Romo: I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for Drew

[Fernando Fernandez]

LOL

got that right!

Drew's horrible performance on the field led directly to Romo starting.

And what's up with Bledsoe wearing that coat on the sideline?

was it REALLY THAT cold???

I think he is so ashamed of himself, the coat just gave him an excuse to hide.

Instead of a star on the back of that jacket, it should have a big "L" for Loser...that's the way he is behaving now.

I don't think he is sincere in wanting to help Tony based on what I have seen on the sidelines.

What do u guys think?

[SultanOfSix]

I think you're a fool for denigrating Drew Bledsoe like that.

[Hostile]

Worthless thread just meant to stir up crap.

[Tobal]

I think he helps him

[Juke99]

Yeah...the media kept saying what a "class" guy Bledsoe is...I didn't see that...I saw a guy looking fairly disinterested...

I was impressed with Romo saying what he did about Bledsoe.

[Doomsday101]

LOL

got that right!

Drew's horrible performance on the field led directly to Romo starting.

And what's up with Bledsoe wearing that coat on the sideline?

was it REALLY THAT cold???

I think he is so ashamed of himself, the coat just gave him an excuse to hide.

Instead of a star on the back of that jacket, it should have a big "L" for Loser...that's the way he is behaving now.

I don't think he is sincere in wanting to help Tony based on what I have seen on the sidelines.

What do u guys think?

I think if Drew wanted to be chicken about it he would walk and leave Dallas in a bad situation with nothing behind Romo. Drew made mistakes and lost his job because of it I don't see the need in slamming him at this stage.

[TSquare]

I don't get it. Is there any reason rooting for one player you have to trash the other guy? It's not all or nothing. He filled a need for a while, and now he's your backup QB. He's been in the league and a model citizen for 14 years? Any reason to trash him?

[jesusphreak]

I'm not gonna degrade Drew, but last night he looked as miserable as the rest of the team was enthusiastic.

[illone]

I think he meant well with his comments. He was showing respect to a fallen team-mate. Romo seems like a real easy going guy.

[BrAinPaiNt]

What 1st overall pick and 14 year vet QB wants to be standing on the sidelines while his replacement is playing the game?

Geez...people act like a guy should be full of joy.

However he was there and knows his role.

He does not have to be full of joy, but he does not have to be a pain and cause trouble.

So far he has said the right thing and in doing so preventing trouble and that is good enough IMO.

[Hostile]

I don't get it. Is there any reason rooting for one player you have to trash the other guy? It's not all or nothing. He filled a need for a while, and now he's your backup QB. He's been in the league and a model citizen for 14 years? Any reason to trash him?:bow:

Exactly. What colors is he wearing?

[superpunk]

I think you're a fool

cosigned.

[chinch]

LOL

got that right!

Drew's horrible performance on the field led directly to Romo starting.

And what's up with Bledsoe wearing that coat on the sideline?

was it REALLY THAT cold???

I think he is so ashamed of himself, the coat just gave him an excuse to hide.

Instead of a star on the back of that jacket, it should have a big "L" for Loser...that's the way he is behaving now.

I don't think he is sincere in wanting to help Tony based on what I have seen on the sidelines.

What do u guys think?
that is obvious, but Drew probably helped Romo last year by osmosis and also Drew held up the fort (from total collapse) while Romo progressed enough to step in. Lets keep in mind if not for a meltdown vs SEA and/or missed FGs we were a playoff team last year.

Drew has been classy and i'm a critic of him passing the ball but fans need to be more respectful of him on the sidelines... lets not act like Skins/Eagle fans.
Drew was being useful last night, told Tuna he's here for the team and is gonna help. What more do you want in a benched backup?

[Fernando Fernandez]

Yeah...the media kept saying what a "class" guy Bledsoe is...I didn't see that...I saw a guy looking fairly disinterested...

I was impressed with Romo saying what he did about Bledsoe.

yeah, Romo really struggled in that press conference to say something nice about Bledsoe. Review the tape...he was trying very hard not to make Bledsoe look bad.

Bledsoe needs off this team pronto!

[Eddie]

Drew Bledsoe has been a class act. All those reports of him leaving cause he can't start is nonsense.

