Romo says he will get better in the future

[DFWJC]

So you going to gloss over the game winning drive?

always

 

[Denim Chicken]

Little recap for those with short memories:

With 2:44 left, the Cowboys' offense had managed only 260 yards and 15 first downs, while producing one touchdown and two field goals. An end-zone fumble recovery by Nick Hayden gave Dallas its other touchdown.

Still, Romo said he believed the Cowboys would win.

Only he knows why, since the Cowboys had dropped at least five passes, the offensive line had yielded three sacks and consistent pressure and Romo's last pass had been intercepted.

"I don't think you ever think you're not going to score," Romo said. "Your thought process is always just what do we need to do to give us the best chance to score.

"The more you can singularly focus on that specific moment and call the play, get the right protection, get the right combination [of players] and then get the ball out -- let the playmakers do what they do -- you give yourself a chance."

Romo completed 7 of-9 passes to five different receivers as the Cowboys made five first downs and never faced a third down. On second-and-goal from the Minnesota 7, he found Harris in the middle of the field.

Harris caught the ball and lunged across the goal line for the go-ahead score.

Last week, Detroit drove 80 yards in six plays without a timeout to beat Dallas. This week, the defense held.

Just so you know, Romo has now led 19 game-winning, fourth-quarter drives.

 

[Idgit]

True. It may be once you account for that. Honestly I have no idea where to find such a stat. I think Percy would have to figure that one out. I just found that stat in an article.

exactly what I was hoping for. Put it out there lazily and hope that Percy et al answers it for me.

 

[Western]

QB was one of the strongest position groups on the team at that point, and it'd have been a colossal waste of resources to have invested in a talented young QB prior to that. You're complaining about the overall market for QBs, which is pointless.

Also, there's very little debate about Romo delivering on his contract so far. The only question is his health now, and only then because we're not playing games yet.

"Colossal waste" in developing a young QB?

San Fran selects Kaepernick when Alex Smith was on the roster.
The Eagles front office has the vision to select Nick Foles.
Seattle had the foresight in drafting Russell Wilson when the opportunity presented itself.
Green Bay took a chance on A. Rogers when Favre was still on the roster.
Carolina did not pass on Newton.
Falcons drafted Matt Ryan.
Lions picked Stafford.
Etc.

Point is ~ developing a young QB should not be an overlooked approach for a front office. Having a young QB that you can build a team around is a better overall option than maintaining the status quo with an older QB with a unfriendly contract (the contract has ramifications for future player personnel decisions) who for whatever reason is unable to compel a team to post-season success.
Older established QB's that have won Super Bowls are rightfully awarded flexible on criticism of contract/performance ~ the Manning brothers, Brady, Brees, Roethlisberger, Flacco.

Romo is on the downside of his career and there is no replacement on the roster.
The Dallas organization lacked a vision in the past & currently they are left with an aging QB and a bloated contract on top of the situation.
I equate 'delivering' on a contract with playoff wins, Super Bowl victories, leadership and inspiring your teammates to perform at the highest level ~ that is the Cowboy standard.

 

[ufcrules1]

This. But don't ever blame him for anything or you will be ridiculed and called a bandwagon fan and don't know anything about football.

It's cool though, I know that we went a long time with crappy QB'S before him due to our front office not knowing what they were doing, so once a good qb literally fell into our laps, fans got emotional attached to him and can't let go, or admit his mistakes, even though deep down they know he will fail when he is needed most.

 

[Frozen700]

That was Orton, genius.

Oh that was Orton at the end of the Packers game? or Denver game?

Well I'll be damned

 

[jnday]

That was Orton, genius.

I didn't know Orton started all these years.

 

[ufcrules1]

"Colossal waste" in developing a young QB?

San Fran selects Kaepernick when Alex Smith was on the roster.
The Eagles front office has the vision to select Nick Foles.
Seattle had the foresight in drafting Russell Wilson when the opportunity presented itself.
Green Bay took a chance on A. Rogers when Favre was still on the roster.
Carolina did not pass on Newton.
Falcons drafted Matt Ryan.
Lions picked Stafford.
Etc.

Point is ~ developing a young QB should not be an overlooked approach for a front office. Having a young QB that you can build a team around is a better overall option than maintaining the status quo with an older QB with a unfriendly contract (the contract has ramifications for future player personnel decisions) who for whatever reason is unable to compel a team to post-season success.
Older established QB's that have won Super Bowls are rightfully awarded flexible on criticism of contract/performance ~ the Manning brothers, Brady, Brees, Roethlisberger, Flacco.

