showing confidence in them.

A pass? Why not? Because the point of the game is not to give up the possession of the ball. When you are up by three scores and 3:45 you don't do foolish things like throw the ball.

If Dallas had a coach that would do something as ludicrous as throw the ball everyone including the other assistant coaches and owner would wonder what kind of space cadet is this guy that he's willing to air it out in garbage time of a game we are winning?

Last, it's called class. You don't rub the other team's nose in it.

Class is pulling your starters and let the backups play against their starters.

I think letting backups play in garbage time is when to help groom them and throwing under those conditions is clearly not rubbing their nose in. If backups are successful under those conditions against starters, they shouldn't complain. Besides, it's not like your going to throw bombs, just dinks and outs.

And if you think its too risky, come on, honestly, it is a very minimal risk. Under these speciific situations up more than 3 scores, it would take 2 on side kicks and 3 bombs to pull it out.

[The Duke]

I don't know if you missed the part where throwing it is idiotic.....but.....

Throwing it in that situation, is idiotic.

Well the great Superpunk has spoken...it must be idotic.

Is it too hard to have a discussion where people give a reason then the other person replies with a reason instead of constant name calling or "idiotic" or "oh that's just stupid." Come on guys...showing your IQ?

[superpunk]

Class is pulling your starters and let the backups play against their starters.

I think letting backups play in garbage time is when to help groom them and throwing under those conditions is clearly not rubbing their nosing in. If backups are successful under those conditions aginst starters, they shouldn't complain. Besides, it's not like your going to throw bombs, just dinks and outs.

And if you think its too ricky, come on, honestly, it is a very minimal risk. Under these speciific situations up more than 3 scores, it would take 2 on side kicks and 3 bombs to pull it out.

It serves no purpose.

*** did we even bother giving him all that time in the preseason, agaisnt starters, for, I wonder? When we could have been giving him all this valuable handoff experience in real games...

[MinnesotaCowboy]

The game is completely in hand with 3:41 left, 27-10, and Bledsoe is still in the game.

Please give me the slightest bit of reason why the other backups are in, all running plays, and Blesoe is still in the game and Romo can't sniff the field?

Explain how he is "getting Romo ready" when he is not even trusted to get trash time?

Romo has kneeled down for 1-2 plays and that's it. Let the guy pick up 3:41 of trash time. He should be getting this type of time for the past 3 years and by now have 100 plays under his belt. He could throw some passes too.

Need I mention the last 2 years and last year's end of the Redskins, Rams and other games. No matter how far outa reach the game is BP sticks with Vinny and Bledsoe.


Just imagine for a second that late in the season, we are close or in the playoffs and Romo goes in for an injured Bledsoe. John Madden starts immediately talking about Romo "never having thrown an NFL pass before."

Thank you Parcells for making us competitive again but man you are so frustrating when it comes to QBs.

PS Bledsoe is still holding this offense back. Just look at the underthrown deep pass to TG and luckily holding call on the D. There were plenty of others too.

Very few backup QB's come into the game unless you are leading by 4-5 TD's. Why are you so anti-Bledsoe.............the 'boys' dropped 8 passes in the 1st Half alone! I thought he had a very nice game......not fantastic but very nice. Another reason he didn't come out...........did you watch the Gents and Eaglets earlier. You didn't see McNabb come out with a comfortable lead (after watching the Eagle's collapse maybe he should have)!:confused:

[superpunk]

Well the great Superpunk has spoken...it must be idotic.

Is it too hard to have a discussion where people give a reason then the other person replies with a reason instead of constant name calling or "idiotic" or "oh that's just stupid." Come on guys...showing your IQ?

It is what it is.

There is no reason to. You're not listening to reason, so I had to flat out tell you the idea was merit-less. But continue with your "Romo would have benefitted from handing off, or throwing one pass" crusade. :rolleyes:

[The Duke]

It is what it is.

There is no reason to. You're not listening to reason, so I had to flat out tell you the idea was merit-less. But continue with your "Romo would have benefitted from handing off, or throwing one pass" crusade. :rolleyes:

So it is merit-less. Then you have to agree that Romo is supposed to have ice in his viens when he steps on the field for the first time in a real game in the middle of a playoff game? Right. Because that is exactly what you are saying.

[superpunk]

So it is merit-less. Then you have to agree that Romo is supposed to have ice in his viens when he steps on the field for the first time in a real game in the middle of a playoff game? Right. Because that is exactly what you are saying.

And you're saying you believe handing the ball off, during the last few minutes of a game that is over, is going to prepare him better than almost three whole games of preseason action.