Every athlete wants to play forever. But I think deep down, Bledsoe knows his time has come. He looked like he came to terms with his own mortality last night. He also knows if he wants to prolong his career, his best interest would be to be a good soldier and follow the general's orders.

Romo may or may not be the long term solution, let's give him the rest of the year to show what he has.

[Doomsday101]

yeah, Romo really struggled in that press conference to say something nice about Bledsoe. Review the tape...he was trying very hard not to make Bledsoe look bad.

Bledsoe needs off this team pronto!

I watched the post game news conference and I did not see Romo struggling with any question about Bledsoe. You act as if you want Bledsoe to be happy about this? No player is going to be happy about being benched and if he was happy about it he would not be much of a competitor.

[LD Fan]

yeah, Romo really struggled in that press conference to say something nice about Bledsoe. Review the tape...he was trying very hard not to make Bledsoe look bad.

Bledsoe needs off this team pronto!

The nice thing about a moronic post/thread like this is that we can see how many reasonable people are actually here. This poster is either a teenager or a Philthy or Foreskin fan with the normal lack of class. I've been on the bandwagon to give Romo a shot and Bledsoe drove me crazy. However, he has handled the situation as well as anyone could. He's shown a lot more class than most could or would.

[BigDFan5]

Drew Bledsoe has been a class act. All those reports of him leaving cause he can't start is nonsense.

Every athlete wants to play forever. But I think deep down, Bledsoe knows his time has come. He looked like he came to terms with his own mortality last night. He also knows if he wants to prolong his career, his best interest would be to be a good soldier and follow the general's orders.

Romo may or may not be the long term solution, let's give him the rest of the year to show what he has.


I agree with you Eddie (ouch)

What I saw when I looked at Bledsoe was a guy that realized Romo was better than him at this point, and a guy struggling with the fact his career may be over.

[Cowboy4ever]

I don't like Bledsoe and I was hard on him for the way he pouted on the Sideline after the benching.. and I am still not thrilled at the way he behaves on the sideline,, I didn't see him crack a smile all night. .but that being said, ic an't say I would be any different. Drew is a part of this team and I will respect him as such and wish him well after the season.

[zrinkill]

Someone needs to keep their kids from starting threads .........

Only an immature idiot or a 12 year old would think like this.

[Doomsday101]

David Carr did not look happy when he was benched yesterday no player is going to be happy about it

[BigDFan5]

David Carr did not look happy when he was benched yesterday no player is going to be happy about it

and if anybody can show me a QB that is HAPPY after being benched, then that is a QB i would want cut

[Cowchips]

Yeah...the media kept saying what a "class" guy Bledsoe is...I didn't see that...I saw a guy looking fairly disinterested...

I was impressed with Romo saying what he did about Bledsoe.

Yes, he looked disinterested every time he was clapping after a touchdown and congratulating the offense.

[zrinkill]

Yes, he looked disinterested every time he was clapping after a touchdown and congratulating the offense.

And when he ran up to Romo and gave him a hug after they scored .....

Bledsoe is all class ...... may be a coach one day.

[CrazyCowboy]

I believe Bledsoe wanted to stay warm and he is handling everything like a true professional that he is......I appreciate what Drew has done for us!

He should go into the HOF with the numbers he has put up!

[chinch]

yeah, Romo really struggled in that press conference to say something nice about Bledsoe. Review the tape...he was trying very hard not to make Bledsoe look bad.

Bledsoe needs off this team pronto!
my nomination for worst post of the day (but i'm assuming Juke won't make any Cassius Clay analogies today about Tuna ROTFLMAO) :)

[Doomsday101]

and if anybody can show me a QB that is HAPPY after being benched, then that is a QB i would want cut

Exactly. In the case of Carr he will get a chance next week against the Giants to start and in large part because of the investment Houston has in him and he is still fairly young. In Bledsoe case he was never going to be our future only the guy playing until the future was ready. None the less Bledsoe is a competitor and no competitor will ever be happy about getting benched

[MS17]

This is a complete non-issue. Drew's already replied that he doesnt agree with the decision, but it's done, and now he just wants to help the team win. End of story.
If Drew's pressed into service and thrust back in in an emergency, I'd bet they'll be plenty of fans giving him some love.

