Notes from Broaddus

[Zordon]

But leg extensions are crap and don't do anything for you athletically. Anything isolating the legs is pretty worthless, except for bodybuilding.

The concern I'd have is that he might be under orders to not ever lift heavy again. Or, maybe he'll be able to at some point. None of us really know.

Fair point. I still think something is better than nothing. Explosive exercises and HIIT would help him lose weight. Do you agree that he needs to get back in the 220s?

 

[jazzcat22]

Maybe Candace needs to work him out more.....

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Fair point. I still think something is better than nothing. Explosive exercises and HIIT would help him lose weight. Do you agree that he needs to get back in the 220s?

I guess I've never been that concerned with his weight. I think he's one of those soft-bodied guys who is just never going to be all cut-looking, no matter what he does.

I mean, all of football training is basically lifting and explosive training, so I'm sure he's always done the type of workout you're talking about.

If I had to guess, I'd say maybe he could change his diet. I'd bet Tony drinks his share of beer.

 

[Stash]

We talked about putting Moore in at S on this board a few years back before we drafted Wilcox. I thought it was a good idea then, and I'd be open to seeing it in some packages again now. The more good cover guys we can get on the field, the better. Especially if our LBs continue to tackle well and play with some range in the passing game.

I'd definitely like to see it happen. Moore is making plays.

And I've been pleasantly surprised with the play of the linebackers, specifically McClain and Carter. Carter looks well-suited for SLB.

I would like to see what Toomer can do if he gets a chance, maybe at WLB.

 

[reddyuta]

Right now the TEs are WIDE open,I wouldn't mind putting Moore to help cover them.

 

[WoodysGirl]

FWIW, Jerry mentioned that Romo's issues are primarily related to his footwork. We can call it what we want, but I just think it's all about getting him the reps he needs to get back to normal.

 

[jazzcat22]

FWIW, Jerry mentioned that Romo's issues are primarily related to his footwork. We can call it what we want, but I just think it's all about getting him the reps he needs to get back to normal.

Was just about to post this link about it.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/a...Footwork/75117720-cd6d-4bee-a2ec-5692c011f11f

 

[Risen Star]

been saying it for 2 years on here breh...

It ain't easy being green.

 

[big dog cowboy]

FWIW, Jerry mentioned that Romo's issues are primarily related to his footwork. We can call it what we want, but I just think it's all about getting him the reps he needs to get back to normal.

So I can remove my finger now?

 

[Risen Star]

FWIW, Jerry mentioned that Romo's issues are primarily related to his footwork. We can call it what we want, but I just think it's all about getting him the reps he needs to get back to normal.

Jerry said it?

Whew. That's a load off my mind.

 

[Tenkamenin]

He looks like he did no footwork drills in the offseason.

Romo's footwork resembles Kurt Warner footwork during his final yr in AZ, extremely sluggish.

 

[Zman5]

I've been saying this for awhile. He probably wasn't able to work out his legs due to his surgery.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Was just about to post this link about it.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/a...Footwork/75117720-cd6d-4bee-a2ec-5692c011f11f

Thanks. Basically, they're saying it's not his back, but the rehab on his back affected his ability to work on his normal offseason football regimen.

 

[Zman5]

I've posted this in another thread.

Parcells and Testaverde were big on QBs doing heavy squats to keep in shape and improve the zip on their passes. Romo learn this from them when they were here but probably wasn't able to past few off seasons due to his back surgeries.

Here is the article.

Testaverde's workout regimen key to his longevity
Updated: December 5, 2007, 5:45 PM ET
Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Vinny Testaverde jokes never seem to stop. He once handed off to Bronko Nagurski. He was in the same draft class as Y.A. Tittle.

Funny thing though, the jokes end when the 44-year-old quarterback walks into the Carolina Panthers weight room -- and starts doing squats with the linemen.

"I don't think there is any quarterback that I've been around that works as hard as Vinny -- and definitely not as strong," said Jerry Simmons, the Panthers strength and conditioning coach.

It's probably no surprise that two of Testaverde's closest friends in the NFL are Simmons and Arizona strength and conditioning coach John Lott. He met Simmons when they were together with the Cleveland Browns in the early 1990s, and Lott when they were with the New York Jets in the late '90s.

Testaverde has combined their two philosophies into a weight-training and conditioning program that is the key to Testaverde being the oldest NFL starting quarterback to win a game.

While many men his age were sitting on the couch Sunday working on their beer guts, Testaverde was throwing two touchdown passes to move past Joe Montana into eighth place on the career list with 275.

Testaverde's tireless workout regimen includes cardiovascular exercises and lifting, specifically squats for strength in his legs.

"People see quarterbacks and they think, 'Oh, he has a strong arm.' But really the strength in your arm doesn't just come from your arm," Testaverde said. "It comes from your hips and your legs. I think the squatting has helped me tremendously to stay healthy and to have that longevity."

....

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=nfl&id=3142986

 

[mahoneybill]

His back probably wasn't ready to squat or clean in the offseason.

Agree. Didn't want that bent position, power movement putting pressure on the surgically repaired back.

 

[BigStar]

I've posted this in another thread.

Parcells and Testaverde were big on QBs doing heavy squats to keep in shape and improve the zip on their passes. Romo learn this from them when they were here but probably wasn't able to past few off seasons due to his back surgeries.

Here is the article.

Testaverde's workout regimen key to his longevity
Updated: December 5, 2007, 5:45 PM ET
Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Vinny Testaverde jokes never seem to stop. He once handed off to Bronko Nagurski. He was in the same draft class as Y.A. Tittle.

Funny thing though, the jokes end when the 44-year-old quarterback walks into the Carolina Panthers weight room -- and starts doing squats with the linemen.

"I don't think there is any quarterback that I've been around that works as hard as Vinny -- and definitely not as strong," said Jerry Simmons, the Panthers strength and conditioning coach.

It's probably no surprise that two of Testaverde's closest friends in the NFL are Simmons and Arizona strength and conditioning coach John Lott. He met Simmons when they were together with the Cleveland Browns in the early 1990s, and Lott when they were with the New York Jets in the late '90s.

Testaverde has combined their two philosophies into a weight-training and conditioning program that is the key to Testaverde being the oldest NFL starting quarterback to win a game.

While many men his age were sitting on the couch Sunday working on their beer guts, Testaverde was throwing two touchdown passes to move past Joe Montana into eighth place on the career list with 275.
Testaverde's tireless workout regimen includes cardiovascular exercises and lifting, specifically squats for strength in his legs.

"People see quarterbacks and they think, 'Oh, he has a strong arm.' But really the strength in your arm doesn't just come from your arm," Testaverde said. "It comes from your hips and your legs. I think the squatting has helped me tremendously to stay healthy and to have that longevity."

....

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=nfl&id=3142986

Was about to post something similar regarding VT and BP. Thanks for info (specifics).

 

[zack]

I think it was @Zordon who said Romo needs to get in the weight room, this tidbit from Broaddus lends credence to that

How do you strengthen the legs with a back injury? You can do leg extensions/curls, but that is not as effective as squats, leg press, hang cleans all which I'm sure he was prohibiting in doing.

 

[WV Cowboy]

Anything to put more velocity, more zip on his passes. They look dangerously slow and weak.

 

[landroverking]

JJ was saying he needs to work on his foot work.

 

[erod]

It's really hard to build strength in your legs with a bad back. You don't do squats and presses with an iffy back, unless you want to really hurt yourself.