Is Dak better than Romo?

Super_Kazuya said:

Now compare the rosters...

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Hmmm ... I just posted that. And I agree that Romo had less to work with, especially on the offensive line. That does have to be taking into account.

BrAinPaiNt said:

STOP THE PERSONAL ATTACKS AND NAME CALLING.

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Dang what did I miss?

gimmesix said:

Hmmm ... I just posted that. And I agree that Romo had less to work with, especially on the offensive line. That does have to be taking into account.

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My post was 3 minutes before yours

Good lord Roy, talk about a loaded question.......LOL

BoysfaninVegas said:

Even though I cheer/cheered for both...I give the edge to Romo.

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Agree, I like Prescott but Romo was the more natural passer and had much better pocket awareness as seen above.

Super_Kazuya said:

My post was 3 minutes before yours

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I was composing ...

cern said:

dak's advantage over tony is leadership. dak has it, tony never did. he tried late in his career, but couldn't sell it. that's why the team chose to stick with dak in 2016. even tony's invite to his luxury mansion couldn't sway his teammates.

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We have a winner.

When the first no-name WR becomes a big play maker here, signs a significant contract somewhere else, only to never be heard from again, then I’ll think about saying yes.

Dak's legit, so let’s just be happy with that.

He’s better than Romo was at the same point in their respective careers.

WoodysGirl said:

Time will tell in the postseason.

Alot of people's issues with Romo related to postseason failures. And they consider his success as a passer as empty yards.

Right now Dak-led teams have achieved the same as Romo-led teams in the postseason. If/when that changes, then I guess we can finally move Dak ahead of Romo.

I liked Romo. Like him as a commentator too. I wasn't a fan of the change to Dak, but I understood it.

That said, I'm finally happy with Dak's progress as a passer this year. He has not been the primary reason for any of the losses and the team has been in position to win most of the games they've played this season.

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Of course the most logical post comes from a female poster. Us gals is smart lol You go girl dropping the knowledge bomb

ScipioCowboy said:

He’s better than Romo was at the same point in their respective careers.

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I think this is the comparison that matters. And I agree. We’ll see where Dak finishes after his career is over. Likely with zero Super Bowls, too.

BigStar said:

Agree, I like Prescott but Romo was the more natural passer and had much better pocket awareness as seen above.

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Exactly.

WoodysGirl said:

Time will tell in the postseason.

Alot of people's issues with Romo related to postseason failures. And they consider his success as a passer as empty yards.

Right now Dak-led teams have achieved the same as Romo-led teams in the postseason. If/when that changes, then I guess we can finally move Dak ahead of Romo.

I liked Romo. Like him as a commentator too. I wasn't a fan of the change to Dak, but I understood it.

That said, I'm finally happy with Dak's progress as a passer this year. He has not been the primary reason for any of the losses and the team has been in position to win most of the games they've played this season.

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Bingo!!!!!!! .......In this game, legends are born/judged by championships/HOF. You can match Romo STATS with some of the greatest of all time but he was one the unluckiest postseason QB to ever play. Still haven't seen a QB who had last min/play turnover in so many loser-go-home games. So I'm like you, ask me again in a couple years. Let see how Dak handles the same pressure type games.

foofighters said:

If I remember correctly, Romo was judged on Super Bowl appearances and wins. So to be fair, they both have achieved neither...

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I thought I've heard the criticism and gripes pointed more on how Romo performed in the playoff appearances rather than Super bowl appearances, how did Romo himself perform when it was
clutch crunch time and all the stakes were on the line. How did he play and perform himself in those playoff situations,?

Keep in mind, that we've seen even hall of famers like Dan Fouts, Dan Marino and Warren Moon that didn't get Super Bowl rings which two of the aforementioned didn't even
get to a SB appearance, but yet remembered and celebrated as among the very best QB's that have ever played the game.

IMO I still think Romo will get into the NFL Hall of Fame, because he was an exciting player that happened to have played his career for the Dallas Cowboys, America’s team: the most popular team in sports history period.
.. If he played for the NY Jets, instead, I think it would be a totally different story, and not even thought about as a HOF.

Romo was a magician in the pocket and was saddled with Garrett his entire career.

You can’t defend Dak by saying Garrett is holding him and the team back and then throw Romo under the bus when he had the same coach and a lesser roster most years.

I’ll just wait and see how Dak’s career plays out before I answer this question.

IAmLegend said:

This thread is just a reminder of how many Cowboys fans didn’t like Romo.

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Truth.

Essentially, it is just another opportunity to bash Romo. Ironically, the other half of the comparison gets bashed unfairly also.

