Is this the game where Romo...

[alancdc]

The Giants were not squatting on routes in the MNF game. Romo just made two very bad decisions and then one bad throw that resulted in 3 INTs. He moved the ball well against them other than those plays and the one drop by an open T.O.

First let me say I loved the call, but if Toomer, I believe, doesn't get called for one of the worst offensive interference calls of all time the Giants probably win that game.

 

[gollum]

Perhaps "squatted" was not the right terminology, but they KNEW we had to pass which makes it easier to defend.

 

[joseephuss]

First let me say I loved the call, but if Toomer, I believe, doesn't get called for one of the worst offensive interference calls of all time the Giants probably win that game.

I am not questioning whether the Giants win that game. They played better. Romo made mistakes and it wasn't because the Giants knew Dallas had to pass.

 

[joseephuss]

Perhaps "squatted" was not the right terminology, but they KNEW we had to pass which makes it easier to defend.

That is true. Dallas may not have to pass to beat Indy. They have a poor rush defense. I think Dallas will continue to mix it up on offense to try and keep the Colts off balance. If Dallas has to pass to play catch up, that won't be a good sign. It will mean the defense is struggling to slow down Indy.

The Titans slowed down Manning on defense and used a heavy dosage of runs to keep the scoring low and close.

 

[Darkhound]

Ok guys, I was out of town for a couple of days. Can you plesae tell me all this deal with Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson?

 

[SultanOfSix]

The Giants were not squatting on routes in the MNF game. Romo just made two very bad decisions and then one bad throw that resulted in 3 INTs. He moved the ball well against them other than those plays and the one drop by an open T.O.

Looking back at those INTs, they weren't as bad as they looked. The first one was tipped and hung in the air. Should he have thrown the ball? Maybe, maybe not. But, it was flukish.

The second one was forced because (as he said himself) he expected a holding call on Julius, so he thought it was a free play.

The third one was Crayton's fault, because he ran the wrong route.

 

[alancdc]

I am not questioning whether the Giants win that game. They played better. Romo made mistakes and it wasn't because the Giants knew Dallas had to pass.

I gotta tell ya after reading this more closely I don't think my comments had anything to do with what you were saying. I was thinking about when the Giants played Indy in the first Sunday night game of the year, and I don't know why I brought this up. Let that be a lesson to all the children out there, don't drink at lunch!

:bang2:

 

[alancdc]

I think Romo is "wired" perfectly to be an NFL QB.
Why?
Because he is an excellent golfer, nearly U.S. Open worthy, and that requires mental toughness like nothing else.
I don't think he ever really comes "back down to Earth". What we have seen from him is what we will probably continue to get. And I'll take that anyday.

I haev made that comment to some of my buddies as well. He does seem to play with a "calm" about him. Remember when TO dropped that TD pass against the Skins...they flashed on Romo, and he kind of swung his arm like he had just hit a bad golf shot, and was like man, missed that one. I love his demeanor.

 

[joseephuss]

I gotta tell ya after reading this more closely I don't think my comments had anything to do with what you were saying. I was thinking about when the Giants played Indy in the first Sunday night game of the year, and I don't know why I brought this up. Let that be a lesson to all the children out there, don't drink at lunch!

:bang2:

No, no, no. Drink at lunch just don't worry if your posts don't make sense. I figured you were referring to something else. Just goes to show you that I will respond to any post.

 

[joseephuss]

Looking back at those INTs, they weren't as bad as they looked. The first one was tipped and hung in the air. Should he have thrown the ball? Maybe, maybe not. But, it was flukish.

The second one was forced because (as he said himself) he expected a holding call on Julius, so he thought it was a free play.

The third one was Crayton's fault, because he ran the wrong route.

He learned(I hope) that you can't assume that the refs will make the right call. He needed to take the sack or throw it at Julius' feet.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

comes back to Earth? I say that for several reasons:

1) So far, he hasn't been forced into a serious, come from behiind situation where everyone knew he had to pass. The closest to this was in the Giants game during the 2nd half and we know how well he did then. I know it was his first game, but the Giants were squatting on the routes.

2) He is getting a little "cocky" and brimming with confidence; making fun jabs at Jerry and reporters. He's been hearing the praise heaped on him by nearly every pundit, mediot, and fan. Everything has come relatively easy so far, but time for reality check is near.

3) The Colts have the speed and quickness to not only bring pressure, but linebackers can make plays in the passing game as well.

I'm hoping that when that time comes, we are either in a no win situation anyway, or playing a horrible team that we can overcome in spite of his coming struggles.

