Garrett Throws Romo under the bus

[Cebrin]

What are you talking about? I hate vick

Apparently, he thinks your name sounds like Philadelphia.

 

[Future]

what if they make the post season at 8-8 and are one and done?

progress?
process?

8-8
8-8
8-8?

He will be gone if that is the case. Getting to the playoffs this year can't be a measuring stick because of how putrid this division actually is. Win a playoff game and he can probably stick around.

 

[Tabascocat]

I'm not even that upset over the interception. It was not the "usual(occasional at best)" Romo game-ending blunder. At least, he did not make a throw directly to a defender, he did not turn around blindly and float it nor did he try and force it where there was no chance. He made a throw that was there all game long but it was an unfortunate unfolding of events that led to a great defensive play.

My problem was how the last series started. Sitautional awareness should have come into play from the offensive coaching staff. Garrett should have told Callahan and Romo that in no way do they let Manning get the ball back, that was priority #1. What is needed to make that happen? By keeping that clock moving using runs, draws or check-downs. Once that clock went under the 2-minute warning, then try to move with a bit more urgency to get into FG range. At worst, make Denver use their TO's so if Dallas had to punt, they have very little time left. Then, you go into OT and pray that we get the ball first.

That last series is the head coach's responsibility to handle and to make sure all parties involved understand what to do. Once Romo got sacked, my above scenario went out the window because we were in a 2nd and long and Romo had to make a play. If they ran on 2nd there and get a few yards, chances are Denver gets the ball back anyways with plenty of time and we get the same results. The first down play should have been a run or draw just to get the clock closer to the two-minute warning IMO and go from there.

Bottom line is....they went with what was working without looking at the possible repercussions of a 3 and out.

 

[visionary]

I'm not even that upset over the interception. It was not the "usual(occasional at best)" Romo game-ending blunder. At least, he did not make a throw directly to a defender, he did not turn around blindly and float it nor did he try and force it where there was no chance. He made a throw that was there all game long but it was an unfortunate unfolding of events that led to a great defensive play.

My problem was how the last series started. Sitautional awareness should have come into play from the offensive coaching staff. Garrett should have told Callahan and Romo that in no way do they let Manning get the ball back, that was priority #1. What is needed to make that happen? By keeping that clock moving using runs, draws or check-downs. Once that clock went under the 2-minute warning, then try to move with a bit more urgency to get into FG range. At worst, make Denver use their TO's so if Dallas had to punt, they have very little time left. Then, you go into OT and pray that we get the ball first.

That last series is the head coach's responsibility to handle and to make sure all parties involved understand what to do. Once Romo got sacked, my above scenario went out the window because we were in a 2nd and long and Romo had to make a play. If they ran on 2nd there and get a few yards, chances are Denver gets the ball back anyways with plenty of time and we get the same results. The first down play should have been a run or draw just to get the clock closer to the two-minute warning IMO and go from there.

Bottom line is....they went with what was working without looking at the possible repercussions of a 3 and out.

largely agree with you
except that they could have run effectively on 2-16 becasue denver was defnding with 6DBs and you would be catching the defense by surprise

again, comes back to coaching and situational awareness

garrett has none

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

We've seen Garrett's track record with this offense in it's 'successful' second and third and long check-downs...

If you have a problem with Garrett, that's fine and that's a different discussion. We can talk about that as well but in Sunday's game, I'm specifically talking about what lead to the INT. The INT was a mistake IMO. Was not the cause of the lose but it was a mistake none the less. It is what it is.

 

[Cebrin]

If you have a problem with Garrett, that's fine and that's a different discussion. We can talk about that as well but in Sunday's game, I'm specifically talking about what lead to the INT. The INT was a mistake IMO. Was not the cause of the lose but it was a mistake none the less. It is what it is.

Yup. Defense giving up 51, Dez fumble, penalties, Bad situational coaching, INT. Team failure.

