Intelligent QB Discussion

[CowboyManDan]

I hope both of these QBs make it for their careers.

Romo is in a spot where we have to decide what we have in him now. He's not under contract for next season, yet has never played outside preseason except for two plays of downing the ball. I think he's progressed from everything we hear. Unfortunatly, because of his lack of playing time I find it hard for myself (or anyone) to have any good read on him and what he has to work on to get better. So this preseason is HUGE for him...and also a reason we won't see as much of Henson.

I do have higher expectations for Henson. I made sure to watch every NFLE game as well, and saw plays that just plain got me excited. He made some stellar plays. But he also lacked consistency at times and could use work on his accuracy at times. At times he would throw a laser beam dead on target and then he'd throw one in the dirt. I also LOVE his TD to INT ratio that he had in NFLE (10:3) and in college at UM (24:7). I do believe the game experience was/is a help for him. I think he's progressing nicely and should take advantage of the time he's getting to develop. Since the Cowboys have the time, next season should be a telling one for Henson I think. Romo's play this preseason does have a little say on when they decide to push Henson into playing more.

 

[Fernando Fernandez]

...Henson, as more like Aikman.

Man!

Of all the...I'm speechless.

 

[Cochese]

Should we re-name this the Official Drew Henson Fluffer thread?

 

[iceberg]

Should we re-name this the Official Drew Henson Fluffer thread?

it started off with good intentions.

 

[Crown Royal]

Yep...I saw the same thing. In the pocket, it seemed like he was WAY too deliberate....almost TOO aware of his mechanics...or that he was being reviewed/analyzed...

But when things broke down, he'd just wing it and was at his best.

The biggest thing that nags me about Henson is his stance. When he's running, it's fine...but when he's in the pocket, he needs to learn to stand up straight, and crouch when it's time to run. Just an observation.

 

[rw54]

I like both players. This offense is made for Romo. He makes quick decisions and has good touch on his passes. On the down side, he is built slightly and puts some air under some of his throws. To judge him, we would need to him him exposed to NFL defesnses for a prolonged period. As they get to know him his weaknesses could show through more and more but he could also figure out how to cope. We just don't know.

I don't think this offense brings out the best in Henson. A Tom Landry/Dan Reeves/Chan Gailey offense would give him more freedom which is what I think he needs. Offenses are more structured now to reduce mistakes.For Henson to succeed he must find a way to be good enough in this environment. Like others have said he moves well and throws well on the move. He gets good velocity from a number of angles. He is a good athlete. A highly structured offense makes him very mechanical, delibrate, slow. He did seem to speed things up in NFLE. He has to continue this and get even faster. If he can I think he can be very good. If he can't he will probably always tease with his physical abilities.

 

[BigDFan5]

:laugh2:

So let me understand something...a guy goes into a pre-season game against guys who a week or two later are working at desk jobs in an insurance company...scores a late TD...and he is annointed?

OK. Whatever.

Another thing people forget is the TD was a blown play he did not call the play BP sent in.