Because that is exactly what you are saying.

And it doesn't make any more sense when you say it.

[davidyee]

Class is pulling your starters and let the backups play against their starters.

I think letting backups play in garbage time is when to help groom them and throwing under those conditions is clearly not rubbing their nosing in. If backups are successful under those conditions aginst starters, they shouldn't complain. Besides, it's not like your going to throw bombs, just dinks and outs.

And if you think its too ricky, come on, honestly, it is a very minimal risk. Under these speciific situations up more than 3 scores, it would take 2 on side kicks and 3 bombs to pull it out.

...from Pop Warner to NFL is to leave your starters in to the very end and have them play conservative football to run out the time and get both teams off the field without any further injuries.

It is respect for your opponent so you don't embarass them by showing them up on the field that they are not good enough to play with your first team so you bring out the second team.

Next putting the ball up in the air means you are willing to take low percentage plays against their team. That in essence means you have very little respect for them.

Garbage time is garbage time and you leave your best experienced players out there and talk to the other team and let them know your intention is to get them and your team off the field as soon as possible.

For the losing team they have to show to themselves and their fans that they are willing to fight to the end. That's why they put the ball up and run "no huddle" even though the game is out of hand.

Both are clear cut "professional" choices. One is respect and the other is dignity. Both sides are needed to play sports with class.

[The Duke]

And you're saying you believe handing the ball off, during the last few minutes of a game that is over, is going to prepare him better than almost three whole games of preseason action.

Because that is exactly what you are saying.

And it doesn't make any more sense when you say it.

So dodge the issue. Bring up something else not being addressed, good one.

Of course he needs preseason action. Nobody is debating that. It is better because you run regular plays with the defense fully trying.

That in no way addresses why you can't do both.

[superpunk]

So dodge the issue. Bring up something else not being addressed, good one.

Of course he needs preseason action. Nobody is debating that. It is better because you run regular plays with the defense fully trying.

That in no way addresses why you can't do both.
So you believe, that Romo would gain invaluable game experience handing the ball off at the end of that game? You believe this is going to prepare him for a playoff game?

What is provided in the late-game handoff session, that Romo could not get in practice, or could not feel in the preseason? What good will it do? So Madden can't say "Romo has never thrown an NFL pass"?

Give me a break with this stupid nit-picking. Putting Romo in to hand off three times serves no purpose. No purpose. No purpose.

I can't put it much clearer. So I won't try. It's a stupid idea. Throwing in that situation would be idiotic, and we would scream for Parcells' head if he attempted it. Find something else to whine about. This issue isn't it. Night.

[The Duke]

...from Pop Warner to NFL is to leave your starters in to the very end and have them play conservative football to run out the time and get both teams off the field without any further injuries.

It is respect for your opponent so you don't embarass them by showing them up on the field that they are not good enough to play with your first team so you bring out the second team.

Next putting the ball up in the air means you are willing to take low percentage plays against their team. That in essence means you have very little respect for them.

Garbage time is garbage time and you leave your best experienced players out there and talk to the other team and let them know your intention is to get them and your team off the field as soon as possible.

For the losing team they have to show to themselves and their fans that they are willing to fight to the end. That's why they put the ball up and run "no huddle" even though the game is out of hand.

Both are clear cut "professional" choices. One is respect and the other is dignity. Both sides are needed to play sports with class.

So who made you king of postmodernism and made your definition of respect during football games the only right way?

Starters throwing during trash time is disrespect not backups versus starters.

That is really sad that you are the one that endorses the starters staying in until the end. So if you were a coach, how do you respond to the dads and moms that show up to your office the next day after a High school or worse "Pop Warner" game and explain to them why little Johnny couldn't play even a down on a meaningless running play to kill the clock?

"Umm well Mister and Misses Jones, your child never played even one down ever in 7 years on the football team because he got to play in the exhibition game for one, and besides I was being classy and respectful by having my starters play every down."

If that doesn't sound wrong to you then there is obviously no reason for me to continue this discussion.

[The Duke]

So you believe, that Romo would gain invaluable game experience handing the ball off at the end of that game? You believe this is going to prepare him for a playoff game?

What is provided in the late-game handoff session, that Romo could not get in practice, or could not feel in the preseason? What good will it do? So Madden can't say "Romo has never thrown an NFL pass"?

Give me a break with this stupid nit-picking. Putting Romo in to hand off three times serves no purpose. No purpose. No purpose.

I can't put it much clearer. So I won't try. It's a stupid idea. Throwing in that situation would be idiotic, and we would scream for Parcells' head if he attempted it. Find something else to whine about. This issue isn't it. Night.

