Jimmy Johnson would take Cutler over Romo

[theogt]

Just said it. And he was dead serious.

 

[Dhragon]

Just said it. And he was dead serious.

I can see why. I'm sure he is not alone on that. Myself, I'd take Romo, but Cutler looks very good.

 

[CF74]

I wanted Cutler before Romo came off the bench to dazzle us but at this point I wouldn't trade Boy wonder:starspin

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Jimmy thought Cecil "the diesel" was all that too.

 

[speedkilz88]

Jimmy thought Cecil "the diesel" was all that too.

Don't forget Steve Walsh.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

It's a wash IMO.

Romo has the intangibles and Cutler has an awesome arm...

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Don't forget Steve Walsh.

Well played sir.

Well played.

 

[WoodysGirl]

If everything is considered equal, Cutler is younger, so he seemingly has more productive years than Romo.

 

[noletime95]

Cutler is a stud. He might be right. I'm just tired of hearing that Rothlesburger and Eli are better because they have a ring. I'd take Romo over either.

 

[theogt]

If everything is considered equal, Cutler is younger, so he seemingly has more productive years than Romo.

That's really the only thing he has going for him. How many times has he taken his team on his back and won the game for them, though? I've lost count how many times Romo's done it.

Really, these two aren't even in the same echelon. Cutler's good. But he's got a LONG way to go before he can be compared to Romo.

 

[STSINAZ]

cutler has always looked good to me...great arm...dont know if I would take him over romo though

 

[Alexander]

That's really the only thing he has going for him. How many times has he taken his team on his back and won the game for them, though? I've lost count how many times Romo's done it.

Really, these two aren't even in the same echelon. Cutler's good. But he's got a LONG way to go before he can be compared to Romo.

Cutler also was guilty of nearly fumbling the game away against San Diego.

That was a "Romo play" right there. But there is one thing Cutler appears to be able to do that Romo never really has had an opportunity to do and that is take average talent and elevate it.

He had nothing at Vanderbilt and was the reason they contended. He has no running game support in Denver right now and is playing well. Romo has never really shined without players like Barber, Witten and Owens supporting him. Not his fault, just a reality.

If I were starting a team from scratch and had to pick between the two, I probably would take Cutler for that reason. He's proven he can carry a team. Cutler might not have the volume of comebacks, but he has done it. See the Buffalo game from last year for example. He also has not had many weapons around him either.

 

[Undisputed]

I'm not so sure he will have the same opinion in say 6 weeks. Cutler and Rodgers are getting a ton of early season hype.

 

[bbgun]

I'm sure he meant long-term. No one would take Cutler over Romo in 2008.

 

[CarlAllDay]

cutler has to have back to back good seasons like romo and at least win that division to make that argument we'll see at the end of the season

 

[Undisputed]

I'm sure he meant long-term. No one would take Cutler over Romo in 2008.

I don't doubt that he is. But still, I think his opinion even in that regard, could change as the season progresses. I don't think he'd have picked Cutler over Romo before the first two games this season.

 

[theogt]

Cutler also was guilty of nearly fumbling the game away against San Diego.

That was a "Romo play" right there. But there is one thing Cutler appears to be able to do that Romo never really has had an opportunity to do and that is take average talent and elevate it.

He had nothing at Vanderbilt and was the reason they contended. He has no running game support in Denver right now and is playing well. Romo has never really shined without players like Barber, Witten and Owens supporting him. Not his fault, just a reality.

If I were starting a team from scratch and had to pick between the two, I probably would take Cutler for that reason. He's proven he can carry a team. Cutler might not have the volume of comebacks, but he has done it. See the Buffalo game from last year for example. He also has not had many weapons around him either.

TO, the O-line, and Witten didn't look quite like they do now with Bledsoe under center. It's all pure speculation when you get into this "he's only good because of the talent around him" talk.

 

[CATCH17]

Cutlers the truth but hes not playing at the level Romo is.

 

[theogt]

I'm sure he meant long-term. No one would take Cutler over Romo in 2008.

He's only 3 years younger. I'd take 6 years of "elite" over 9 years of "really good."

 

[CATCH17]

TO, the O-line, and Witten didn't look quite like they do now with Bledsoe under center. It's all pure speculation when you get into this "he's only good because of the talent around him" talk.

Exactly.

You can't discredit what Romo brings to this offense.

Even when "all the talent around him" doesn't bring it Romo still finds a way to make plays.

His playmaking ability is phenominal.