Two quarterbacks. Both good players. The franchise was/is lucky to have both.

Carter said:

i agree with that.

Dak is a natural Leader. Romo never was that. Romo might have better Vision but that came late in his Career.

I cant remember how many games he singlehandedly gave away early in his Career with boneheaded Ints or Sacks in Crunchtime but it was quite a bunch. I can remember only 1-2 Games which was really all on Dak.

Dak has proven this Season that he can beat anyone with his Arm and Vision if the Run is stopped. He has become more complete and will be a better QB than Romo ever was in the next few Seasons. Also he can take big man hits which Romo couldnt.

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Can you elaborate and explain what you mean by "natural " leader ? ... what is it that Dak supposedly has, .. that Romo did not have as a natural leader ?

quickccc said:

Can you elaborate and explain what you mean by "natural " leader ? ... what is it that Dak supposedly has, .. that Romo did not have as a natural leader ?

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Some people have a knack for getting others to follow them into battle, to perform well, often even above expectations.

It was really sad for Romo. At one point, he got smashed to the ground, and his OL's simply walked away. He made a mistake early in taking a side, way back when TO was mouth fighting w/ the team. A team leader cannot take a side, it's his job to make it work, not join a clique.

I’ll await for any judgment and true comparisons on Dak vs Romo, as this is the first season where Dak has emerged as being THE focus and lead of the offense – instead of it being zeke.
In the past, Dak’s success depended upon the production and presence of zeke and fed off the advantages of what the run game gave him.
But It’s a totally different time and era now.

- Dak has improved so much, in so many areas, because of what his own ability to learn and adapt, ..and what the supporting cast and coaching (kitna, moore) they have placed around him, that he’s emerging as a much better passing, much more effective QB in the pass game. He’s not having near as many erratic inaccurate, target struggling Dak as he has been in the past.

- He’s vertically pushing the ball down the field, he’s not dinking-dunking; as I believe he’s 2nd among QB in yards per attempt, he’s regularly throwing strikes down field,
staying in a rhythm, spreading the ball out to various targets out, he’s getting the ball out of his hand quickly

- And he’s no longer foolishly holding the ball and taking these unnecessary, drive stalling sacks as he was doing last year in 2018;
and he’s not doing this in just boot legs and half roll outs and on the move, in fact he’s establishing himself in the pocket and working very well in this area, than on the move.

- In the past, with his Dak's shaky mechanics and overall average pass skills, he did not seem to have the ability to make players around him better, make supporting roles player
than what they are. It seems to be a totally different story nowadays.

- Dak has always structured his game on not beating himself and persistently forcing into coverage en route to two-three INTs and game killers that haunted Romo in his gunslinger style.

- But now we are seeing BOTH 1) a more aggressive, vertical push the ball downfield pocket passing Dak, ..2) while still maintaining his caution- non- forcing mode.
That’s going to be 2 huge pluses and luxury to have with this QB,. Plus he’s extremely durable, and he plays a smart game with knowing when to run or scramble,
get plus move chain yards upfield while knowing how to preserve his body vs hits.

- The next step is keeping and continuing this kind of mode and success, down the stretch and into the playoffs, . not just THIS season only …but in the upcoming years to come…
see how he performs vs the better teams/defenses prepared to scheme against him,

- Let's see how Dak can bring his team from behind in the final 2 minutes of a game for victories, in the last clutch drives and how he performs overall come playoff time.
That will be Big Boyz stuff time.

quickccc said:

I thought I've heard the criticism and gripes pointed more on how Romo performed in the playoff appearances rather than Super bowl appearances, how did Romo himself perform when it was
clutch crunch time and all the stakes were on the line. How did he play and perform himself in those playoff situations,?

Keep in mind, that we've seen even hall of famers like Dan Fouts, Dan Marino and Warren Moon that didn't get Super Bowl rings which two of the aforementioned didn't even
get to a SB appearance, but yet remembered and celebrated as among the very best QB's that have ever played the game.

IMO I still think Romo will get into the NFL Hall of Fame, because he was an exciting player that happened to have played his career for the Dallas Cowboys, America’s team: the most popular team in sports history period.
.. If he played for the NY Jets, instead, I think it would be a totally different story, and not even thought about as a HOF.

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Pretty much come knowledge as QB without a Super Bowl appearance, you have to have a boatload of excessive stats. That what got the three you mention above in. No question Romo finished his career with some impressive career stats but will that be enough, especially with only a couple playoffs. IMO playing for Cowboys carries little no weight with voters today. Some are saying he may get in as a broadcaster but hell I think that's a 7-10 deal if that.