Romo says he will get better in the future

[jnday]

Man, Romo haters are a riot. They will move the goalposts all over the field until the argument looks good... but even that doesn't last long. Pretty soon they will be breaking this down to game winning drives against 16-0 teams in 32 degree or below temps.

I looked up the records for all of your heroes and guess what? All of their comebacks have come against teams with mostly losing records. So it's back to the drawing board for you again.

You must be confused. I don't have heroes. You must have trouble with your reading skills as well. This is the second time that I have had to tell you this. I have maintained my position and standards by which I have judged Romo. I have always said that he is a good QB with a couple of major flaws in his game. One of those flaws is beating the better teams when he has had the opportunity. You can not deny that he has turned the ball over at critical times in these big games and it cost them a win. The "team" didn't throw the interceptions, Romo did. It has happened several times.

 

[Super_Kazuya]

You must be confused. I don't have heroes. You must have trouble with your reading skills as well. This is the second time that I have had to tell you this. I have maintained my position and standards by which I have judged Romo. I have always said that he is a good QB with a couple of major flaws in his game. One of those flaws is beating the better teams when he has had the opportunity. You can not deny that he has turned the ball over at critical times in these big games and it cost them a win. The "team" didn't throw the interceptions, Romo did. It has happened several times.

Sorry, I deny that he has turned the ball over at critical times in big games and cost them wins. I question your made up definitions of "critical" times and "big games". And as long as every other quarterback In the league continues to also turn the ball over in exactly the same manner and exactly the situations -- which they do -- then I am unconcerned. You have been told over and over again, but you just don't get it. Your mind has been infected with far too much ESPN for your own good.

 

[jnday]

Sorry, I deny that he has turned the ball over at critical times in big games and cost them wins. I question your made up definitions of "critical" times and "big games". And as long as every other quarterback In the league continues to also turn the ball over in exactly the same manner and exactly the situations -- which they do -- then I am unconcerned. You have been told over and over again, but you just don't get it. Your mind has been infected with far too much ESPN for your own good.

You must be blind and deaf. How much do you believe in Romo? I don't think you are stupid. You are not going to put any money to back your mouth up.

 

[Bullflop]

Assuming Romo is capable of completely regaining his health without losing anything in terms of his throwing ability, he might be right about improving in the future. Right now, that's a big assumption, however. Granted, the improvement in Dallas' OL should stand Romo in good stead if his complete recovery is destined to be. I'm not about to assume his return to 100% efficiency will happen just yet, though. I think we'll be well into the upcoming season before anyone has an accurate picture of what to expect from him.

 

[TheFinisher]

You can get better in the future Tony, handing the ball off to Murray at the end of games would be a great start.

 

[Gemini Dolly]

Not sure if the video of this interview was posted but here it goes. Its also on the DallasCowboys.com website.

 

[dallasfan4lizife]

There are some extenuating circumstances with the back surgery.

But you may want to think this through.

There are many ways a 34 year old QB can get better. Ask Peyton Manning--who had the best year of his career last year even though the physically was not at his best. Favre had one of his best seasons in his late 30s. Warner too.
They improved the mental part of their game and some minor physical things.

Favre is the toughest and most durable qb to ever play?? Manning is considered a GOAT at the position. How can people continue to compare Romo!? Haha

 

[DFWJC]

Favre is the toughest and most durable qb to ever play?? Manning is considered a GOAT at the position. How can people continue to compare Romo!? Haha

You missed the point.
And btw, right up front, I qualified the statement.
But whatever.
Hate away. It is your right.

 

[5Stars]

You missed the point.
And btw, right up front, I qualified the statement.
But whatever.
Hate away. It is your right.

That GOAT sure got his butt kicked to the curb during this last SB. haha

 

[lostar2009]

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

Well we had Wade Philips, TO, Pac man, Patrick Crayton, Rob Ryan...after a while we are running out if people to blame for Romo short comings.

 

[lostar2009]

Exactly. Some people are just stupid and cant understand this. For example,

last year we needed to win the Minnesota game to get into the position to have a shot at the win-or-go-home game week 16. What happened? Romo drives down the field in the waning minutes scores the go head TD and we win--totally glossed over by those with agendas.

Ok but this team constantly ranks at the bottom in regards to run attempts a season. We all know there were plenty of games Murray was avg+ 4.0 ypc. ..but we only gave him 10-13 carries in a single game!!!!! That's like 4 touches a quarter! !!!!
Keep the offense balance, utilize your rbs to take some stress off Romo and this team may actually win something. As we all know Romo does not have the skill set to take control and win games single handed.

 

[lostar2009]

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.

And what were the win loss for those 19 teams? We're they quality opponents?

