Bill Parcells’ 11 Quarterback Commandments

I recall seeing a video of Parcells coaching up Romo and yelling at him to throw it away if there is no play to be made. Romo always struggled with that. I watch Aaron Rodgers and it amazes me how nonchalant he is about throwing the ball out of bounds to avoid a sack. Brady too. Its maddening as an opponent when they do it but you can see what a smart play it is.
 
lk8701 said:
  1. Press or TV agents or advisers, family or wives, friends or relatives, fans or hangers on, ignore them on matters of football, they don’t know what’s happening here.
  2. Don’t forget to have fun, but don’t be the class clown. Clowns and leaders don’t mix. Clowns can’t run a huddle.
  3. A quarterback throws with his legs more than his arms. Squat and run. Fat quarterbacks can’t avoid the rush.
  4. Know your job cold. This is not a game without errors. Keep yours to a minimum. Study.
  5. Know your own players. Who’s fast? Who can catch? Who needs encouragement? Be precise. Know your opponent.
  6. Be the same guy everyday. In condition, preparing to lead, studying your plan. A coach can’t prepare you for every eventuality. Prepare yourself and remember, impulse decisions usually equal mistakes.
  7. Throwing the ball away is a good play. Sacks, interceptions, and fumbles are bad plays. Protect against those.
  8. You must learn to manage the game. Personnel, play call, motions, ball handling, proper reads, accurate throws, play fakes. Clock, clock, clock, don’t you ever lose track of the clock.
  9. Passing stats and TD passes are not how you’re gonna be judged. Your job is to get your team in the endzone and that’s how you’re gonna be judged.
  10. When all around you is in chaos, you must be the hand that steers the ship. If you have a panic button, so will everyone else. Our ship can’t have panic buttons.
  11. Don’t be a celebrity quarterback. We don’t need any of those. We need battlefield commanders that are willing to fight it out everyday, every week, and every season, and lead their team to win after win after win.
How many commandments did Romo violate after Parcells left? IMO he violated 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, and 11.
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Whelp, I know what your opinion is worth (or not worth) now.
 
Ken said:
I think only #11....too many commercials.

I feel like he meets the rest for the most part.
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I am not sure #11 is possible for the QB of the Dallas Cowboys.

Dak can do fewer commercials, but he is going to be a celebrity regardless.
 
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lk8701 said:
  1. Press or TV agents or advisers, family or wives, friends or relatives, fans or hangers on, ignore them on matters of football, they don’t know what’s happening here.
  2. Don’t forget to have fun, but don’t be the class clown. Clowns and leaders don’t mix. Clowns can’t run a huddle.
  3. A quarterback throws with his legs more than his arms. Squat and run. Fat quarterbacks can’t avoid the rush.
  4. Know your job cold. This is not a game without errors. Keep yours to a minimum. Study.
  5. Know your own players. Who’s fast? Who can catch? Who needs encouragement? Be precise. Know your opponent.
  6. Be the same guy everyday. In condition, preparing to lead, studying your plan. A coach can’t prepare you for every eventuality. Prepare yourself and remember, impulse decisions usually equal mistakes.
  7. Throwing the ball away is a good play. Sacks, interceptions, and fumbles are bad plays. Protect against those.
  8. You must learn to manage the game. Personnel, play call, motions, ball handling, proper reads, accurate throws, play fakes. Clock, clock, clock, don’t you ever lose track of the clock.
  9. Passing stats and TD passes are not how you’re gonna be judged. Your job is to get your team in the endzone and that’s how you’re gonna be judged.
  10. When all around you is in chaos, you must be the hand that steers the ship. If you have a panic button, so will everyone else. Our ship can’t have panic buttons.
  11. Don’t be a celebrity quarterback. We don’t need any of those. We need battlefield commanders that are willing to fight it out everyday, every week, and every season, and lead their team to win after win after win.
How many commandments did Romo violate after Parcells left? IMO he violated 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, and 11.
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You never actually watched Romo play, did you?

Also, #9 doesn't seem to be true anymore unfortunately.
 
foofighters said:
LET IT GO!!!

I swear some of you will die a lonely life in a basement...
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There are far far far many more of those basement dwellers than you could imagine not just here or Cowboy fans
 
These shots people take at Romo, who is no longer relevant to this team, says a lot about Dak.

When you have to deflect and bring up a QB that has been retired for 3 years now, there is a problem with the dude you're trying to prop up. Deactivate and reevaluate your fanhood.

Also, Romo was far more mistake prone under Parcells to around 08.
 
Other than 11, how did Romo violate any of the others?
 
lk8701 said:
It's an indictment of Romo that he chose to ignore what Parcells taught him. After Parcells left Romo behaved like a teenager without parental supervision. It's also an indictment of Wade Phillips and JG that they allowed it to happen.
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Put the crack down :lmao2:
 
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It is impossible to make this stuff up. :facepalm:
 
lk8701 said:
  1. Press or TV agents or advisers, family or wives, friends or relatives, fans or hangers on, ignore them on matters of football, they don’t know what’s happening here.
  2. Don’t forget to have fun, but don’t be the class clown. Clowns and leaders don’t mix. Clowns can’t run a huddle.
  3. A quarterback throws with his legs more than his arms. Squat and run. Fat quarterbacks can’t avoid the rush.
  4. Know your job cold. This is not a game without errors. Keep yours to a minimum. Study.
  5. Know your own players. Who’s fast? Who can catch? Who needs encouragement? Be precise. Know your opponent.
  6. Be the same guy everyday. In condition, preparing to lead, studying your plan. A coach can’t prepare you for every eventuality. Prepare yourself and remember, impulse decisions usually equal mistakes.
  7. Throwing the ball away is a good play. Sacks, interceptions, and fumbles are bad plays. Protect against those.
  8. You must learn to manage the game. Personnel, play call, motions, ball handling, proper reads, accurate throws, play fakes. Clock, clock, clock, don’t you ever lose track of the clock.
  9. Passing stats and TD passes are not how you’re gonna be judged. Your job is to get your team in the endzone and that’s how you’re gonna be judged.
  10. When all around you is in chaos, you must be the hand that steers the ship. If you have a panic button, so will everyone else. Our ship can’t have panic buttons.
  11. Don’t be a celebrity quarterback. We don’t need any of those. We need battlefield commanders that are willing to fight it out everyday, every week, and every season, and lead their team to win after win after win.
How many commandments did Romo violate after Parcells left? IMO he violated 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, and 11.
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Your like z guy who got turned down by a girl he loved across the room. Your fixated on a guy who hasn't played football in years. Let him go.
 
9. Passing stats and TD passes are not how you’re gonna be judged. Your job is to get your team in the end zone and that’s how you’re gonna be judged.

^ For all you Garrett apologists, let this rule sink in .
 
Flamma said:
Number 9 may have been true years ago, but far from true today. All people do today is use stats as an excuse.
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So what I am suggesting, NFL stats are not the priority for the team. I believe they mean a little less than they did in the past.
 
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