[adbutcher]

Worthless thread just meant to stir up crap.

:hammer:

[Future]

What 1st overall pick and 14 year vet QB wants to be standing on the sidelines while his replacement is playing the game?

Geez...people act like a guy should be full of joy.

However he was there and knows his role.

He does not have to be full of joy, but he does not have to be a pain and cause trouble.

So far he has said the right thing and in doing so preventing trouble and that is good enough IMO.

You are dead on...I think that drew has handled this as well as possible. He was honest about the fact that he is unhappy being on the bench, which is very admirable IMO. And I think that he has been very mature and classy in the way he has handled it, generally speaking.

[Faerluna]

LOL

got that right!

Drew's horrible performance on the field led directly to Romo starting.

And what's up with Bledsoe wearing that coat on the sideline?

was it REALLY THAT cold???

I think he is so ashamed of himself, the coat just gave him an excuse to hide.

Instead of a star on the back of that jacket, it should have a big "L" for Loser...that's the way he is behaving now.

I don't think he is sincere in wanting to help Tony based on what I have seen on the sidelines.

What do u guys think?

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d57/Faerluna/troll.jpg

[Fernando Fernandez]

...I believe Bledsoe wanted to stay warm...

This is from a thread titled "Report From Charlotte" by lurkercowboy posted about an hour ago. He was ACTUALLY at the game.

QUOTE:"The rowdies were also making fun of Bledsoe wearing his coat. Honestly, it wasn’t that cold." KEYWORD: Honestly...Besdsore DID NOT NEED TO BE WEARING THAT COAT!!!

Bledsoe is a schmuck for wearing that jacket to hide behind it!
We don't need a selfish, I am so hurt type of crybaby on the sidelines.

When will some of you get your heads out of ...the sand.

It is what it is.

Don't think for one minute that his behavior doesn't bother Parcells and the team.

Haven't any of you played organized football before? You know exactly what I am talking about...TEAM CHEMISTRY.

Bedsore needs to grow up or get out!

[Chuck 54]

LOL

got that right!

Drew's horrible performance on the field led directly to Romo starting.

And what's up with Bledsoe wearing that coat on the sideline?

was it REALLY THAT cold???

I think he is so ashamed of himself, the coat just gave him an excuse to hide.

Instead of a star on the back of that jacket, it should have a big "L" for Loser...that's the way he is behaving now.

I don't think he is sincere in wanting to help Tony based on what I have seen on the sidelines.

What do u guys think?

I think any bashing of Bledsoe for anything beyond his performance is just silly. One could easily turn that right back on Romo who was seen smiling and chatting it up with T.O. on the sideline while the Cowboys were getting the crap beat out of them, partly due to Bledsoe's performance. It would be easy to say he was a little slimmy to be slinking around in the background constantly talking to T.O., being a politician for his future cause, but to suggest that would be small and unfair.

To say anything negative about Bledsoe is equally small...I take Tony at his word that Bledsoe has treated him fairly and helped him over the past two years, even if it wasn't in the midst of his own misery on that Monday night he was benched...to expect more of a competitor is equally silly. Try benching Roy Williams the next time he has a coverage meltdown and see if he's standing on the sidelines giving advice to the kid who takes his place.

I think Bledsoe will be fine...no, I don't think he had that coat on to hide...he's the only player on the entire sideline who's never going to step on the field unless there's an injury...Romo is now the man...hopefully he gives us plenty more of what we saw on Sunday...hopefully people will be fair to him when he has his first bad game, and he will...they all do...it's time to stop looking for things to attack and in this situation...they're both professionals.

[Juke99]

my nomination for worst post of the day (but i'm assuming Juke won't make any Cassius Clay analogies today about Tuna ROTFLMAO) :)

"Cassius Clay" huh?

That about says it all.

Didn't you give me garbage about my comment that this wasn't the same coach I followed in NY for years?

Hmmmm...did you happen to hear the broadcasters last night talking about how many people had called Parcells to tell him he didn't seem like the coach they knew?

I noticed how that's missing from your comments.

Shocking.

