News: BTB: The Misrepresentation Heard Around The NFL: Will Tony Romo Ever Be The Same?

[DandyDon1722]

Another lie. In Tonys career, the record is way worse in total in games that he didn't play in.

8 years
128 games total

Record with Romo is 63-45
Record without Romo is 9-11

And that is taking away the Giants game that they were leading in when he got hurt, but then lost.
Otherwise
64-44
8-12


But now that we have a better line again, it does look better for. Who is next in line

Some of the anti Romo guys I respect and can disagree with because it's interesting give and take and some...well. This particular poster is new but how can you expect to be taken seriously with that ".500 without Romo" nonsense.

 

[DogFace]

The surgeon is the best educated opinion.

We shall see on Romo. I have no idea how he's going to hold up but those that are acting like it's a non issue are once again sticking their head in the sand with this team. 34 and two recent back surgeries. Not good.

I agree with all of this ^^.
It is Definitely an issue.

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

This all is hilarious.

The safest thing to say is Romo won't be the same. So many are saying it in a negative connotation, yet the fact that he is having to do so much rehab, strengthening and conditioning might turn out to be a benefit. For years people have complained that Romo has not been in great shape. Maybe this year he will be in the best shape of his life. His core might be stronger meaning less chance of injury to the spine. Not so different from a player blowing out a knee and coming out functionally stronger after rehab. It happens a lot.

The other thing is that it may make him be more of a pocket QB which isn't necessarily a bad thing, especially with an OL that looks like it might be pretty strong in the middle.

 

[Sportsbabe]

How could we know what to think about Romo's health until we know? This is really much to do about a story that is yet to be told.
We've only read the first few chapters of this book -- there's still a lot more pages to cover before the full story has been revealed.
Looks to me like some folks have gotten halfway through seeing the full picture and reached conclusions before getting to the end. There's yet almost an entire training camp, preseason and a regular season to take in before the facts are in. Just stay tuned, ok?

A lot of intelligent posts to start this thread.
Let me ruin it by saying my heart just melts every time I see Tony with Hawkins. Such a cutie. Full of testosterone ... just like his daddy.

 

[SuspectCorner]

He probably shouldn't be holding that kid with a bad back.

Well, you DID hear Tony explain that he needed to work on strengthening the core muscles. Just a small part of his daily regimen.

 

[TwoDeep3]

As I said in another thread, the training staff is targeting getting him to 100% for the 9er game. He is not that today.

 

[Bullflop]

A lot of intelligent posts to start this thread.
Let me ruin it by saying my heart just melts every time I see Tony with Hawkins. Such a cutie. Full of testosterone ... just like his daddy.

Maybe we've got a future QB in waiting there, huh? Who knows . . .

 

[Setackin]

One might try getting what is communicated correctly. Third person is non-directive, in the English language, and establishes an observed point.

The continual use of second person, in the English language, conveys accusation...not points.

Now, to additionally infer a mistake in another, when not referencing the third person inclusion of the comments...is completely disjointed and not proof of didly.

Now, if a person WERE to make an accusatory statement, it would therefore go like this: 'You are full of crap.'

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[burmafrd]

This all is hilarious.

The safest thing to say is Romo won't be the same. So many are saying it in a negative connotation, yet the fact that he is having to do so much rehab, strengthening and conditioning might turn out to be a benefit. For years people have complained that Romo has not been in great shape. Maybe this year he will be in the best shape of his life. His core might be stronger meaning less chance of injury to the spine. Not so different from a player blowing out a knee and coming out functionally stronger after rehab. It happens a lot.

The other thing is that it may make him be more of a pocket QB which isn't necessarily a bad thing, especially with an OL that looks like it might be pretty strong in the middle.

the only people who have whined about Romo's conditioning are the haters and doubters. Find a coach or anyone not already against him that has ever said anything about Romo's physical conditioning. Guess what? There ain't any.

 

[Coy]

Actually, we've somehow managed to get .500 ball with him or without him. When he's been out, .500 ball still.

I'd really like to see us do completely without him for a full season so we can put this little canard to bed once and for all.

Romo is 63-45, that aint .500 buddy.
This team would be the Jacksonville Jaguars without him this past 6 years.

We haven't won much but at least he keeps it interesting, nobody can win with constantly awful running games and horrible defensives in the NFL.

To make matters worse, he's played under Wade Phillips and Jason Garrett for most of his career, let that sink in.

 

[BoysFan4ever]

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I think I'm too old to watch Spongebob but I do about once a month. Better than watching people catching gators or living in a swamp.

 

[ConstantReboot]

Actually, we've somehow managed to get .500 ball with him or without him. When he's been out, .500 ball still.

I'd really like to see us do completely without him for a full season so we can put this little canard to bed once and for all.

We managed to be .500 this last 3 seasons despite having a crappy coach who doesn't care to run the ball and protect his QB and a God awful defense. You take Romo out of the equation and you will see us below the .500 mark.

 

[BourbonBalz]

The neck injury revealed the narrowing of the spine which was what caused Irvin to retire.

Yes, but if I remember correctly, the stenosis was in his neck. Maybe back as well. That's been a long time ago and I'm getting old.

 

[erod]

So by this incredibly stupid trend of thought.....

Peyton Manning is the same guy he was as a rookie. Aikman never changed. Unitas was the same guy his whole career. As was Namath, Marino, Montana, and Elway.

But Romo is the only quarterback who ever had to adapt to age and injury, and it will end him for good.

 

[manster4ever]

Back issues are bad enough...but playing QB in the NFL with one? Meh....not good.

 

[manster4ever]

So by this incredibly stupid trend of thought.....

Peyton Manning is the same guy he was as a rookie. Aikman never changed. Unitas was the same guy his whole career. As was Namath, Marino, Montana, and Elway.

But Romo is the only quarterback who ever had to adapt to age and injury, and it will end him for good.

settle down Francis. Age and injury wait for no man. Romo is no different.

 

[Dodger12]

Aikman had back surgery, a head concussion, and contract dispute all during the second Super Bowl run. Then had a third Super Bowl as well...

When did Aikman have a contract dispute?

 

[Zimmy Lives]

People actually think his back is shredded and it is being covered up, but if anyone has ever had a back injury that is troubling you, you cannot hold your kid without it killing you. In other words, we have photo evidence it is not as bad as people are wringing their hands about.

It kills you later after it (your back) has been strained and even worse if you make the wrong move while holding your child.

 

[CCBoy]

When did Aikman have a contract dispute?

The same season that Emmitt held out. Emmitt held out the first four games, blinked, and then was given a strong contract but not what was being asked for. Troy, although, was in line for a new contract, and didn't receive his own contract that season, until all the way to December. There was some locker room disgust over these conditions and Jimmy Johnson at it's head.

That was the run to the second Lombardi.

 

[Dodger12]

The same season that Emmitt held out. Emmitt held out the first four games, blinked, and then was given a strong contract but not what was being asked for. Troy, although, was in line for a new contract, and didn't receive his own contract that season, until all the way to December. There was some locker room disgust over these conditions and Jimmy Johnson at it's head.

That was the run to the second Lombardi.

I think you may have some of the details confused.........