Can Romo carry this team into the playoffs?

[SALADIN]

I liked what I saw in limmited action from both Romo and Henson but at this point I think that Romo is a little better suited to start over an extended period of time.

How long before he gets in over his head? Well, that remains to be seen but there is no way Bledsoe starts all 16 games this season let alone finish it. And while Bledsoe may still have the ability to be a starter in this league he takes so many direct hits because of his lack of mobility that his durability will be a always be a major question.

Like it or not these three are all we have but I'm still a little surprised that JJ or BP haven't even considered a veteran backup or maybe its a sign that the staff has complete confidence in Romo???

 

[Chuck 54]

I liked what I saw in limmited action from both Romo and Henson but at this point I think that Romo is a little better suited to start over an extended period of time.

How long before he gets in over his head? Well, that remains to be seen but there is no way Bledsoe starts all 16 games this season let alone finish it. And while Bledsoe may still have the ability to be a starter in this league he takes so many direct hits because of his lack of mobility that his durability will be a always be a major question.

Like it or not these three are all we have but I'm still a little surprised that JJ or BP haven't even considered a veteran backup or maybe its a sign that the staff has complete confidence in Romo???

NO...he can't.

 

[Juke99]

I liked what I saw in limmited action from both Romo and Henson but at this point I think that Romo is a little better suited to start over an extended period of time.

How long before he gets in over his head? Well, that remains to be seen but there is no way Bledsoe starts all 16 games this season let alone finish it. And while Bledsoe may still have the ability to be a starter in this league he takes so many direct hits because of his lack of mobility that his durability will be a always be a major question.

Like it or not these three are all we have but I'm still a little surprised that JJ or BP haven't even considered a veteran backup or maybe its a sign that the staff has complete confidence in Romo???

I liked what I saw from Romo also...

But that said, he's going to have to prove he can do something other than the short game. I'd like to see him make some strong sideline passes (from the pocket) and show a decent deep arm. If he can't do this, defenses will get smart and take away his short game.

Right now, I don't have confidence that Romo can lead the team to the playoffs. Nope.

 

[JackMagist]

It is too early to say after less than a third of a game. But he certainly might be able to; he looked the best of all of our QBs last night. He looked confident and his passes were sharp and accurate. Right now he seems to have established himself solidly as the #2 guy so we might get a chance to see if he can lead us to the playoffs if Bledsoe goes down. I think he has a good chance of it should the situation arise.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Since he hasn't ever done it before, no is my answer.

 

[Banned_n_austin]

SALADIN - I'm starting to see where Winiki and other people are coming from regarding Bledsoe ... I hate to say it, but he looked like Vinny out there. I think Romo is the best QB we have on our roster unless we can get our line looking better ... but it is hard to tell anything because we looked so bad on the offensive line. I hope we improve there.

But to answer the question ... yes, I think Romo can carry this team to the playoffs and do a good job playing QB. It was obvious that he is ahead of Henson as far as what kind of player he is ...

Henson didn't look too bad though ... there were a two plays that I saw where his release effected the play and it was batted down by a falling defensive lineman and another one where he just didn't get it off ... but even though his numbers didn't stand out ... Henson didn't look too bad ....

Now to your post the other day about can Tyson Thompson beat out Julius ... I wonder if people still think that is such a stupid question. That guy looked tremendous last night ... his ability to run outside makes him a shoe-in to make the team. I think having Thompson and Jones in the backfield would make a deadly combination. Thompson was picking up 10, 15 20 yards carrying to the outside. Simply amazing.

 

[RCowboyFan]

I liked what I saw from Romo also...

But that said, he's going to have to prove he can do something other than the short game. I'd like to see him make some strong sideline passes (from the pocket) and show a decent deep arm. If he can't do this, defenses will get smart and take away his short game.

Right now, I don't have confidence that Romo can lead the team to the playoffs. Nope.

Adding to what you are saying, I felt that with his Height, he seems to be liability when blitzed.

He gets easily blocked or vision will get blocked, unless he does roll outs desgined each time he is blitzed, especially up the middle. Both Crayton's missed TD pass and Brett Pierce great catch I thought were prime example his drawbacks, because of his lack of his height. I think he is not even 6 Feet.

On positive end, I think he can be a pretty good backup Qb. Or maybe if needed he can be a pretty effective Starting Qb, if things are designed to cover his drawbacks. But playoffs or winning playoffs, that's were he might get exposed.

But I guess if you compare to Bledsoe, I probably would prefer Romo, if things remain same with Bledsoe ( Pre-season or not, sorry, Bledsoe seemed the same guy I saw with Buffalo past two years, pat-pat-pat-sack).

 

[Banned_n_austin]

Romo looked better than Bledsoe and Henson last night ...

 

[JackMagist]

Since he hasn't ever done it before, no is my answer.

