ESPN: Romo demanding larger role in playcalling and gameplanning

[ABQCOWBOY]

Pure speculation. Thanks for confirming what I already knew.

And you are basing your conclusions on what? Show me any amount of proof that you know what Romo will do and I will accept your comments.

If you can't, then tell your story walking.

 

[TheSport78]

There have been trickles of evidence over the years that Romo is not a fan of Garrett's playcalling. This is the nail in the coffin.

This makes Garrett even more of a lame-duck HC.

How do you think the players will perceive Garrett now? I wouldn't be able to take the guy seriously when it's so obvious he's losing power.

 

[Little Jr]

And you are basing your conclusions on what? Show me any amount of proof that you know what Romo will do and I will accept your comments.

If you can't, then tell your story walking.

Everything is pure speculation right now.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Oh, and you do? Here's what I know. Romo likes to throw the ball. He won't be inclined to run the ball unless he's foreced out of the pass but his inclination will be to throw first. That does not suggest a balanced offensive approach and that means that you are going to make it much harder on your OL and on your Defense.

A lot of the plays we ran, over the past few seasons, have been called at the line. We also know that. More of that is not what I want to see.

Garrett's offense has never been balanced anyway. The last thing he's ever cared about is protecting his defense or keeping his QB from getting hit. There's a great chance Tony would rather run it than Garrett would. After all, he's the one taking the beating.

And Tony isn't "calling" plays at the line, really. He just gets to check into a second play, usually based on Garrett's simplistic "count the guys in the box" instructions. And that only leads to defenses dictating what we do.

 

[DFWJC]

There have been trickles of evidence over the years that Romo is not a fan of Garrett's playcalling. This is the nail in the coffin.

Garrett and Romo get along just fine, but I think you're right.
And I'm fairly sure Romo is more in tune with Sean Peyton than JG as a OC.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Everything is pure speculation right now.

No, not everything. You can do the math and see the ratios and come to, at least, some sort of conclusions on what the offensive balance might look like if you break down the games. Obviously that's a very time intensive effort but it's not a stretch to suggest that Romo will throw the ball more then run it. I don't think that's in the best interests of the team. Granted that's my opinion but I believe there is some substance to support that position.

 

[reddyuta]

I will believe this when I see it,just watch the first quarter performances in the early games and you will have your answer.

 

[SultanOfSix]

I'm sure Werder had inside access to Romo's contract negotiations.

My guess is Werder is trying to create a story where there is none.

 

[JIMMYBUFFETT]

And you are basing your conclusions on what? Show me any amount of proof that you know what Romo will do and I will accept your comments.

If you can't, then tell your story walking.

:laugh2: What conclusion is that? I asked you why Romo being more involved in the offense suggested throwing the ball 50 times a game. You speculated that it's because "He likes to throw the ball and won't run the ball unless forced out of the pass". I never said a word about what Romo would or wouldn't do and don't claim to know. Dust off your crystal ball and take your own walk Great Carnac.

 

[17yearsandcounting]

GOOD


There was absolutely ZERO valid reasons why Garrett diddnt try to run the hurry up at the start of the game. NONE. Especially when it became obvious that the hurry up was our only way of scoring points regularly.

 

[Little Jr]

No, not everything. You can do the math and see the ratios and come to, at least, some sort of conclusions on what the offensive balance might look like if you break down the games. Obviously that's a very time intensive effort but it's not a stretch to suggest that Romo will throw the ball more then run it. I don't think that's in the best interests of the team. Granted that's my opinion but I believe there is some substance to support that position.

I still don't see why you think he will throw 50 times if left up to him?

 

[DFWJC]

GOOD


There was absolutely ZERO valid reasons why Garrett diddnt try to run the hurry up at the start of the game. NONE. Especially when it became obvious that the hurry up was our only way of scoring points regularly.

Just the threat of it can have influence.

 

[CowboyStar88]

This is imposibble ...... I heard from my expert in Lufkin Texas that Jerry is forcing Romo to take more responsibility.

I see what you did there

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

:laugh2: What conclusion is that? I asked you why Romo being more involved in the offense suggested throwing the ball 50 times a game. You speculated that it's because "He likes to throw the ball and won't run the ball unless forced out of the pass". I never said a word about what Romo would or wouldn't do and don't claim to know. Dust off your crystal ball and take your own walk Great Carnac.

Look, your the one who said I have no idea. In fact I do. I have watched Romo in our offense. I have watched him develop. Parcells warned us all that you should not allow Romo to freelance too much. He specifically said that you needed to keep him under control but you would rather believe that it would be better if Romo had more control rather then less. OK, that's your opinion. It's not mine and I will bet you that it's not the coaching staff's either but hey, if that's what you believe that's fine with me.

Now, since you have brought the subject up, lets hear what you thing this will improve? Let's hear what you believe will happen if Romo is allowed to operate in an offense where he is free to call plays etc.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

I still don't see why you think he will throw 50 times if left up to him?

Name me one QB that would rather run the ball over passing it. Never seen or meet that guy.

 

[Denim Chicken]

Now, since you have brought the subject up, lets hear what you thing this will improve?

Scoring.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Scoring.

Scoring, I know what that is. That's getting the oblong ball across the goal line. Now, I'm listening for how allowing Romo to call his own plays will help accomplish more of this.

 

[DFWJC]

Look, your the one who said I have no idea. In fact I do. I have watched Romo in our offense. I have watched him develop. Parcells warned us all that you should not allow Romo to freelance too much. He specifically said that you needed to keep him under control but you would rather believe that it would be better if Romo had more control rather then less. OK, that's your opinion. It's not mine and I will bet you that it's not the coaching staff's either but hey, if that's what you believe that's fine with me.

Now, since you have brought the subject up, lets hear what you thing this will improve? Let's hear what you believe will happen if Romo is allowed to operate in an offense where he is free to call plays etc.

I know this wasn't for me but...
Romo has come a long way mentally in the last 6 years, in spite of the 3-4 games that would make us think otherwise. He was a puppy back in 2006 as far his abiltiy to read defenses. Even his technical skills have evolved, as I'm pretty sure the back shoulder throws were not even a part of his game early on.
Even with that said, the play calling (and the run game and line to support it) was better in 2006 and 2007.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

Good for Tony. The offense was at it's best, and scoring the best, when Romo was running the up tempo, no huddle, stuff.

 

[17yearsandcounting]

Scoring, I know what that is. That's getting the oblong ball across the goal line. Now, I'm listening for how allowing Romo to call his own plays will help accomplish more of this.

And how is staying the status quo going to accomplish more of it? Was that first half offense riveting for you? Do you remember that the only time this offense looked remotely competent was Romo running no-huddle and Garretts Ivy League gameplan in the garbage bin?