 

[SportsGuru80]

Garrett just stated the truth, why can't people deal with it??? I'm over this game already, it is what it is.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Yup. Defense giving up 51, Dez fumble, penalties, Bad situational coaching, INT. Team failure.

I posted this yesterday but think about it, if we get just one stop on Denver, we win that game. Just one stop.

 

[Cebrin]

I posted this yesterday but think about it, if we get just one stop on Denver, we win that game. Just one stop.

The defense was abysmal. No excuse for being that bad.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

The defense was abysmal. No excuse for being that bad.

This is really the frustrating part for me. Manning was basically explaining that he was going to the backs pre-snap read. He new we could not stop it and he would just check the defensive alignment and throw to the backs for 8 or 10 yards at a pop. Enough to drive you to drinking.

 

[Kevinicus]

I'm not even that upset over the interception. It was not the "usual(occasional at best)" Romo game-ending blunder. At least, he did not make a throw directly to a defender, he did not turn around blindly and float it nor did he try and force it where there was no chance. He made a throw that was there all game long but it was an unfortunate unfolding of events that led to a great defensive play.

My problem was how the last series started. Sitautional awareness should have come into play from the offensive coaching staff. Garrett should have told Callahan and Romo that in no way do they let Manning get the ball back, that was priority #1. What is needed to make that happen? By keeping that clock moving using runs, draws or check-downs. Once that clock went under the 2-minute warning, then try to move with a bit more urgency to get into FG range. At worst, make Denver use their TO's so if Dallas had to punt, they have very little time left. Then, you go into OT and pray that we get the ball first.

That last series is the head coach's responsibility to handle and to make sure all parties involved understand what to do. Once Romo got sacked, my above scenario went out the window because we were in a 2nd and long and Romo had to make a play. If they ran on 2nd there and get a few yards, chances are Denver gets the ball back anyways with plenty of time and we get the same results. The first down play should have been a run or draw just to get the clock closer to the two-minute warning IMO and go from there.

Bottom line is....they went with what was working without looking at the possible repercussions of a 3 and out.

The way to run out the clock is to get first downs and not go out of bounds.

 

[Doomsday101]

It shouldn't have been 2nd and 16 in the first place. It should have been 2nd and short with a run play to keep the defense honest. They were in a prevent pass.

We don't know if it would have been 2nd and short that is an assumption not a fact. I could play down after down in my head but until the play is ran you don't know what the results would be. If he stuffed or fumbled I have no doubt many here would be hollering about why the Cowboys changed up instead of doing what was working. How do I know this because I have been at this sight for a long time and have seen it when people start hollering how we went away from what was working. Any time a team loses fans have this notion well if you did this instead we would have won but that is something that can't be proven one way or the other.

 

[Doomsday101]

what if they make the post season at 8-8 and are one and done?

progress?
process?

8-8
8-8
8-8?

How the team is performing I think would factor in but still the one thing all teams are gunning for is post season. If Dallas made it too post season and got blown out then yeah I could see Garrett job being in jeopardy. I don't think Jerry wants to fire Garrett, hell I don't want Garrett to be fired I would much rather win. As for the fan base I watch as other coaches are hired and fans wanting them fired after 1 or 2 season I'm not that kind of fan I believe in building a team and that is not a 1 or 2 year deal heck not even 3 but at least at the 3rd year mark you can start to make real evaluations of what is taking place.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

That's not throwing him under the bus......must be Tuesday...lol

 

[Cebrin]

We don't know if it would have been 2nd and short that is an assumption not a fact. I could play down after down in my head but until the play is ran you don't know what the results would be. If he stuffed or fumbled I have no doubt many here would be hollering about why the Cowboys changed up instead of doing what was working. How do I know this because I have been at this sight for a long time and have seen it when people start hollering how we went away from what was working. Any time a team loses fans have this notion well if you did this instead we would have won but that is something that can't be proven one way or the other.

