Pro Bledsoe Today? When is Tomorrow?

[CoCo]

To those who believe that Bledsoe gives us our best opportunity to win now I ask you when would you look in another direction, Romo or otherwise?

The youth on this teams defense and many offensive spots (excluding TO, Glenn, Rivera and maybe Flozell) gives us hope of being competitive for the foreseeable future. When would you be willing to suffer the growing pains of a young QB. As I understand it, that is the primary reason some wish to not play Romo now. Romo is in his 4th year so he's probably not gonna get significantly better by continuing to watch and many folks discount preseason as experience of significant value.

Where does this cycle end?

btw - I'm not adamant about playing Romo now. But I'd sure be willing to entertain it.

 

[Rampage]

To those who believe that Bledsoe gives us our best opportunity to win now I ask you when would you look in another direction, Romo or otherwise?

The youth on this teams defense and many offensive spots (excluding TO, Glenn, Rivera and maybe Flozell) gives us hope of being competitive for the foreseeable future. When would you be willing to suffer the growing pains of a young QB. As I understand it, that is the primary reason some wish to not play Romo now. Romo is in his 4th year so he's probably not gonna get significantly better by continuing to watch and many folks discount preseason as experience of significant value.

Where does this cycle end?

btw - I'm not adamant about playing Romo now. But I'd sure be willing to entertain it.

it ends when parcells leaves

 

[Hostile]

To those who believe that Bledsoe gives us our best opportunity to win now I ask you when would you look in another direction, Romo or otherwise?

The youth on this teams defense and many offensive spots (excluding TO, Glenn, Rivera and maybe Flozell) gives us hope of being competitive for the foreseeable future. When would you be willing to suffer the growing pains of a young QB. As I understand it, that is the primary reason some wish to not play Romo now. Romo is in his 4th year so he's probably not gonna get significantly better by continuing to watch and many folks discount preseason as experience of significant value.

Where does this cycle end?

btw - I'm not adamant about playing Romo now. But I'd sure be willing to entertain it.

I think we need to draft a QB this year. Give Romo the ball in 2007 and groom the blue chipper.

 

[Dale]

I think if we were going to make the move with Romo it had to be done before the Texans game. Now, the only way I see us switching quarterbacks is if Drew goes down or we're sitting at 7 losses within the next month and a half.

He's not starting Monday and I think it's silly to start him during that brutal road stretch. Barring injury, Bledsoe's the guy.

Next year, though, I think this position truly needs to be open to competition assuming Bledsoe is even back. Let the two men compete and may the best one win -- regardless of who our coach is, and assuming a higher-profile name isn't acquired at quarterback.

 

[Unforgiven]

I've basically remained Pro Bledsoe. He is not played great all of the time, but he is probably our best shot right now. I like Romo, but I think the best case scenario (if I can say this) is that Romo take the field at some point this season, due to a minor injury. Maybe Romo gets two starts until Bledsoe is recovered. If Romo looks great, better than Bledsoe, then we stick with him. If not, then we go back to Bledsoe. Basically, a repeat of the Tom Brady situation.

It is just not a good idea to bench Bledsoe for playing like he has so far this season (not entirely bad), then if Romo plays bad, it would be hard to go back to Bledsoe after jerking him around. His play, as a whole, has not warranted that treatment.

 

[superpunk]

The day after today.

 

[Hostile]

The day after today.

You cheated. You had the book open.

 

[BigDFan5]

I think we need to draft a QB this year. Give Romo the ball in 2007 and groom the blue chipper.

Drew Stanton or Jordan Palmer

 

[CoCo]

I think we need to draft a QB this year. Give Romo the ball in 2007 and groom the blue chipper.

I could live with that scenario provided we stay in the hunt this year.

I do hope that Romo can get some playing time of some value yet this year. How bout we clinch prior to the Detroit game and Romo gets that game all to himself?

 

[Angus]

The thing that seems to be missing from this team is the same thing that was missing when Morton was the quarterback: enthusiastic belief in the future born of confidence that only a dynamic leader on the field can provide. It may not be possible to have it as long as Parcells is calling the shots. Bledsoe can't provide it, in my opinion. The sooner someone else is given the chance, the better.

 

[JIMMYBUFFETT]

I think we need to draft a QB this year. Give Romo the ball in 2007 and groom the blue chipper.

Ditto ! Start Romo in 2007 , beg Bledsoe to stay as his backup (maybe bribe him with one of them fancy Rascal Scooters) , and take a QB in round one or two of the 2007 draft, Trent Edwards , Jordan Plamer , etc.....

 

[Hostile]

I could live with that scenario provided we stay in the hunt this year.

I do hope that Romo can get some playing time of some value yet this year. How bout we clinch prior to the Detroit game and Romo gets that game all to himself?

I'd love it. Absolutely love it. I want the kid to play. He needs it.

 

[Angus]

I think we need to draft a QB this year. Give Romo the ball in 2007 and groom the blue chipper.

What! Give the ball in 2007 to someone who has never started a real NFL game?

 

[dboyz]

I think with the way this season has gone so far for Bledsoe, he is on a short lease. If he has a game where his mistakes are the main cause of the loss, he should go and Romo should come in.

What worries about Bledsoe is what someone else pointed out, he doesn't look as good as he did last year. It's not just that he's had a couple of bad games. His other games have been just ok. He hasn't had a wow game yet, like he did last year at this time.

