Can't blame this one on Romo

[Section446]

I believe a lot has to do with our game plan, I mean for us to win we DON'T need to feed Dez the ball. For example, Romo only threw the ball 19 times today, and completed 15 passes. With our running game, I honestly don't see how we can get Dez involved more without forcing it to him. We don't want to be like DET with CJ where all they is force it to him, and because of that they're a sloppy team that turns it over a bunch. Our game plan is all about balance and once you start targeting Dez more you're taking targets away from Cole Beasely and Jason Witten who have been huge this year in crucial downs. It's honestly a good problem to have, now if those other guys aren't producing then I'd agree with you, we'd have a huge problem.

I totally get it, but if he is indeed one of the elite WR's in the league, you've got to get him more involved. It's not like it was just today, I feel like I can name 5-8 halves this year where he just was nowhere to be found. When the guy gets the ball in his hands, good things happen, and no matter how balanced we are, none of the other guys, Beasley, Williams, Witten, etc.. are Dez.

 

[LatinMind]

Give me a freaking break LM, I usually agree with your takes but please. Romo had Dez Bryant one on one and decided to put the ball in his playmakers hand with the game on the line. Romo threw a perfect pass, and Bryant went over the defender and snatched it. Sadly Dez didn't "catch" the ball, can't really knock Romo or Dez on that play, it's a joke of a rule that needs to be changed.

So Romo killing 2 drives with sacks didnt play as big a part of the game then that one call? Missed bailey kick, and Murray fumble. Thats the game there. The defense was gassed at the end of the game because Dallas offense left them out to dry in the 2nd half with lousey execution. GB wouldve got a Fg at the end. Defense had very little in the tank. And like i said its a horrible rule, but going with the rule it was the right call.

 

[cml750]

IDC if it was a catch or not. What does an apology do? Do they get to replay the last part of the game? The game shouldve been over by then is the point.

You are correct that they made too many mistakes. Murray's fumble was the back breaker that they never really recovered from. I thought you were arguing the Romo to Dez pass was not a catch. If they had not made some of the mistakes they made, like Murray's fumble or the Romo missed snap then the blown call on Dez's catch would not of mattered.

 

[BIGDen]

Romo Killed drives that couldve put the game away. The offense as a whole failed. The defense held the packers in check for over 3 quarters. The offense had alot of chances to blow this team out. Bad plays called, Romo taking sacks Murray fumble and Bailey miss. Get out of here with the ref's excuse. It was the right call on a horrible rule. My point is the game shouldve never have had to come to a desperation throw by Romo on 4th down.

Romo taking a couple of sacks doesn't compare to Murray's fumble, missed FG, Hanna not recovering fumbled return, and Dez's catch being take away. Romo played well overall and a couple of sacks didn't offset all of the positives he brought today (2 tds and no turnovers as well as a big pass to Dez at the end). Defense came up very small repeatedly today.

 

[LatinMind]

You are correct that they made too many mistakes. Murray's fumble was the back breaker that they never really recovered from. I thought you were arguing the Romo to Dez pass was not a catch. If they had not made some of the mistakes they made, like Murray's fumble or the Romo missed snap then the blown call on Dez's catch would not of mattered.

I thought it was a catch, everybody watching the game thought it was a catch. But the worst rule in sports says thats not. For whatever reason.

 

[JoeKing]

wth, why are so many of you making excuses for Romo? He is the captain of the offense, that loss belongs to him as much as it belongs to anyone. He holds the ball too long, makes bad reads of the defense and takes unnecessary sacks. I knew he wouldn't get it done in the playoffs... I was right.

 

[LatinMind]

Romo taking a couple of sacks doesn't compare to Murray's fumble, missed FG, Hanna not recovering fumbled return, and Dez's catch being take away. Romo played well overall and a couple of sacks didn't offset all of the positives he brought today (2 tds and no turnovers as well as a big pass to Dez at the end). Defense came up very small repeatedly today.

Those TDs came early. But he needed to keep going. With the outcome of the game id say them sacks had more impact on the game. Because GB offense was in the dumps at that point. But Romos sacks let them hang in. You cant let a team with a QB like rodgers hang in. You have to put the nail in the coffin. The dallas offense did GB a favor.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Romo taking a couple of sacks doesn't compare to Murray's fumble, missed FG, Hanna not recovering fumbled return, and Dez's catch being take away. Romo played well overall and a couple of sacks didn't offset all of the positives he brought today (2 tds and no turnovers as well as a big pass to Dez at the end). Defense came up very small repeatedly today.

It was a shoot out. 2 drives he shot hisself in his got!

So Romo killing 2 drives with sacks didnt play as big a part of the game then that one call? Missed bailey kick, and Murray fumble. Thats the game there. The defense was gassed at the end of the game because Dallas offense left them out to dry in the 2nd half with lousey execution. GB wouldve got a Fg at the end. Defense had very little in the tank. And like i said its a horrible rule, but going with the rule it was the right call.

