ESPN Werder: Romo is QB with "Everything to Lose."...Vid post #65

[robjgrif]

Where would Ed Werder work if BSPN didn't exsist??? I mean really. If Romo or the Cowboys were playing poorly, I could see the caution... But Romo's play as well as the team's has pretty much been lights out of late... No doubt, Ed Werder = hackkkkerr! I hope Romo and the rest of the team are aware of the media naysayers...

 

[Dodger]

A loss this week would not hurt his legacy one iota.

True. I mean, he's already known as the QB that couldn't get it done in Philly. A loss would be, for him, standard operating procedure.

 

[Stash]

You have obviously never been in the public eye before. Changing of addresses, or jobs, is an everyday occurrence. Public (don't just pin this on the media because the masses have this feeling, as well) ridicule is much more painful.

Yeah, changing of addresses and jobs is an everyday occurrence.

And it's always better to be the person deciding when and where it happens rather than having someone else decide it for you.

That seems like common sense to me.

I'd much rather have some clueless TV hack attempting to badmouth me rather than having someone in charge telling me to clean out my locker.

But that's me.

 

[Stash]

That is not that big of a deal, even if it came to fruition. There are half a dozen NFL teams that would love to have McNabb starting tomorrow. A loss this week would not hurt his legacy one iota. Whereas, a loss by the Cowboys would further cement Romo's legacy.

And what exactly is McNabb's "legacy"?

Playoff choker who literally lost his lunch on the game's biggest stage?

The guy who has never gotten it done?

And that's great that McNabb could get another job.

I hear the Raiders are looking.

That would be a great move for him.

And one I'm sure he'd be happy with...

 

[InmanRoshi]

That is not that big of a deal, even if it came to fruition. There are half a dozen NFL teams that would love to have McNabb starting tomorrow. A loss this week would not hurt his legacy one iota. Whereas, a loss by the Cowboys would further cement Romo's legacy.

Yes, because losing a job with $25 million due for the next two seasons on a perennial contender team to be cast off to play for some dreg franchise like Cleveland or Oakland, with no hope of ever winning a championship in your career again, on a much smaller salary surrounded by lesser talent teammates to be beaten into oblivion as a bridge QB for a few years on a rebuilding team until they can groom a young guy to replace you, as you stare 34 in the face and come to terms with the end of your career, is "no big deal" .

Because McNabb doesn't have a legacy of a choker to overcome? Romo's legacy is based on 2.5 seasons. McNabb's is based on a decade.

 

[DallasEast]

That is not that big of a deal, even if it came to fruition. There are half a dozen NFL teams that would love to have McNabb starting tomorrow. A loss this week would not hurt his legacy one iota. Whereas, a loss by the Cowboys would further cement Romo's legacy.

Donovan McNabb's legacy includes choking away NFC championship games (plural) and a Super Bowl. By comparison, this is Tony Romo's third playoff game. You or anyone can claim that a loss will 'further cement Romo's legacy', but such a claim will only be inflated by the media and certain fans who cannot differentiate Romo's true impact on the games in question. You're attempting to make a big deal out of something which it is not.

 

[Oldschool7]

I don't know about "everything to lose" but I it is a huge game for Tony to start to build a winning playoff legacy. I don't have much heartburn with the journalism. The Cowboys as a team and (to a lesser extent) Tony as a QB have to finish cleaning the monkey junk off their backsides.

Tony, solid but unspectacular in playoff game 1. Nice final drive.
17-29 -189 1 TD / 0 Int

2nd playoff game when he was running for his life:
18-36-201 1 TD / 1 INT

Tony is now a seasoned pro. I think we'll see that in his performance.

Leaders do whatever it takes! I believe!

 

[Oldschool7]

The pressure is there. It is what it is.

Wade has it. McNabb has it. Yes Romo has it.

Tony responded by playing elite football in December--dealing with that stigma. But he (and the team!) still has to get a playoff 'W'.

McNabb has proven that he can play well in the playoffs sometimes and other times to choke.

 

[AsylumGuido]

True. I mean, he's already known as the QB that couldn't get it done in Philly. A loss would be, for him, standard operating procedure.

Yup. Exactly.

 

[AsylumGuido]

And what exactly is McNabb's "legacy"?

Playoff choker who literally lost his lunch on the game's biggest stage?

The guy who has never gotten it done?

And that's great that McNabb could get another job.

I hear the Raiders are looking.

That would be a great move for him.

And one I'm sure he'd be happy with...

Once again, I am not refuting that point. A loss does nothing to McNabb besides possible relocation.

 

[AsylumGuido]

Donovan McNabb's legacy includes choking away NFC championship games (plural) and a Super Bowl. By comparison, this is Tony Romo's third playoff game. You or anyone can claim that a loss will 'further cement Romo's legacy', but such a claim will only be inflated by the media and certain fans who cannot differentiate Romo's true impact on the games in question. You're attempting to make a big deal out of something which it is not.

No, I'm not trying to make a big deal out of it. I have already stated that I don't think Romo has as much to prove as most others. But, it is a big deal to many others. As unpleasant as it may be and as unfair as it a may seem to Romo and Dallas fans it is real.

 

[DallasEast]

No, I'm not trying to make a big deal out of it. I have already stated that I don't think Romo has as much to prove as most others. But, it is a big deal to many others. As unpleasant as it may be and as unfair as it a may seem to Romo and Dallas fans it is real.

Everything...

Allow me to repeat that.

Everything about the Dallas Cowboys is a 'big deal' to many people outside of cowboyszone, so one should keep a proper perspective. The question remains whether this topic is really that big of a deal or not.

 

[Rampage]

That is not that big of a deal, even if it came to fruition. There are half a dozen NFL teams that would love to have McNabb starting tomorrow. A loss this week would not hurt his legacy one iota. Whereas, a loss by the Cowboys would further cement Romo's legacy.

what's Drew Brees' legacy?

 

[DallasEast]

what's Drew Brees' legacy?

Being forgotten in San Diego.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

what's Drew Brees' legacy?

having a huge mole

and changing his hairstyle every year cuz he's a dandy *****

 

[birdwells1]

I think the real case is that if Romo wins, Ed Werder has the most to lose. I mean if Romo wins and goes on to become a champion during these playoffs, how will Werder have any stories to report? And if Werder has no stories, how is he going to make any money from his gig? And if Werder doesn't have any money, how will he be able to afford the fine grooming his moustache needs to become the beautiful piece of art you see before you?

So in summary, I think it is Werder's moustache that has the most to lose this coming Sunday.

Amen brother. He's trying to artificially apply pressure to Romo.

 

[Rampage]

Being forgotten in San Diego.

:laugh2: ain't that the truth

having a huge mole

and changing his hairstyle every year cuz he's a dandy *****

it's a birthmark not a mole.......

 

[Bob Sacamano]

:laugh2: ain't that the truth

it's a birthmark not a mole.......

don't...care........ .....

...............................

 

[InmanRoshi]

what's Drew Brees' legacy?

Getting a criticism and scrutiny free-pass from the media because he leads a lovable-loser franchise with no expectations or pressure to win.

 

[AsylumGuido]

what's Drew Brees' legacy?

We shall see what it becomes on the football field over the next several years. So far it is being recognized as one of the top four or five QB's in the league today. It is being recognized as the first QB in Saints history to lead them to a first round bye and the NFC championship game. It is being recongized as being the first Saints QB to win 13 games and pass for over 5000 yards.

But, mostly, in the city of New Orleans he has a much bigger legacy, win or lose. If you do not live there you cannot understand the impact he has had on the community.