Colin Cowherd. I never understood why Tony Romo was hated by Cowboy fans

[erod]

Well, Colin.

Because he, like the guy you bash daily, did not have great success come playoff time.

No, that's not it. It's because we have the dumbest fan base in all of professional sports.

 

[SultanOfSix]

Nah, but it's similar to bragging about a QBs 4th Qtr/Overtime comebacks then claiming with a little research, it will prove their point.

Like the oppositions year-end win percentage of all those comebacks is .285, if you did any research.

Aikman once said; to have so many comebacks, the team had to play pretty lousy outta the gate. The recent history of the Cowboys proves this, no matter who's playing QB.

There’s a difference between stating facts and bragging about them. Also, you didn’t prove it either. You just stated a percentage. You can only come back against the opponents you play and their record at the time, and it also points to the quality of your own team. As far as your claimed quote by Aikman, it is just one possible reason among many and doesn’t even have to apply at all. For example, teams can go back and forth until the fourth quarter and still be close in the end with the one that is losing in the fourth quarter the one that requires a comeback victory. The point is Romo was not a choker just because he was never a winner of a SB. Pulling out victories when down and having the highest 4th quarter rating among QBs when he retired is evidence for it. His rating often got better when the game was on the line.

 

[Risen Star]

He was as underrated as a QB as he is overrated as a commentator.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Colin Cowherd. I never understood why Tony Romo was hated by Cowboy fans​

I never understand why anyone would listen to Colin Cowherd.

 

[America's Cowboy]

In 2015 we were 3-1 with Romo.

In 2015 we were 1-11 without Romo.

He’s the best QB we’ve had since Aikman, but that’s not saying much either.

In 2016, we were 13 - 3 and accumulated a franchise record 11 game winning streak with Dak.

Sit down.

 

[bigE79]

Romo was a friggin Jedi,so much fun to watch play...I miss #9

 

[Zekeats]

Never had a full team. Either defense was lacking talent or oline was trash. Should never had lost his job to fraudo.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

In 2016, we were 13 - 3 and accumulated a franchise record 11 game winning streak with Dak.

Sit down.

Make me.

 

[pete026]

There’s a difference between stating facts and bragging about them. Also, you didn’t prove it either. You just stated a percentage. You can only come back against the opponents you play and their record at the time, and it also points to the quality of your own team. As far as your claimed quote by Aikman, it is just one possible reason among many and doesn’t even have to apply at all. For example, teams can go back and forth until the fourth quarter and still be close in the end with the one that is losing in the fourth quarter the one that requires a comeback victory. The point is Romo was not a choker just because he was never a winner of a SB. Pulling out victories when down and having the highest 4th quarter rating among QBs when he retired is evidence for it. His rating often got better when the game was on the line.

As to your first statement; I just played volley with MC as he does with many here. He knew his point was a lost cause because both are true. The 3 wins with Romo at QB in 2015 were against much lower than .500 opponents and the pass defense rankings were all 25th and above. He knows this so he starts playing his silly games which I won't waste my time with.

I agree you can only play (in this case, comeback) against the opponent you play. Just make sure you hold all players to that same standard and not choose your occasions to state "but his stats are only against weaker teams".

As to the win percentage; it is accurate. You simply take all of a QBs recorded comeback wins, which you obviously know by your reply, gather those opponents year-end records, then combine to determine an overall win percentage. However as always, in football the whole team matters. Not just the player. In general, unless a poster has a history of deception or outright lies, I would trust a specific value such as the one given until proven false. But that's me.

As to Aikman's comment, it has a lot of truth to it. Cowboys teams have a history of slow starts in the present century. But team was included in the statement because it takes a team to get off to a good start, unlike many here who only use the "team excuse" when it fits their pre-determined agenda.

As to Romo; my perspective is he was a very good QB and a genuinely nice guy. He had some very strange things go wrong, at the wrong times over his career and the only way I can describe it is snakebit. But at times, Romo himself was playing with the snake he was bit by. But maybe there is some truth to that saying, nice guys don't finish first (modified to fit). But I guarantee Romo isn't wallowing in, why me's and blaming others, like some of his so-called fans, because "he" is a class act. I would hazard a guess he would be embarrassed by some of the comments defending his career. His career, overall, speaks for itself.

As to some of his fans with their over-the-top defense of him, crazy post-career performance predictions, and genuine disdain for the present QB, simply because he was chosen to replace Romo.... I find it disturbing yet comical. But predictable based on the treatment Romo got back in his day. But is it worth a person's time?

 

[cowboybish]

Many of Romo’s choker games as some like to call them or games where he drove us down the field for go ahead points and our defense let us down in the end, or he was asked to do it again with very little time on the clock and in desperation through a pic. He never had the defense and if he did, we would’ve had a Super Bowl. Romo was a success story of a player from nowhere who became the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys. In my book, I will always hold Romo in high regard.

 

[MyFairLady]

When I think back on Romo I have mixed feelings for sure. On the one hand I feel like the team was going down the drain and he pretty much single handedly made us relevant and fun to watch. I also remember the team looking beyond terrible without him. On the other hand he never really won anything. When I think about Dak I also have mixed feelings. On the one hand early Dak especially 2016 Dak was incredible. The offense was a thing of beauty. On the other hand he has never really won anything and the team seemed to get by without him just fine.

 

[DallasEast]

Not sure why a seven-year old video has been posted. Really do not know why it is a Colin Cowherd video. It is another example of hypocrisy common for many sports talking heads. Talking out one side of their mouth one day. Talking out the other side of their mouths the next. Cowherd could have easily posed the exact same question to himself after substituting 'hate' for 'over criticism' and 'Cowboy fans' for 'me'.

That said, I read the entire thread and agree with @CalPolyTechnique post the most. There is a matching hypocrisy that began in the 2016 mass 'team chemistry' euphoria that gripped some Cowboys fans, a good deal of sports media, and especially Jerry Jones himself.

Unlike typical motor-mouth Jones though, a BUTT-LOAD of near daily commentary began among certain fans and sports talking heads alike-- namely Dak Prescott represented the anti-Tony Romo. The overwhelming mantra was Prescott instantly being the better quarterback, who would reverse the TEAM's playoff record under Romo. There was other non qualifiable rhetoric started, such as Prescott automatically becoming a superman by comparison to Romo--in a sport where INJURY is more commonplace than uncommon--that should have been dispelled once Prescott's right ankle was left swiveling like a TOP at end of his leg but I digress.

I posted the question here not long ago. Not only did the team's playoff record under Prescott eventually matched the one Romo was labeled with. It exceeded it. And yet, a contingent of Prescott supporters have not completely held him to the same exact critical standard. Past answers have either been poor, deflected or not voiced at all and only leave one question:

"Why not?"

 

[Chuck 54]

It started with his fumbled snap vs Seattle in his first playoff appearance that lost the game for Dallas.
It grew exponentially with his Cabo trip before being ousted in the first round when we had the #1 seed.
It was maintained by his constant failures in the playoffs and big divisional games.

It softened as he had some incredible, memorable plays over the years, and really softened as we felt sorry for him and his fragile body, and getting nursed everytime he was hit. For me, it sparked back a little hearing fans rewriting history, pretending ne fever had an OL, defense, or playmakers, all of which is completely untrue as he played with league super star receivers, league rushing champ, HOF and household name defenders, and some of the best OL players Dallas has ever seen throughout their primes (TSmith, ZMartin, TFrederick).

 

[SultanOfSix]

It started with his fumbled snap vs Seattle in his first playoff appearance that lost the game for Dallas.
It grew exponentially with his Cabo trip before being ousted in the first round when we had the #1 seed.
It was maintained by his constant failures in the playoffs and big divisional games.

It softened as he had some incredible, memorable plays over the years, and really softened as we felt sorry for him and his fragile body, and getting nursed everytime he was hit. For me, it sparked back a little hearing fans rewriting history, pretending ne fever had an OL, defense, or playmakers, all of which is completely untrue as he played with league super star receivers, league rushing champ, HOF and household name defenders, and some of the best OL players Dallas has ever seen throughout their primes (TSmith, ZMartin, TFrederick).

Umm...TSmith was a rookie in 2012. Frederick came in 2013. Zack Martin came in 2014. Not sure where you're getting this great offensive line that Romo played with during his prime. Even his offensive line in 2007 was average despite having pro-bowlers due to Romo's escapability. After then it was all downhill until those three guys were drafted.

 

[Risen Star]

I never understand why anyone would listen to Colin Cowherd.

Because they're not emotional babies who can't handle a dissenting opinion.

That'd be my guess.

 

[OGSixshooter]

The same reason Derek Carr is hated by Raider fans and you loved him Colin. Colin has a huge bias when it comes to QBs and he can't see past certain traits her likes...but Romo and Carr he always gave passes for their collapses. I'm a resident Dak "hater" but Colin really never gave Dak a pass. It comes down to preference masquerading as analysis. Romo FAILED and it was because of his "attitude"...his sulking self-absorbed lack of leadership doomed him when he needed the team to respond.

 

[MoistMayonnaise]

More Cowturd clickbait.

 

[blueblood70]

You know what the general consensus he was hated is ridiculous,

there were haters very small group just like with Prescott that never would accept the guy but me all the time he's one of my favorite Cowboys and I'm still OK with Prescott I accept Prescott too I mean all this hate comes from like ridiculous fans with their expectations that every player that comes along is supposed to be Hall of Fame and win you a bunch of Super Bowls..

and that is not even the reality of the NFL,

so they blame all the teams deficiencies on the quarterback even though we all know that's not really the truth... Prescott and Romo both are franchise quarterbacks that are setting records here and going to the playoffs pretty often recently and yet their haters are always gonna be haters this is the Internet I mean I don't even think it's millions there's probably billions of viewers both that are fans of the Cowboys and non fans that are gonna post hate stuff but really it's a very small percentage in my opinion..

 

[Creeper]

I don't remember people hating Romo. He had some bad games but overall I think Cowboys fans liked Romo. Maybe Cowherd should look in the mirror.

 

[WillieBeamen]

Because this fanbase is dumb and full of casuals


Same ones that hated Romo, love the bum we have now.


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