I see where you are going with this... and yeah I am concerned too... Bill mentioned in yesterdays PC that Romo made throws that he shouldnt have... so again I am concerned... but I am spoiled too... I have faith in this guy...

His NEXT come from behind attempt will be successful

 

[ZeroClub]

The Colts are dead last in rushing defense this year.

They've given up the most rushing yards.

Teams love to try to run against them .... Only the defenses of the Jets, Titans, and Raiders have faced more rushing attempts.

So you might think that they've given up so many yards because they've faced so many attempts.

That's true and false.

The Colts are giving up 5.1 yards per carry. 5.1 yards per carry! That is tied for last in the NFL.

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I'm as excited about Romo as the next guy, but the Cowboys need to get their ground game going. And if it gets going, they need to just keep it going. There is absolutely no need to get cute ....

 

[mwj473]

That sig pic is just wrong. I know it's Theismann and all, but still...

I agree. I hate the Skins and all, but that is not right. Usually with a sig, you are celebrating a player or an event. That is not something to be celebrated.

On to Romo, I look for him to have another steady game with a good ground attack to help him.

 

[Dale]

I don't see Romo's "cockiness" being an issue. His attitude, as Mosley pointed out in his blog, was no difference when he was the third-string QB. He's a funny guy, period.

As for a potential setback game, I could see this game as being potentially just that for him. Mainly, because I think he could put too much pressure on himself to match Manning's fast pace.

At the same time, the Colts' defense isn't exactly the league's best. He's already performed very well against what I consider to be better units. So even if he is pressing, are the Colts good enough defensively to capitalize? Given this league's week-to-week nature, you never know.

At some point, Romo's going to have an off game. It's bound to happen. So, it's certainly a possibility that it could happen against the undefeated Colts.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

Dwight "Speedy" Freeney vs Flozell "molasses in wintertime" Adams may be a big big problem,,, especially since Romo will likely be forced to open it up and take chances, so it'll be feast or famine for the Cowboys and Romo.

I'd say the team's only chance is if they come up with a couple of big turnovers and this challenge wakes the 'Boys secondary up,,, they should be playing better than this. If they can keep thepoint total down then I'd say Romo keeps flying high!

 

[Fan Since 77]

Do you think Bledsoe is on the sidelines thinking "Damn, that was a nice pass" when Romo throws?

 

[bbgun]

My only concern is that he'll try to out-Manning Peyton Manning, which is a fool's errand.

 

[Fletch]

comes back to Earth? I say that for several reasons:

1) So far, he hasn't been forced into a serious, come from behiind situation where everyone knew he had to pass. The closest to this was in the Giants game during the 2nd half and we know how well he did then. I know it was his first game, but the Giants were squatting on the routes.

2) He is getting a little "cocky" and brimming with confidence; making fun jabs at Jerry and reporters. He's been hearing the praise heaped on him by nearly every pundit, mediot, and fan. Everything has come relatively easy so far, but time for reality check is near.

3) The Colts have the speed and quickness to not only bring pressure, but linebackers can make plays in the passing game as well.

I'm hoping that when that time comes, we are either in a no win situation anyway, or playing a horrible team that we can overcome in spite of his coming struggles.

So I guess coming back from a 14 point deficit in hostile Carolina in a nationally televised game is not considered a "come from behind" situation??

Every QB goes through some tough times. But the difference is that Romo has been developed for 4 years with the Cowboys. He is not your ordinary 4th year "rookie" starter.

You do sound a bit envious.

 

[DC Cowboy]

comes back to Earth? I say that for several reasons:

1) So far, he hasn't been forced into a serious, come from behiind situation where everyone knew he had to pass. The closest to this was in the Giants game during the 2nd half and we know how well he did then. I know it was his first game, but the Giants were squatting on the routes.

2) He is getting a little "cocky" and brimming with confidence; making fun jabs at Jerry and reporters. He's been hearing the praise heaped on him by nearly every pundit, mediot, and fan. Everything has come relatively easy so far, but time for reality check is near.

3) The Colts have the speed and quickness to not only bring pressure, but linebackers can make plays in the passing game as well.

I'm hoping that when that time comes, we are either in a no win situation anyway, or playing a horrible team that we can overcome in spite of his coming struggles.

I think if that happens in this game we can reply on our running game to relieve some of that pressure.

 

[chinch]

comes back to Earth? I say that for several reasons:

i'm more inclined to think it's the game he starts getting major props. we're playing a soft D and team with no running game.