News: CBS: Cowboys trying to find ways to help QB not make risky throws

[TheMarathonContinues]

The thing is, Parcells', IMO, would've eventually moved Romo out for a more trust worthy QB. Romo can fling it around no doubt, but stats don't win championship, just ask Aikman, ask Russell Wilson. Taking care of the ball, not taking sacks, getting first downs, and putting the ball in the end zone (consistently). You can't start showing up in the 3rd or 4th qtr, you need to come out swinging and hop on teams fast.

Now what I'm worried about is the velocity he has on his passes. OMG, if he doesn't get that fixed, let's just trash the season get the 1st pick.

Brees, Eli and Rodgers had some pretty nice stats to go against the claim though.

 

[LatinMind]

Cowboys trying to find ways to help QB not make risky throws
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/page/DAL/dallas-cowboys


Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo tried on two occasions during a Week 1 loss against the 49ers to force the football to wide receiver Dez Bryant despite being covered by multiple defenders. Both times Romo threw interceptions.

"I think it’s pretty clear -- you don’t force the ball to people," head coach Jason Garrett said, per ESPN. "Dez is a great player, but [Jason Witten is] a great player too. Terrance Williams, Cole Beasley, Devin Street, Dwayne Harris, all those guys are really, really good football players, who, if given an opportunity, are going to come through for us. Tony understands that. Tony’s typically struck a really nice balance about trying to give these guys a chance and understanding how to read things out and throwing the ball to the right guy."

As one of the top wide receivers in the NFL, defenses will pay extra attention to Bryant on a weekly basis. Garrett said it will be up to the coaching staff to find ways to get the football to Bryant without having Romo make risky throws.

"It’s what happens every week in the NFL," Garrett said. "Dez Bryant, if you look at his whole body of work throughout his career, he’s gotten doubled throughout most games every game he’s every play. The same thing with Jason Witten. These guys are really good players. Week in and week out they find ways, we’ve tried to find ways to give them opportunities."

Best way to save Romo from himself is limit his ability to change plays when he wants. If you see something thats going to work and has been working tell him run this play or call a timeout.

 

[BringBackThatOleTimeBoys]

Romo is incapable of winning us a Super Bowl regardless how good the team is around him.

Even if in a hypothetical situation he's playing for the Hawks or 49ers? With Joe Harbaugh lighting a fire under Romo?

I'd like to think: probably, but maybe I'm dreaming.

 

[Bullflop]

Tony seems to be in denial of the fact that his arm is very average. In truth, it was never anything more and surely isn't at this juncture. He naturally tends to persist in thinking he has the arm strength and accuracy to "thread the needle" like a legendary QB might. Unfortunately, that is simply not the case. It never has been.

Now, this is certainly not to say he's bereft of some exceptional qualities but hey, let's face it, arm strength and consistent accuracy are simply not his calling cards. Too bad there are times when he appears in denial of it.

He's especially vulnerable right now, since his timing and confidence are lacking due to being a bit rusty (this, despite Garrett's denial of same.) In the past, he's normally been able to rebound from bad games such as the one last Sunday. His awareness that his decisions must be wise and timely ones should be a high priority.

Let's hope Tony finds the wherewithal to rebound once again vs. the Titans. He surely can't afford to hesitate in his delivery again as he did against the 49ers. Especially so, if he's to overcome that setback in game one.

 

[CCBoy]

Bullflop, you may be onto something here...there may be a need to formally reintroduce Tony's arm to his head again...

 

[TheFinisher]

We're seriously having to deal with this with a 34 year old 100 million dollar Quarterback?? Lol can never be Romo friendly enough.

 

[ConstantReboot]

Best way to help Romo is to get him a coach that will hold him accountable and puts the fear of God in him. Landry was like that, so was Jimmy. Players may say they hate those kind of coaches, but they really respect them and appreciate them when they look back on their careers. All players need direction, trust in a plan.

Thats the main problem right now with this team and can easily be fixed. Garrett is too nice of a guy. Not a good trait for a coach. Coaches need to call out those mistakes which take the team down. Garrett doesn't care it seems. He is only here to get a paycheck and is nothing more than a spectator.

All we asked for is for Garrett to step up to the plate and call people out for their mistakes. Thats what good coaches do. Thats what I miss about Parcells. People were afraid to be called out or better yet traded. We have a system in Dallas where the inmates run the asylum. Thats why we can't win.