Romo may not have the same arm, but he will get rid of the ball quickly and won't take as many sacks.

I like Bledsoe and hope he can do it, but one more bad game would convince me.

 

[CoCo]

Next year, though, I think this position truly needs to be open to competition assuming Bledsoe is even back. Let the two men compete and may the best one win -- regardless of who our coach is, and assuming a higher-profile name isn't acquired at quarterback.

Just curious, but who do you think was the better QB in 2006 training camp? I'm not sure "open competition" during an offseason is the answer simply because preseason games will never be "real bullets".

Drew had some great outings in preseason that frankly I think might continue in the regular season if teams wouldn't gameplan against his immobility. Similarly, Romo might not have fared as well had teams scrutinized and strategized against his inexperience.

Lots of games yet to play but based upon what I see currently I would hand the ball to Romo next offseason whether Drew comes back or not (which he probably wouldn't if a b/u). Or maybe the O-line will get a considerable offseason upgrade that makes Drew a more valuable commodity.

I just don't want to live in fear of Romo's growing pains if the current level of QB play is what we continue to get.

 

[Stautner]

I personally want Romo, so I'm not really a target of the original question on this thread. I do, however, realize that switching to Romo would be a risk, and it is a decision that should not be taken lightly.

I do want to say this though, I don't understand the viewpoint of the pro Bledsoe guys that believe he has to remain the starter all season, or even until we are out of the playoff hunt, as if performance doesn't count.

It isn't "jerking him around" as one poster suggested, if we pull him because of failure to perform - that's the nature of competition.

IF, and at whatever point Parcells starts believing Bledsoe no longer gives him the best shot to win then he should make the change. If he does make the change and it doesn't work out I know some will say "I told you so", but the fact is that no one can be sure how it would work out at this point.

This "Bledsoe is proven" thing doesn't hold too much water because what Bledsoe has proven is that he can be very good at times and very bad at times (inconsistent in other words) and he is only 8-7 in his last 15 starts.

And this "Romo is unproven" thing doesn't hold much water either - ALL QB's, including the best of all time, were unproven originally. Being "unproven" does not guarantee failure, and being "unproven" doesn't mean Romo isn't worth a shot.

If being "proven" were a requirement the NFL would have died long ago because young guys ("unproven guys") would never be allowed to play.

 

[CoCo]

If being "proven" were a requirement the NFL would have died long ago because young guys ("unproven guys") would never be allowed to play.

Hence the thread...

 

[kartr]

I think we need to draft a QB this year. Give Romo the ball in 2007 and groom the blue chipper.

If I had a vote we'd clean house at the qb position and start over by bringing in a veteran qb who can actually play and draft a qb on day two. I already know what you're going to say.:laugh2:

 

[kartr]

I've basically remained Pro Bledsoe. He is not played great all of the time, but he is probably our best shot right now. I like Romo, but I think the best case scenario (if I can say this) is that Romo take the field at some point this season, due to a minor injury. Maybe Romo gets two starts until Bledsoe is recovered. If Romo looks great, better than Bledsoe, then we stick with him. If not, then we go back to Bledsoe. Basically, a repeat of the Tom Brady situation.

It is just not a good idea to bench Bledsoe for playing like he has so far this season (not entirely bad), then if Romo plays bad, it would be hard to go back to Bledsoe after jerking him around. His play, as a whole, has not warranted that treatment.

I can't stand Bledsoe, but I'll take him over Tony Romo anyday. Not that I don't like the kid, I just don't think that Jason Garrett clones should be starting in the NFL.

 

[JIMMYBUFFETT]

I personally want Romo, so I'm not really a target of the original question on this thread. I do, however, realize that switching to Romo would be a risk, and it is a decision that should not be taken lightly.

I do want to say this though, I don't understand the viewpoint of the pro Bledsoe guys that believe he has to remain the starter all season, as if performance doesn't count.

It isn't "jerking him around" as one poster suggested, if we pull him because of failure to perform - that's the nature of competition.

IF, and at whatever point Parcells starts believing Bledsoe no longer gives him the best shot to win then he should make the change. If he does make the change and it doesn't work out I know some will say "I told you so", but the fact is that no one can be sure how it would work out at this point.

This "Bledsoe is proven" thing doesn't hold too much water because what Bledsoe has proven is that he can be very good at times and very bad at times (inconsistent in other words) and he is only 8-7 in his last 15 starts.

And this "Romo is unproven" thing doesn't hold much water either - ALL QB's, including the best of all time, were unproven originally. Being "unproven" does not guarantee failure, and being "unproven" doesn't mean Romo isn't worth a shot.

If being "proven" were a requirement the NFL would have died long ago because young guys ("unproven guys") would never be allowed to play.

Contrary to what many believe , I think Parcells would agree with you . I don't think he fears pulling Bledsoe in favor of Romo at all . Saying that "Bledsoe gives us the best chance to win now" is a pretty loose statement , and can change from game to game .

I actually think that if NYG puts the kind of pressure on Bledsoe that the Eagles did , and Bledsoe has similar results , he may not make it past half time of this game . If Dallas goes into half with 3 sacks and 2 Ints. against them , I think you see Romo play the second half . This is just too big of a game .