For Those of You Who Question Romo's Dedication...

[birdwells1]

You mean like Troy Aikman?

Credit to theebs for the pictures. This is 1991 during a blowout loss to the Eagles.

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Was it? I don't think so when taken in the full context of what he said rather than a sound bite.

Here you go...

http://cowboyszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=154179

I don't question his dedication. Never will. He has never missed a workout or practice.

He's looking better than ever so far.

When has Spagnola ever written a negative article about the Cowboys. I don't blame him I guess but what do you expect from a guy who checks say Jerry Jones?

 

[birdwells1]

Lets see one Ed Werder 'source' saying he's a goof off in practice or pretty much every player/coach whose been asked saying he practices and prepares hard....

*Holds hands out to side in a scale fashion*

Gee, I wonder which side I should think is more accurate...



The decision making I can agree with no problem. He does need to make some better decisions, and that is without question.


His attitude is fine, IMO, and who he dates has absolutely nothing to do with football. I'm sure you don't think so either, I'm just saying in general for those who believe it does.

So I guess we're going to only believe some of the "unnamed sources" Werder uses. Give me a break, either we are going to believe Werder or not not just the things we want to.

 

[bbgun]

When has Spagnola ever written a negative article about the Cowboys. I don't blame him I guess but what do you expect from a guy who checks say Jerry Jones?

Spags can get after them pretty good following a bad loss, and he received a lot of heat for going after RW31 when his play started to slip. That said, his anti-Jerry columns can fit into a thimble, with plenty of room to spare. He's no dummy.

 

[birdwells1]

It may seem like I'm anti-Romo but I'm actually pro Cowboys. I like Romo but I feel that he should come under the same scrutiny that any other player would. Some people think that he has no room for improvement or if they do they don't say it. They next time they criticize him for something will be the first time. We need to get the 06 and 07 Romo back and I think that has something to do with the developement of Garrett as an OC also.

 

[Quarterback Coach]

You can think Romo needs to improve his game without being a “hater”. I am still a Romo fan but believe he needs to step it up and stop playing like a wussy. Just because a player is dejected doesnt mean he gave his everything to be the best he could be. See Irvin puking up his guts every workout? He gave his all and you saw the proof...he wont Championships, he is a winner.

Until Romo has proof...stop blowing smoke up my butt.

So based on the championship criteria Jim Kelly, Dan Marino, Fran Tarkenton, etc. never would be winners in your book correct?

 

[Quarterback Coach]

I disagree with anyone who thinks who he dates and that he plays golf have anything to do with his dedication. I just find those two points of contention to be two of the dumber ones ever. Troy Aikman did not have a problem with those two things. He did say he would not have gone to Mexico. I don't see the problem with Mexico either.

There is literally no way Troy Aikman would care about who Tony dates. Troy had several "celebrity relationships" too.

No athlete would have an issue with him playing golf. Especially an athlete who plays golf. I would estimate that 90% or more of NFL players play golf. What is the difference between Tony playing golf and Eli Manning playing golf? The only difference is Tony is better at it. La Dee Freaking da. Where were the big deals about Owens playing basketball in the Celebrity hoops challenge? There weren't any, nor should there have been any.

No one can show me an article about Romo ever missing a workout or a practice. Not one single person here. Know why? He hasn't ever missed any. Tony's dedication is not the problem. Some fans interpretations of dedication is the problem. I think their synapses fire blanks.

The funny thing is that I think you and I are agreeing but argueing two different points. The "perception" is bad. I don't think it matters either, but the "perception" is why people question him...

Again, I do not...sadly it appears others do.

 

[Hostile]

When has Spagnola ever written a negative article about the Cowboys. I don't blame him I guess but what do you expect from a guy who checks say Jerry Jones?

Every article about Quincy Carter. All of his recent articles about Safety Roy Williams.

Besides it doesn't matter if it is positive or negative. All he did was give us the questions and answers in full context. It doesn't take a Phi Beta Kappa to comprehend that.

 

[Hostile]

The funny thing is that I think you and I are agreeing but argueing two different points. The "perception" is bad. I don't think it matters either, but the "perception" is why people question him...

Again, I do not...sadly it appears others do.

I know we are agreeing. I'm just louder than you on a message board, but would need a megaphone to be louder on a street yelling at a reporter.

 

[birdwells1]

Every article about Quincy Carter. All of his recent articles about Safety Roy Williams.

Besides it doesn't matter if it is positive or negative. All he did was give us the questions and answers in full context. It doesn't take a Phi Beta Kappa to comprehend that.

Naw, I read the entire article and Mick was giving his opinion on everything Romo said as to sway the reader into thinking a certain way. If you didn't think that was a pro-Romo article then it's no need to continue this conversation.

 

[Hostile]

Naw, I read the entire article and Mick was giving his opinion on everything Romo said as to sway the reader into thinking a certain way. If you didn't think that was a pro-Romo article then it's no need to continue this conversation.

I didn't say it wasn't a pro-Romo article. Learn to read. I said he was giving the context of the questions and answers instead of the sound bite which has painted him.

 

[pgreptom]

I disagree. I think he had already demonstrated how much he did care and how much he was going to soul search. Read the entire context. It's clear as day.

It's not clear if you're looking to make it a certain way.

My momma always said you'll always find what you're looking for if you're looking hard enough.. even if it isn't there.

 

[Hostile]

It's not clear if you're looking to make it a certain way.

My momma always said you'll always find what you're looking for if you're looking hard enough.. even if it isn't there.

"Bimbo!" --Ben in "Short Circuit

 

[birdwells1]

I didn't say it wasn't a pro-Romo article. Learn to read. I said he was giving the context of the questions and answers instead of the sound bite which has painted him.

You never admitted it was either, oh that's right that would have hurt your argument. Learn to write, with as many po.. I almost forgot, someone's sensitive.

 

[birdwells1]

Just call a spade a spade. He, along with the rest of the team, needs to step up. Y'all have no problem in calling out the Oline or the Defense or TO for subpar play but when it comes to Romo it's just a bunch of excuses. It's double standard to me that's all.

 

[zrinkill]

You never admitted it was either, oh that's right that would have hurt your argument. Learn to write, with as many po.. I almost forgot, someone's sensitive.

This is funny coming from somone who is but hurt over T.O. leaving.

 

[Hostile]

You never admitted it was either, oh that's right that would have hurt your argument. Learn to write, with as many po.. I almost forgot, someone's sensitive.

Actually, if you look closely at the post you quoted I said, "besides it doesn't matter if it's positive or negative. All he did was give us the questions and answers in full context."

It doesn't hurt my argument at all, because it is irrelevant.

 

[zrinkill]

Wow ...... this is almost embarrassing.

 

[birdwells1]

Actually, if you look closely at the post you quoted I said, "besides it doesn't matter if it's positive or negative. All he did was give us the questions and answers in full context."

It doesn't hurt my argument at all, because it is irrelevant.

He did more than this. You're acting like he just posted the post game transcript without comments.

 

[Hostile]

He did more than this. You're acting like he just posted the post game transcript without comments.

No one cares about the comments. The important thing is Romo's answers. It's not that hard to figure out.

 

[landryscorner]

I question his leadership abilieis, yah I said it.