TwoDeep3
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I have rewatched every game from last season now. And while the defense did erode after the injury to Ellis, a factor in that erosion was the field position - in some cases - handed to them by turnovers created by Romo.
That is not to say I think Romo wasn't the better choice for now, and possibly later.
But to be truthful, some of the failure rests at the feet - or arm - of TR.
The real issues for me are simple. Maintain status quo in regard to the QB siutation, and retool the offensive skill positions with top picks.
If TR fails, you have the ammo to move around and select a QB in 2008. If he succeeds, then you have other options.
If Julius is nothing more than what we have seen, you can position yourself for a premier running back.
If Julius turns a corner, and suddenly becomes a top back in the league, you have options at WR.
At this point you can invest in replacements for both T.O. and Glenn in the first round, and have all the skill positions set for years. If Julius shows up.
My personal opinion is this. Cleveland will start Quinn early, and their season will tank. They have improved their offensive line, and do have two pass catchers in Kellen Winslow Jr. - Tha Soljah - and Braylon Edwards. But the rest of the offense, and a horrid defense, says this is a 4 win team.
That is top 5 draft pick. And that could very well be McFadden. Because I do not believe anything Julius Jones says about what Parcells did to his running.
The second pick could be a receiver.
Or a cornerback.
But in the long run, Quinn may win, but he is also in the Brown's organization. The AFC equivolent of the Lions.
A better offensive line that allows Romo time to move around will do more for this team this next year than any rookie QB, including Montana. For this year. And a few years to come.
There is no debate - nor a-r-g-u-m-e-n-t.
That is not to say I think Romo wasn't the better choice for now, and possibly later.
But to be truthful, some of the failure rests at the feet - or arm - of TR.
The real issues for me are simple. Maintain status quo in regard to the QB siutation, and retool the offensive skill positions with top picks.
If TR fails, you have the ammo to move around and select a QB in 2008. If he succeeds, then you have other options.
If Julius is nothing more than what we have seen, you can position yourself for a premier running back.
If Julius turns a corner, and suddenly becomes a top back in the league, you have options at WR.
At this point you can invest in replacements for both T.O. and Glenn in the first round, and have all the skill positions set for years. If Julius shows up.
My personal opinion is this. Cleveland will start Quinn early, and their season will tank. They have improved their offensive line, and do have two pass catchers in Kellen Winslow Jr. - Tha Soljah - and Braylon Edwards. But the rest of the offense, and a horrid defense, says this is a 4 win team.
That is top 5 draft pick. And that could very well be McFadden. Because I do not believe anything Julius Jones says about what Parcells did to his running.
The second pick could be a receiver.
Or a cornerback.
But in the long run, Quinn may win, but he is also in the Brown's organization. The AFC equivolent of the Lions.
A better offensive line that allows Romo time to move around will do more for this team this next year than any rookie QB, including Montana. For this year. And a few years to come.
There is no debate - nor a-r-g-u-m-e-n-t.