Aikman or Staubach had never done it before...until they did it. That's kind of a silly argument.

 

[dbair1967]

Romo might be a better starting QB for us this yr, but we'll never know because Parcells is married to Bledsoe

David

 

[Juke99]

Romo might be a better starting QB for us this yr, but we'll never know because Parcells is married to Bledsoe

David

Strap yourself in for "Testaverde; The Sequel"

:bang2:

 

[LaTunaNostra]

Any DC good enough to have helped his team get close the playoffs is going to know how to scheme Tony.

His game right now SEEMS to vertically shrink the field not expand it. We haven't seen the full extent of the playbook he has mastered, so it's unfair to say, imo, his arm is a major limitation.

Romo has pretty footwork, (specially in contrast to Bledsoe), some touch, seems to be overcoming his impulse decision making, and looks generally comfortable enough leading second teamers against second teamers.

I want to see him with the entire first team (and that means the final, or close to final line configuraton) before trying to answer that question.

 

[JackMagist]

Adding to what you are saying, I felt that with his Height, he seems to be liability when blitzed.

He gets easily blocked or vision will get blocked, unless he does roll outs desgined each time he is blitzed, especially up the middle. Both Crayton's missed TD pass and Brett Pierce great catch I thought were prime example his drawbacks, because of his lack of his height. I think he is not even 6 Feet.

On positive end, I think he can be a pretty good backup Qb. Or maybe if needed he can be a pretty effective Starting Qb, if things are designed to cover his drawbacks. But playoffs or winning playoffs, that's were he might get exposed.

But I guess if you compare to Bledsoe, I probably would prefer Romo, if things remain same with Bledsoe ( Pre-season or not, sorry, Bledsoe seemed the same guy I saw with Buffalo past two years, pat-pat-pat-sack).

Wrong. He is 6'2" and 210...while he may not be as big as the Culpeppers and some of the rest of todays QBs his size is not really an issue.

 

[TwoDeep3]

Can you guarantee the other team will cover Witten with a second string safety only?

If so, then yes.

If not, then no.

 

[RCowboyFan]

Wrong. He is 6'2" and 210...while he may not be as big as the Culpeppers and some of the rest of todays QBs his size is not really an issue.

Dude, just because he is listed as 6' 2" doesn't mean he is is. Look him and Henson side by side and no way Romo is just 2 inches shorter.

Its like McNabb being listed as 6' 2" or Vick listed I think around 6' or little more. McNabb no way is anything over 6'.

If anyone seen Romo upclose or close enough will attest that he is no way close to 6' 2".I have seen him pretty close ( not side by side but like 10-15 yards last year in stadium while warming up etc.). And I heard reports on the people who have been to camp that have reported him being short.

Even Babe commented on his height being an issue if I remember correctedly, especially considering Babe is a big time supporter of Romo ( even last year when he was struggling, Babe thought Romo will make it etc.).

 

[Wolverine]

Unfortunately if we were 0-15 Parcells would still start Bledsoe in game 16 over Romo or Henson. I hope we don't have a repeat of last year with Bledsoe being our new Vinny. My biggest worry is that if Bledsoe just bites that no matter how bad he plays both Romo and Henson will get robbed of playing time they need.

Romo lead us to the playoffs. Maybe. He has a good feel for pressure coming in and he makes fast reads and throws. He also is accurate. Average to above average arm strength. Sideline and deep throws are a question.


Henson. I think Romo is more ready now but if you could have Henson and Romo start 10 games I seriously think Henson would really pull far ahead of Romo. Henson is more athletic and has a cannon for a arm.


The good new for me is that both Romo and Henson did good and they will get better. I am looking forward to Henson getting some time with the 1st team.

 

[Lifetimeboyzfan]

I liked what I saw in limmited action from both Romo and Henson but at this point I think that Romo is a little better suited to start over an extended period of time.

How long before he gets in over his head? Well, that remains to be seen but there is no way Bledsoe starts all 16 games this season let alone finish it. And while Bledsoe may still have the ability to be a starter in this league he takes so many direct hits because of his lack of mobility that his durability will be a always be a major question.

Like it or not these three are all we have but I'm still a little surprised that JJ or BP haven't even considered a veteran backup or maybe its a sign that the staff has complete confidence in Romo???

To answer the question, no way in HE!!

 

[Tio]

How people can argue romo solidified his position as no.2 is beyond me. IF anything henson closed what little gap there was with his solid performance.

 

[Tio]

Aikman or Staubach had never done it before...until they did it. That's kind of a silly argument.

You know its bad when people compare and undrafted fa to the two greatest cowboy qbs of all time.

 

[big dog cowboy]

You know its bad when people compare and undrafted fa to the two greatest cowboy qbs of all time.

So true Tio!

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