Romo and those drivers were the game.

 

[Fletch]

romo played ok today. his fumbled snap was awful. sacks were also awful.

I blame Demarco that had a sure fire TD courtesy of his awesome O line, only to fumble in the biggest game, during a crucial moment. We would have sealed it had he not lost the ball. FACT!

 

[BIGDen]

Those TDs came early. But he needed to keep going. With the outcome of the game id say them sacks had more impact on the game. Because GB offense was in the dumps at that point. But Romos sacks let them hang in. You cant let a team with a QB like rodgers hang in. You have to put the nail in the coffin. The dallas offense did GB a favor.

Romo's sacks didn't have near the impact of all the things I mentioned.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

The Cowboys should have won this one, but they didn't take care of business.

I found three issues that I felt played large in the loss.

1. DeMarco's fumble
2. Missed field goal.
3. Romo refusing to throw the ball away after holding way too long.

In the end, if the Cowboys had take care of the ball. Green Bay loses by at least 10.

You missed the one true reason... We have crop on defense.

 

[cml750]

I thought it was a catch, everybody watching the game thought it was a catch. But the worst rule in sports says thats not. For whatever reason.

From any rule I have seen or read that was a catch in all regards. Can't cry over spilled milk but I expect the league to issue an apology which will not change anything but it will make the idiot official who overturned the play look bad and hopefully keep him from officiating the Superbowl.

 

[dstovall5]

So Romo killing 2 drives with sacks didnt play as big a part of the game then that one call? Missed bailey kick, and Murray fumble. Thats the game there. The defense was gassed at the end of the game because Dallas offense left them out to dry in the 2nd half with lousey execution. GB wouldve got a Fg at the end. Defense had very little in the tank. And like i said its a horrible rule, but going with the rule it was the right call.

I agree all those plays had an effect on the game, I just think to call the throw on 4th down a "desperation throw" is a huge stretch. I think most of us can agree that it was a great throw, and a smart decision with the game on the line. You put the ball in your play makers hand there, and that's simply what Romo did. Now if Dez had been doubled I'd agree, but he was not, and Dez was open.

As for Romo's performance as a whole today, I think he had a good game. If your only complaint is he held the ball too long on a couple plays, then I think that says a lot right there.

 

[Staubacher]

Romo is the only QB who gets 100% blame for sacks. Most QBs get zero, the defense is praised or the blocking is blamed.

Romo played as well in the playoffs as he did all year. We lost in a tough place and got some bad breaks.

 

[AmericanCowboy]

Romo taking sacks is not an issue. It shows development in his part,

Also, Romo holding on to the ball is what makes him great.

 

[LatinMind]

I agree all those plays had an effect on the game, I just think to call the throw on 4th down a "desperation throw" is a huge stretch. I think most of us can agree that is was a great throw, and a smart decision with the game on the line. You put the ball in your play makers hand there, and that's simply what Romo did.

As for Romo's performance as a whole today, I think he had a good game. If your only complaint is he held the ball too long on a couple plays, then I think that says a lot right there.

It was the perfect throw. Im sure there were safer plays. Now Dallas fans feel the way Detroit fans felt last week.

 

[Staubacher]

Those TDs came early. But he needed to keep going. With the outcome of the game id say them sacks had more impact on the game. Because GB offense was in the dumps at that point. But Romos sacks let them hang in. You cant let a team with a QB like rodgers hang in. You have to put the nail in the coffin. The dallas offense did GB a favor.

Our defense wasn't gassed they just aren't that good. Overachieved all year but clock struck midnight.

 

[btcutter]

One thing that's really frustrating, and I don't know if it's the play-calling or Romo, is how Dez Bryant just disappears for entire halves sometimes.

Not sure you can complain about that given how many points this team scores. We take advantage of mismatches. I would complain if we were not scoring. We have so many options it's not necessary to force feed one player.

 

[Section446]

Romo is the only QB who gets 100% blame for sacks. Most QBs get zero, the defense is praised or the blocking is blamed.

Romo played as well in the playoffs as he did all year. We lost in a tough place and got some bad breaks.

Not all plays are created equal.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

I agree all those plays had an effect on the game, I just think to call the throw on 4th down a "desperation throw" is a huge stretch. I think most of us can agree that it was a great throw, and a smart decision with the game on the line. You put the ball in your play makers hand there, and that's simply what Romo did. Now if Dez had been doubled I'd agree, but he was not, and Dez was open.

As for Romo's performance as a whole today, I think he had a good game. If your only complaint is he held the ball too long on a couple plays, then I think that says a lot right there.

If the play stood every one would be singing Romos, Bryants and JGs praises. It would have been ballsey.