Ed Werder say Romo may miss a game or two

[EST_1986]

Arizona managed to get to 6-1 with Palmer and Stanton both starting so it can be done.

Arizona also has a pretty great defense

 

[conner01]

If Romo is forced to miss this game I will say I'm comfortable with Weeden coming in. I know a lot here think the Cowboys are doomed with Weeden myself I think he is a very talented QB who was on a poor team in Cleveland. The offense he is running in Dallas is not much different than the system he was running with OSU which relied a lot on the running game and play action passing. Great thing about the situation in Dallas Weeden does get more reps than most backups since Romo takes one day off during practice and Weeden is taking snaps

one thing weeden does well is throw down field. he has a strong arm. his problem has always been his decision making. a powerful run game makes the decisions easier because you generallly have man coverage. i think with romo it's about being able to handle the pain and we know he can handle pain. but if he can't go i expect the team to rally around weeden and weeden do a decent job. the cards are'nt a good pass coverage team to me. they are decent against the run but i think we can run on them

 

[WV Cowboy]

No it doesn't , This forces us to run Murray and so far no team has been able to stop are running game.

One of the reasons our run game has been so unstoppable is because teams fear our QB and receivers. They have to fear our passing game.

Defenses can now cheat on their run defense big time, and dare Weeden to beat them.

Our coaches have to be able to put Weeden into a position to do that.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

One of the reasons our run game has been so unstoppable is because teams fear our QB and receivers. They have to fear our passing game.

Defenses can now cheat on their run defense big time, and dare Weeden to beat them.

Our coaches have to be able to put Weeden into a position to do that.

Arizona, please cheat on your run defense. Weeden looked pretty good in the short time he was in there. With a full week of practice and the receivers actually hanging on to the ball, Weeden could be very effective. Our run game is still a strength. NOBODY has been able to stop it. That would help Weeden a lot. We are better with a healthy Romo, but with the right gameplan, Weeden can get the job done.

 

[Staubacher]

One of the reasons our run game has been so unstoppable is because teams fear our QB and receivers. They have to fear our passing game.

Defenses can now cheat on their run defense big time, and dare Weeden to beat them.

Our coaches have to be able to put Weeden into a position to do that.

This is a major gut-check game:

Backup QB or a hobbled Romo playing;
Facing a tough 6-1 team;
Short week after MNF;
Coming off a tough sloppy loss;
Defensive captain out;
OLine banged up;
Needing a win to keep atop NFC and division.

This game will tell us a lot about how different this year's squad really is and what our prospects are down the stretch. Garrett has the opportunity to really lead these guys through adversity. The team leaders like Dez and Witten need to show the way on the field with stellar play. A clean crisp game is desperately needed.

 

[The Natural]

We can beat Arizona with Weeden

 

[tyke1doe]

one thing weeden does well is throw down field. he has a strong arm. his problem has always been his decision making. a powerful run game makes the decisions easier because you generallly have man coverage. i think with romo it's about being able to handle the pain and we know he can handle pain. but if he can't go i expect the team to rally around weeden and weeden do a decent job. the cards are'nt a good pass coverage team to me. they are decent against the run but i think we can run on them

I agree with much of this post. But aren't the Cardinals ranked No. 1 in run defense?
If Romo being out forces Dallas to lean on the running game, good. Dance with the one who brought you.

 

[Nirvana]

 

[MichaelWinicki]

I'd like to see what Weeden could do in this offense.

No, he's not Tony Romo, but he may be capable.

 

[tyke1doe]

Is there any consideration being given to move this to a 3 p.m./4 p.m. start time? It's the premier matchup of the week.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

This is a major gut-check game:

Backup QB or a hobbled Romo playing;
Facing a tough 6-1 team;
Short week after MNF;
Coming off a tough sloppy loss;
Defensive captain out;
OLine banged up;
Needing a win to keep atop NFC and division.

This game will tell us a lot about how different this year's squad really is and what our prospects are down the stretch. Garrett has the opportunity to really lead these guys through adversity. The team leaders like Dez and Witten need to show the way on the field with stellar play. A clean crisp game is desperately needed.

Great post.

 

[LucaBrasi]

He should sit the next 2 games and get his back as healthy as it can be.

3 games in 12 days coming out of the bye. 4 divisional games in the last 6. Need him healthy for those.

 

[noshame]

Weeden may open some eyes, especially against a good defense.

 

[30yrheel]

People are downplaying the possible loss of Tony.

 

[Beast_from_East]

Is there any consideration being given to move this to a 3 p.m./4 p.m. start time? It's the premier matchup of the week.

Denver and New England are the 3 pm game so Fox is going to keep this game at noon

 

[Super_Kazuya]

If it's just pain, he'll play. And we'll need him. We're 6-2 but things can get away quick and we can't let winnable games get away from us. Every year a hot starting team blows it in the second half (Detroit last year) and this year it could be us with all of the road games. In 2008 they thought Brad Johnson could "game manage" a 2-14 Rams team and they got rolled, costing them a playoff spot. I like Weeden as a backup project, but he is still one of the worst QBs in the league whose weaknesses were on display as recently as this preseason (never mind Cleveland). Even the Jaguars game would be in jeopardy with Weeden at the controls.

 

[Eddie]

Maybe it's time to start grooming the new franchise QB. It may be a few years before we find one ... or we may wind up like the Jets.

 

[Beast_from_East]

This is a major gut-check game:

Backup QB or a hobbled Romo playing;
Facing a tough 6-1 team;
Short week after MNF;
Coming off a tough sloppy loss;
Defensive captain out;
OLine banged up;
Needing a win to keep atop NFC and division.

This game will tell us a lot about how different this year's squad really is and what our prospects are down the stretch. Garrett has the opportunity to really lead these guys through adversity. The team leaders like Dez and Witten need to show the way on the field with stellar play. A clean crisp game is desperately needed.

This game might be a turning point in the season. We either rise to the challenge and overcome adversity or we tuck our tails, feel sorry for ourselves and lay down for Zona

I think this game will set the tone for the rest of the season, good or bad

 

[Beast_from_East]

If it's just pain, he'll play. And we'll need him. We're 6-2 but things can get away quick and we can't let winnable games get away from us. Every year a hot starting team blows it in the second half (Detroit last year) and this year it could be us with all of the road games. In 2008 they thought Brad Johnson could "game manage" a 2-14 Rams team and they got rolled, costing them a playoff spot. I like Weeden as a backup project, but he is still one of the worst QBs in the league whose weaknesses were on display as recently as this preseason (never mind Cleveland). Even the Jaguars game would be in jeopardy with Weeden at the controls.

If we lose to the Jags, we are done.

That Garrett extension might be in jeopardy if we crash and burn like this

 

[Sportsbabe]

Is there any consideration being given to move this to a 3 p.m./4 p.m. start time? It's the premier matchup of the week.

Please don't. I need to get this Skins game out of my brain sooner than later.