If this was Romo 3 years ago would he have found a way to play through the pinkie?

[the kid 05]

After hearing that Romo won't even attempt to play Tampa this Sunday and pretty much ruled himself out against the Giants I asked myself one question. If this was the unproven, 2nd string QB 3 years ago without the fat long term contract, 2 pro bowls, $10 million marketing deal with Starter, all the popularity of the league and Hollywood blonde on his arm, would he dive in head first to get his shot at the starting line up to play as many of these regular season games with a bad pinkie? You bet he would. I'd bet my house he would. What do you folks think, would he back then as opposed to now and if not, why?

your the second person to say you'd bet your house...yet have failed to realize 3 years ago he was our 3rd string qb...he wouldn't have been in the game getting hit left and right to break his pinky in the first place

 

[AKATheRake]

your the second person to say you'd bet your house...yet have failed to realize 3 years ago he was our 3rd string qb...he wouldn't have been in the game getting hit left and right to break his pinky in the first place

3 seasons ago the 1 before last season, just to clear up 3 seasons ago, Romo was the backup to Bledslow. Romo started 10 games that year. He wasn't a proven commodity and was almost cut the season prior. To get his shot to prove himself I'd bet my house he'd start any regular season game he could with that pinkie to get his shot to be the starter. So are you saying he would play with the pinkie in those circumstances or not? Are you afraid to admit he would? He's my favourite player and I have no doubt he would play with that pinkie if he knew that was his chance to start as an NFL QB. The fact that he was a nobody back then is exactly my point and that he is a huge star now and that this possibly is coming into play in his decision making on whether to play or not. If I'm his old man I'm telling hi to sit now that he's set so that he can play that contract out. If I'm his old man 3 years ago, he doesn't have what he has now and I know he can play with it, I'm telling him to get his asss out there because that may be his only shot to show what he's got. Let me know, I'd really appreciate an answer. Thanks!

 

[SixShooter]

Wow, it doesn't take much to make some people turn on their franchise QB in a troubled season does it?

 

[timetopass]

Some of you might feel Romo is being selfish or cowardly for not jeopardizing his career for us, the team, and this season. I much rather have him come back healthy, even if we are 4-6, then to rush a comeback and have him lost for not only this season, but longer term.

Maybe some thought Romo was made of steel or some immortal, but he is telling us he can not physically play at the level that will be effective to win games. If Romo could play, he would.

Totally agree.

We should not be questioning his heart or his competitive spirit at all. If Tony could play he would be playing Sunday. Period. This leads me to think we do not have the whole story here but we may be dealing with more of an injury than origionally thought & it has not been updated or we have another injury attached to this one.

I also agree with DADYMAT when he says Tony is damned if he does & damned if he doesn't so Tony has to do what he feels is right for him. We never questioned his integrity before so why now? I would much rather have a healthy Romo handling the ball.

TONY WOULD PLAY IF HE FELT HE COULD & STILL THINGS CAN CHANGE AGAIN FROM TUESDAY NITE TO SUNDAY AFTERNOON & WE ALL KNOW THAT TOO. TONY HAS THE DESIRE TO PLAY DON'T EVER KID YOURSELF!

 

[the kid 05]

3 seasons ago the 1 before last season, just to clear up 3 seasons ago, Romo was the backup to Bledslow. Romo started 10 games that year. He wasn't a proven commodity and was almost cut the season prior. To get his shot to prove himself I'd bet my house he'd start any regular season game he could with that pinkie to get his shot to be the starter. So are you saying he would play with the pinkie in those circumstances or not? Are you afraid to admit he would? He's my favourite player and I have no doubt he would play with that pinkie if he knew that was his chance to start as an NFL QB. The fact that he was a nobody back then is exactly my point and that he is a huge star now and that this possibly is coming into play in his decision making on whether to play or not. If I'm his old man I'm telling hi to sit now that he's set so that he can play that contract out. If I'm his old man 3 years ago, he doesn't have what he has now and I know he can play with it, I'm telling him to get his asss out there because that may be his only shot to show what he's got. Let me know, I'd really appreciate an answer. Thanks!

that would be 2006...so 2 seasons ago...but if we are going by madden's cover then yes 3 seasons and that wall of text...yah didn't read

 

[DeaconBlues]

After hearing that Romo won't even attempt to play Tampa this Sunday and pretty much ruled himself out against the Giants I asked myself one question. If this was the unproven, 2nd string QB 3 years ago without the fat long term contract, 2 pro bowls, $10 million marketing deal with Starter, all the popularity of the league and Hollywood blonde on his arm, would he dive in head first to get his shot at the starting line up to play as many of these regular season games with a bad pinkie? You bet he would. I'd bet my house he would. What do you folks think, would he back then as opposed to now and if not, why?

