Romo in decline?

[jnday]

This is not intended to be a Romo bash, but a serious discussion. Is it possible that Romo may have peaked and this season is the start of his decline? He has takenva beating the last few years that resulted in several serious injuries. At the end of last season, Romo had times when he played with "happy feet" due to the beating that he has taken.

This year he clearly hasn't played to the level that he has in the past. The question becomes "can he return to last year's form"? It is a big question that should be looked at going forward. He would not be the only QB that has flamed out at his age. What about his contract extension? The last thing this team needs is another big contract to pay a declining player. If his declining level of play continues, is this what the team should go with for the future? I think Jerry will resign him anyway, but would it be a bad move?

 

[Joshmil53]

He's trying too hard.

 

[Doomsday101]

This is not intended to be a Romo bash, but a serious discussion. Is it possible that Romo may have peaked and this season is the start of his decline? He has takenva beating the last few years that resulted in several serious injuries. At the end of last season, Romo had times when he played with "happy feet" due to the beating that he has taken.

This year he clearly hasn't played to the level that he has in the past. The question becomes "can he return to last year's form"? It is a big question that should be looked at going forward. He would not be the only QB that has flamed out at his age. What about his contract extension? The last thing this team needs is another big contract to pay a declining player. If his declining level of play continues, is this what the team should go with for the future? I think Jerry will resign him anyway, but would it be a bad move?

I don't think you go from one of the best season in his career last season to being on the decline. I don't think Romo and the ints will continue as they have up to this point.

 

[JBS]

He doesn't have enough help. Like another poster said, he's doing too much.

No run game
Poor offensive line
Dumb wide receivers

Combine this with Romo being a gun slinger and taking chances and there you have it

Turnovers

 

[Hook'em#11]

The guy has been the anchor of this offense for years. With really little help in some seasons. The O-line has been average to good. RB's? Yea, not a real help there that past few seasons.

This season, it's even worse. 1 RB can be productive, yet is injury prone. The 2nd RB shouldn't even be in a Dallas uniform. After that, nothing special.

He has WR's that half the time don't know what they are doing. And, even when they do. Drops are coming. And , have been.

He is finally getting back his security blanket in Witten. But, there needs to be more.

So, yes, I believe Romo isn't in any decline or regression. The guy is trying way too hard and thinking too much about that game because he has players around him that are clueless and really mentally break down during games. As does he. And he did this past game. Lots of mental breakdowns.

And, save it Romo Bashers. This isn't an excuse thread, it's an observation from a guy who has been on both sides of the Romo wagon.

I , myself, would of sat Romo down after the pick 6 on Sunday's game. For that game. Orton would of finished it out. So, I don't want anyone to think I am sticking up for Romo. I am not. I am just putting the facts that I SEE in this discussion.

 

[jnday]

I don't think you go from one of the best season in his career last season to being on the decline. I don't think Romo and the ints will continue as they have up to this point.

I don't think turnovers are the deciding factor with his play this year. He just seems off for some reason. Actually it started at the end of last season. I don't think he has totally dropped off, but his current play could be signs of things to come.

 

[perrykemp]

I don't think you go from one of the best season in his career last season to being on the decline. I don't think Romo and the ints will continue as they have up to this point.

He is 32. It is <possible> that his decline is related to age.

It sucks and nobody wants to hear it because age isn't something you can <fix>, however everybody essentially goes from their prime to basically too old to play in their 30s... it's really a matter of when in a player's 30's it occurs.

 

[Doomsday101]

I don't think turnovers are the deciding factor with his play this year. He just seems off for some reason. Actually it started at the end of last season. I don't think he has totally dropped off, but his current play could be signs of things to come.

I think some early issue with the line caused some problems. I know some will use this as me taking blame away from Romo but fact is I think when a QB starts getting the pressure he was you tend to hurry the throw to get it out before getting hit. I think the OL has started to settle in and Romo will have to do a better job of protecting the ball. But there was no doubt in my mind when we were down 23-0 that Romo could bring us back and he did. I don't think a QB in decline would have brought his team back take the lead and then put us in position to win at the end as he did.

I have no doubt Garrett will be on Tony about protecting the ball better and based on past season I know Romo is very capable of that.

 

[Hook'em#11]

Just to add.

In that game Sunday night. I give a pass on 1 INT that Romo threw, that last one.


Dallas does need to bring in a young QB and start grooming though. Hopefully next year, a prospect comes around that could possibly take over after Romo is done. Being 32, but, really , only being a starter for the past 6 years is in Romo's favor. But, man, he has taken some good licks these past few years.

