How Good do you Think Romo can be?

[dstovall5]

We've seen tony peak. He's as good as he's going to get.

And that's all it will take. Tony is still better then most of the QBs in the NFL at this point in his career, even if he's 90% of his former self.

Even if his ability has diminished a little he will still be more efficient then he use to be, because I think this year he'll have a good run game with decent pass protection. Those things are going to help him tremendously.

 

[Lonestar94]

I think he will always be that second tier under Rodgers, Brady, Manning, and Brees. Not bad for being undrafted.

He's kinda like a poor mans Favre but thats not a knock on him. Romo is a damn good player.

 

[bayeslife]

Does he have what it takes to win the big game?

Yes or no?

Which "the big game" are we talking about? Superbowl? Yes I think he has what it takes.

If you are referring to big games in general, he has already won many of those.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I think he will always be that second tier under Rodgers, Brady, Manning, and Brees. Not bad for being undrafted.

He's kinda like a poor mans Favre but thats not a knock on him. Romo is a damn good player.

A lot ot like right there.

 

[KJJ]

Does he have what it takes to win the big game?

Yes or no?

I'm going to give my opinion on this topic whether some like it or not. I don't start these topics I just contribute to them and choose to be honest. Up to this point Romo hasn't shown he has what it takes in the games that matter most. He certainly has the talent and is capable of playing to the level we've seen Eli and Flacco play to in the last two SB's. We've seen it in many regular season games with Romo but he hasn't been able to play near to the same level in come from behind situations in elimination games. He hasn't shown he has the poise to come through in do or die situations when adversity arises and he has to make a play. I think Tony is battling too many demons to ever win a SB his problems aren't physical they're in his head.

I haven't totally ruled out the possibility of him winning a championship because he plays so great at times that it leaves the door open to the possibility but I do have my doubts. He's never going to have a perfect team around him so he's going to have to be able to overcome some of the weaknesses all teams have. No team in the NFL is perfect the last 3 SB winning teams didn't win more than 10 games during the regular season. QB's have more on their plates today than QB's had in years past so to win a SB they have to play outstanding football making big plays in critical situations and not turn the ball over in the process.

It's such an offensive league today that you can't shut teams down like in the past and have a Dilfer or a Brad Johnson simply guide the bus to a championship. You can't win the SB with a QB managing the game they have to be able to charge and carry their team on their shoulders for at least a drive when the game is on the line. The last 6 SB's have come gone down to the wire with QB's having to make plays in the end to win the game. The last 4 SB winning QB's didn't have a single turnover in the SB.

Brees, Rodgers, Eli and Flacco combined for a 7-0 TD to turnover ratio in the SB and none of them had a passer rating lower than 103.8. Yes it takes a TEAM to win a SB but it also takes a very solid mistake free performance by a QB who may have to carry their team in the final 3 minutes to get the win. Playing mistake free football is where I have my doubts about Romo. I know everyone is tired of hearing about it but he has 12 turnovers in his 6 elimination game losses. He's going to have a lot of cleaning up to do in that area for the Cowboys to ever get over the hump with him.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Does he have what it takes to win the big game?

Yes or no?

Hail, no!

Romo is a good player but he is a gunslinger. It is too late to bring him out of that habit. In a important game he will hiperventilate, get jumpy and thow caution to the wind. He'll thow off his right foot, he'll force the thow . . .
I don't know why he get all jumpy in big games but the last (rare) playoff game he played in, he was thowing a lot of INTs. He was born to be a gunslinger and in big games, that aint good.

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

Which "the big game" are we talking about? Superbowl? Yes I think he has what it takes.

If you are referring to big games in general, he has already won many of those.

I didn't say he hasn't.

 

[5Stars]

How about this little gem for a poster that slobbers all over Ruthlessraper and how he is such a good QB that he led his team to the SB.

Roethlisberger's QB rating of 22.6 in Super Bowl XL is lowest rating of a winning quarterback in Super Bowl history.


However, in some fools mind, he won a SB, so he was clutch in win or go home games...the defense had nothing to to with that!

lmao

 

[5Stars]

And that's all it will take. Tony is still better then most of the QBs in the NFL at this point in his career, even if he's 90% of his former self.

Even if his ability has diminished a little he will still be more efficient then he use to be, because I think this year he'll have a good run game with decent pass protection. Those things are going to help him tremendously.

Eli won a SB, why can't Romo? Yeah, Eli avoided the pocket and threw up a duck and won a SB. Romo avoids the pocket 20 times a game because he can, and does, he has too!

But if the defense gives Romo the ball for more opportunities to score, he will score. But he needs help from the defense to help the team win.

 

[Rockport]

I'm going to give my opinion on this topic whether some like it or not. I don't start these topics I just contribute to them and choose to be honest. Up to this point Romo hasn't shown he has what it takes in the games that matter most. He certainly has the talent and is capable of playing to the level we've seen Eli and Flacco play to in the last two SB's. We've seen it in many regular season games with Romo but he hasn't been able to play near to the same level in come from behind situations in elimination games. He hasn't shown he has the poise to come through in do or die situations when adversity arises and he has to make a play. I think Tony is battling too many demons to ever win a SB his problems aren't physical they're in his head.

