I'd like some Romo opinions.

[sonnyboy]

I'm usually not one to make knee jerk reactions. However, after watching every snap of all 4 games...I NOW BELIEVE BLEDSOE SHOULD BE REPLACED.

Here's the Million dollar question. IS ROMO FOR REAL?
I've watched every snap of preseason and was throughly impressed.

I still have reservations:
1) Is he a legit NFL starting QB?
2) Does he have the arm strenght?

I'm looking for any legitimate critiques on the guy. Or just your gut feeling on him. Not just a can't do worse then Bledsoe BS response.

 

[jesusphreak]

One play that sums up Romo for me was in the preseason against the Vikings when the ball was hiked over his head, he had to run back about 5 yards to pick it up, turned around, and then finally heaved a 40-yard bomb to one of the receivers.

He just seems confident, enthusiastic, and has instincts. That's more than you can say about most QBs - they actually seem to all be things Henson was lacking.

I really have no doubt in his physical ability, like arm-strength. My only concern would be Farve-ish bad decisions.

 

[AtlCB]

I'm usually not one to make knee jerk reactions. However, after watching every snap of all 4 games...I NOW BELIEVE BLEDSOE SHOULD BE REPLACED.

Here's the Million dollar question. IS ROMO FOR REAL?
I've watched every snap of preseason and was throughly impressed.

I still have reservations:
1) Is he a legit NFL starting QB?
2) Does he have the arm strenght?

I'm looking for any legitimate critiques on the guy. Or just your gut feeling on him. Not just a can't do worse then Bledsoe BS response.

Is Romo ready. If Parcells feels he is, he should be given a shot against Houston. If he is not ready, Bledsoe must start.

 

[Hostile]

He's very accurate but doesn't put much on the throws.

If we turn to him I'll be excited and apprehensive at the same time. Same as I am now. Maybe with a little less confidence given the fact he's never thrown a meaningful pass.

Part of me says it's too soon to throw in the towel. Another part of me would love to move on.

 

[sonnyboy]

He's very accurate but doesn't put much on the throws.

If we turn to him I'll be excited and apprehensive at the same time. Same as I am now. Maybe with a little less confidence given the fact he's never thrown a meaningful pass.

Part of me says it's too soon to throw in the towel. Another part of me would love to move on.

Thanks alot guys I appreciate the input.
Do you really see going to Romo as throwing in the towel?
I don't. Am I being naive.

 

[AsthmaField]

I'd love to see Romo. Is it the right choice? I really don't know. However, I think that Romo would possibly make a big difference with his enthusiams and mobility. The team responds to him.

Don't forget though, the coverages in preseason are much more bland than what you see in live games. Could he read the complex coverages he'd see in the regular season and make the right decisions? That to me is the 1 million dollar question. If Parcells thinks he can, then I think it is time to put him in.

Heck, we could always move back to Bledsoe if things start falling apart. That is something that get's overlooked a lot, IMO. People act like once Romo gets in that Bledsoe will be off the team or something. If Romo starts stinking up the joint... just tell Bledsoe, we're sorry and made a bad choice and hand him the reigns again.

It really isn't a season long decision unless Romo starts doing great.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

I don't know if he is real or not. Time will tell on that.

However I do think he is just dreamy.

 

[Hostile]

Thanks alot guys I appreciate the input.
Do you really see going to Romo as throwing in the towel?
I don't. Am I being naive.

I don't think any of us know if it means that or not.

I just said in another thread. I expected us to lose the 2 games we did and I think we will lose to Carolina. We're starting the season with 6 of 9 on the road. 6-3 would be a fantastic start.

Why panic already?

 

[Dallyjake]

The real question should be: Would Romo be any worse than Bledsoe was in JAX and Philly?

The answer is: How could he be any worse ?

Give the kid the damn ball already. We need a QB that can move his feet.

 

[chinch]

One play that sums up Romo for me was in the preseason against the Vikings when the ball was hiked over his head, he had to run back about 5 yards to pick it up, turned around, and then finally heaved a 40-yard bomb to one of the receivers.

He just seems confident, enthusiastic, and has instincts. That's more than you can say about most QBs - they actually seem to all be things Henson was lacking.

I really have no doubt in his physical ability, like arm-strength. My only concern would be Farve-ish bad decisions.

that play was something that you can't overlook... that "IT" that he might have (assuming his Favre/drew-like bone-headed plays are kept to a minimum).

 

[Dale]

We laught about it, but I do like Romo's moxie. I think he gives you a little somethin' on the field with that.

He seems smart. Understands the game and situations. Hostile mentioned his accuracy, which I also agree with.

I like his maneuverability. Seems to have the perfect amount of mobility, especially against a line like this. He doesn't look to run, but he can do so to pick up a few yards when necessary. Beyond that, he moves around in the pocket to set up a better throw downfield.

His arm seemed stronger this preseason than I had really noticed before or anticipated. But I still don't know how strong it will really look against first-string defenses running full speed in the regular season.