 

[Denim Chicken]

And what were the win loss for those 19 teams? We're they quality opponents?

Why don't you look it up?

 

[Bleu Star]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap200...dallas-cowboys

A lot has happened since Tony Romo took over as starting quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys in 2006.

There's been steady production, big pay days, physical setbacks, and yes, more than a fair share of disappointment for both player and organization.
Romo continues to keep an optimistic perspective as he begins his ninth year as a starter. In an exclusive interview with NFL Media's Desmond Purnell, Romo explained his forward-leaning mindset.
"You know I'm not into the looking back kind of thing," Romo told Purnell when asked how he'd sum up his career. "You know when I'm done playing I'll do that but right now it's about improving and I'm not done growing as a football player, I have to keep getting better.
"If I don't get better, it doesn't help our football team. We weren't good enough before and it just means that I have to be a better player to help this team get to where we are trying to go and that's my ultimate goal each year."
In reality, Romo has been plenty good enough in his time in Dallas. It's the cast around him that never seems to be up to snuff. The Cowboys are a shiny McMansion built on a bum foundation.
Year after year, it's Romo who pays the price for that shoddy craftsmanship.
In the latest edition of the "Around The League Podcast," the heroes debate the Super Bowl windows of Brady and Manning.

I'm always the first to say action speaks louder than words and this proclamation by Romo is no exception. However, it is nice to see that leadership tone being set very early this year. He will need plenty of protection to improve because the elusiveness is all but gone. If he can stay away from the heartbreaking INTs, I can subscribe to this whole getting better thing.

In the words of the immortal Terrell Owens...

 

[lostar2009]

Why don't you look it up?

I thought you Romo fans already created the stats. You guys swear by Romos passer rating which only measures completions,tds, ints. Which can be easily skew.

 

[DFWJC]

Sorry, I deny that he has turned the ball over at critical times in big games and cost them wins. I question your made up definitions of "critical" times and "big games". And as long as every other quarterback In the league continues to also turn the ball over in exactly the same manner and exactly the situations -- which they do -- then I am unconcerned. You have been told over and over again, but you just don't get it. Your mind has been infected with far too much ESPN for your own good.

That's the thing that get's me at times...the redefinement of "big games".
The guy has 108 starts. There's really only a handful of these so-called games unless someone all of a sudden makes an early season, non-division (or even non-conference) road game all of a sudden a "big game". All the games are big to some degree, but those types are certainly the least important.

I'll give the critics that Washington game two seasons ago. That was a rough one all the way around, and except for a couple of drives, Tony really id seem off that night. Of course, the whole team was pretty off...and hurt..that night as well.
Recall on that last drive, there was no Dez, No Austin, no Harris, no run game, no blitz pickup.....it was nearly an impossible situation. But he did get fooled on the blitz and underthrew the pass. It happens...and not very often really to him compared to most.
I also didn't like him checking out of the run in that GB game--though that one had no impact the playoff run.
Again, he has 108 starts.

 

[Doomsday101]

I don't know many players who do not look to improve as a player. I think Dallas is lucky to have a player of his ability and a guy who is willing to not settle who will strive to be a better player.

 

[DFWJC]

I don't know many players who do not look to improve as a player. I think Dallas is lucky to have a player of his ability and a guy who is willing to not settle who will strive to be a better player.

Yep. You would think that'd be end of story. It's what you want from all of your players.

 

[Doomsday101]

Yep. You would think that'd be end of story. It's what you want from all of your players.

Of course. Even the greatest always looked for ways to improve. Romo takes a lot of heat some justified and a lot that is not.

 

[Super_Kazuya]

That's the thing that get's me at times...the redefinement of "big games".
The guy has 108 starts. There's really only a handful of these so-called games unless someone all of a sudden makes an early season, non-division (or even non-conference) road game all of a sudden a "big game". All the games are big to some degree, but those types are certainly the least important.

I'll give the critics that Washington game two seasons ago. That was a rough one all the way around, and except for a couple of drives, Tony really id seem off that night. Of course, the whole team was pretty off...and hurt..that night as well.
Recall on that last drive, there was no Dez, No Austin, no Harris, no run game, no blitz pickup.....it was nearly an impossible situation. But he did get fooled on the blitz and underthrew the pass. It happens...and not very often really to him compared to most.
I also didn't like him checking out of the run in that GB game--though that one had no impact the playoff run.
Again, he has 108 starts.

We have not had a real "choke" around here since the 2011 Detroit game, where pretty much everyone on the entire roster and staff melted down like a snowcone. Keeping in mind that the entire concept of "choking" is something created by the media... if I were to entertain the idea that athletes do "choke", it sure wouldn't be when 99% of the unwashed masses say it is.