Put a point up for Romo

[Chocolate Lab]

I suprisingly didn't see anyone mention it, but Parcells threw Romo a major bone during his PC with the Seattle Media. Something along the lines of " I think I have another one coming along that you guys are going to like in Tony Romo... He's a pretty good prospect"

Considering this board's love of the qb discussion I thought it warranted a mention. Those are pretty big words coming from BP, IMO.

I'm glad to hear that he's continue to come along and his physical tools must be deemed good enough if BP is endorsing him

I heard that too, 31.... What was funny was the way he set it up. The Seattle guy asked if developing a QB was harder these days, and he said, "Well, I don't know, but I got one here that I think you guys are going to like some day..."

-- thinking it must be Henson --

"Tony Romo."

Yep, Henson is dead as long as Parcells is here.

 

[StanleySpadowski]

I think a comment like that is pure gamesmanship on Parcells' part.

Realizing that a new LT means an increased likelihood of Bledsoe going down for even a play or two, he has to give at least the impression of competence to Seattle to keep all 11 defender from getting within 5 yards of the LOS for those couple of plays.

 

[Jarv]

Funny how that is the only report we get into this year. Why haven't we heard how these guys are doing in practice ? Henson runs the scout team during the week, so he has had to emulate MacFlab, Eli, Brees, Hasselback...No reports from anywhere...BP has kept a lid on it all.

 

[Zman5]

I would worry if I was Romo.

Remember what happened to other players BP praised publicly. Willie Blade, Dalroy Stewart...

 

[rcaldw]

People talk about Parcells as if he is mysterious. I actually think he is very easy to read. Parcells likes developing HIS OWN GUYS, he likes, "FINDERS", guys that HE thinks HE hit on. Romo is HIS guy, plain and simple. Loves the guy. I agree with whoever said that Henson is dead as long as Parcells is here.

 

[SultanOfSix]

I agree with whoever said that Henson is dead as long as Parcells is here.

I guess wining and dining a guy, and him choosing to play for the coach doesn't make a player a Parcells' guy then.

 

[InmanRoshi]

People talk about Parcells as if he is mysterious. I actually think he is very easy to read. Parcells likes developing HIS OWN GUYS, he likes, "FINDERS", guys that HE thinks HE hit on. Romo is HIS guy, plain and simple. Loves the guy. I agree with whoever said that Henson is dead as long as Parcells is here.

Actually, its even more simple than that. Parcells likes players that produce. Henson is only "dead" around here if he keeps getting "out-produced" by Romo, as he clearly was in the preseason. If Henson performs better than Romo, then Romo will be "dead" under Parcells. No conspiracy theory needed. Its not rocket science. It was fairly obvious in the preseason that Romo is the better player right now.

 

[silver]

I guess wining and dining a guy, and him choosing to play for the coach doesn't make a player a Parcells' guy then.

sultan,

you should post more often. who is the gal in the sig?

 

[Nors]

Romo!!!!!!!!!! lol

 

[rcaldw]

Actually, its even more simple than that. Parcells likes players that produce. Henson is only "dead" around here if he keeps getting "out-produced" by Romo, as he clearly was in the preseason. If Henson performs better than Romo, then Romo will be "dead" under Parcells. No conspiracy theory needed. Its not rocket science. It was fairly obvious in the preseason that Romo is the better player right now.

I disagree with you that it is always about production. Obviously if the production is so different that it is extreme Parcells is left with no choice, but if you don't think this coach has his favorites you aren't watching closely enough. When Parcells likes someone they get opportunities. Parcells is not a Henson fan, and that seems obvious enough, at least to media types, because they all write it. It is not ALL about production, because in limited opportunities last year Henson didn't look all that bad no matter what anyone says. (Did you see Eli Sunday?) Henson looked like your regular lost rookie at times and he also looked good at times. (See Baltimore game)

Personally, after Bledsoe is done here (whenever that is), I look forward to seeing what Tony Romo does. My money would be on the idea that he is a Jason Garrett type player. He's a good golfer and Bill Parcells loves him, he is living a charmed life.

 

[4lifecowboy]

sultan,

you should post more often. who is the gal in the sig?

I forgot her name put she plays Lona on Smallville.

 

[Hiero]

Actually, its even more simple than that. Parcells likes players that produce. Henson is only "dead" around here if he keeps getting "out-produced" by Romo, as he clearly was in the preseason. If Henson performs better than Romo, then Romo will be "dead" under Parcells. No conspiracy theory needed. Its not rocket science. It was fairly obvious in the preseason that Romo is the better player right now.

100% agree.

the hottie in his sig is Kristin Kreuk lana lang from wb's smallville. :wink2:

 

[wileedog]

It is not ALL about production, because in limited opportunities last year Henson didn't look all that bad no matter what anyone says. (Did you see Eli Sunday?) Henson looked like your regular lost rookie at times and he also looked good at times. (See Baltimore game)

I don't think there was any doubt in anyone's mind that Romo looked better and far more comfortable than Henson in pre-season this year. What Henson did in one possession at the end of a blowout game doesn't warrant any special merit, especially after he didn't produce anything for a full half against Chicago.

