Romo's interception question

[CowboyBlog]

I have been on this forum in the last week arguing that Romo doesn't have the strongest arm.

But the last two QBs who had all world arm strength were living proof that arm strength does not a quality QB make.

For example - Bledsoe had to have Brady start in his place to win a Superbowl, and he could throw a mile. Brad Johnson, the noodle arm, won a superbowl as a starter.

Arm strength = overrated.

That's the only thing I like with Johnson - it's nice to finally have a super bowl winning QB on the roster.

I've never really been a big bledsoe fan, but I did like the fact the he had experience that would have served us well in the playoffs. With the talent we had, the main thing we needed was a confident guy in the huddle that had "been there, done that".

We benched bledsoe last year because he made bad decisions and wasn't mobile.

It turned out that Romo made bad decisions and wasn't mobile. Only Romo had a weaker arm. Nothing has changed as proof of last night. Why didn't we get us another QB in the offseason?

We traded down last year. Hell, Romo beat some of the last place teams he faced last year, but so did Bledsoe. Romo folded during the time when we needed the "been there done that" guy. We will never know how the season would have been different if Romo would have stayed a quality backup.

I can argue that we needed neither romo or bledsoe, but that was last year. Now we are kind of forced to root for a guy that doesn't give a chance to win the superbowl. I hate that.

 

[CowboyBlog]

This is what you said about Romo, our QB position and Quincy Carter this past april:



http://cowboyszone.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1455921


So don't act like I'm the one not in touch with reality. We've seen your act here so many time, I've lost count. Go back to whatever team is your favorite and try to talk sense in to them.

If you dont get humor, then you are not in touch with reality. That is one of the test the doctors give to prove it.

Dont read my blog, it will be over your head.

 

[Crown Royal]

If you dont get humor, then you are not in touch with reality. That is one of the test the doctors give to prove it.

Dont read my blog, it will be over your head.

I think the frequency of your blog articles in the Daily Zone is testament to how insightful we consider your blog.

 

[AsthmaField]

I've never really been a big bledsoe fan, but I did like the fact the he had experience that would have served us well in the playoffs. With the talent we had, the main thing we needed was a confident guy in the huddle that had "been there, done that".

We benched bledsoe last year because he made bad decisions and wasn't mobile.

It turned out that Romo made bad decisions and wasn't mobile. Only Romo had a weaker arm. Nothing has changed as proof of last night. Why didn't we get us another QB in the offseason?

We traded down last year. Hell, Romo beat some of the last place teams he faced last year, but so did Bledsoe. Romo folded during the time when we needed the "been there done that" guy. We will never know how the season would have been different if Romo would have stayed a quality backup.

I can argue that we needed neither romo or bledsoe, but that was last year. Now we are kind of forced to root for a guy that doesn't give a chance to win the superbowl. I hate that.

Seriously... did you even watch any of the Cowboy games last season?

I've never seen one guy be so off on an opinion before... not and seriously believe what he's saying.

 

[AsthmaField]

If you dont get humor, then you are not in touch with reality. That is one of the test the doctors give to prove it.

Dont read my blog, it will be over your head.

Don't worry. I figured out a long time ago that any idiot can write his own blog. I don't read that garbage.

 

[ScipioCowboy]

I've never really been a big bledsoe fan, but I did like the fact the he had experience that would have served us well in the playoffs. With the talent we had, the main thing we needed was a confident guy in the huddle that had "been there, done that".

There's one rather large problem with your logic: Dallas would not have gone to the playoffs if Bledsoe had remained the starter. The Cowboys were 3-3 with Bledsoe starting.

Although Romo may not possess the mobility of a Vince Young, Romo has repeatedly demonstrated adequate escapability, unlike Bledsoe.

I just visited your blog, and I noticed that your comments section consists largely of you responding to one or two posters. People usually respect constructive criticism, but they can always spot personal agendas. If the latter supercedes the former in your blog, people aren't likely to give your analyses much credence.

 

[30yrheel]

There's one rather large problem with your logic: Dallas would not have gone to the playoffs if Bledsoe had remained the starter. The Cowboys were 3-3 with Bledsoe starting.

Although Romo may not possess the mobility of a Vince Young, Romo has repeatedly demonstrated adequate escapability, unlike Bledsoe.

I just visited your blog, and I noticed that your comments section consists largely of you responding to one or two posters. People usually respect constructive criticism, but they can always spot personal agendas. If the latter supercedes the former in your blog, people aren't likely to give your analyses much credence.

we keep forgetting that romo was great last year until our sorry defense and lack of run game forced us to pass 50 times a game. just like last night.

 

[TunaFan33]

There's one rather large problem with your logic: Dallas would not have gone to the playoffs if Bledsoe had remained the starter. The Cowboys were 3-3 with Bledsoe starting.

Although Romo may not possess the mobility of a Vince Young, Romo has repeatedly demonstrated adequate escapability, unlike Bledsoe.

I just visited your blog, and I noticed that your comments section consists largely of you responding to one or two posters. People usually respect constructive criticism, but they can always spot personal agendas. If the latter supercedes the former in your blog, people aren't likely to give your analyses much credence.

