Reminder: Michael Irvin on Tony Romo

[theebs]

So collectively, we have an average team.

I already knew we would suck on defense especially if Ware wasn't doing anything. But we have the tools on offense to things especially with our running game. No matter how the defense plays, the offense has to do it's part.

ANd likewise for the offense, no matter how the offense plays, the defense has to do it's part.

The defense didn't stop anyone, and the offense gave the giants the ball in scoring position. We suck right now.

we are an average team. I think as a football team you are as good as your defense. And thats where we are right now. Average. If romo gets hot, he could lead this team to a 10 win season or so, but if against above average teams he is asked to win on his shoulder, like all qbs and teams we will lose.

 

[Bleu Star]

Given that he's 28-13 as a starter, it certainly hasn't been very many times. Even if you get rid of Romo and somehow find another Pro Bowl quarterback (good luck), you're still going to see it occasionally.

That said, Some career 60+ percent game winning QBs develop a reputation for stepping up in big games while some don't.

 

[CalCBFan]

Every time Tony Romo is called on to win an IMPORTANT game, he fails. Sad, but true. This is why I don't think he is anything but an average QBG. He can't win when it counts. Sorry, but that's a fact.

Listening to this team talk about "we just have to play better" sounds like me saying "I just have to lose weight". It may be true, but there are never any changes nor results.

Dave Campo should be fired tonight (and I've always like Campo), but our secondary is pathetic. Yes, it may be that our scouts don't know a good corner from a bad one, but somewhere along the line coaching has to come into play. How did the Giants get 3 INTs w/ a 2nd string group and we didn't get any.

I really think a coach has to be fired and somebody has to be benched to have any chance at turning this season around. I've always liked Wade Phillips, but just like Campo's fate was sealed when the 'Boys became the first team to lose an opener to an new expansion team, I think Wade sealed his fate when he lost tonight. One of the callers to the post-game show on the Ticket said Wade looks clueless on the sideline and he does. I don';t think Garrett is the answer, but we may as well let him see what he can do this season so we'll know if Holmgren or somebody else should be brought in next year...

 

[AdamJT13]

That said, Some career 60+ percent game winning QBs develop a reputation for stepping up in big games while some don't.

Like Romo, most of them step up in some big games and fail in others. Good luck finding one who never fails.

 

[NextGenBoys]

Given that he's 28-13 as a starter, it certainly hasn't been very many times. Even if you get rid of Romo and somehow find another Pro Bowl quarterback (good luck), you're still going to see it occasionally.

Thank you.

Now, lets mention that Brady was 23-47 today (sub 50% completion percentage) for a mere 216 yards with no TD's and a pick, and the Pats lost to the Jets.

QB's have bad days. It's just when our's has a bad day, he's horrible, the worst ever, and should be benched for Jon Kitna, and we should trade out entire draft to pick Sam Bradford.

 

[Bleu Star]

Like Romo, most of them step up in some big games and fail in others. Good luck finding one who never fails.

& also unlike Romo, some step up in a higher percentage of big games. Those guys usually give themselves and their teams a chance at a trophy by getting to the playoffs and winning playoff games.

 

[AdamJT13]

Every time Tony Romo is called on to win an IMPORTANT game, he fails.

You mean, except when he wins the "important" games, right?

 

[Bleu Star]

Thank you.

Now, lets mention that Brady was 23-47 today (sub 50% completion percentage) for a mere 216 yards with no TD's and a pick, and the Pats lost to the Jets.

QB's have bad days. It's just when our's has a bad day, he's horrible, the worst ever, and should be benched for Jon Kitna, and we should trade out entire draft to pick Sam Bradford.

So Brady and Romo are on the same level? Show me Romo's Lombardi. I must have missed it.

 

[JonJon]

Thank you.

Now, lets mention that Brady was 23-47 today (sub 50% completion percentage) for a mere 216 yards with no TD's and a pick, and the Pats lost to the Jets.

QB's have bad days. It's just when our's has a bad day, he's horrible, the worst ever, and should be benched for Jon Kitna, and we should trade out entire draft to pick Sam Bradford.

Surely you are not trying to compare Brady to Romo? Please, just stop.

 

[ctalker]

Romo literally mentally fell apart tonight. It wasn't just a bad game where he throws a couple of picks but keeps fighting but he totallly folded under pressure mentally. Tells me all I need to know.

Grace under pressure he is not.

