Broaddus: Romo's Back, Moore's Play Among 12 Thoughts

[Bungarian]

• Was worried going into the game how this Cowboys defense would match up against the Titans offense while having to play nickel the majority of the game. Rod Marinelli and his unit were able to keep Tennessee off balance the entire day with their ability to mix coverage, but also provide pressure with some timely blitzes and a four-man rush.
• After watching the Titans play last week against the Chiefs, I had a feeling that running the ball would not be easy. Tennessee does an outstanding job of getting off blocks and rallying to the ball. As good as this Cowboys defense was able to play, the reason they won the game was the ability of the offense line to pound this Titans front seven and control the game that way. It didn't matter whether it was DeMarco Murray, Lance Dunbar or Joseph Randle, there was space. The way the Cowboys offensive line played today in blocking for the running game reminded me of how this franchise won championships in the 1990s.

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[perrykemp]

This stood out in Broaddus's comments:

"I didn't want to believe that there was something physically wrong with Romo and the way that he was throwing the ball, but there is. He took the early sacks in the game, and that might have effected him, but there were several throws where I have seen him complete those passes with his eyes closed, but he was badly off target here. He is really having to fight through these series, which is to his credit, but I am now concerned."​

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I'm of the belief Romo looked better in that 2nd half than he did in that 1st. So i'm still on the fence if he's getting worse, stagnant or getting better. I can't say he's getting better but yeah there were a few passes that made me a bit worried about him.

 

[CowboyStar88]

I am hoping it's romo just being unsure of what his back is going to do. I'm starting to think it's a confidence thing and he is protecting it. He needs to trust his doctors work and his rehab. He showed some life today and that is encouraging.

 

[Alexander]

Moore was superb today.

 

[Wood]

I will give credit to Broddius for finally admitting something isn't right with Romo. You have to remember he is on Jerry payroll and for him to come out and say it means this is getting to critical point.

 

[Future]

I'm of the belief Romo looked better in that 2nd half than he did in that 1st. So i'm still on the fence if he's getting worse, stagnant or getting better. I can't say he's getting better but yeah there were a few passes that made me a bit worried about him.

Same thing as the 9ers game....and he was better in game 2 than game 1.

I think he's still just shaking off the rust a bit, physically, I think he's going to be just fine.

 

[Szczepanik]

I think it is more mental than physical to be honest. I am sure he is just scared that if he torques his body wrong, he will go down again.

No shame in that. He will get more confident the more times he drops back though. Hopefully.

 

[Alexander]

I will give credit to Broddius for finally admitting something isn't right with Romo. You have to remember he is on Jerry payroll and for him to come out and say it means this is getting to critical point.

Yes, but it is hard to deny anymore.

Unless it is something that gets better with rest and proper treatment, this will be a bigger issue later in the year.

 

[rynochop]

I hope everyone gets to complain about 93 qb ratings with no TOs all year.

 

[perrykemp]

I hope everyone gets to complain about 93 qb ratings with no TOs all year.

Who are you talking about?

Romo has a 75 QB rating and 3 interceptions so far.

 

[rynochop]

Who are you talking about?

Romo has a 75 QB rating and 3 interceptions so far.

Uh, todays game

 

[TimHortons]

Someone get that guy an editor Jeez.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

I hope everyone gets to complain about 93 qb ratings with no TOs all year.

That's a bit simplistic and short sighted, a full recovery by Romo isn't guaranteed and they will not be playing mediocre teams every weekend. He needs to get his arm strength and accuracy back, and that might not happen.

 

[Wezsh0T]

Who are you talking about?

Romo has a 75 QB rating and 3 interceptions so far.

He meant in a game; not total.

 

[Tabascocat]

I am hoping it's romo just being unsure of what his back is going to do. I'm starting to think it's a confidence thing and he is protecting it. He needs to trust his doctors work and his rehab. He showed some life today and that is encouraging.

Exactly what I am thinking too. Maybe even hoping but I think you nailed it!

 

[SportsGuru80]

It's time to draft his replacement... I want Mariota.