My biggest concern, though, is that his play in the preseason was primarily because of the vanilla defenses. He obviuosly has some talent or he wouldn't have looked good even against those plain defenses. But I honestly don't know what to expect in a meaningful game. Also, I'm curious to see how easily defensible he is once teams get some film of his tendencies. Again, I don't know the answer.

 

[chinch]

I just said in another thread. I expected us to lose the 2 games we did and I think we will lose to Carolina. We're starting the season with 6 of 9 on the road. 6-3 would be a fantastic start.

Why panic already?

this is the classic trap. "fantastic start" (even next week as we'll be 3-2) when you need to look deeper.

it's not a "panic" if you have no faith in your QB winning a big game, especially on the road. Drew has blown both chances already and why do we expect different a outcome next time? Is that really a reasonable expectation?

 

[superpunk]

Don't ask me. I'm convinced he has no soul.

I really just hope Bledsoe improves. I don't really want Romo in there yet. However, if Bledsoe keeps it up, Romo is unavoidable. Which of course, means Parcells will completely avoid him.

Please get right, Bledsoe.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

We laught about it, but I do like Romo's moxie. I think he gives you a little somethin' on the field with that.

He seems smart. Understands the game and situations. Hostile mentioned his accuracy, which I also agree with.

I like his maneuverability. Seems to have the perfect amount of mobility, especially against a line like this. He doesn't look to run, but he can do so to pick up a few yards when necessary. Beyond that, he moves around in the pocket to set up a better throw downfield.

His arm seemed stronger this preseason than I had really noticed before or anticipated. But I still don't know how strong it will really look against first-string defenses running full speed in the regular season.

My biggest concern, though, is that his play in the preseason was primarily because of the vanilla defenses. He obviuosly has some talent or he wouldn't have looked good even against those plain defenses. But I honestly don't know what to expect in a meaningful game. Also, I'm curious to see how easily defensible he is once teams get some film of his tendencies. Again, I don't know the answer.

What scares me about him. Is the moxie and him idolizing brett favre.

I am afraid that if he faces real defenses with game plans against him he will try to make too much happen and force even more INTs.

No way of knowing if that will happen but that is my fear.

We have people that say it could not be worse than bledsoe...on the contrary it can always be worse.

As bad as bledsoe is at turn overs just look at the ints favre has put up the last few years.

I have a feeling we will see Romo starting before the season is over though and I hope it does indeed work out so we will not have to keep on looking for our next QB.

 

[RCowboyFan]

What scares me about him. Is the moxie and him idolizing brett favre.

I am afraid that if he faces real defenses with game plans against him he will try to make too much happen and force even more INTs.

No way of knowing if that will happen but that is my fear.

We have people that say it could not be worse than bledsoe...on the contrary it can always be worse.

As bad as bledsoe is at turn overs just look at the ints favre has put up the last few years.

I have a feeling we will see Romo starting before the season is over though and I hope it does indeed work out so we will not have to keep on looking for our next QB.

And thats the same fear I have about Romo. I just don't think he can be a very succesfful QB, and thats the only reason, I am afraid of joining the Romo Band Wagon. But Bledsoe right now, doesn't give us much of a choice.

And also as Dale mentioned, his throws seem at time have more velocity than I remember seeing last few years he played in Pre-Season. That kind of comforts me about him, that he might have enough arm strength to be successful in NFL. Its his decisions that scare me, but then, thats what scares me most about Bledsoe.

So I think its Romo Time, right now, but it won't be. BP will not do that, till the season seems pretty much done. Even then, I am not sure about BP and his old favorite crappy QBs.

Now I like Bledsoe the person, I just don't like the QB Bledsoe.

 

[Martice]

So what if Tony throws INT's. If he looks in the regular season like he did in the preseason, we should all be happy. Tony is a player. He plays the game of football. He is just not a position player. He plays the postion. Let's say that Drew lost his arm strength. What else does he bring to the table?

Now let's say that Tony doesn't have Drew's arm strength. What else did you see in him during the preseason that impressed you?


Those are the questions that make it so easy to choose Tony right now.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

He's very accurate but doesn't put much on the throws.

If we turn to him I'll be excited and apprehensive at the same time. Same as I am now. Maybe with a little less confidence given the fact he's never thrown a meaningful pass.

Part of me says it's too soon to throw in the towel. Another part of me would love to move on.

You had me at hello!

no but seriously..

I think you are right on with your on the fence thoughts... I feel the same way...

 

[Chocolate Lab]

What scares me about him. Is the moxie and him idolizing brett favre.

I am afraid that if he faces real defenses with game plans against him he will try to make too much happen and force even more INTs.

No way of knowing if that will happen but that is my fear.

We have people that say it could not be worse than bledsoe...on the contrary it can always be worse.

As bad as bledsoe is at turn overs just look at the ints favre has put up the last few years.

I have a feeling we will see Romo starting before the season is over though and I hope it does indeed work out so we will not have to keep on looking for our next QB.

I agree... Especially about the "forcing interceptions" part.

My one reason for hope on Romo is that Sean Payton likes him so much. I think it's pretty clear that Payton knows what he's doing.