DMN BLOG: Terence Newman: Relationship with Jessica Simpson takes away from Tony Romo

[bags]

Are you sure you are interpreting this right? As I read it, Newman is just saying the media focus on his relationship detracts from what a good QB Newman thinks he is...there is no blaming going on here as far as I can see.

I interpreted what Newman said the same way you describe. I'd be willing to bet just about everything I own that's what he meant.

He doesn't mean the relationship prevents Romo from being great, but rather that all the time the media spends focusing on Romo and Simpson would be better spent on reporting the football aspect of things.

 

[tomson75]

Honestly, I'm not even sure what Newman is trying to say, and I've read that three times.

Is he saying that Tony isn't as good now because his girlfriend is taking away his focus? Or is he saying that Romo's girlfriend makes Tony look more like a celebrity and not like the good QB he is?

In either case, Newman probably just needs to shut his mouth. It's not a clear quote, and I can't imagine a lot of good things coming from saying it in the first place.

To myself, it CLEARLY reads the latter. The title, and the author, clearly would like you to think otherwise, however.

 

[jswalker1981]

I seriously want to throw up.

Felt the same way....

In all honesty, it is no one's concern but Romo's. It isn't up to Owens, Newman, the media, or any of us to decide whether or not Romo should be dating Jessica Simpson. All I want as a fan is to have a QB come to play on Sunday, and do the best he can, and I think we have that. I also want a corner to play 16 games in a season. Obviously that hasn't happened lately with Newman. He should focus on taking care of himself, not about Romo's relationship.

 

[khiladi]

You're right. You will. If you want. Which I doubt, but that's beside the point.

The article reference and yours are like night and day. The article noted a similar comment/observation by Owens. Your comment is to slam those who wanted Owens gone by saying they thought crazy media attention only came with Owens and too bad for them, even though Owens is gone, the media will remain.

So your comment is making it about Owens. Not the author of the piece.



And by the way, how can I have an anti-TO agenda when he's not even here?

So what? That doesn't change the point. Ytold me the article wasn't about TO and yet, it was the article that brought it up. The reason your not whining about it and trying to criticize me, is because you wanted TO gone. Further, was justifying Newmna's criticism by saying it wasn't done during the season, but tried to take a slight at TOs criticism by saying it was done during the season. Ironic isn't it, that every criticism that is now somehow relevant regarding the Dallas Cowboys, are the same criticisms TO has made, yet he somehow was the scapegoat.

 

[Mash]

Its all TO's fault ......TO is making Newman and others talk....

Now Newman is a cancer...

Lets get rid of Romo.....he is a distraction...from dating celebs..vacations ...to ending the season with the words "if this is the worst...


Any bets when Roy Williams starts complaining?

Where are you Greg Ellis?

Isnt it time for Bradie James to speak up.....isnt he due for a tidbit once every few weeks?

Leaders? where art thou?

 

[DallasFanSince86]

Are you sure you are interpreting this right? As I read it, Newman is just saying the media focus on his relationship detracts from what a good QB Newman thinks he is...there is no blaming going on here as far as I can see.

This is how I interpreted the article. I didn't see nothing wrong with what he said.

 

[Hypnotoad]

I ask you to please watch the video before jumping off the cliffs...

Video: http://www.wfaa.com/video/?z=y&nvid=339850

The video is good, especially the part when the interview was interrupted by the phone call lol.

One of the obvious things missing here is the Question asked. How do you know the context of what is being said without the proper question.

Interviewer: "Troy Aikman says that Tony hasn't fully grasped what being the Cowboys quarterback is really about. In your opinion, is he wrong when he says that?"

Newman: "I think that with the situation that Tony was in, I think it hurt him a little bit. Being a first year starter and having a girlfriend limelight situation. It's going to take away from him being a successful quarterback. He won 13 games and everything was perfect, but now after this past season it's 'is he doing enough', 'is he working hard enough', 'hes got a girlfriend.' Once he inherited the starting quarterback job, and his relationship got into the national media attention, I think that it was something that hurt and took away from Romo being a great quarterback."

I don't think the blog portrays what was said accurately. He is referring to the negative media attention.

The major leap the blog takes is this:

And Newman is clearly concerned about the affect Romo's celebrity has on his game and their team.

 

[adbutcher]

I ask you to please watch the video before jumping off the cliffs...

Video: http://www.wfaa.com/video/?z=y&nvid=339850

The video is good, especially the part when the interview was interrupted by the phone call lol.

One of the obvious things missing here is the Question asked. How do you know the context of what is being said without the proper question.

Interviewer: "Troy Aikman says that Tony hasn't fully grasped what being the Cowboys quarterback is really about. In your opinion, is he wrong when he says that?"

Newman: "I think that with the situation that Tony was in, I think it hurt him a little bit. Being a first year starter and having a girlfriend limelight situation. It's going to take away from him being a successful quarterback. He won 13 games and everything was perfect, but now after this past season it's 'is he doing enough', 'is he working hard enough', 'hes got a girlfriend.' Once he inherited the starting quarterback job, and his relationship got into the national media attention, I think that it was something that hurt and took away from Romo being a great quarterback."

I don't think the blog portrays what was said accurately. He is referring to the negative media attention.

 

[odog422]

So what? That doesn't change the point. Ytold me the article wasn't about TO and yet, it was the article that brought it up. The reason your not whining about it and trying to criticize me, is because you wanted TO gone. Further, was justifying Newmna's criticism by saying it wasn't done during the season, but tried to take a slight at TOs criticism by saying it was done during the season. Ironic isn't it, that every criticism that is now somehow relevant regarding the Dallas Cowboys, are the same criticisms TO has made, yet he somehow was the scapegoat.

What point?

The article is NOT about Owens. I said the article "noted" as in made reference. It is not about him.

What about that don't you get?

I'm critical of you because you expressed your opinion - incorrectly, I might add - that the article was about Owens and it's not. No matter how you want to twist it.

But, obviously, just as how whenever you see his name in print you disregard the content and automatically assume it ALL ABOUT OWENS, your last sentence indicates that for you EVERYTHING is about Owens. Especially funny is how you think somehow he was some sort of martyr. Sacrificed for telling the truth!!!! Give me a break.

Tell you what...I'll end this now - although you're free to reply - but I'm done because Owens is gone and not a part of my team anymore and I have no interest in discussing him. Waste of time. Big time.

 

[ndanger]

I seriously want to throw up.

Clean up on post number 7 please...

 

[Galian Beast]

people should be more concerned with their inability to read and comprehend written language...

he didn't say anything negative about tony, all he said was that the media is turning his relationship against him since he isn't putting up wins like the first year.

 

[links18]

I really don't think this got a lot of attention because he wasn't bashing Romo or anything. All he did was point out that the media tries to use his relationship with her as a way to take away how well he has played for the Cowboys.

If that is what he meant, he didn't do a very good job expressing it, so may be he should just keep the trap shut?

 

[Bleu Star]

I wish these guys would just shut up!

Unlike the last time a teammate publicly questioned whether romancing Jessica Simpson affected Tony Romo's focus, Terence Newman's comments didn't create a national media firestorm. And he didn't claim to be kidding the next day.

WFFA Ch. 8's Joe Trahan asked Newman last week about Troy Aikman's take that Romo "hasn't fully grasped what being the Cowboys quarterback is all about."

Newman's reply: "I think that with the situation Tony was in, I think that kind of maybe hurt him a little bit - being a first-year starter, then you have the limelight with his girlfriend and situations of that nature. It's going to take away from him being a quarterback, being a successful quarterback. He won 13 games and everything was perfect, but now after this past season, it was, 'Is he doing enough for the team? Is he working hard enough? You know, he's got this girlfriend, so ...' I think that once he inherited the starting quarterback job and his relationship got into the national media attention, I think that that was something that definitely hurt and took away from Tony Romo being a great quarterback."

There are several reasons Newman's comments didn't make national news, and the fact that I was off last week and therefore haven't blogged about this until now ranks pretty far down the list.

T.O. is the NFL's biggest lightning rod; Newman is relatively anonymous for a good player on America's Team. T.O. made his "just joking" Jessica statements a few days after Romo's worst performance of the 2007 season; Newman made his dead-serious Jessica statement almost two months after the season ended. And, of course, Romo doesn't have to rely on Newman like he did T.O.

But Newman's comments definitely should not be overlooked. He's a guy who was close to Romo when fans visiting training camp had to look on the roster to figure out the name of the dude wearing No. 9. And Newman is clearly concerned about the affect Romo's celebrity has on his game and their team.

If Newman feels that way, it's safe to assume that so do a lot of his teammates, just like T.O. told us 15 months ago.

When I said this months ago on this board I was lambasted up, down, and sideways. I know it rubs some the wrong way and, at the end of the day, it's Romo's own personal business... However, when I see something that I consider a distraction from his 67 millions reasons I take notice. This is still a strong belief btw. Just for the record...

"Hollywood" is doing a number on our franchise QB. This is less about the relationship with Jessica and mostly about the whirlwind of media attention that his every move now garners. There's still time to save him though. Keep eating that popcorn and watching those movies Jessica.

 

[tomson75]

If that is what he meant, he didn't do a very good job expressing it, so may be he should just keep the trap shut?

Actually, he did a fine job of expressing it. It's pretty clear what he was saying.

Whether he should keep his trap shut...well, that's still up for debate.

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

Honestly, I don't know about all the relationship factors but Romo just needs to man and become the leader of the huddle.

 

[Da Hammer]

Now we know the kind of B.S. that T.O. was feeding these guys on Defense. It's pretty hypocritical that Newman insinuates that Tony Romo's personal relationship with his girlfriend caused his 2008 slide, while turning a blind eye to the fact that Romo suffered several injuries. And it's especially hypocritical because it's injuries that have been the cause of Newman's limitations year in and year out. I mean, Romo also had a father who suffered through cancer; hey Newman is that personal relationship limiting Romo also as a QB? .

And while we're at it Newman, why not spend your time a bit more productively, like trying to figure out a way to increase your interceptions-total, because you've never lived up to your contract in that regard. And if you're married or have a girlfriend, mayber you shgould consider divorce or a breakup so that YOU can focus more on football. IDIOT!

:laugh2: :bang2: all i have to say.

 

[juck]

I seriously want to throw up.

like,holy cow! me too.lol.:laugh2:

 

[Gemini Dolly]

I dont even remember Jessica during the season.

 

[Clove]

All that said, Newman should shut his pie-hole!

Newman should say whatever he wants to say, he's asked a question, and like all AMERICANS, they should speak their mind.

If we don't like this, how about we stop speaking on a message board?

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Newman obviously is upset that his buddy T.O. is gone.
I'm upset that T.O. is gone, too, but what's done is done.

But what newman is doing is lashing out.

He needs to mind his own store and be sure he has a good camps and works out well so he doesn't spend his rest of his career injured.

Again, Newman is wrong to speak out about a player's personal life. he should just butt out and concentrate on his profession and personal life.