You'd lose your house.

BTW, he doesn't have a bad pinkie. He has a broken bone in his hand leading to the pinkie finger on his throwing hand. Meaning he can't properly grip a ball. Meaning just taking a snap from center could further fracture the bone.

All y'all Holiday Express doctors need to get a grip. He cannot play in his current MEDICAL condition.

 

[AKATheRake]

Wow, it doesn't take much to make some people turn on their franchise QB in a troubled season does it?

Haven't turned on him. He's my favorite player. Just asking if he is as hungry now as 3 years ago when he was a nobody. Would he dog it out to get a chance to start. I believe he would find a way to play with it to get his chance. I would, eventhough I'll never get that shot. So is that a yes or no? Would he find a way to play when he was Bledsoe's backup or not? You don't want to say yes because you know what that means. Maybe you believe it's a no. It's definitely a loaded question that most are running away from though. 1 fan told me he'd have no choice because Parcells would have forced him let alone Romo have the desire or not. I think that's dead on too, Parcells would have had him right out there right or wrong. It's Romo's career not mine, so it's not my decision but I can question circumstances. I have alot of friends that are fans of other teams since I live in Canada and they all have an outside the glass view. Before this happened many of them have felt things are getting to his head, that he's distracted. I defend him. But I think he's legitimately hurt but also under alot of pressure with that crazy media and upper management. Monday Night Jay Cutler hurt his hand on the first play of the game. He got taken off just before the half so it was obviously bothering him. He starts the next half and finishes the game even though it was a blowout. Now Cutler may not have fractured it so it is what it is but the media would be allover it here in Dallas after the game. In Denver you don't hear anyting about it. Now Tony did bust up his hand before in College and played it out. Just questioning, and opining that's all. A lot of information out there, no one needs to get rash or defensive. It's an open forum.

 

[ajk23az]

Originally Posted by CrazyMonster View Post
Romo is a puss.
End of Story

Originally Posted by Chocolate Lab View Post

Same with this one.

^ He quoted 2 posts, in the first one his response was "True."

Very stupid.

Contradict much? In the first one you were calling him a puss, and now you are sticking up for Romo again?

 

[AKATheRake]

You'd lose your house.

BTW, he doesn't have a bad pinkie. He has a broken bone in his hand leading to the pinkie finger on his throwing hand. Meaning he can't properly grip a ball. Meaning just taking a snap from center could further fracture the bone.

All y'all Holiday Express doctors need to get a grip. He cannot play in his current MEDICAL condition.

You're right, I'm definitely not a Doctor. By the way the finger is fracture not broken which means the bone is still attached but has a hairline displacement. In regards to Romo not being able to grip the ball he sure was all last week according to all those reports saying he was throwing in practice and to Jerry. Jerry also said that under normal circumstances because of the wrap the medical staff put on his hand Romo would not injure it further. This included throwing the ball, receiving a snap from center or completing a hand off. Now should he get his hand stepped on, whapped in any way by another player, falling on it, then yes very possible added damage just as if he had a fracture or not. This is not my opinion this is what officials from the team have been on record saying. Maybe you want to read up before you tell me and others he cant even grip a ball Holiday Inn DR. He can grip a ball but he has pain to deal with according to the teams diagnosis. Last weekit was a matter of himjust being able to deal with the pain. There was velocity andaccuracy on his passes. By the way I'm for him getting it heeled right up and us losing 2 more if we have to get it fixed. Don't be mistaken.

 

[TwoDeep3]

Three years ago Parcells would have started Bledsoe and let Romo rest.

Does going back in the Wayback machine now mean Parcells suddenly forgets how to coach?

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

You're right, I'm definitely not a Doctor. By the way the finger is fracture not broken which means the bone is still attached but has a hairline displacement. In regards to Romo not being able to grip the ball he sure was all last week according to all those reports saying he was throwing in practice and to Jerry. Jerry also said that under normal circumstances because of the wrap the medical staff put on his hand Romo would not injure it further. This included throwing the ball, receiving a snap from center or completing a hand off. Now should he get his hand stepped on, whapped in any way by another player, falling on it, then yes very possible added damage just as if he had a fracture or not. This is not my opinion this is what officials from the team have been on record saying. Maybe you want to read up before you tell me and others he cant even grip a ball Holiday Inn DR. He can grip a ball but he has pain to deal with according to the teams diagnosis. Last weekit was a matter of himjust being able to deal with the pain. There was velocity andaccuracy on his passes. By the way I'm for him getting it heeled right up and us losing 2 more if we have to get it fixed. Don't be mistaken.

