Laufenberg concerned about Romo's back

[SDCowboy]

All reports say Romo is throwing and moving great and nobody gives a rip. One guy says otherwise (and we don't even know if that's true since we have no link) and the zone melts down. Some things never change here...

 

[Macnalty]

I believe I have already expressed my doubt on the cyst surgery story. I hate to say it but I think this story may gain some legs in the next three or four weeks. Help us if we are left with Orton as he really looks mediocre at best, I will agree most of the media is talking up Romo's accuracy these last couple of days. I still smell me some smoke.

 

[TwoDeep3]

The concern I have is it was claimed this was a cyst. Then the rehab seemed to take an inordinate amount of time.

I suspect Babe knows a thing or two about being a quarterback. I cannot speak to the veracity of the reports that Romo is on target, or off for that matter.

But if Babe is correct in seeing something all others have missed, that is a scary proposition.

I hope it is not true.

 

[Tabascocat]

Cyst removals, near or around the spine, are not minor procedures. I am surprised he was clear to practice already if it was a cyst in that vicinity. Those are hard to heal, one wrong move/turn and it pops back open. Rinse and repeat until it fully heals. Some people take months to recover fully.

If this was something other than a cyst(disk or something back related), he would not be practicing at all IMO. Also, if it was something to do with his back, no way JJ signs him to that big contract.

I think this is a non-issue and Tony will be ready for the Giants.

 

[KJJ]

So of the hundreds of media types both nationally, regionally and locally covering the Cowboys camp not one has said anything about Romo looking bad other than day 1. Along comes BL who says the same and you're going to believe him over the hundreds of others? Have you watched any of the practices? Does he look bad to you? Or are do you just get your opinions from those in the media who have the same agenda as you? You've already established yourself as being a Romo hater so it's obvious the answer. It's so boring to see the same people take their shots at Romo at every opportunity. Especially when it's based on what someone else has said and not on what you have observed.

So you're saying Laufenberg is saying the same as the hundreds of media types? Better read your comment again because what Laufenberg is reporting now on Romo is different from everyone else. I said has it ever occurred to some of you that what Laufenberg said "may" be true? I didn't say it was true he gave an opinion but it's comical when anyone in the media even someone close to the Cowboys and Romo reports something negative they get jabbed for it. I've seen a few clips of the practices but not enough to gage how Romo is looking. That can't be judged off of a few plays you have to take in an entire practice to determine that. I'm going by what everyone here is going by the camp reports by those who are spending time watching him practice.

I'm no Romo hater you're just one of those with an agenda who puts your own spin on everything I say. Your take on my comments in the other thread are proof positive of that. LOL You claimed it's well documented that Romo doesn't have a good supporting cast but when challenged to provide this well documented proof you took off....poof! Sorry but pointing out a players flaws and being critical of their elimination game performances isn't hating on them it's called pointing out the facts. What's boring is to see the same posters following me around with the same tiring agenda. What's being said about Romo is coming from someone who covers the team and is well respected. Whether others agree or not he's entitled to his opinion. He has seen Romo practice a lot so his opinion is worth something. Everything that's being said is based on everyones opinion.

 

[SDCowboy]

So you're saying Laufenberg is saying the same as the hundreds of media types? Better read your comment again because what Laufenberg is reporting now on Romo is different from everyone else. I said has it ever occurred to some of you that what Laufenberg said "may" be true? I didn't say it was true he gave an opinion but it's comical when anyone in the media even someone close to the Cowboys and Romo reports something negative they get jabbed for it. I've seen a few clips of the practices but not enough to gage how Romo is looking. That can't be judged off of a few plays you have to take in an entire practice to determine that. I'm going by what everyone here is going by the camp reports by those who are spending time watching him practice.

I'm no Romo hater you're just one of those with an agenda who puts your own spin on everything I say. Your take on my comments in the other thread are proof positive of that. LOL You claimed it's well documented that Romo doesn't have a good supporting cast but when challenged to provide this well documented proof you took off....poof! Sorry but pointing out a players flaws and being critical of their elimination game performances isn't hating on them it's called pointing out the facts. What's boring is to see the same posters following me around with the same tiring agenda. What's being said about Romo is coming from someone who covers the team and is well respected. Whether others agree or not he's entitled to his opinion. Everything that's being said is based on everyones opinion.

How about we actually get a quote with a source that this was even said in the first place. A lot of things get heard differently (or misheard) by different people and when pretty much everything has been glowing, this doesn't make much sense.

 

[KJJ]

How about we actually get a quote with a source that this was even said in the first place.

