My 2 Cents on Romo

[cowboyfan4life_mark]

Opinions wanted:

The interception by Romo last night. Am I incorrect that although the ball was a little high, that the inability of RW caused it? Seems that it was a very catchable ball and just went through his hands which created the "pop-up".

 

[21Savage]

So you were wrong about both Romo and Miles and are admitting it?

 

[Doomsday101]

Opinions wanted:

The interception by Romo last night. Am I incorrect that although the ball was a little high, that the inability of RW caused it? Seems that it was a very catchable ball and just went through his hands which created the "pop-up".

I think the CB did a good job of getting his hands in there to disrupt the pass.

 

[aikemirv]

Opinions wanted:

The interception by Romo last night. Am I incorrect that although the ball was a little high, that the inability of RW caused it? Seems that it was a very catchable ball and just went through his hands which created the "pop-up".

Considering the ball, I believe, bounced off the players helmet I don't think it was high.

 

[Mash]

Tony has cut on his dumb decisions.....and he deserves full credit in making changes in himself in accomplishing that.

But this OL needs to improve both in pass blocking and run blocking for us to succeed in the playoffs.

Romo will do his part if the OL lets him.

 

[TwoDeep3]

So you were wrong about both Romo and Miles and are admitting it?

I was also wrong about the 4-12 season, marrying my ex-wife and showing up for a job interview in shorts and a High Times t-shirt.

But I think if you read my OP you will see that show me is not the same as he never will.

But then there are a lot of folks that don't get that.

 

[zrinkill]

We need an offensive coordinator. The team moves the ball in spite of Jason "Let go Shotgun" Garret. Move along.

What?

Has the defense been good in spite of Wade?
Has the ST been good in spite of Joe?
Is the Salary cap in good shape in spite of Jerry?

That is faulty logic ..... if the part of the team the man coaches is succeeding .... then he is doing a good job ..... period.

 

[CoCo]

Lets be honest. It didn't take a genius to see that Tony Romo was a very good QB as far back as 2006. He transformed this team when he took over for Drew Bledsoe.

Is he better now? No doubt the experience of these last few years has likely made him better. Has he now reached some magical plateau that he can be called great where before he was merely good? I don't know. This is where often times I think these things get overanalyzed, good vs great, ring vs no ring etc. Whatever...

I'm just glad we have the guy. And again, to think he was an UDFA. Wow!

 

[Chief]

Good post, TD.

I agree that Tony has reached a new, elite level this season. There is an improved focus and a maturity about him that has made him downright scary to opponents.

But I also think his ability has been underrated by many Cowboy fans since he became the starter. He's had a bad game here and there, but for the most part, he's been a bright spot for this team since 2006.

His quick feet, his ability to avoid the rush while still looking downfield, his perhaps best-ever quick release, his underrated arm strength, and his accuracy have put him in the top 6 or 7 QBs for the past four years.

But, like you said, this new level of maturity and focus puts him on the level with the game's very best. Now, all he needs is a ring.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

Are their any doubters left?

(other than the Brady Quinn/Terrell Owens trolls?)

Oh I'm sure they're still there. They've just been forced to be silent lately cause all their traditional babble about how it's all his fault hasn't been able to be used. First sign of a chance to do so and they'll be back.

Wow, I can't imagine the grades required to be accepted into a rocket surgeon program!

LOL! That was funny.

And people laughed about all the "Romo-Friendly" Offense comments during the Offseason.

Tony Romo was never the problem with this team.

Oh but I thought I was being told by a few that Romo was an average, at best, QB and that he sucked and without TO wouldn't be anything cause TO makes all QBs, no matter how bad they are, look like ***s.

Except this year. That doesn't apply. You know cause TO is playing with such a horrible QB that it's not his fault, still, and all that jazz.

Yeah Romo is REALLY missing those 38 TDs right now.

Opinions wanted:

The interception by Romo last night. Am I incorrect that although the ball was a little high, that the inability of RW caused it? Seems that it was a very catchable ball and just went through his hands which created the "pop-up".

I think it's a combination of the defender doing a solid job and most importantly Roy simply not catching onto a pass that he should have.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

Opinions wanted:

The interception by Romo last night. Am I incorrect that although the ball was a little high, that the inability of RW caused it? Seems that it was a very catchable ball and just went through his hands which created the "pop-up".

A large majority of WR's prefer the ball right at eye level.

 

[gbrittain]

I can't believe that there are some that did/do believe that sitting on the bench is a substitute for playing. Sitting on the bench can be beneficial, but again I believe firmly that it is no substitute.

Romo is only in his third year and a half as a starter. It is unbelievable to me that so many were ready to run the guy out of town so quickly.

 

[peplaw06]

We need an offensive coordinator. The team moves the ball in spite of Jason "Let go Shotgun" Garret. Move along.

:laugh2:

Our offense is ranked 3rd in the league DESPITE our Offensive Coordinator?? I think if Garrett wanted to sabotage this offense he could do it in a way that was a little more obvious.... oh wait, he wants to sabotage the offense and not make it look like sabotage?? In that case, he really is an evil genius.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Romo said yesterday that ball security was what makes a difference. If you can avoid giving the other team an advantage by making a mistake and a turnover, then your ability to win increases. Not rocket surgery, to be sure. But the kid gets it now. He is the eye of the storm for this team.

Now you have firebrands like Brookings that inspire the defense.

Ware's heroics paves the path for the defenders and shows them selling out for the common cause will get them over the hump.

But Romo's play transcends both sides of the ball. His elevation of his game and keeping the pressure on the other offense to keep up is what effects every player on the team.

The way Romo has conducted himself during the games over the past six weeks is a remarkable departure from his past. He is now the leader he needs to be and he has taken his game to a whole new place. And the team will follow.

I don't know how this will turn out for Dallas this year.

One of the remarks made about some of the play-off teams - Green Bay, Steelers - is people don't want to play them.

There are eleven teams that don't want any part of Romo. He has that thousand yard stare. He is truly seeing beyond and is orchestrating the entire team from his position and the plays he makes.

I have been waiting for this guy to get to this point. His shoulders are now broad enough to carry this team, like a Favre, or Manning.

The destiny of the Dallas Cowboys in the 2009 play-offs is resting on number 9.

Reach out for your destiny, Tony. History is yours for the taking.

That gave me chills.

Thank you

 

[TwoDeep3]

That gave me chills.

Thank you

Thanks, Mick.

 

[JBond]

Yes imagine the possibilities with a real offensive coordinator. Romo could be downright scary.

sarcasm???

 

[lwehlers]

Just imagine if Romo and the Cowboys actually had a *real* offensive coordinator.

i also think that tony has his eye on the prize this year. the way he conducts himself in interviews and his apperence also. i think that garrett called a good game last night. the razerback play with the reverse was bad. the short yardage plays are on the players. they have to excute those plays the coaches cannot do it for them.

 

[THUMPER]

Are their any doubters left?

(other than the Brady Quinn/Terrell Owens trolls?)

I don't know, all of those guys are on my ignore list so I don't see their comments unless someone quotes them in a thread.

 

[es22]

I really love the evolution of Tony from a gunslinger/playground QB to an effective manager. He doesnt force the ball, and like Brees, Tony throws the ball to the open man.

I was skeptical early in the season, but am not converted.

 

[brickman]

I'm glad we've got Tony Romo leading us. I agree. I think he has his eyes on the prize and he is playing as well as any quarterback in the league right now.