It's not a matter of ifs in my equation. It's just smarter football. They had time and time outs in a pinnacle point of the game, back against their goal, it just seems illogical staring down 6 db's and not keeping them honest with a first down run. It's methodical football and it's been in place for years.

 

[texbumthelife]

So people scream like little girls for accountability but when Garrett calls out Romo's decision he's the anti-christ. Biggest bunch of flip-floppers I have ever seen.

The play call was atrocious. Was it an audible by Romo, who knows? The decision on where to go with the ball (there were four receivers on the play and two others were more open) was even worse. The placement of the ball however was absolutely atrocious. Romo is absolutely to blame for that play, top to bottom.

 

[Doomsday101]

It's not a matter of ifs in my equation. It's just smarter football. They had time and time outs in a pinnacle point of the game, back against their goal, it just seems illogical staring down 6 db's and not keeping them honest with a first down run. It's methodical football and it's been in place for years.

20 is not backup aginst their own goal. I also would say I would not say running the ball would have been a bad play but by the same token I don't think running your offense in the same manner that got to this point was a bad option.

Had Dallas crossed into Denver territory then I would start looking to wind the clock down but I have no issue with the Cowboys playing the same offense that put them in the situation they were in because it was working.

 

[texbumthelife]

It's not a matter of ifs in my equation. It's just smarter football. They had time and time outs in a pinnacle point of the game, back against their goal, it just seems illogical staring down 6 db's and not keeping them honest with a first down run. It's methodical football and it's been in place for years.

You mean like KC just did to us a few weeks ago? People run in the fourth with the game on the line?! Craziness!

 

[tyke1doe]

Funny, so called haters Keyshawn and Ditka...Stand up for Romo, say it's not his fault....it's the TE's, and we wouldn't even have a chance without Romo.

So Red, can say what he wants

I'm glad someone else noticed this. Escobar has to fight for that ball. Didn't he know he had double coverage? You can't just sit there and wait for the ball to get to you. You have to fight for the ball. Yes, Romo missed an open Murray. But I also notice that a ref is right there next to Murray. With traffic around you, a split second to make a decision and wanting to get the most yards after a 2 and 16, I can understand why he makes that decision.

Yes, I have been hard on Romo. But this is not the game to criticize him. He was playing against Peyton Freaking Manning. He has to be a gunslinger in this game. And it wasn't Mark Sanchez he was facing. The Broncos get the ball again, they're scoring PERIOD. So Tony did what Tony did all game long - throw the ball.

You live by the pass, you die by the pass. But if we were living by the pass, why is everyone crying because he passed at the end? Yes, I wish they would have run the ball too. But that's on Garrett. Not on Romo.

 

[tyke1doe]

I'm not even that upset over the interception. It was not the "usual(occasional at best)" Romo game-ending blunder. At least, he did not make a throw directly to a defender, he did not turn around blindly and float it nor did he try and force it where there was no chance. He made a throw that was there all game long but it was an unfortunate unfolding of events that led to a great defensive play.

My problem was how the last series started. Sitautional awareness should have come into play from the offensive coaching staff. Garrett should have told Callahan and Romo that in no way do they let Manning get the ball back, that was priority #1. What is needed to make that happen? By keeping that clock moving using runs, draws or check-downs. Once that clock went under the 2-minute warning, then try to move with a bit more urgency to get into FG range. At worst, make Denver use their TO's so if Dallas had to punt, they have very little time left. Then, you go into OT and pray that we get the ball first.

That last series is the head coach's responsibility to handle and to make sure all parties involved understand what to do. Once Romo got sacked, my above scenario went out the window because we were in a 2nd and long and Romo had to make a play. If they ran on 2nd there and get a few yards, chances are Denver gets the ball back anyways with plenty of time and we get the same results. The first down play should have been a run or draw just to get the clock closer to the two-minute warning IMO and go from there.

Bottom line is....they went with what was working without looking at the possible repercussions of a 3 and out.

I agree.