Romo is on the downside of his career and there is no replacement on the roster.
The Dallas organization lacked a vision in the past & currently they are left with an aging QB and a bloated contract on top of the situation.
I equate 'delivering' on a contract with playoff wins, Super Bowl victories, leadership and inspiring your teammates to perform at the highest level ~ that is the Cowboy standard.

So eloquent. I hope others soak up what you're saying.

 

[Super_Kazuya]

Eh. Since 2006 he has the most interceptions in the final minutes of games, in close game situations. Granted, there aren't as many QBs from that era that are still playing. Both Mannings, Brady, Rivers, Roethlisberger, Brees... am I missing anyone?

Regardless of how other quarterbacks are doing. Romo has to do better in late game situations.

No, he doesn't. And he doesn't have the most interceptions in the "final minutes" either. And even if he did, I would bet any amount of money that he doesn't have the worst interception percentage, which is all that matters. Again, really wish our own fans would stop perpetuating these lies. All of these fake stats have been blown up countless times on here.

 

[jnday]

This. But don't ever blame him for anything or you will be ridiculed and called a bandwagon fan and don't know anything about football.

I'm tired of hearing words. Let's see it produced on the field where it counts. Anyone can talk. Same goes for Claiborne, Carr, Carter and whomever else.

Truth.

 

[Super_Kazuya]

Oh that was Orton at the end of the Packers game? or Denver game?

Well I'll be damned

Who was that at the end of the Commanders and Vikings game, again?

 

[Nav22]

He's the quarterback... who else would take the fall? The head coach and GM are bulletproof, so Romo is the only one left.

He could imply (correctly) that the team around him needs to improve rather than saying "I need to improve," could he not?

 

[ufcrules1]

You mean Washington? That's actually completely normal for Romo. He dominates Washington in waning moments. Washington accounts for 22% of his 4th quarter comebacks.

And that's kind of a microcosm of what Romo's about. Yes I realize he has many fails as he does successes in the situation, but it's almost always against inferior teams in the first place... like the Commanders.

The one year the Commanders weren't inferior (2012), Romo threw a last minute interception to end the season.

The only two notable successes he has against actually "good" teams were against SF in '11 and against CIN in '12. Kudos for the SF game. Gutsy. Gutsy performance. But the CIN game? He threw an interception on the final drive. Luckily for us, it was at Terrance Newman's stone hands.

Romo isn't terrible. He's just not a top player in those situations as evidenced by...

Since 2010, Romo’s Total QBR in the first 12 minutes of the fourth quarter/OT is 80. That’s second-best in the NFL behind Peyton Manning. However, his QBR drops to a below-average 44 in the game’s final three minutes.

He tore up those 3-13 Commanders and 5-11 Vikings last year. Please don't try to detract from his brilliant last second throws to win those games.

 

[Frozen700]

Who was that at the end of the Commanders and Vikings game, again?

Hey, had he not made those 2 mistakes I pointed out. Orton wouldn't have been in the situation he was vs the Eagles. Our starters would be sitting also.

 

[jnday]

No, he doesn't. And he doesn't have the most interceptions in the "final minutes" either. And even if he did, I would bet any amount of money that he doesn't have the worst interception percentage, which is all that matters. Again, really wish our own fans would stop perpetuating these lies. All of these fake stats have been blown up countless times on here.

Using other QBs to excuse Romo doesn't help your argument. I think I can speak for several posters when I say that the only QB that concerns us with turnovers is Romo. If Brady, Manning or Bree's turns the ball over over and cost their team a game, it has nothing to do with Romo. It doesn't justify all the last minute meltdowns that Romo has had. It is not okay for Romo to do it because other QBs make the same mistakes. We are only concerned when these bone-head turnovers add another chapter to his resume' of chokes. If you can provide reasons why he blew the Lions game with his late game Carpenter turnover or you can provide a reason for the turnovers against the Jets when Revis picked off Romo's pass, we want to hear it. Just don't deny that Romo turns the ball over or make excuses for him. The list is a mile long, so there are plenty of turnovers for you I use to defend Romo.

