Troy Aikman Interview Tweets - 02/12/13

[Muhast]

Originally Posted by Bluestang

Aikman just told you coaching is not the problem.

What else is there?

Player execution maybe?

Lack of talent in the trenches. Too many injuries on the defensive side and at RB. Garrett will continue to improve. Our team had a different mentality than in the past, they fought back several times when they'd fold in the past. If Garrett can improve on the slow starts and cut down penalties, Dallas could be much improved. Just my opinion of course, and your more than welcome to disagree.

[Chocolate Lab]

Troy wasn't even talking about Garrett. He was addressing the little tempest in a teapot his comments generated a week or so ago about all the other staff changes (and his real point of who was making those changes). If you listen to the interview, he just says he didn't think the guys who left were the problem to begin with, so he isn't sure that replacing them will get the team over the hump.

[CowboysYanksLakers]

Romo should get the help needed for that offensive line this off-season...

[Dhragon]

Originally Posted by Gameover

At some point he has to prove how special he is on the field, when it matters most.

And nobody else does? Do the other 21 starters not have to prove it as well? I forgot only QBs stepped onto the field on gamedays. Everyone else doesn't matter.

[CaptainMorgan]

Originally Posted by Dhragon

And nobody else does? Do the other 21 starters not have to prove it as well? I forgot only QBs stepped onto the field on gamedays. Everyone else doesn't matter.

I think what he is trying to say is...If Aikman had the ball on that last drive against the Skins, does he throw that pick to end the season?

Fair or not those are going to be the plays he is judged by. There have been plenty of times with less on the line that Romo has drove us down the field in that situation and gave us a chance to win but with the lights shining bright, he has got to make a statement.

I believe he can and will.

[Gameover]

Originally Posted by Dhragon

And nobody else does? Do the other 21 starters not have to prove it as well? I forgot only QBs stepped onto the field on gamedays. Everyone else doesn't matter.

Every football team follows its quarterbacks lead.Even the one's(qb's) that are not celebrated by the media.If your quarterback plays scared and unsure of himself, the team will follow that lead.Romo's mentally weak competitive character, has plagued this football team since the bumbled snap at Seattle.

[weaver21]

Originally Posted by Gameover

Every football team follows its quarterbacks lead.Even the one's(qb's) that are not celebrated by the media.If your quarterback plays scared and unsure of himself, the team will follow that lead.Romo's mentally weak competitive character, has plagued this football team since the bumbled snap at Seattle.

So in your mind our faults as a team which include an inconsistent defense and terrible offensive line is Romo's fault entirely? The offensive line plays bad because Romo is mentally weak ... I hope you read that sentence and realize how stupid that sounds. These men are grown professionals and shouldn't have to lean on anyone but themselves. When Romo is struggling or playing bad, they should have to step up and give their quarterback some help, not play bad because their quarterback is. This is a TEAM sport and we're called the Dallas Cowboys, not the Tony Romo Cowboys. Give the man some help and he'll take us to the promise land ... guaranteed.

[DFWJC]

Originally Posted by Bluestang

Aikman just told you coaching is not the problem.

What else is there?

Player execution maybe?

That and injuries combined with lack of depth and a weak Oline and dline....a lot in other words

[Gameover]

Originally Posted by weaver21

So in your mind our faults as a team which include an inconsistent defense and terrible offensive line is Romo's fault entirely? The offensive line plays bad because Romo is mentally weak ... I hope you read that sentence and realize how stupid that sounds. These men are grown professionals and shouldn't have to lean on anyone but themselves. When Romo is struggling or playing bad, they should have to step up and give their quarterback some help, not play bad because their quarterback is. This is a TEAM sport and we're called the Dallas Cowboys, not the Tony Romo Cowboys. Give the man some help and he'll take us to the promise land ... guaranteed.

I dont believe the offensive line is terrible.The offensive line is a scapgoat used by fans and idiots in the media to excuse Romo of his many failures.Tony Romo has blown more winning opportunities than offensive line has the past three seasons.

If this man does get "help", he will take us straight to the HeartBreak Hotel!

He doesn't have the brains or the guts to make it to the "promise land".