I think the mechanics thing took a little away from Henson in TC, and that he is still a year behind Romo in learning to play NFL QB at NFL speed. But the charges of bias are just silly at this point.

If Henson comes in next year and looks as comfortable and quick to make a decision as ROmo did then we'll see how things fall out and can make judgements based on that.

 

[Portland Fanatic]

This is great news....I hope. I personally thought it would end up being Henson, but as long as we have at least one hopeful prospect...I'm happy.

I may finally be at the point where I say....NO MORE BASEBALL PLAYERS.

It's still early, but just thought we'd get more out of Henson...Jerrah has even drops hints of not meeting expectations...this is disappointing.

If Romo steps up....sweet, at least one of the two are.

 

[rcaldw]

I don't think there was any doubt in anyone's mind that Romo looked better and far more comfortable than Henson in pre-season this year. What Henson did in one possession at the end of a blowout game doesn't warrant any special merit, especially after he didn't produce anything for a full half against Chicago.

I think the mechanics thing took a little away from Henson in TC, and that he is still a year behind Romo in learning to play NFL QB at NFL speed. But the charges of bias are just silly at this point.

If Henson comes in next year and looks as comfortable and quick to make a decision as ROmo did then we'll see how things fall out and can make judgements based on that.

I think Romo's "great" pre-season was extremely overblown. I saw balls that should have been picked, dropped, etc., etc. Did he make some good throws and have some good QB play? Yes. Don't deny that for a second, and I'm pleased about it. But was he "all that"? Not from what I saw.

He was a media darling, underdog kind of choice, and for some inexplicable reason there has been major Henson hate at the drop of a hat. They were ready to bury the young man after 1 week of training camp when the QB geniuses at Valley Ranch rebuilt his throwing motion. (Stupid, stupid move)

Listen, there are atmospheres that develop sometimes around a player in a certain city that either requires the player to move or the coach to move, and THEN something positive can take place. In my humble opinion, Henson/Parcells, for WHATEVER reason, is one of those situations.

 

[InmanRoshi]

Ah yes, the "Romo was lucky" and "Bill destroyed Drew" argument. Haven't had one of these posts in a while, but this one had a new twist with the "Romo is the media darling". So extra points for origininality. And we all know that Randy Galloway and the other QB-ophiles in the Dallas media sure do love those QB's who come from obscure places.

Still doesn't change the fact that Romo completely outplayed Drew, so any evidence that there is a conspiracy theory that Henson is "dead" at Valley Ranch due to some personal dislike is completely imaginary. The day that Henson actually outperforms Romo and Parcells still keeps him 3rd on the depth chart, then your argument might have some merit.

 

[rcaldw]

Ah yes, the "all of his completions were lucky" and "Bill destroyed Drew" argument. Haven't had one of these posts in a while, but this one had a new twist with the "Romo is the media darling". So extra points for origininality.

Still doesn't change the fact that Romo completely outplayed Drew, so any evidence that there is a conspiracy theory that Henson is "dead" at Valley Ranch due to some personal dislike is completely imaginary.

Roshi, you have my complete respect due to your press conference reports , what would we do without you!

But just because you say something doesn't mean that its true, anymore than it does when I say it. If you want to paint what I've said as a conspiracy, fine, but I don't see it as a conspiracy, I see it has a matter of HUMAN NATURE.

Do you really think that likes and dislikes don't play a role in this world when it comes to people you work with? Especially if you think you can get equal production (or aproximately equal production) from a person you enjoy?

I don't think it is a conspiracy, I think Parcells has a personal affinity for Romo. Doesn't make Bill a bad guy or Romo a bad guy. But it doesn't bode well for Henson either, if I'm correct.

So, thanks for your updates, but I just disagree with you on this one, and I've stated my opinion.

 

[wileedog]

I think Romo's "great" pre-season was extremely overblown.

I never said he had a "great" preseason.

I said he had a better one than Henson.

 

[InmanRoshi]

Thanks.

I don't think Romo's 93 QB rating in the preseason had anything to do with Parcells liking him.

I don't think opposing secondaries let Romo complete 62% of his passes on them because he's a Parcells darling.

I don't think the overwhelming reports coming out of camp that Romo was outplaying Henson in practice everyday had anything to do with the defensive players slacking off a little bit to make Romo look good. Esepecially since they had their own roster and positional rankings to fight for.

When Henson actually outperforms Romo on the football field, instead of resorting to "He just got lucky", then your argument will hold more weight.

 

[rcaldw]

I never said he had a "great" preseason.

I said he had a better one than Henson.

Wile, I wasn't referring to you at all. I just think, in general, people played up Romo, and still do. Did he have a better preseason than Henson? Yes, probably. To a HUGE extent? Not in my opinion. In fact, I don't even think Henson got equal opportunity. He didn't get as much playing time as Romo. So how do you really know? Especially if a guy is a "gamer" instead of a great practice player.

Anyway, we are talking about a 2nd and 3rd team situation, so at this point, who cares? My only point is that I don't think Henson really has a chance to play until either he or Parcells are out of Dallas. Just my opinion, would LOVE to be proven wrong.