 

[ConstantReboot]

We're seriously having to deal with this with a 34 year old 100 million dollar Quarterback?? Lol can never be Romo friendly enough.

The offense is so Romo friendly that whenever he makes a mistake no one can call him out on it. Not even the coach. Very Romo friendly indeed.

 

[CCBoy]

Thats the main problem right now with this team and can easily be fixed. Garrett is too nice of a guy. Not a good trait for a coach. Coaches need to call out those mistakes which take the team down. Garrett doesn't care it seems. He is only here to get a paycheck and is nothing more than a spectator.

All we asked for is for Garrett to step up to the plate and call people out for their mistakes. Thats what good coaches do. Thats what I miss about Parcells. People were afraid to be called out or better yet traded. We have a system in Dallas where the inmates run the asylum. Thats why we can't win.

The thing here, is that leadership style, whether directive or non-directive, both can arrive, with a mature professional, at top levels of team play. The commitment has to be to the level of commitment to play at a top hustle level, and to always, always work on technique.

Whether that is backed by a let's do this, guys...or a pull your heads out, darling, doesn't determine execution. Commitment is the difference. And no, not always will a 'nice guy' finish second!

 

[TheFinisher]

The offense is so Romo friendly that whenever he makes a mistake no one can call him out on it. Not even the coach. Very Romo friendly indeed.

The troubling thing is Romo had a run game that was killing the Niners and pass protection that he could have drank tea before looking downfield. The silver lining in all of this are he's out of excuses, notice how the Romosexuals went into hiding all week?

 

[ConstantReboot]

The thing here, is that leadership style, whether directive or non-directive, both can arrive, with a mature professional, at top levels of team play. The commitment has to be to the level of commitment to play at a top hustle level, and to always, always work on technique.

Whether that is backed by a let's do this, guys...or a pull your heads out, darling, doesn't determine execution. Commitment is the difference. And no, not always will a 'nice guy' finish second!

Well that type of leadership style you mention is not working. The definition of insanity is when you keep doing the same things over and over but expecting a different results is exactly whats going on with Dallas.

We all seen this a hundred times where we know we could have or should have run the ball to win. Its been several years now. Why hasn't the coach learned his lesson? Or is he still learning?

 

[ConstantReboot]

The troubling thing is Romo had a run game that was killing the Niners and pass protection that he could have drank tea before looking downfield. The silver lining in all of this are he's out of excuses, notice how the Romosexuals went into hiding all week?

Im a fan of Romo. But he needs to be coach consistently. Parcells stated that. Now why can't we give him a coach that can coach him not to make these blunders?

 

[CCBoy]

Well that type of leadership style you mention is not working. The definition of insanity is when you keep doing the same things over and over but expecting a different results is exactly whats going on with Dallas.

We all seen this a hundred times where we know we could have or should have run the ball to win. Its been several years now. Why hasn't the coach learned his lesson? Or is he still learning?

Perhaps you could do a more intense analysis of team and directions over the past four seasons. There are reasons for specific failures.

The defining element for a leader, is in how he analyzes those failures and then initiates actions for the ponds on his own chess board. Not in the volume or language used.

Four years ago, the team was cap bankrupt...when Wade Phillips left.

Now, the team is going strongly into the next season with a cap situation again fully healthy.

Four years ago, the team had a completely dysfunctional offensive line picture.

Now, the team has one of the better lines in the league.

Four seasons ago, the final years of a complete defensive units was quickly approaching, and only took three years to fully extinguish that lingering strength.

First, the team acquired stability, for the first time in over a decade, in it's secondary. It put out top positional money to improve that very group. The acquiring of both Carr and Claiborne in the same season, was focused at directly bring up quality in the secondary. Wilcox being taken in the third round and Church being the team's defensive MVP last season, points to the rest of the sections directions to elevate. Throw in a strong contract for Orlando Scandrick...and well, a lot has been done towards improving the Dallas secondary.

Rod Marinelli's addition is aimed at fixing and finishing the transition to the 4-3 defensive scheme back in Dallas. The team is in year two of that transition. One has to almost be blind not to see a specific type of player now being taken for the defensive line. That whole group is coming up. Top players already proven in the league, are not numerous there, but strong players are in abundance now. That takes time to weave together. But the additions of Lawrence and Rolando McClain should have a strong and long lasting element to both players.

Hey, Sean Lee got hurt again...that happens. But when he returns to what is happening in the linebacker positional unit this year...this old linebacker is getting excited.