Reports before the Rams game said he tried to throw before the game and could not physically do it. He started off okay, but started having issues as he threw more until he basically couldn't grip the ball anymore. I guess you ignored those reports?

If it was just pain, he'd play. It's not. He can't grip the ball to throw it. This isn't rocket science.

 

[AKATheRake]

Reports before the Rams game said he tried to throw before the game and could not physically do it. He started off okay, but started having issues as he threw more until he basically couldn't grip the ball anymore. I guess you ignored those reports?

If it was just pain, he'd play. It's not. He can't grip the ball to throw it. This isn't rocket science.

The reports before the game to my understanding didn't say he couldn't grip the ball, they said he wasn't confident dealing with the pain and that he would not injure it further. I don't ignore any of that stuff. I'm not arguing whether he is healthy enough to play or not. That's not rocket science if you read my many posts during this thread. My question originally is if he would find a way to play years ago when he wasn't established. There are many more reports of him throwing the ball with velocity than not. By the way, none of us know squat of how badly injured he really is and it's probably worse than it is. Nonetheless that's what a thread is for rocket scientist to discuss football and the situations regarding a teams season. Do you have an answer to the original questions? There are players out there with spinal injuries, and there are players out there with just mental issues, Vince Young. I am asking a question here that possibly implicates factors beyond the physicality of this situation and that is really the overall point here. The problem is, I'm trying to blog with folks that are prepared to have an answer backed by insight and I just can't seem to get anything but emotional, aggressive posts that don't answer yes or no. It is no secret Tony Romo has a fractured pinkie. Would he play with it if he wasn't established if he knew that was his only shot to guarantee a start in an NFL game? Is that question so complicated that it equates to rocket science? I appreciate all insight and opinions but not people insulting others. I said it 100 times, I'll say it again just for you, he's my favorite I want Romo to do everything possible to heal. I just want to know he will do anything to get on this field asap and help his team get to the playoffs.

 

[SkinsandTerps]

I think the Cowboys would have been looking to sign a random QB.

He's hurt, and that's the end of it.

BTW- Please start making your post's more readable. "AKA" paragraphs.

 

[AKATheRake]

I think the Cowboys would have been looking to sign a random QB.

He's hurt, and that's the end of it.

BTW- Please start making your post's more readable. "AKA" paragraphs.

Thanks for answering the question. Fair enough on the paragraphs.

BTW- How's this looking? The Commander name is a racial slur. Can you read this clearly?

 

[SkinsandTerps]

Much better. But as a Native American...I don't find the name offensive at all. Nor do over 90% of Native Americans.

 

[AKATheRake]

Much better. But as a Native American...I don't find the name offensive at all. Nor do over 90% of Native Americans.

Interesting. 90% is extremely overwhelming yet a court battle has gone on for 16 years. Don't see how the lawsuit held weight for so long then.

 

[SkinsandTerps]

Interesting. 90% is extremely overwhelming yet a court battle has gone on for 16 years. Don't see how the lawsuit held weight for so long then.

Read up on it. It's clearly a matter of just a few making some noise.

I am surprised by some Indian land claims that have gone on for decades.

 

[DaBoys4Life]

Stupid thread.

Agreed.

 

[Nav22]

The reason he couldn't go in St. Louis is because he wasn't physically able to catch the ball and QUICKLY pass it. He wasn't able to get a quick grip on the ball with his condition, and the ball was CONSISTENTLY coming out awkwardly.

So any pressure from the Rams whatsoever would've led to disastrous results, not to mention the possibility of Romo screwing the hand up even worse.

Romo said all of this on "Inside The Huddle" with T.O.

Rendering this thread completely useless.

 

[Ren]

After hearing that Romo won't even attempt to play Tampa this Sunday and pretty much ruled himself out against the Giants I asked myself one question. If this was the unproven, 2nd string QB 3 years ago without the fat long term contract, 2 pro bowls, $10 million marketing deal with Starter, all the popularity of the league and Hollywood blonde on his arm, would he dive in head first to get his shot at the starting line up to play as many of these regular season games with a bad pinkie? You bet he would. I'd bet my house he would. What do you folks think, would he back then as opposed to now and if not, why?

I doesn't come down to if he WANTS to play it's a case of if he CAN play. Romo can't and that's the bottom line here. I got a feeling that all the "i wanna play on Sunday" crap last week actually made it worse cause now he's flat out saying he can't :bang2: