Campbell compared to Romo

[SkinsandTerps]

Good point.

But a TE and a RB is a young QBs best friend.

Thats the norm really.

 

[smarta5150]

Good point.

But a TE and a RB is a young QBs best friend.

Thats the norm really.

We have 1/2 of that equation.

Its just we have abandoned the run for some unknown reason.

 

[SkinsandTerps]

We have 1/2 of that equation.

Its just we have abandoned the run for some unknown reason.

Because the Cowboys OL is the same as the Panthers OL.

They pass block much better than they run block.

Cowboys have 3 guys that can run the ball. Problem is they are not getting that push consistently.

 

[AdamJT13]

As for the Romo/arm strength debate.....I just don't see it. As for dinking and dunking, sure I'll annoint him Rich Gannon Ver 2.0 for that.

Um ... Romo is the LEAST "dink and dunk" quarterback in the NFL.

Romo threw 64 passes more than 20 yards past the line of scrimmage, completing 22. If he had started all 16 games, he would have led the league in both stats by a good margin (Peyton Manning had 29 deep completions, Romo projects to 33.5; Marc Bulger had 77 deep attempts, Romo projects to 98).

And before anyone says anything, Romo's 31.3-percent completion rate on passes more than 20 yards downfield, that puts him among the top third of all quarterbacks. The NFL average on those passes is 29.1 percent.

 

[SkinsandTerps]

So who are among the rest of the top third ?

 

[Rampage]

So who are among the rest of the top third ?

my guess would be peyton, and brees or palmer. maybe even MCchoke

 

[AdamJT13]

So who are among the rest of the top third ?

Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, J.P. Losman, Chad Pennington, Carson Palmer, Tom Brady, Philip Rivers, Rex Grossman and Steve McNair were the others in the top 10 for completion rate on deep passes.

The worst? Jason Campbell, who went 5-for-31 (16.1 percent) on passes thrown more than 20 yards downfield. (Several part-time QBs had a lower completion rate, but none of them had more than 18 deep attempts.)

 

[Boysathelm]

Why the concern? Has he done it more than just the 2 times in the past game?

Why the concern?

It isn't as if he was pressured or sacked to cause those fumbles. Those balls simply dropped from his hand twice, one in the endzone. Interceptions I can overlook, same with fumbles caused by a hit or "friendly fire" (bumping into a lineman), but self-fumbles? Name me one good QB that's done that twice in one game. Furthermore, these things are not caused by a lack of experience or playing time because gripping the ball properly is a very basic fundamental. Hopefully, this issue gets addressed. I better not see him wearing a glove in the future....

 

[JohnnyHopkins]

I'm not sure why this is even an arguement. Romo has been asked to carry this team at times. Campbell has been asked to be a bus-driver. I lived in the DC area for six years, so I still get a kick out of reading the Washington Post during the times that the Commanders are playing crappy (Like Now!). After watching the Commanders games and reading the Post, it is obvious that the kid has talent, but he is simply not being asked to do what Romo has been asked to do.

People tend to forget that, despite Romo's recent flaws, he was asked to save the Cowboys season. That's a lot of pressure for a first time starter. Campbell was put in when the Commanders were pretty much done to be groomed for next year.

I still think that the Saints, Eagles and Detroit games were alot about Romo feeling pressure to win the game with his arm. I believe the run/pass ratio supports that. If they can get a better balance again, the Romo that everyone was so hyped about will return. (Just my opinion).

 

[juck]

Romo plays exactly like Favre in his first years.A gambler who will get u interceptions sometimes,but great comebacks,etc... and Ill take a new form of Favre anyday.

 

[5Stars]

Romo plays exactly like Favre in his first years.A gambler who will get u interceptions sometimes,but great comebacks,etc... and Ill take a new form of Favre anyday.

juckie, my friend...what is going on here? You just said on Jan 2 ( maybe Jan 1) that you wanted Bledsoe to play...!

Can you make up your mind, for once...?

 

[aikemirv]

Campbell's wind up and delivery reminds me a bit of Leftwich. I think that is what he will end up like, a less talented Leftwich.

 

[theogt]

Why the concern?

It isn't as if he was pressured or sacked to cause those fumbles. Those balls simply dropped from his hand twice, one in the endzone. Interceptions I can overlook, same with fumbles caused by a hit or "friendly fire" (bumping into a lineman), but self-fumbles? Name me one good QB that's done that twice in one game. Furthermore, these things are not caused by a lack of experience or playing time because gripping the ball properly is a very basic fundamental. Hopefully, this issue gets addressed. I better not see him wearing a glove in the future....

Uhh....on 2 of them he was being sacked. On the other 2 he was running for his life.

My point was that he's never done it before. It's not like this has been a chronic problem. I think at this point no one can call it anything more than a fluke.

 

[smarta5150]

Seems like people are getting worried because they fell for the hype that he is the next coming.

Seems similar to the Eli Manning hype except Romo actually showed us he has IT and the skill to be the next coming.

If you haters want to be concerned over a couple of games, even just a couple of plays then why cant you play back the great games and the great plays hes had before these couple fumbles.

He has not consistently put the ball on the ground EXCEPT this 1 game.

I am sure you can go back in history and find all the greats had a few troublesome games.

These players are humans and no one was ever 100% flawless.

Take the positives Romo has showed us and be happy for that. These few plays you guys are dwelling about simply happen.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

who has shown more ability so far?
Comparing them two who has more potential?

You CANNOT compare a regular player to a Pro Bowl QB--sorry

 

[TobiasEagle77]

When comparing the two it's important to remember that Romo had over two years to learn his offense before being put on the field. Campbell had a year to learn Gibb's system, but then they switched to Saunders offense - which is known as taking three years to learn. I'm surprised at what he's been able to do. In general, I'd say the talent around Campbell is younger than that around Romo, and he will probably have more consistency around him. That will factor into his developement, as will the status of the Commanders line with Dockery and Wade contracts expiring.

They are both mobile quarterbacks with alot of talent around them. I see Campbell as a better "deep" thrower, and Romo as more of a quick read accurate quarterback. I think Campbell is probably more suited for the offense he's in. I like Campbell's maturity. Its anyone's best guess which quarterback will develop better.

 

[juck]

juckie, my friend...what is going on here? You just said on Jan 2 ( maybe Jan 1) that you wanted Bledsoe to play...!

Can you make up your mind, for once...?

I never ever said i wanted Bledsoe to play.I said wouldnt it be funny if he came in and lit it up.i would crap my pants.

 

[Wrangler87]

Some of you should be ashamed of yourselves. You let the national media (ESPN) talk you into believing Romo has a fumbling problem. Even though this was the first game where he had multiple fumbles (3, yes, actually 3) and lost 2 of them.

As Cowboys fans, you should have already realized that the national media is just waiting to rip into one of our players at first chance given. There was no mention of how Romo was the sole reason the team stood a chance to win. Only about his fumbles. And some of you bought right into it. Now your posting your concerns about his so-called "fumbling" problem.

It kind of makes me wonder not only if you are real Cowboys fans, but if so, how long you have been Cowboys fans. An experienced Cowboys fan has seen this all of our lives, and just pay no attention to the negativity.

 

[aikemirv]

Oh, and by the way, there is no comparison of Romo to Campbell.

Romo is heads and shoulders past Campbell.

Th Commanders have relied on the run and thrown only when necessary when Campbell has been in there and he has done Ok with good protection.

The Cowboys have put everything on Romo's back while abandoning the run and he has put up numbers and wins and has the equivalent of a 4000 yrd season with a passer rating of 95.

There is no comparison!!!

 

[AdamJT13]

I see Campbell as a better "deep" thrower, and Romo as more of a quick read accurate quarterback.

Campbell had a 0.0 rating on passes thrown more than 40 yards downfield. Romo's was 118.8.

On passes thrown more than 20 yards downfield, Campbell had the league's worst completion rate (16.1 percent) and one of the lowest passer ratings (53.4), while Romo's completion rate (34.4 percent) was eighth-highest and his passer rating (81.5) was 12th.