 

[theebs]

& also unlike Romo, some step up in a higher percentage of big games. Those guys usually give themselves and their teams a chance at a trophy by getting to the playoffs and winning playoff games.

he led the team right down the field in crunch time and we scored.

This offense is aggressive, the qb has been taught to be aggressive to go with his already aggressive nature.

The question is why are they that way? Is it because the defense is to not be trusted? is it because they are very confident in what they do? Or is it because they know, or at least some coaches know that we are going to win and lose on offense?

its a 60 minute game. All offenses struggle at points during a game. Romo and the offense came through in the clutch tonight. The defense couldnt as is usually the case play a 60 minute game.

just like they all celebrate on a tackle and then proceed to give up a big play on third down, they rarely play 60 minutes.

this was like a copy of last years eagles game, only now are talent level on defense has dipped dramatically and it will be a problem all year.

 

[JonJon]

& also unlike Romo, some step up in a higher percentage of big games. Those guys usually give themselves and their teams a chance at a trophy by getting to the playoffs and winning playoff games.

That sig is sad, but also hilarious.

 

[ctalker]

Actually Barber and Felix led the team down the field in crunch time.

 

[AdamJT13]

& also unlike Romo, some step up in a higher percentage of big games. Those guys usually give themselves and their teams a chance at a trophy by getting to the playoffs and winning playoff games.

And which guys would that be?

 

[SLATEmosphere]

he led the team right down the field in crunch time and we scored.

This offense is aggressive, the qb has been taught to be aggressive to go with his already aggressive nature.

The question is why are they that way? Is it because the defense is to not be trusted? is it because they are very confident in what they do? Or is it because they know, or at least some coaches know that we are going to win and lose on offense?

its a 60 minute game. All offenses struggle at points during a game. Romo and the offense came through in the clutch tonight. The defense couldnt as is usually the case play a 60 minute game.

just like they all celebrate on a tackle and then proceed to give up a big play on third down, they rarely play 60 minutes.

this was like a copy of last years eagles game, only now are talent level on defense has dipped dramatically and it will be a problem all year.

I love your comments but you do realize that Barber and Felix did 95% of the work on those last few drives right?

 

[JonJon]

Romo literally mentally fell apart tonight. It wasn't just a bad game where he throws a couple of picks but keeps fighting but he totallly folded under pressure mentally. Tells me all I need to know.

Grace under pressure he is not.

And he has done it time after time again. I should have known the stat guys would show up to defend Romo, but he said it himself that he cost the Cowboys the game tonight with his poor play. It's really inexcusable and a shame that people are still trying to defend the clown.

 

[Rampage]

I agree with Theebs. I don't trust Tony anymore but until our defense can do anything Tony and our offense are gonna have to score a lot of points to win games. sometimes it goes good(last week at Tampa) and sometimes it goes bad like tonight. I just can't figure out why our defense plays the way it does.:

 

[theebs]

Actually Barber and Felix led the team down the field in crunch time.

yep, And romo hit witten on a huge third and 8 with 3 minutes to go. The whole offense was composed, focused and confident. They generally reflect the guy that runs their offense on a day to day basis.

 

[theebs]

I love your comments but you do realize that Barber and Felix did 95% of the work on those last few drives right?

absolutely. But I am talking about the offense as a whole. I think that big barber run was a check. Either way, the team was composed and did what they had to.

The other side of the ball, not so much. And it has been that way for awhile.

 

[Bleu Star]

he led the team right down the field in crunch time and we scored.

This offense is aggressive, the qb has been taught to be aggressive to go with his already aggressive nature.

The question is why are they that way? Is it because the defense is to not be trusted? is it because they are very confident in what they do? Or is it because they know, or at least some coaches know that we are going to win and lose on offense?

its a 60 minute game. All offenses struggle at points during a game. Romo and the offense came through in the clutch tonight. The defense couldnt as is usually the case play a 60 minute game.

just like they all celebrate on a tackle and then proceed to give up a big play on third down, they rarely play 60 minutes.

this was like a copy of last years eagles game, only now are talent level on defense has dipped dramatically and it will be a problem all year.

Oh. I completely agree theebs. I'm just trying to figure out where Adam is going with his little prods. The defense failed miserably but Romo also did nothing to help his cause with untimely interceptions. He is still making gunslinger decisions out there and it makes me wonder if it's because he doesn't have someone there to tell him about himself at all times. There's a reason why Parcells felt the way he felt about Romo. He strikes me as a guy that needs that other guy in his ear providing the structure that he can't muster up himself. This was a colossal failure in all three aspects of the game. Romo contributed right along with the others.