DMN: BLOG: Ray Lewis on Tony Romo: "He's up and down"

[lewpac]

Another thing.................
I don't get it that, anytime anyone says anything whatsoever about your team, it's "Trash Talking".
I hear and see ZERO of that in Lewis' remarks. In fact, I found it very respectful. Further more, I sensed his concern about NOT getting to Romo, and how it leads to disaster for the opposing team. Reading between the lines, he's also worried about what Romo can do on his "up" days.
That's not trash talking. That's showing the guy a TON of respect, and indicating their approach to stopping the opposing team. Simple as that. What, can't a guy give simple analysis and share his opinion about his upcoming opponent without being assaulted and besmirched?
I'm not taking Lewis or his side over Romo and our side. I'm just saying that this is the type of vocabulary that happens every week in team meetings and film sessions in preparation for games. Some one asked him questions, and he answered as concisely, respectfully, and "un-flamingly" as he could.
He as also saying what I've been saying for good while now. That Romo provides just enough bling, and just enough numbers, and just enough plays to keep the "Tony Romo is god" crowd mesmerized and starry eyed. But when rattled or disturbed, he's quicker than many to lose his poise and provide the "big play" for the other team.

 

[diehard2294]

he speaks the truth,but like any NFL QB,pressure them and they all have troubles. Some more then others

hope Holland can get a miracle cure and play, because you know they will bring the heat.

we must win the field position battle as well to win

and keep an eye on Reed at all times

 

[Maikeru-sama]

Then why did 80% of this board say how similar comments Patrick Crayton made about Aaron Rodgers in TC were BB material?

Like I said-they were SIMILAR to Ray Lewis', but 80% of this board AND Calvin Watkins said he gave the Packers BB material for our next meeting.

Furthermore, people were still probably ticked off about Patrick Crayton's performance in the Playoffs or lack thereof.

I don't know what he said in TC regarding Aaron Rogers, but he definately didn't need to be running his mouth.

 

[Givincer]

Patrick Crayton has said things 10 times as incindiary.

At least Crayton backs up his talk and comes to play in the playof... hmm never mind.

:laugh2:

 

[Maikeru-sama]

Were you here in August when Crayton made those comments about Aaron Rodgers, which were SIMILAR to Lewis' about Romo?

It resulted in SEVERAL pages of pillaring him for it. Even Calvin Watkins said he gave the Packers BB material.

Read my previous post.

And no, I wasn't around in August. I was unemployed at the time and I was looking for a job .

 

[bayeslife]

Crayton is a #3 receiver who runs his mouth. Ray Lewis is a Hall of Famer who tells the truth.

Yeah because Crayton is all lies...

 

[bbgun]

We pretty much have to win this game anyway, so God help us if we need to use this benign comment as motivation.

 

[Maikeru-sama]

We pretty much have to win this game anyway, so God help us if we need to use this benign comment as motivation.

Tony Romo won't lose sleep over it. I bet Wade Phillips won't even bother putting it up on the bulletin board.

No matter what anybody says during the week, both teams need this win in the worse way.

Emotions will be high and expect to see alot of pushing and shoving on Saturday.

 

[5Stars]

Tony Romo won't lose sleep over it. I bet Wade Phillips won't even bother putting it up on the bulletin board.

No matter what anybody says during the week, both teams need this win in the worse way.

Emotions will be high and expect to see alot of pushing and shoving on Saturday.

Man...I gotta bad feeling about this game. Something is not right?

 

[Maikeru-sama]

Man...I gotta bad feeling about this game. Something is not right?

It's going to be a bruiser.

One of my biggest concerns is that it may be so physical that we may see a few guys get hurt or the team has trouble rebounding from such a physical game next week agains Philadelphia.

 

[bbgun]

Man...I gotta bad feeling about this game. Something is not right?

I would too, but they tend to win the games they absolutely have to (like the Sunday night game in DC and the most recent game). Philly's recent surge means we gotta have this one too.

 

[Bleu Star]

Proctor makes me sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo nervous...

That said, I can see it Saturday night.

"Oh. You want to pin your ears back and just blitz huh?" OK

Screen left for 15 yards
Screen right for 20
Middle screen for a TD
Rinse
Repeat
10-5

 

[lewpac]

That's football...sucker!

Wait until they put that chip inside the heads of the players!

You got it! The Cowboys and the team are on a journey.

Yeah, you're right. That's Football.
But only one of many stages of "football".
I'm not a Romo-hater. Hell, he's the QB on the team I love. And he is pretty good for sure. He also is on a, to use your words, a "journey". He hasn't "arrived" yet.
That's not a dig, or a put-down. Nor is it enough to give up on him and throw him under the buss. I don't hate the guy and hope he matures and develops to his maximum potential. But those three word I just used are very applicable to Tony Romo. Maturity, development, and potential.
Any casual observers has to see that Romo is "on his way".
It's just a plain statement of fact. The only problem with a "developing" Super Star Hall-of-Famer, is that the growing pains in that "highlight" film I described are part of it. And it kills you during "real-time" while your waiting on the maturity.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Regardless of what the prisoners of the moment say, Brady didnt become an elite QB til the Pats won their 3rd SB. His numbers before that were very average.

shouldn't your sig change?

back to the original discussion though, the Raven's D is tough, but this is probably one of the worst offenses we'll face all year

 

[5Stars]

Yeah, you're right. That's Football.
But only one of many stages of "football".
I'm not a Romo-hater. Hell, he's the QB on the team I love. And he is pretty good for sure. He also is on a, to use your words, a "journey". He hasn't "arrived" yet.
That's not a dig, or a put-down. Nor is it enough to give up on him and throw him under the buss. I don't hate the guy and hope he matures and develops to his maximum potential. But those three word I just used are very applicable to Tony Romo. Maturity, development, and potential.
Any casual observers has to see that Romo is "on his way".
It's just a plain statement of fact. The only problem with a "developing" Super Star Hall-of-Famer, is that the growing pains in that "highlight" film I described are part of it. And it kills you during "real-time" while your waiting on the maturity.

Your right...!!

 

[Rampage]

Man...I gotta bad feeling about this game. Something is not right?

we'll be fine. I'm not worried about this game at all. In fact I'm more worried about the philly game. but 1st things 1st and that's beating the Ravens.

 

[The Panch]

shouldn't your sig change?

back to the original discussion though, the Raven's D is tough, but this is probably one of the worst offenses we'll face all year

mehhh....I need to update it.

 

[Beast_from_East]

So the key to the game is to pressure the opposing QB according to Ray Lewis.

Hmmmmm...........I would have never guessed this.

Thank you Captian Obvious!!!!!!!

 

[jobberone]

Tony is still learning when and when not to be Tony. He's gets us to the playoffs then you have got to give him some credit. Unless of course it's in spite of him.

Hey, at least Tony doesn't have to carry the club. The D can carry him some now.

We got a team.

 

[Givincer]

Tony is still learning when and when not to be Tony. He's gets us to the playoffs then you have got to give him some credit. Unless of course it's in spite of him.

Nothing Romo could do now, at this point in the season, would make me say we got into the playoffs in spite of him. Rather, no matter what, if we get into the playoffs it's because of him. He's the only reason our team even has a chance to be in the playoffs right now. Without him, our offense quickly racks up the three and outs, which kills our defense.