Then again, retention isn't great among your kind.

[Chuck 54]

yeah, Romo really struggled in that press conference to say something nice about Bledsoe. Review the tape...he was trying very hard not to make Bledsoe look bad.

Bledsoe needs off this team pronto!

Oh yeah, I'd love having just Romo and Crayton for QB's...I don't think so.

[Fernando Fernandez]

I think any bashing of Bledsoe for anything beyond his performance is just silly. One could easily turn that right back on Romo who was seen smiling and chatting it up with T.O. on the sideline while the Cowboys were getting the crap beat out of them, partly due to Bledsoe's performance. It would be easy to say he was a little slimmy to be slinking around in the background constantly talking to T.O., being a politician for his future cause, but to suggest that would be small and unfair.

To say anything negative about Bledsoe is equally small...I take Tony at his word that Bledsoe has treated him fairly and helped him over the past two years, even if it wasn't in the midst of his own misery on that Monday night he was benched...to expect more of a competitor is equally silly. Try benching Roy Williams the next time he has a coverage meltdown and see if he's standing on the sidelines giving advice to the kid who takes his place.

I think Bledsoe will be fine...no, I don't think he had that coat on to hide...he's the only player on the entire sideline who's never going to step on the field unless there's an injury...Romo is now the man...hopefully he gives us plenty more of what we saw on Sunday...hopefully people will be fair to him when he has his first bad game, and he will...they all do...it's time to stop looking for things to attack and in this situation...they're both professionals.

Romo wasn't the guy that was benched.

[CanadianCowboysFan]

It is a double whammy for Drew as he knows he might not get another shot to start in the NFL and it is hard to give up the game he has been a starter in for the last oh 20 years easily.

He didn't just lose his job, he might have lost his career.

I saw him talking to Romo during the game, he seemed to be helping him as much as possible.

[Chuck 54]

Romo wasn't the guy that was benched.

OH, so you're to be a happy professional and support the other guy when you get benched after 14 years, but if you're the inexperienced young guy who wants the other guy's job, then it's okay to slink around the sidelines palling it up with guys you think will support your cause?

You can argue this any way you like, but I'll tell you from history you're wrong. Staubach and Morton didn't support each other or even talk to each other much, and I saw them both benched on numerous times.

Romo is going to help us win games...we need Bledsoe as he's the only guy besides Testiverde that could even come in and run the plays if Romo goes down.

[chinch]

"Cassius Clay" huh?

That about says it all.

Didn't you give me garbage about my comment that this wasn't the same coach I followed in NY for years?

Hmmmm...did you happen to hear the broadcasters last night talking about how many people had called Parcells to tell him he didn't seem like the coach they knew?

I noticed how that's missing from your comments.

Shocking.

Then again, retention isn't great among your kind.
Hmmmm... I heard Madden say Romo had a release like Cool Joe too. Ugh. Tuna must have had a miraculous recovery, as so bummed and depressed and lethargic he managed to get his team to eek out a 35-14 road win against a legitimate playoff team.

Either way that is just opinion and speculation. OTOH the analogy of comparing a prize fighter to a head coach is beyond silly. :)

[Fernando Fernandez]

news.yahoo.ca/s/capress/061024/sports/nfl_nyg_dal
by jaime aron
(AP)

QUOTE:"It fits his career-long pattern: He wasn't exactly chummy with Tom Brady after losing his job to him in New England. Then Buffalo traded Bledsoe to Dallas because he believed he should still be a starter, and wasn't interested in grooming J.P. Losman."

Bedsore is a CANCER that needs to be removed.

[Apluz]

LOL

got that right!

Drew's horrible performance on the field led directly to Romo starting.

And what's up with Bledsoe wearing that coat on the sideline?

was it REALLY THAT cold???

I think he is so ashamed of himself, the coat just gave him an excuse to hide.

Instead of a star on the back of that jacket, it should have a big "L" for Loser...that's the way he is behaving now.

I don't think he is sincere in wanting to help Tony based on what I have seen on the sidelines.

What do u guys think?


I think Romo shows some class by saying that. This post however shows none. I'm sure it's a tough pill to swallow being demoted but he is sucking it up for the betterment of the team.