Just hope Dallas doesn't make the same mistake they did with Aikman. And, think they can just "plug" any QB in there and think it will work.

 

[Doomsday]

If Felix doesn't fumble the game away in the 4th quarter are people asking this question still or are they giving the guy credit for playing pretty good in the 2nd half?

 

[Hook'em#11]

If Felix doesn't fumble the game away in the 4th quarter are people asking this question still or are they giving the guy credit for playing pretty good in the 2nd half?

I can't answer that because my answer would be completely biased.

I have NEVER like Felix Jones and hated the pick.

 

[Doomsday101]

He is 32. It is <possible> that his decline is related to age.

It sucks and nobody wants to hear it because age isn't something you can <fix>, however everybody essentially goes from their prime to basically too old to play in their 30s... it's really a matter of when in a player's 30's it occurs.

I don't see his age being a factor at this point, He is still moving around very well, he is still able to make the throws. Overaged guys are not going to bring you back in the situation the Cowboys found themselfs in last week 23 points down.

 

[Doomsday101]

Just to add.

In that game Sunday night. I give a pass on 1 INT that Romo threw, that last one.


Dallas does need to bring in a young QB and start grooming though. Hopefully next year, a prospect comes around that could possibly take over after Romo is done. Being 32, but, really , only being a starter for the past 6 years is in Romo's favor. But, man, he has taken some good licks these past few years.

Just hope Dallas doesn't make the same mistake they did with Aikman. And, think they can just "plug" any QB in there and think it will work.

I don't disagree with drafting a QB who can work behind Tony so that we don't end up as we did when Troy was gone. I seem to recall Arron Rodgers stat behing Brett for 3 years before he took over and when he did he was ready

 

[ufcrules1]

Romo had a good season last year AFTER he gave away 2-3 games. Also, keep in mind we had an extremely easy schedule playing teams like Buffalo, Seattle, Miami, Washington 2x, Rams, Bucs, and even Arizona who ended up beating us.

Half the schedule was against terrible teams. The 2-3 give away games sunk us as a team.

Romo is for sure in the decline and has been nothing short of horrendous this year. We are going nowhere with him as our QB. Never have and never will.

 

[Direwolf63]

I don't know if he's in decline or not, but I've never seen Romo miss so many passes. Hanna was all by himself in the end zone and he throws the ball into the seats. The blown coverage on Dez Bryant would have been a TD with a half decent throw. Instead Dez has to come to a complete stop to wait for the ball.

Two sure TD passes were overthrown by Romo against Baltimore. Even the hail mary on the last play of the Giants game was way overthrown and gave the receivers no chance at a miracle.

I've never seen Romo miss so many open receivers as I have this year. Normally he's money when he sees an open receiver streaking down the field. I don't know why Romo is soo off target this year.

 

[juck]

He's trying too hard.

Poor romo is trying to hard. Gimme a break. Dudes been "trying too hard" his whole career. Undrafted!

 

[ufcrules1]

I can't answer that because my answer would be completely biased.

I have NEVER like Felix Jones and hated the pick.

Smart man.

 

[Hook'em#11]

I don't disagree with drafting a QB who can work behind Tony so that we don't end up as we did when Troy was gone. I seem to recall Arron Rodgers stat behing Brett for 3 years before he took over and when he did he was ready

I hope that is what Dallas does. It's not a sign that Romo is done in Dallas, just that when he is gone, Dallas doesn't go through what it did in the early 2000's..

Ughhh.. Most fans think NOW this is bad?? Puhhhhlease.

 

[jnday]

He is 32. It is <possible> that his decline is related to age.

It sucks and nobody wants to hear it because age isn't something you can <fix>, however everybody essentially goes from their prime to basically too old to play in their 30s... it's really a matter of when in a player's 30's it occurs.

I think expectations have become unrealistic due to players like Farve extending his career. For every Farve, there is a hundred that is out of the game in their early thirties. I read the same comments about olinemen right about the time that the Cowboys' line fell apart due to age. I keep reading these post about Romo playing until he is 40. I don't think it will happen. This next contract extension for Romo had better be well thought out or the Cowboys will end up screwed. I do expect Jerry to sign Romo to an extension and I don't think he will think twice about it.

 

[ufcrules1]

I think expectations have become unrealistic due to players like Farve extending his career. For every Farve, there is a hundred that is out of the game in their early thirties. I read the same comments about olinemen right about the time that the Cowboys' line fell apart due to age. I keep reading these post about Romo playing until he is 40. I don't think it will happen. This next contract extension for Romo had better be well thought out or the Cowboys will end up screwed. I do expect Jerry to sign Romo to an extension and I don't think he will think twice about it.

Great post. I completely agree.