If Bledsoe had remained the starter, we would, at the very least, have had a Top 10 draft choice.

Yah-we would have went winless in that 3 game road trip, lost to Indy, and Parcells would have bolted before T-Giving(and to boot, TO may have blown up our locker room by then too).

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

If Bledsoe had remained the starter, we would, at the very least, have had a Top 10 draft choice.

Yah-we would have went winless in that 3 game road trip, lost to Indy, and Parcells would have bolted before T-Giving(and to boot, TO may have blown up our locker room by then too).

And *I* would have supplied the bomb.

 

[Beast_from_East]

I picked that up also. It stems from his mechanics. He is not using his legs and body to throw the ball. He is just throwing with his arm. When he throws to the right, his body is in more of a position to allow him a throwing motion more acceptable for his arm strenght.

When he throws to his left, he just uses his arm and he doesn't have the arm strength or accuracy to do this.

I will say that on the INT, he did use his legs more, but the pass was just to difficult for him.

Combine that with his bad decision making and doesn't help.

What in the world are you talking about...bad decisions?

Romo ended the night with a passer rating over 100 and you are busting his balls on one pass that was underthrown, freaking amazing.

Also, Romo does not have a weak arm as some on here have suggested, it was a timing pattern that was under thrown. I have seen Romo launch the ball over 50 yards from standing in the pocket, that is not an indication of a weak arm.

Now Brad Johnson, that is a weak arm.

 

[Beast_from_East]

I've never really been a big bledsoe fan, but I did like the fact the he had experience that would have served us well in the playoffs. With the talent we had, the main thing we needed was a confident guy in the huddle that had "been there, done that".

We benched bledsoe last year because he made bad decisions and wasn't mobile.

It turned out that Romo made bad decisions and wasn't mobile. Only Romo had a weaker arm. Nothing has changed as proof of last night. Why didn't we get us another QB in the offseason?

We traded down last year. Hell, Romo beat some of the last place teams he faced last year, but so did Bledsoe. Romo folded during the time when we needed the "been there done that" guy. We will never know how the season would have been different if Romo would have stayed a quality backup.

I can argue that we needed neither romo or bledsoe, but that was last year. Now we are kind of forced to root for a guy that doesn't give a chance to win the superbowl. I hate that.

Now this all makes sense, this nit picking over a freaking preseason game...........IT IS CALLED AGENDA.

You asked "why didnt we get another QB in the offseason"....you just lost all cred. Romo was in the freaking probowl and you wanted to ditch him, freaking brilliant statement there.

Face it, your boy Bledsoe sucked and deserved to be benched. Romo played SIGNIFICANTLY BETTER, anybody that cannot see that has an AGENDA.

Beast has exposed you.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

I've never really been a big bledsoe fan, but I did like the fact the he had experience that would have served us well in the playoffs. With the talent we had, the main thing we needed was a confident guy in the huddle that had "been there, done that".

"been there, done WHAT?" - ???

I can argue that we needed neither romo or bledsoe, but that was last year. Now we are kind of forced to root for a guy that doesn't give a chance to ...win the superbowl. I hate that.

Go ahead and say it... if Bledsoe were here we could....

 

[DallasDomination]

It was just a lazy throw..If He would of put more umph It would of been a good play.

 

[skinsngibbs4life]

Romo Underthrew it. Owens Was wide open if he threw it right.

I don't know about that. Watching the video it looked like the corner was step for step with Owens

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

I don't know about that. Watching the video it looked like the corner was step for step with Owens

Watch it again... he is ahead of the db and the safety is late. You couldnt be more wrong.

http://www.thepoetryland.com/Cowboys/Preseason1/RomoINT.html

 

[dargonking999]

Watch it again... he is ahead of the db and the safety is late. You couldnt be more wrong.

http://www.thepoetryland.com/Cowboys/Preseason1/RomoINT.html

wow you guys remember my links? Im honored..

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

wow you guys remember my links? Im honored..

Yes. Yes. You da man.

Why dont you do a little clip section weekly.

All the good/great plays. A good section and a bad section and concern section.... yeah I am trying to make work for ya....

 

[skinsngibbs4life]

Watch it again... he is ahead of the db and the safety is late. You couldnt be more wrong.

http://www.thepoetryland.com/Cowboys/Preseason1/RomoINT.html

Kind of silly to argue about, but oh well

If you pause the video right as the corners into frame, you'll see that they are virtually step for step (T.O. might have a small half step or step advantage).

The DB read the ball faster then T.O. did, which is why kept running a little further down the field, while the DB slowed down and waited on the ball.

The safety was very late getting over, like you said. So if T.O. did beat the corner, it would have been an easy 6

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

Watch it again... he is ahead of the db and the safety is late. You couldnt be more wrong.

http://www.thepoetryland.com/Cowboys/Preseason1/RomoINT.html

Either TO hit a second gear and blew the doors off the DB, or the DB saw the ball falling short and cut it off.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Either TO hit a second gear and blew the doors off the DB, or the DB saw the ball falling short and cut it off.

The DB did see ball first and pulled up... but before that happened TO had position on the ball had it been thrown further... t(he DB was either behind TO or on the left side of TO) never in position to catch the ball if thrown far enough.