Whatever people think about Bledsoe IMO he should be commended for taking the high road regardless of if you feel it is heart felt or not.

[Apluz]

I think any bashing of Bledsoe for anything beyond his performance is just silly. One could easily turn that right back on Romo who was seen smiling and chatting it up with T.O. on the sideline while the Cowboys were getting the crap beat out of them, partly due to Bledsoe's performance. It would be easy to say he was a little slimmy to be slinking around in the background constantly talking to T.O., being a politician for his future cause, but to suggest that would be small and unfair.

To say anything negative about Bledsoe is equally small...I take Tony at his word that Bledsoe has treated him fairly and helped him over the past two years, even if it wasn't in the midst of his own misery on that Monday night he was benched...to expect more of a competitor is equally silly. Try benching Roy Williams the next time he has a coverage meltdown and see if he's standing on the sidelines giving advice to the kid who takes his place.

I think Bledsoe will be fine...no, I don't think he had that coat on to hide...he's the only player on the entire sideline who's never going to step on the field unless there's an injury...Romo is now the man...hopefully he gives us plenty more of what we saw on Sunday...hopefully people will be fair to him when he has his first bad game, and he will...they all do...it's time to stop looking for things to attack and in this situation...they're both professionals.

That's a pretty fair take on the situation IMO.

[Fernando Fernandez]

...Whatever people think about Bledsoe IMO he should be commended for taking the high road...

WEARING A WINTER HOODED JACKET ON THE SIDELINES when it wasn't even cold..heck..not even OLD MAN PARCELLS was wearing a jacket!!!!

AND POUTING AND NOT SMILING when the guy that has replaced him, his own teammate Tony Romo, is playing so well IN HIS FIRST START!

Face it!
Bledsoe is just going through the motions beacuse he was told to.

He gives a rats bottom ABOUT ANY SUCESS THIS TEAM HAS WITHOUT HIM AS QUARTERBACK!

You call that the high road???

He is a selfish, immature, momma's boy!


wahhhhhhhhhhh!

[BrAinPaiNt]

WEARING A WINTER HOODED JACKET ON THE SIDELINES when it wasn't even cold..heck..not even OLD MAN PARCELLS was wearing a jacket!!!!

AND POUTING AND NOT SMILING when the guy that has replaced him, his own teammate Tony Romo, is playing so well IN HIS FIRST START!

Face it!
Bledsoe is just going through the motions beacuse he was told to.

He gives a rats bottom ABOUT ANY SUCESS THIS TEAM HAS WITHOUT HIM AS QUARTERBACK!

You call that the high road???

He is a selfish, immature, momma's boy!


wahhhhhhhhhhh!

http://webpages.charter.net/brainpaint/SuperTroll.jpg

[CowboyFan74]

Drew is just disgusted in being passed over for the 3rd time and reality hits many very hard, he just doesn't appear to be capable emotionally to help Romo, you can see the scowl on his face when Romo tries to talk to him on the sidelines. It's a hard hard pill to swallow for many prideful men, like this bet welcher I know, but that's another story and another thread...:cool:

[Ben_n_austin]

What 1st overall pick and 14 year vet QB wants to be standing on the sidelines while his replacement is playing the game?

Geez...people act like a guy should be full of joy.

However he was there and knows his role.

He does not have to be full of joy, but he does not have to be a pain and cause trouble.

So far he has said the right thing and in doing so preventing trouble and that is good enough IMO.

..very middle of the road answer. I agree here though. Nicely said. :clap:

[jnc012001]

I think Drew was wearing the jacket to try and stay "warmed-up", in case he needed to go in. I saw him talking to Romo, seemed like he was doing as you would expect a 14 year vet. to do. Of course Drew didn't want to stay in Buffalo and groom a QB, he wanted to START! Plus, it's not like Buffalo was going to pay his huge $ to be the back up....just like Dallas isn't gonna pay that huge $ next season to him if Tony works out.

I was all for the change at QB, at least to see if Romo was the answer. I still believe Drew could play if we had a SOLID line.

I think Drew will be the next "Jeff George" cannon for a arm QB just looking for a place to fill in......thats my thoughts..