[weaver21]

Originally Posted by Gameover

I dont believe the offensive line is terrible.The offensive line is a scapgoat used by fans and idiots in the media to excuse Romo of his many failures.Tony Romo has blown more winning opportunities than offensive line has the past three seasons.

If this man does get "help", he will take us straight to the HeartBreak Hotel!

He doesn't have the brains or the guts to make it to the "promise land".

Whatever, man. You clearly don't watch the games if you don't think the offensive line is terrible. Who hell is gonna come in and play better than Romo? Orton? Ha! That guy wouldn't last a game with our offensive line. What about a rookie? Yeah, let's throw a rookie out there and let him get killed right away too. Romo is the only damn reason we're even relevant anymore, but guys like you point the finger at Romo when it's clear as day the guy has no help whatsoever. There is no quarterback in this league that could win with his offensive line, pathetic offensive coordinator and bad defense ... none. Not Brady, not either Manning, Brees or even Rodgers ... there are none.

[Idgit]

Originally Posted by weaver21

Whatever, man. You clearly don't watch the games if you don't think the offensive line is terrible. Who hell is gonna come in and play better than Romo? Orton? Ha! That guy wouldn't last a game with our offensive line. What about a rookie? Yeah, let's throw a rookie out there and let him get killed right away too. Romo is the only damn reason we're even relevant anymore, but guys like you point the finger at Romo when it's clear as day the guy has no help whatsoever. There is no quarterback in this league that could win with his offensive line, pathetic offensive coordinator and bad defense ... none. Not Brady, not either Manning, Brees or even Rodgers ... there are none.

Gameover's take on Tony Romo is pretty much insane as far as I'm concerned. But he's right that our OL isn't as bad as it's made out to be here. They've got a lot of room for improvement, though, I'll agree.

[Gameover]

Originally Posted by weaver21

Whatever, man. You clearly don't watch the games if you don't think the offensive line is terrible. Who hell is gonna come in and play better than Romo? Orton? Ha! That guy wouldn't last a game with our offensive line. What about a rookie? Yeah, let's throw a rookie out there and let him get killed right away too. Romo is the only damn reason we're even relevant anymore, but guys like you point the finger at Romo when it's clear as day the guy has no help whatsoever. There is no quarterback in this league that could win with his offensive line, pathetic offensive coordinator and bad defense ... none. Not Brady, not either Manning, Brees or even Rodgers ... there are none.

Isn't Witten a future HOF?

Isn't Dez Bryant on his way to Pro Bowl greatness?

Alot of quarterbacks in this league could win ten games a year with this no help whatsoever roster.

There is plenty of untapped potential that Romo continuously leaves on the field.

The play caller did pretty good job of calling plays when Romo was hurt back in 2010 when he had John Kitna averaging 31.2 ppg and finishing with a 5-3 record.

[big dog cowboy]

Originally Posted by Gameover

I dont believe the offensive line is terrible.

Welcome to the minority.

It's bad and that isn't open to debate.

[gmoney112]

Originally Posted by Gameover

Isn't Witten a future HOF?

Isn't Dez Bryant on his way to Pro Bowl greatness?

Alot of quarterbacks in this league could win ten games a year with this no help whatsoever roster.

There is plenty of untapped potential that Romo continuously leaves on the field.

The play caller did pretty good job of calling plays when Romo was hurt back in 2010 when he had John Kitna averaging 31.2 ppg and finishing with a 5-3 record.

Wait, you mean having a HOF TE and a WR who finally turned it on in the 2nd half of the season doesn't win you a Super Bowl?!?!?! I am shocked.

Show me one QB in the last 5 years who won 10 games a year and had no help from his roster. That is the most ignorant statement I have ever read on CZ. Get off your Romo hate-wagon and learn something about the game, son.

[BIGDen]

Originally Posted by Mansta54

He's been proving how special he is on the field and doing it without a running game and a well below average boarderline terrible oline. He's constantly pulling circus acts game after game just to get passes off. If you know what you're watching you would know that he proves his ability weekly.

This! Not to mention the fact that, unlike many other QBs, he doesn't play on a team that has a defense that creates turnovers. If Romo has an off day, the team has little chance of winning. If Romo has a great day, they MIGHT win.