 

[Denim Chicken]

Using other QBs to excuse Romo doesn't help your argument. I think I can speak for several posters when I say that the only QB that concerns us with turnovers is Romo. If Brady, Manning or Bree's turns the ball over over and cost their team a game, it has nothing to do with Romo. It doesn't justify all the last minute meltdowns that Romo has had. It is not okay for Romo to do it because other QBs make the same mistakes. We are only concerned when these bone-head turnovers add another chapter to his resume' of chokes. If you can provide reasons why he blew the Lions game with his late game Carpenter turnover or you can provide a reason for the turnovers against the Jets when Revis picked off Romo's pass, we want to hear it. Just don't deny that Romo turns the ball over or make excuses for him. The list is a mile long, so there are plenty of turnovers for you I use to defend Romo.

Let me know when you find a QB who will never throw a pick. We'll make sure Jerry signs him.

 

[zack]

"Colossal waste" in developing a young QB?

San Fran selects Kaepernick when Alex Smith was on the roster.
The Eagles front office has the vision to select Nick Foles.
Seattle had the foresight in drafting Russell Wilson when the opportunity presented itself.
Green Bay took a chance on A. Rogers when Favre was still on the roster.
Carolina did not pass on Newton.
Falcons drafted Matt Ryan.
Lions picked Stafford.
Etc.

Point is ~ developing a young QB should not be an overlooked approach for a front office. Having a young QB that you can build a team around is a better overall option than maintaining the status quo with an older QB with a unfriendly contract (the contract has ramifications for future player personnel decisions) who for whatever reason is unable to compel a team to post-season success.
Older established QB's that have won Super Bowls are rightfully awarded flexible on criticism of contract/performance ~ the Manning brothers, Brady, Brees, Roethlisberger, Flacco.

Romo is on the downside of his career and there is no replacement on the roster.
The Dallas organization lacked a vision in the past & currently they are left with an aging QB and a bloated contract on top of the situation.
I equate 'delivering' on a contract with playoff wins, Super Bowl victories, leadership and inspiring your teammates to perform at the highest level ~ that is the Cowboy standard.

I think that is smart to draft the QB for the future, but this was not the year and it was certainly not Manziel either. Good point about the above teams, but if you break it down, all of them really needed QB's at the time.

Alex Smith - one good year and he was awful for most of his career in SF. The prototypical bus driver.
Eagles had Mike Vick who can never stay healthy. There was no intention on taking Foles to be a starter and in my opinion we will really see how good he is this year. Jury is out. Another year of film on him as well.
Seattle picked up Matt Flynn in FA another unknown commodity. But they lucked out on that one. He ended up getting cut, so that signing didn't look too bright.
I give credit to GB. That was a smart move.
Carolina had picked Jimmy Clausen - they needed a QB in the worst way. Not that big of a gamble.
Falcons - took Ryan, again, they had nobody on their roster and needed a QB in the worst way.
Same with Detroit, they had nobody and needed a QB. Shoot this is the best Lions QB since Kramer, lol.

I think that they need to draft a QB next year for sure......

 

[Super_Kazuya]

Using other QBs to excuse Romo doesn't help your argument. I think I can speak for several posters when I say that the only QB that concerns us with turnovers is Romo. If Brady, Manning or Bree's turns the ball over over and cost their team a game, it has nothing to do with Romo. It doesn't justify all the last minute meltdowns that Romo has had. It is not okay for Romo to do it because other QBs make the same mistakes. We are only concerned when these bone-head turnovers add another chapter to his resume' of chokes. If you can provide reasons why he blew the Lions game with his late game Carpenter turnover or you can provide a reason for the turnovers against the Jets when Revis picked off Romo's pass, we want to hear it. Just don't deny that Romo turns the ball over or make excuses for him. The list is a mile long, so there are plenty of turnovers for you I use to defend Romo.

This is the stupidest thing I've ever read. If all QBs perform the same in a certain area, there is no point in bringing it up as some kind of distinguishing characteristic. Romo does not have any kind of turnover problem. I'll let you keep living in your 2011 fantasy world.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

So the 19 4th quarter game winning drives he's led don't count, ever, is what I gather from some in this thread? Only the 4th quarter drives where he makes a mistake to lose the game? Which, btw, I believe are less than 19 but hey who cares. As long as those 19 game winning drives he's put together don't count for those who only care about him failing then it doesn't matter how many times he helps them win the game at the end.

 

[Denim Chicken]

Completion percentages among passers with 200+ attempts in the final 5 minutes of a game plus overtime since 2000