Drew Bledsoe: Guranteed starter?

[RCowboyFan]

Maybe I am going to be in minority opinion, but it bothers me somewhat that BP said that there is not going to be any competition for No. 1 QB?

Now I am not saying that there was going to be any realistic chance of Romo or Henson unseating Bledsoe this season, but so far, this is the first time since BP has been here, he has no pretense of competition for the starter job whatsoever.

I guess, my problem here is, its Ok if it is just for this year, I am really concerned if BP decides to stay and Bledsoe decides to also stay for next year, and we haven't done much in Playoffs, if cowboys do indeed make playoffs that is, BP will stubbornly stick with Bledsoe, without giving the young guys a chance to compete for the spot. Now if Bledsoe still wins the competition fairly easily then I guess so be it.

Now if cowboys were to make some real noise in Playoffs and say manage to even a game on road in playoffs, then it will be obvious, that Bledsoe will be unquestioned starter, if he stays that is.

If not, I will start to worry about being stuck with an old qb, with no answer at future, especially if we pick real low in next draft.

 

[AbeBeta]

If this were a marathon, Drew would be about 10 miles ahead of Henson and Romo. BP is just being realistic.

 

[RCowboyFan]

If this were a marathon, Drew would be about 10 miles ahead of Henson and Romo. BP is just being realistic.

Hmm.. I am not so sure about that. He will probably be certainly ahead of Romo and Henson most likely this year. But not sure I agree with that Miles ahead part.

I guess the problem is, we have no way of knowing that from looking at pre-season games, since even last year, it sure felt Romo was better in last two games of pre-season than Bledsoe looked. Since real season is quite different, its hard to say if that would have been true in normal Sunday games.

Also, Jerry said couple of times, Henson graded out the best among the three in 7-7 drills, while last in 11-11 on drills in TC. Not sure I remember who graded out best in 11-11, but I am guessing or hoping it was Bledsoe and not Romo.

But if as BP thinks, Romo makes a another big jump this year, and grades out better than Bledsoe in TC? I guess this is all if and buts, and we do that till no end. Just was bothered by BP's statement, there would be no competition whatsoever for no. 1 Job.

 

[ddh33]

He might as well have said the same thing about Roy Williams, Terence Newman, Demarcus Ware, and Flozell as well. Bill doesn't give anyone anything, but realistically, Bledsoe is going to win the job unless something completely unexpected happens.

 

[RCowboyFan]

He might as well have said the same thing about Roy Williams, Terence Newman, Demarcus Ware, and Flozell as well. Bill doesn't give anyone anything, but realistically, Bledsoe is going to win the job unless something completely unexpected happens.

Yeah, I understand that, but those guys are Young, other than Flozell, and clearly still a pro-bowl caliber players. Drew is not and has not been one for years, other than last year, first half of the season. We all hope, this year he will be one for all year, due to upgrades in talent on OL etc. But thats just hope, although its quite a realistic one at that.

 

[aikemirv]

Hmm.. I am not so sure about that. He will probably be certainly ahead of Romo and Henson most likely this year. But not sure I agree with that Miles ahead part.

I guess the problem is, we have no way of knowing that from looking at pre-season games, since even last year, it sure felt Romo was better in last two games of pre-season than Bledsoe looked. Since real season is quite different, its hard to say if that would have been true in normal Sunday games.

Also, Jerry said couple of times, Henson graded out the best among the three in 7-7 drills, while last in 11-11 on drills in TC. Not sure I remember who graded out best in 11-11, but I am guessing or hoping it was Bledsoe and not Romo.

But if as BP thinks, Romo makes a another big jump this year, and grades out better than Bledsoe in TC? I guess this is all if and buts, and we do that till no end. Just was bothered by BP's statement, there would be no competition whatsoever for no. 1 Job.

It would be a little disturbing to see Romo never get a chance and have him jump ship next year and be an up and comer in the NFL while we never gave him a chance.

Not saying that is going to happen but that would be very painful.

 

[RCowboyFan]

It would be a little disturbing to see Romo never get a chance and have him jump ship next year and be an up and comer in the NFL while we never gave him a chance.

Not saying that is going to happen but that would be very painful.

And thats exactly my point. Unless Romo signs back with the team, which is unlikely, unless he is promised a chance at starting QB role competition. I guess thats assuming, Romo beats Henson again for no. 2 role this year. If he doesn't and leaves, then I guess I wont be that bothered, since Romo as beaten for no. 2 job anyway, and even if succeeds elsewhere, you can only go by what he did in Dallas for now.

 

[KingTuna]

If this were a marathon, Drew would be about 10 miles ahead of Henson and Romo. BP is just being realistic.

Exactly...Bledsoe will be the starter here for as long as he is a Cowboy.

 

[31smackdown]

This team is thinking Superbowl.. You don't build any confidence by doubting your starting QB... and you don't make many SuperBowls starting Tony Romo's.

Bledsoe may not be one of the 10 best, but he's not one of the 10 worst either. I think he showed last year that he was capable of leading the team to victory when given time to throw. He only made a couple of bad decisions last year and should be even more comfortable this year.

We we should hope for is that Romo.. or Henson.. develops enough to come in and win a game if Bledsoe has to miss any time.

Defenses make things very difficult on young QB's and Bledsoe's experience gives him a big advantage down the stretch.

 

[Doomsday101]

Exactly...Bledsoe will be the starter here for as long as he is a Cowboy.

Unless his play really falls off. I think any player even Bledsoe is not immune from getting benched if his play becomes horrid or they feel one of the other QB's has surpassed him.

 

[RCowboyFan]

Unless his play really falls off. I think any player even Bledsoe is not immune from getting benched if his play becomes horrid or they feel one of the other QB's has surpassed him.

Exactly, and I really hope Parcells hasn't ruled that out from his mind. I am really skeptical about that, since we all saw he kept Vinny even when everything seemed lost and there was no point in having Vinny start. I just hope, this time around, if that happens, he will let who ever won the backup job to be the starter.

 

[Doomsday101]

Exactly, and I really hope Parcells hasn't ruled that out from his mind. I am really skeptical about that, since we all saw he kept Vinny even when everything seemed lost and there was no point in having Vinny start. I just hope, this time around, if that happens, he will let who ever won the backup job to be the starter.

Vinny was only here 1 year and was better than anything sitting on the bench. BP loyalty to Vinny went only so far it still comes down to producing and as long as he feels Bledsoe gives us the best chance at winning he will start. I can't say I would not do the same thing.

 

[aikemirv]

I think there is one thing that might keep Romo on the Cowboys next year if he was not starting and that would be the release of Henson.

I think that would show him that the Cowboys believed he would be the future of the team at QB.

Anyway, I don't know about Henson or Romo - but I do know that I want Bledsoe starting this year for sure.

 

[sago1]

You all talk about his loyalty to Vinny, but you notice he made no effort bring Vinny back in 05. Also Parcells loves Keyshawn, but where is Keyshawn playing now -- in Carolina. Parcells may love certain players, but in the end he's the HC and he makes decision based on the interests of the Dallas Cowboys.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Exactly...Bledsoe will be the starter here for as long as he is a Cowboy.

partly true, he'll be the starter as long as he's the best QB, which for now, he is, on the flip-side, he's only going to be here for the max, 2 more years, hopefully by that time, either Romo or HEnson is ready, so yes, you are correct, as long as Bledsoe is a Cowboy, he'll be the best QB, and he'll start

I don't know why it's so unconceivable to some people that Romo and HEnson aren't ready, that's it's not all just about Bills' faith in Bledsoe

 

[RCowboyFan]

You all talk about his loyalty to Vinny, but you notice he made no effort bring Vinny back in 05. Also Parcells loves Keyshawn, but where is Keyshawn playing now -- in Carolina. Parcells may love certain players, but in the end he's the HC and he makes decision based on the interests of the Dallas Cowboys.

True, I won't contest that. But it was just plain clear with Vinny and there was public outcry against Vinny. But with Bledsoe, I believe its always a tease. On one hand he seems like a star QB, when everything clicks. On other hand, when things start breaking down, he looks less than pedestrian. But bottom line for me is, I am not sure BP will stick with Bledsoe because he is comfortable with him, even if one of the young guys rate better than Bledsoe in TC.

Oh, Keyshaun-TO, it was easy choice. Now Bledsoe - Romo/Henson, would not be so easy, since they haven't proven anything on sundays when it mattered and they wont have a chance to do so either, IMO. The problem is we will never know, and I would hate to know that when Romo or Henson leave to another team and succeed. More so Romo, since he has the most chance of leaving next year.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Just was bothered by BP's statement, there would be no competition whatsoever for no. 1 Job.

because their isn't, Blesdoe is the best QB

but of course the meaningful practices haven't begun yet, so Romo or Henson could prove to be the better QB and change Bill's mind then, buf as of the moment, Romo and Henson haven't done enough to signal a change

 

[Bob Sacamano]

This team is thinking Superbowl.. You don't build any confidence by doubting your starting QB... and you don't make many SuperBowls starting Tony Romo's.

Bledsoe may not be one of the 10 best, but he's not one of the 10 worst either. I think he showed last year that he was capable of leading the team to victory when given time to throw. He only made a couple of bad decisions last year and should be even more comfortable this year.

We we should hope for is that Romo.. or Henson.. develops enough to come in and win a game if Bledsoe has to miss any time.

Defenses make things very difficult on young QB's and Bledsoe's experience gives him a big advantage down the stretch.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I think there is one thing that might keep Romo on the Cowboys next year if he was not starting and that would be the release of Henson.

I think that would show him that the Cowboys believed he would be the future of the team at QB.

Anyway, I don't know about Henson or Romo - but I do know that I want Bledsoe starting this year for sure.

why should Dallas release Henson just to comfort Romo? what happens then if Romo isn't what he thinks he is? keep both, neither are hurting the cap, and let the best man win

 

[RCowboyFan]

because their isn't, Blesdoe is the best QB

but of course the meaningful practices haven't begun yet, so Romo or Henson could prove to be the better QB and change Bill's mind then, buf as of the moment, Romo and Henson haven't done enough to signal a change

Ok, how would we know that? I bet nothing will change BP's mind this year. And you or I wont know, even if Romo or Henson seem to play better than Bledsoe in pre-season. But my issue is not for this year anyway. I also would like Bledsoe start this season, no doubt about that.

But then I am likely to change my mind during season or pre-season if the young seem to make a major jump. I just doubt BP will.