The directions of the current defensive group, is not on the shoulders of Rod Marinelli.

As to the offense, that is fully on the shoulders of Jason Garrett. How that unit, at the conclusion of this season, will determine the merit of Jason Garrett. He made that unit, specificly.

He will either ride off into the sunset on how the offense does right now, or will have a real team jelling under his leadership.

And believe me, that won't rest upon whether he pats a player on his butt, or walks up to him cursing and actually knocks him OUT!

 

[HappyOnions]

I remember wondering a few years ago how TO used to get so much separation sometimes. He would be wide open. Didn't the defense KNOW the ball was coming to him? It's the same offense.

TO was stronger, faster, a better route runner, etc.

The only thing Dez has on him is his ability to make the highlight reel catch.

 

[tyke1doe]

Best way to help Romo is to get him a coach that will hold him accountable and puts the fear of God in him. Landry was like that, so was Jimmy. Players may say they hate those kind of coaches, but they really respect them and appreciate them when they look back on their careers. All players need direction, trust in a plan.

It's really ridiculous that we're still talking about this now that Romo is on the downside of his career.

 

[xwalker]

Best way to save Romo from himself is limit his ability to change plays when he wants. If you see something thats going to work and has been working tell him run this play or call a timeout.

The issue of changing the play is getting a lot of attention, but it wouldn't really solve the INTs that he was throwing. He had other players wide open on at least 2 of the 3 INT plays but didn't see them.

 

[Zordon]

Even if in a hypothetical situation he's playing for the Hawks or 49ers? With Joe Harbaugh lighting a fire under Romo?

I'd like to think: probably, but maybe I'm dreaming.

Maybe 4 or 5 years ago but not now. He's not savable anymore. If a new head coach comes in, you know we're going to hear excuses about "comfortability", etc.

 

[BringBackThatOleTimeBoys]

^ I guess Romo goes down as an Archie Manning instead of a Peyton Manning (possible apologies to Archie.)

 

[Idgit]

TO was stronger, faster, a better route runner, etc.

The only thing Dez has on him is his ability to make the highlight reel catch.

TO was a terrible route runner. He also had mediocre hands. He was unbelievable after the catch though.

 

[maxdallasfan]

Here is his scouting report coming out of college (condensed version)...I believe this was posted here years ago:

Tony Romo #17 - 6'2" 220 lbs. - Eastern Illinois - Sp. 4.9 Rating 78

Smooth strong small college passer completed an excellent senior season at the Division 1 AA level that earned him the Walter Payton Award, symbolic of the level's best player. Tony completed a record setting career that included three consecutive Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year awards in addition to numerous first team All-American teams. He is a fine athlete with a live arm and the ability to make all the throws. He has shown excellent accuracy, touch and timing as a passer with the ability to hit receivers in stride on a consistent basis. He has operated mainly from the shotgun and has decent setup technique when starting from under center.

He has a very quick release with a smooth compact delivery that wastes little motion that allows him to get the ball off nicely when under pressure.

He has a good arm with the ability to throw the short and intermediate passes exceptionally well. He needs some work on the deep ball with improved arm strength and better foot positioning necessary to increase his completion %. He has a good feel for pressure in the pocket with the mobility to avoid tacklers and make a good throw on the move. He makes things happen outside the pocket with the ability to hit receivers on the money. Over his career, he made nice strides in all areas of play, especially decision making. He goes through his progressions well with the quick decision making to deliver the ball to the right receiver at the right time. He has the complete makeup of an NFL starting QB - athletic, sound arm with the ability to make quick smart decisions consistently.

The Skinny: This guy may be the gem of this deep QB class. He is an ideal fit for the West Coast offense that emphasizes accuracy, mobility and quick decision-making. He has the triangle numbers NFL scouts seek in a pro prospect and he has the makeup to become a starter with further development and continued improvement. He has the talent to surprise over time and may be the best small college passer since Kurt Warner.

He needs further coaching and playing experience especially working under center and making adjustments while setting up in the pocket. At the combine, he ran a 5.0 forty, had a 30" vertical jump and an 8'9" broad jump.

He is a talented prospect with the tools to start, but most likely a 2nd day selection in this deep QB class. He is a quality 3rd string NFL passer with excellent upside potential. This guy should emerge as an NFL starter in time with proper coaching and some patience. Excellent middle round prospect with the ability to shine in a West Coast offense.

Draft Projection: 5th-6th Round