Cowboys Jerry: Basking In The Romo Balance

[Bleu Star]

That play? Seemed like a standard pass for any NFL QB.

It was...

 

[BigStar]

Who's "crying" exactly?

I'm praising it and hoping it continues.

I'd point that broad brush somewhere else.

He just knew "Crying" would get a reaction is all...throw you off track being correct (make it emotional) etc. Could have just as easily said criticize...

 

[popp1234]

Dallas faced that in this game with a 3rd and 15 late in the game and Romo rolled out and threw a perfect strike to Dez for the 1st down.

Actually, it was 3rd and 14..it's a game of inches.

 

[waving monkey]

The fact is, this is all Romo is capable of right now. He can't get the ball downfield, and he's very reluctant to move in the pocket.

The question remaining is if Romo will strengthen and return to form, or if this is the Romo we see from now to the end of his career.

I hope this is the Romo what we're seeing

 

[Sportsbabe]

It absolutely is sustainable for a full season. The 9ers have ridden this philosophy to three straight NFC Championship games and a Super Bowl appearance and the Seahawks rode it all the way to a World Championship. Kap and Wilson are good QBs but they are GREAT QBs when their run game is dominant and they only have to be clutch for 3-4 plays per game. Ditto for their defenses. Both squads have fantastic defensive personnel. They are absolutely dominant when their respective offenses control the ball for 35-40 minutes a game because they are also well rested while watching their ball controlled running game demoralize the opposition. I also think that same philosophy had a lot to do with some of the defensive success the Cowboys had this past weekend. They weren't gasping for breath or mentally fatigued from being out on the field for 40 minutes of a football game.

Romo has had his gaffes but his career has been much more clutch than blunder than most fans will ever give him credit for. Fans are concerned about Romo's ability due to the back condition. I get it. I still have confidence the guy can get it done when needed if he doesn't have to carry the whole thing on is shoulders 90% of the time. He's still "got it" as far as I'm concerned. He just doesn't need to do it for 40-45 times a game which is refreshing to both Romo and the fans. The whole concept is new to Romo. He'll find his stride and be just fine, IMHO.

I think you just said something.

 

[Sportsbabe]

Actually, it was 3rd and 14..it's a game of inches.

Makes it even more perfect

 

[skinsscalper]

The 49ers and Seahawks had great defenses.

They also had running QBs to supplement the traditional running game and a RB that could carry a full load.

The Cowboys aren't built that way. They can not consistently win games rushing 40 times while Romo throws for a buck seventy. It's not happening. You'll see that when we play against real QBs and as the wear and tear of the season grinds on Murray.

I agree that both Seattle and the 9ers have great defenses. They have immense talent (which I already addressed) and they are made better when their offense controls the clock (which I also addressed). Both also looked pretty pedestrian when challenged this past weekend. Romo really doesn't have to compliment the running game the way that Kap or Wilson do because he's a better passer than both. This past weekend was an anomaly. The Cowboys aren't going to run the ball 40 times a game every week. They won't have to. An efficient 30-30 split would be plenty to have success in this league while also keeping the defense somewhat fresh (and I think 179 is going to be the low end of Romo's season totals when it's all said and done).

Murray needs some relief and I think a healthy Randle would fit the bill. You hate to take the ball out of the hot hand but they must in order to keep Murray fresh. The best way to keep a "real QB" in check is to maximize his time on the sidelines. The defense has done a decent (not great yet) job of getting pressure up front against two pretty good O-lines considering the personnel. It's tough to say if they can keep it up, but I'm not ready to write them off just yet regardless of the opposing QB.

We all just have to wait and see.

 

[Sportsbabe]

All I know is if this is the Romo we will see from now until the end of his career, we got fleeced at the bargaining table. Watching him feign at the first sight of pressure and fall to the ground makes me want to poke my eyeballs out.

When you get your ribs broken, lung punctured, back surgically repaired twice. ... hills back.

 

[ccb04]

Interestingly, after injuring his back vs. the Skins...Romo was still able to elude pressure & throw a game-winning TD to Murray on 4th & 10.

As Broaddus mentioned, Romo may need to get his legs under him. It was Parcells that used to tell his QB's to heavily focus on strengthening their legs with squats, leg presses, deadlifts, sprinting/running, etc. With the back injury/surgery, Romo focused on his core work with trainers, to help stabilize his back.

Also, while the OL has been stellar run blocking...the pass blocking has been suspect at times. Romo has been sacked 7 times in 2 games and hit multiple times. Pressure of course affects throws.

Hopefully, getting back to playing routinely will help sharpen his field vision...as in the 49'ers game, he obviously made some bad throws even when protection was decent. Remains to be seen if any physical (to include strength issues), can sort themselves out.

 

[DiResta]

I dont care who powers the bus or drives the bus as long as the bus is rolling and keeps rolling