When it comes clutch performances, there is no debate. Romo led the league in 4th-quarter comebacks last year, and has one of the highest late-and-close passer ratings of any QB for his career. That's the reality. Perception only contradicts this whenever Romo fails to perform well in a clutch situation. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, you hear "that's what Romo always does." Wrong, even as an exaggeration. But detractors are only too happy to chime in, then remain silent for the next few wins until it happens again, which it will.
This looks to be basically the same type of team that Romo has had most of his time here. The passing offense will carry the team as far as it can. Sure as the sun rising, Romo will be put in multiple situations this year where the game rests in his hands, and he will play well in most of those situations, and make mistakes in others. The mistakes will be magnified and loudly proclaimed as proof that the perception must be right. In between we'll win some games we have no business winning, because of Romo and the passing game.
Since 1960, teams are 142-2 when their QB passes for over 300 yards with a 140 rating.
Two losses in 53+ seasons, and it's the same QB both times.