Would be nice but FANS here usually never have a source to provide or a quote because they like putting their own spin on everything that's said. Laufenberg probably said Romo didn't look good on one throw where had to turn a certain way to make the throw and it's been spun into Romo not looking good.

 

[SDCowboy]

Would be nice but FANS here usually never have a source to provide or a quote because they like putting their own spin on everything that's said. Laufenberg probably said Romo didn't look good on one throw where had to turn a certain way to make the throw and it's been spun into Romo not looking good.

lol that's about sums up my guess as well. Like I said, people hear things differently and when pretty much every report has been glowing about his accuracy and movement, this report wouldn't make sense.

 

[viman96]

As has been said this is totally a 180* from what others have said. Hard to take Babe seriously after last year being so dramatic regarding Tony and he is off the Romo bandwagon.

 

[KJJ]

lol that's about sums up my guess as well. Like I said, people hear things differently and when pretty much every report has been glowing about his accuracy and movement, this report wouldn't make sense.

During one of the mini camps someone posted a video with a thread title claiming Dez said the offense has more energy under Callahan than Garrett. It sounded like a slam against Garrett but during the interview when Dez was asked how the offense was going under Callahan and he said it's been up tempo and that got twisted into something he never said.

 

[chagus]

Last night, Babe Laufenberg, who is president of the Tony Romo fan club, said that Romo does not look good thus far.

Worse, he said he looks hurt, like he's compensating for his back. He reminded viewers that it was back issues that took Troy Aikman out of the game, not concussions. Back issues ended Jay Novacek's career prematurely, as well as Charles Haley. It is probably the worst thing a player can get because once you have it, it usually never goes away. Look what it did to Larry Bird.

Laufenberg said Romo's throws are all over the place, and for a QB that is known for accuracy and pocket mobility, this could be a problem.

Simply put, without Romo, the season would be over. Thisback issue has to resolve or it's church.

I wish the team would come out with the truth on Romo's surgery. It quite obviously wasn't just a cyst removal.

And playing him against the Dolphins would be stupid. In fact, they might consider holding him for the entire preseason, other than a quarter or two.

When did Aikman, Novacek, Haley and Bird suffer from cysts?

 

[windward]

I think it was last year when he said he has lost confidence in Romo and we need a new QB. Every time he is on I change the channel.

2011. Babe said this after the Detroit game, where Romo was still healing from a broken rib and punctured lung.

 

[DejectedFan1996]

Didn't someone report or tweet that despite how sharp Romo has looked, they hadn't seen one deep ball/9 route by anyone?

 

[Toruk_Makto]

Romo has been practicing without restriction...but somehow this is an issue?

If Romo needed major back surgery....would they have waited until late May? Would Romo be back throwing passes mid June? Would he be practicing without restriction right now?

I'm quite confused by this thread.

 

[Rockport]

So you're saying Laufenberg is saying the same as the hundreds of media types? Better read your comment again because what Laufenberg is reporting now on Romo is different from everyone else. I said has it ever occurred to some of you that what Laufenberg said "may" be true? I didn't say it was true he gave an opinion but it's comical when anyone in the media even someone close to the Cowboys and Romo reports something negative they get jabbed for it. I've seen a few clips of the practices but not enough to gage how Romo is looking. That can't be judged off of a few plays you have to take in an entire practice to determine that. I'm going by what everyone here is going by the camp reports by those who are spending time watching him practice.

I'm no Romo hater you're just one of those with an agenda who puts your own spin on everything I say. Your take on my comments in the other thread are proof positive of that. LOL You claimed it's well documented that Romo doesn't have a good supporting cast but when challenged to provide this well documented proof you took off....poof! Sorry but pointing out a players flaws and being critical of their elimination game performances isn't hating on them it's called pointing out the facts. What's boring is to see the same posters following me around with the same tiring agenda. What's being said about Romo is coming from someone who covers the team and is well respected. Whether others agree or not he's entitled to his opinion. He has seen Romo practice a lot so his opinion is worth something. Everything that's being said is based on everyones opinion.

Your reading comprehension is lacking. I said that BL is the only one of hundreds who's said that Romo is looking bad. If you chose to take his opinion over the hundreds of others then that's your choice. I guess you haven't watched any of training camp film that's been released either. Because if you did, you'd see that Romo looks fine. You need to take off those Romo hating sunglasses.

It's well documented that Romo hasn't had the supporting cast to be any better than 8-8. The offensive line has played poorly. There's no argument there. The defense has played poorly. There's no argument there either. Maybe you don't watch the games. It sure sounds like it.

 

[KJJ]

Your reading comprehension is lacking. I said that BL is the only one of hundreds who's said that Romo is looking bad. If you chose to take his opinion over the hundreds of others then that's your choice. I guess you haven't watched any of training camp film that's been released either. Because if you did, you'd see that Romo looks fine. You need to take off those Romo hating sunglasses.