Your the only one screaming...I was more kinda like suggesting it as a good idea.

And yes, it does help Romo. Have you ever played football? How about beyond high school? Playing in during trash time for someone who has never step into a real game gets your heart pumping pretty good even if it is to just hand off. I know I 've been there and talked with plenty that have also about these "idiotic" meaningless moments for none starters.

It helps get him comfortable, calm his feelings, know what to expect later even if just a little. If done alot more consistently it could really add up. One time only and no it doesn't do much but still helps a little. Practice just isn't going to cut it getting Romo ready. It's just prudent to prepare for the worst and take advantage of these meaningless moments and make them meaningful.

[davidyee]

So dodge the issue. Bring up something else not being addressed, good one.

Of course he needs preseason action. Nobody is debating that. It is better because you run regular plays with the defense fully trying.

That in no way addresses why you can't do both.

...put Romo on the scout team and let him go live with your own defence.

Let him get his garbage time in practice and not at the expense of a division rival who has just been beaten.

YOu show no class, you get no class in the end. I'm sorry to burst your bubble, but the league is no place for letting 2nd string QB get practice in garbage time.

[Bob Sacamano]

do you guys not understand that it's Bledsoe's decision, and only his, if Romo is going to come into the game in his stead or not? BP will ask him everytime, and everytime Bledsoe is gonna say, "no thanks coach, but I think I'll stay in, this is my team", the way it should be

[davidyee]

So who made you king of postmodernism and made your definition of respect during football games the only right way?

Starters throwing during trash time is disrespect not backups versus starters.

That is really sad that you are the one that endorses the starters staying in until the end. So if you were a coach, how do you respond to the dads and moms that show up to your office the next day after a High school or worse "Pop Warner" game and explain to them why little Johnny couldn't play even a down on a meaningless running play to kill the clock?

"Umm well Mister and Misses Jones, your child never played even one down ever in 7 years on the football team because he got to play in the exhibition game for one, and besides I was being classy and respectful by having my starters play every down."

If that doesn't sound wrong to you then there is obviously no reason for me to continue this discussion.

We did it today in our peewee football game.

When we were up by one score and we had possession of the ball and the ref said there was only going to be four more plays. I walked over to the opposing coach and told him what I was going to do.

The opposing coach agreed and the ref was there to overhear our conversation. I told our QB to play straight runs (Blast plays) up the gut and the RBs were asked to go into the middle of the pile with both hands on the ball.

a gesture on my part in this early part of the season is something I expect to be reciprocated in my next game.

Hey when you turn into a football coach you go ahead and let your second string QB come into a game at garbage time and air it out to try and score on a team who is down by three scores.

Let us all in this forum know how it works out for you.

[dallasfaniac]

Despite the score, this game was too close for Parcells to give Romo any experience. I wouldn't rule out seeing him in the 4th quarter against the Titans, but don't put the cart before the horse.

[DIAF]

This thread is hilarious. Sounds like the Romosexuals just want something to b*tch about because they are ANGRY that Drew turned in a good performance tonight and killed the "QB Controversy" that didn't really exist in the first place and their boy won't be seeing the field. OMG UNFAIR WHY DIDNT ROMO GO IN WITH A 17 POINT LEAD OMG.

How many teams do you see pull all their starters with anything less than a 3 or 4 TD lead? Not many. Stop whining.

[Dave_in-NC]

Romo carried his clipboard all night. Why risk a fumbled snap. We let the Skins hang around last season and in two plays they beat us.

[Doomsday101]

The game is completely in hand with 3:41 left, 27-10, and Bledsoe is still in the game.

Please give me the slightest bit of reason why the other backups are in, all running plays, and Blesoe is still in the game and Romo can't sniff the field?

Explain how he is "getting Romo ready" when he is not even trusted to get trash time?

Romo has kneeled down for 1-2 plays and that's it. Let the guy pick up 3:41 of trash time. He should be getting this type of time for the past 3 years and by now have 100 plays under his belt. He could throw some passes too.

Need I mention the last 2 years and last year's end of the Redskins, Rams and other games. No matter how far outa reach the game is BP sticks with Vinny and Bledsoe.


Just imagine for a second that late in the season, we are close or in the playoffs and Romo goes in for an injured Bledsoe. John Madden starts immediately talking about Romo "never having thrown an NFL pass before."

Thank you Parcells for making us competitive again but man you are so frustrating when it comes to QBs.

PS Bledsoe is still holding this offense back. Just look at the underthrown deep pass to TG and luckily holding call on the D. There were plenty of others too.

The way sunday games were going with all these come from behind games I'm glad Dallas did not ease up. We can't afford to at this point

[Tripod]

The game is completely in hand with 3:41 left, 27-10, and Bledsoe is still in the game.

Please give me the slightest bit of reason why the other backups are in, all running plays, and Blesoe is still in the game and Romo can't sniff the field?

Explain how he is "getting Romo ready" when he is not even trusted to get trash time?

Romo has kneeled down for 1-2 plays and that's it. Let the guy pick up 3:41 of trash time. He should be getting this type of time for the past 3 years and by now have 100 plays under his belt. He could throw some passes too.

Need I mention the last 2 years and last year's end of the Redskins, Rams and other games. No matter how far outa reach the game is BP sticks with Vinny and Bledsoe.


Just imagine for a second that late in the season, we are close or in the playoffs and Romo goes in for an injured Bledsoe. John Madden starts immediately talking about Romo "never having thrown an NFL pass before."

Thank you Parcells for making us competitive again but man you are so frustrating when it comes to QBs.

PS Bledsoe is still holding this offense back. Just look at the underthrown deep pass to TG and luckily holding call on the D. There were plenty of others too.

Romo was practicing his putting on the sideline. I understand he wants to see if he can play in the Ryder Cup next week. It is a bye week after all.

[fanfromvirginia]

The game is completely in hand with 3:41 left, 27-10, and Bledsoe is still in the game.

Please give me the slightest bit of reason why the other backups are in, all running plays, and Blesoe is still in the game and Romo can't sniff the field?

Explain how he is "getting Romo ready" when he is not even trusted to get trash time?

Romo has kneeled down for 1-2 plays and that's it. Let the guy pick up 3:41 of trash time. He should be getting this type of time for the past 3 years and by now have 100 plays under his belt. He could throw some passes too.

Need I mention the last 2 years and last year's end of the Redskins, Rams and other games. No matter how far outa reach the game is BP sticks with Vinny and Bledsoe.


Just imagine for a second that late in the season, we are close or in the playoffs and Romo goes in for an injured Bledsoe. John Madden starts immediately talking about Romo "never having thrown an NFL pass before."

Thank you Parcells for making us competitive again but man you are so frustrating when it comes to QBs.

PS Bledsoe is still holding this offense back. Just look at the underthrown deep pass to TG and luckily holding call on the D. There were plenty of others too.
He was sending the following message to the media, the fans, and the team: "Bledsoe is my QB. There is no controversy. Stop yelling for Romo."

[Doomsday101]

He was sending the following message to the media, the fans, and the team: "Bledsoe is my QB. There is no controversy. Stop yelling for Romo."

And when asked during the press conferance after the game he told reporters. "This is not training camp ok." :laugh2: Bill is right this is regular season not some pre-season game.

[itoldyouSOE]

And I would have him throw a pass. Why not?

Because he is not a Romo worshipper. He is the coach of the Cowboys. The goal is to win the game. Not to give fodder to the fools who say there is a QB controversy.

[CowboysFaninDC]

The game is completely in hand with 3:41 left, 27-10, and Bledsoe is still in the game.

Please give me the slightest bit of reason why the other backups are in, all running plays, and Blesoe is still in the game and Romo can't sniff the field?

Explain how he is "getting Romo ready" when he is not even trusted to get trash time?

Romo has kneeled down for 1-2 plays and that's it. Let the guy pick up 3:41 of trash time. He should be getting this type of time for the past 3 years and by now have 100 plays under his belt. He could throw some passes too.

Need I mention the last 2 years and last year's end of the Redskins, Rams and other games. No matter how far outa reach the game is BP sticks with Vinny and Bledsoe.


Just imagine for a second that late in the season, we are close or in the playoffs and Romo goes in for an injured Bledsoe. John Madden starts immediately talking about Romo "never having thrown an NFL pass before."

Thank you Parcells for making us competitive again but man you are so frustrating when it comes to QBs.

PS Bledsoe is still holding this offense back. Just look at the underthrown deep pass to TG and luckily holding call on the D. There were plenty of others too.
remember last year when we were dominating and all of a sudden boom boom and we are down 14-13.....

so lets not take our foot off the throat until they are dead.

[WV Cowboy]

Despite the score, this game was too close for Parcells to give Romo any experience. I wouldn't rule out seeing him in the 4th quarter against the Titans, but don't put the cart before the horse.
You don't think that writing off the Titans already isn't putting the cart before the horse ? :rolleyes: