Drew Bledsoe wonders if Tony Romo's time is up in Dallas

[waving monkey]

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Nearly 10 years ago, midway through a nationally televised night game, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Drew Bledsoe threw a short pass to the left flat that was intercepted by New York Giants cornerback Sam Madison a yard shy of the end zone. It brought a frustrating end to the Cowboys' final drive of the first half, and with the home team staring at a 12-7 deficit, Bledsoe retreated to the locker room at Texas Stadium intent on mounting a comeback.

Little did Bledsoe know that he had just thrown the final pass of his 14-year career.

As Bledsoe sat at his locker contemplating second-half adjustments, then-Cowboys quarterbacks coach Chris Palmer stormed into the room and announced that his boss, Bill Parcells, had decided to replace Bledsoe with his untested backup -- a decision with overtones that would alter the course of the franchise for the next decade.

link/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...oe-wonders-if-tony-romos-time-is-up-in-dallas

 

[SDCowboy]

I never thought I'd say it, but it needs to be. It would be a shame to destroy the momentum, and possibly development, happening with Dak right now.

 

[Donhyphen]

Don't hurt the Romo faithfuls feelings...they cant take it. Where are they btw?

 

[waving monkey]

I can't see it happening right away but if Romo comes in and is hurt relatively soon then the wheels will
most certainly begin to turn.

 

[SDCowboy]

Don't hurt the Romo faithfuls feelings...they cant take it. Where are they btw?

I posted directly above you...

 

[Donhyphen]

I posted directly above you...

Stop it

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Nearly 10 years ago, midway through a nationally televised night game, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Drew Bledsoe threw a short pass to the left flat that was intercepted by New York Giants cornerback Sam Madison a yard shy of the end zone. It brought a frustrating end to the Cowboys' final drive of the first half, and with the home team staring at a 12-7 deficit, Bledsoe retreated to the locker room at Texas Stadium intent on mounting a comeback.

Little did Bledsoe know that he had just thrown the final pass of his 14-year career.

As Bledsoe sat at his locker contemplating second-half adjustments, then-Cowboys quarterbacks coach Chris Palmer stormed into the room and announced that his boss, Bill Parcells, had decided to replace Bledsoe with his untested backup -- a decision with overtones that would alter the course of the franchise for the next decade.

link/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...oe-wonders-if-tony-romos-time-is-up-in-dallas

Thanks, Parcells, for inaugurating a decade of mediocrity that brought us TWO lousy playoff wins.

 

[theebs]

Bledsoe is still one of the good guys to have played the game.

Its a bummer flozell got hurt in that 05 season, bledsoe was playing really well.

I still remember him walking in with his Dad to the player check in before the first home game vs washington in 05 and taking the time to sign and talk to fans. He had a great career.

 

[Donhyphen]

Romo owes us a refund.

 

[zrinkill]

Still not over that benching.

 

[JackOfNoTrades]

I can't see it happening right away but if Romo comes in and is hurt relatively soon then the wheels will
most certainly begin to turn.

If/when Romo returns, it really is only a matter of time (plays), unfortunately, when he gets injured again - he simply can not be counted on

 

[TellerMorrow34]

I don't think it is but the more and more Dak plays and continues to improve and show great strides it's going to become a bigger and bigger decision.

I didn't think before the season began that there would even be a question here but I can now see where this is very likely to become a lengthy discussion for the coaches.

I'm still of the mindset that when Romo is healthy he starts. I haven't changed on that. But I can see how others are going to potentially.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

I never thought I'd say it, but it needs to be. It would be a shame to destroy the momentum, and possibly development, happening with Dak right now.

Quite.
But be advised that the Romo bromance kids are just waiting for Dak to stumble. What a pity.

 

[Super_Kazuya]

It's a nice tale but at the end of the day Bledsoe was replaced because he wasn't any good any more. All indications from interviews with Jerry, Stephen and co. is that they remain confident that Tony can hand off to Zeke and throw a bunch of easy passes. Dak is a good soldier and will march back to the bench in a few weeks.

 

[Sydla]

I never fathomed we would be in this situation where we'd have to question if it's wise to put Romo back in the lineup.

 

[Section446]

Romo needs to stay off the field, we need to off-load him ASAP and accept that his time is up.

 

[Donhyphen]

Quite.
But be advised that the Romo bromance kids are just waiting for Dak to stumble. What a pity.

It's Quiet

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

If/when Romo returns, it really is only a matter of time (plays), unfortunately, when he gets injured again - he simply can not be counted on

Your last seven words illustrate his profile perfectly.
Well done.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

It's Quiet

Quite wrong.

 

[Jarv]

Wally Pipp predicting another Wally Pipp era.