I haven't totally ruled out the possibility of him winning a championship because he plays so great at times that it leaves the door open to the possibility but I do have my doubts. He's never going to have a perfect team around him so he's going to have to be able to overcome some of the weaknesses all teams have. No team in the NFL is perfect the last 3 SB winning teams didn't win more than 10 games during the regular season. QB's have more on their plates today than QB's had in years past so to win a SB they have to play outstanding football making big plays in critical situations and not turn the ball over in the process.

It's such an offensive league today that you can't shut teams down like in the past and have a Dilfer or a Brad Johnson simply guide the bus to a championship. You can't win the SB with a QB managing the game they have to be able to charge and carry their team on their shoulders for at least a drive when the game is on the line. The last 6 SB's have come gone down to the wire with QB's having to make plays in the end to win the game. The last 4 SB winning QB's didn't have a single turnover in the SB.

Brees, Rodgers, Eli and Flacco combined for a 7-0 TD to turnover ratio in the SB and none of them had a passer rating lower than 103.8. Yes it takes a TEAM to win a SB but it also takes a very solid mistake free performance by a QB who may have to carry their team in the final 3 minutes to get the win. Playing mistake free football is where I have my doubts about Romo. I know everyone is tired of hearing about it but he has 12 turnovers in his 6 elimination game losses. He's going to have a lot of cleaning up to do in that area for the Cowboys to ever get over the hump with him.

You're going to look like the biggest clown when we do win a Super Bowl with Romo at the helm. I hope you're man enough to come here and admit you were wrong. Somehow, I don't think you will.

 

[5Stars]

You're going to look like the biggest clown when we do win a Super Bowl with Romo at the helm. I hope you're man enough to come here and admit you were wrong. Somehow, I don't think you will.

Well, there is still a chance that Romo won't win a SB.

 

[Rockport]

Well, there is still a chance that Romo won't win a SB.

"I've got a feeling, the Cowboys are going to the Super Bowl. I just can't shake this feeling, the Cowboys are going to the Super Bowl"

A take on the Buffalo Bills song from years back.

 

[KJJ]

Funny how some remember Roethlisberger being carried to his first SB win 7 years ago in only his second year as the starter but conveniently omit his clutch performance vs the Cardinals in the 08 SB. LOL During that SB Roethilisbergers defense got shredded by Kurt Warner for 377 yards and 3 TD's and gave up what would have been the winning TD to Larry Fitzgerald with 2:58 seconds remaining had it not been for Roethlisbergers clutch last ditch drive that led to the winning TD pass to Santonio Holmes with 35 seconds left. The last few SB's have been coming down to QB's being in that same situation and having to pull the game out. No defense and running game is going to carry a QB to a championship in this era.

 

[JBS]

Romo has played more than enough games for one to know the answer to this question. If you don't already know the answer, it's too late.

 

[KJJ]

You're going to look like the biggest clown when we do win a Super Bowl with Romo at the helm. I hope you're man enough to come here and admit you were wrong. Somehow, I don't think you will.

I'll be here celebrating wearing a big red nose, long floppy shoes and beeping a horn if it happens. You have a feeling they're going to the SB this year we'll see how you're looking at the end of this season.

 

[Rockport]

Romo has played more than enough games for one to know the answer to this question. If you don't already know the answer, it's too late.

It's like the ole saying, "If you're asking the question, you'll never understand the answer"

 

[DFWJC]

Does he have what it takes to win the big game?

Yes or no?

Absolutely, yes.

No doubt in my mind...and I think he's already won some big ones.
The history books are littered with those who some thought could not do it...until, course, they did.

In fact, just last year, a QB who repeatedly had miserable big game performances ( but still actually won a few with his D and run game) managed to put it together.

 

[KJJ]

Realistically Romo has 3-4 years to get it done so the clock is ticking. Elway is the oldest QB to win a SB at 38 and he won his first SB at 37. Plunkett is the next oldest at 36 to win a championship so time is running out on Romo. Once he loses his ability to move outside the pock and slip defenders with his Houdini moves he's not going to be near as effective. It's his ability to slip and and avoid defenders that makes him the playmaker he is.

 

[KJJ]

In fact, just last year, a QB who repeatedly had miserable big game performances ( but still actually won a few with his D and run game) managed to put it together.

Flacco had miserable championship game performances in 08 and 09 and that kept his team from winning. Baltimore had excellent defensive teams back then but Flacco was awful in both title games. Baltimore won it all last year because Flacco had one of the greatest postseasons any QB has ever had. His defense gave up over 400 yards in the SB and his top runner Rice averaged only 3.0 a carry in that game.

 

[Cloudy]

Romo's not the QB I hoped he'd be after the 2006 season.
He's not the QB I thought he was after the 2007 season.

In other words, he's not the the best QB in football.

But he's better than most and certainly capable of not just leading us to a SB win, but being the player most responsible for it.

However, the question itself is irrelevant. The only question that matters is if he should be our starting QB for the forseable future? 2-3 years

Or are we better off investing resources to improve on him at QB.