It's well documented that Romo hasn't had the supporting cast to be any better than 8-8. The offensive line has played poorly. There's no argument there. The defense has played poorly. There's no argument there either. Maybe you don't watch the games. It sure sounds like it.

My reading comprehension is fine what's lacking is your ability to communicate. You said: So of the hundreds of media types both nationally, regionally and locally covering the Cowboys camp not one has said anything about Romo looking bad other than day 1. Along comes BL who says the same and you're going to believe him over the hundreds of others? Read your quote you're saying both Laufenberg and the hundreds of media types both nationally, regionally and locally covering the Cowboys camp "all" agree Romo didn't look good day 1 of camp. What you "meant" to say was of the hundreds of media types both nationally, regionally and locally covering the Cowboys camp not one has said anything about Romo looking bad other than day 1. Now along comes Laufenberg who says the "opposite" and you're going to believe him over the hundreds of others? And you're claiming my reading comprehension is lacking? LOL

I never said Romo wasn't looking good or that I believed the comment that's being attributed to Laufenberg. I'm always very clear as to what I'm conveying. There's no excuse for anyone who has basic reading skills not to be able to comprehend my posts. Anyone who's been a regular on this board for at least the past few months knows full and well that I support Romo as the Cowboys QB. The only ones who keep preaching that I hate him have an agenda. It's well documented that Romo has been supported his entire career by an excellent set of skill position players that have included pro bowl receivers and a future HOF TE.

He was supported by a team in 2007 that had 13 pro bowlers and helped lead the Cowboys to a 13-3 record and the #1 seed. In 06 he had two 1000 yard WR receivers who combined for 155 catches and 19 TD's. He also had a TE and 3rd receiver who combined for almost 1300 yards and a 1000 yard back whose backup put up almost 700 rushing yards and 12 rushing TD's. On the defensive side of the ball he's had one of the greatest pass rushers in history who'll end up a first ballot Hall of Famer when it's all said an done. Yes there's been issues on the OL but the Packers and several other teams that have made the playoffs and one that even won the SB in 08 have had possibly worse OL's than the Cowboys. Romo's supporting cast has been good enough for him to be apart of a 13-3 and an 11-5 team that won the NFC East but some FANS claim he's never been on a good team. His supporting cast has been good enough for him to maintain a top 5 career passing rating.

His supporting cast has been good enough for him to break practically every franchise passing record in only 7 years as the starter. From 07 until 09 the Cowboys were considered one of the most talented teams in the league. Even today they're considered a talented team just look at the roster. The talent has been there but it's underachieved due to the lack of a solid HC. If Wade wasn't such a cream puff and knew how to crack a whip instead of coddling his players until they became complacent and eventually quit on him the Cowboys could have reached the SB in 07 and 09. Those were 2 very good football teams that were 3-0 during the regular season vs the eventual SB champions.

 

[coult44]

There's no need to wait. The difference between back surgery on a disc and removing a cyst is astonomical. Some of you people will believe anything someone puts out there. I see it all the time when some bonehead on ESPN says something negative about a Cowboys player, it's all over this forum from the usual culprits as fact. Sorry, but this just annoys the hell outta me.

UHH, that would also depend on where the "cyst" was, how big the "cyst" was, and which way it was removed. Just as it would depend on if the surgery on the disk was a disectomy a per-cutaneous discectomy, a laminotomy and laminectomy, etc.etc.etc. Or it could've also been a fusion, a vertebroplasty, or a Posterior Cervical Decompression (Microdiscectomy) Surgery. One thing that annoys the hell outta me is for people to come on here and basically call everyone an idiot because they watch tv and listen to the only people they have to listen to.Perhaps we can lean on you for more educated assistance in helping us figure out these type hush hush things out.

 

[KB1122]

Just to throw in ..... another thread reported that Broaddus thought this year's draft talk would have the Cowboys taking a quarterback next year. That report floored me. Not saying that that is confirmation of this alleged BL theory. But they could be consistent.

 

[Mactin]

I hope Romo doesn't have anything major going on in his back. We need him for the season.

 

[Bullflop]

There was a mention of him being rusty, but has since picked it up. Still, there's nothing reported about his back being a concern. *shrug*

I'd have to agree. Anytime a QB sits out practice for an extended period of time, rustiness sets in. It's really a non-issue at this point in time, especially since most other observers differ totally in their opinions of Romo's effectiveness. If you wish to see an example of someone who's having problems, you need only to look in the direction of Kyle Orton. There's been a far more convincing concensus of opinion regarding his performance.