Romo's quote is disheartening to me...

[lane]

let's not forget the only reason we had 7 was because of ware.... romo lovers.

 

[bysbox1]

You just don't get it, do you?


It was NOT similiar to a punt, unless the punt were returned 30 yards. It was a bad pass, bad decision, and it gave the Ravens a VERY SHORT distance to drive to get into FG range.

If we do a REAL punt on the next play, we would have been up 7-6 at halftime.

Besides that it was only 3rd and 2 (got my numbers backwards before). Why not run it with Tashard Choice? He was doing well thus far and up to that point of the game was our whole offense anyway. If he gets the 2 yards you live for another set of downs. If he does not you kick it away and pin the Ravens deep in their territory with little time to march down the field for extra points.

It was a bad playcall and a bad throw.

 

[Givincer]

You just don't get it, do you?

It was NOT similiar to a punt, unless the punt were returned 30 yards. It was a bad pass, bad decision, and it gave the Ravens a VERY SHORT distance to drive to get into FG range.

We're in agreement then. It's like a bad punt that was returned 10-20 yards (avg. return on our team is 10 yards), or a punt that was returned 30 yards. Either way... it's like a punt.

 

[Rack]

We're in agreement then. It's like a bad punt that was returned 10-20 yards (avg. return on our team is 10 yards), or a punt that was returned 30 yards. Either way... it's like a punt.

No, it was like a bad interception.

 

[zeroburrito]

if it was like a punt then it was like a punt on 3rd down. a wasted play. why not go for the 1st down instead of punting? horrible decision. all you people that say it was like a punt don't seem to recognize that it would be a 3rd down punt. most punts usually happen on 4th down after your failed 3rd down attempt(when you try for the 1st down, which give you 3 more tries if you succeed) and are out of fg range. if he would have gone for the 1st down instead of the punt(heave into 5 purple jerseys). we would have had a chance.

 

[thekavorka]

he might have a point if it was like 3rd and 20, but it was 3rd and short. Pretty terrible decision. You're telling me he couldn't find someone short or intermediate on 3rd and 3?

 

[MONT17]

the fact that this is an issue... lets talk about getting Romo some tinted windows instead, I got 5 on it....

 

[RainMan]

As bad a quote as this is from Romo, I can't help but place blame on the coaching staff. I think this shows just how much he misses a guy like Parcells yelling in his ear about not throwing the ball indiscriminately around the field.

When Romo throws interceptions, it's as if the coaching staff collectively shrugs its shoulders and accepts it. He's a freaking young QB still trying to learn to win in this league -- instill something in him for crying out loud. Yeah, he's pretty darn good as is, but he hasn't arrived to the point where you can trust him to essentially coach himself.

But instead of teaching him things, we let him do just that -- like his inexplicable decision to try to morph into Tom Brady over the offseason.

 

[kramskoi]

Agreed, both were way short.

Imagine you're running full speed, or to the post - and the ball is floated shallow and towards the middle. Really hard to stop going full sleep, jump up and box out the safety and 'make a play.'

I've seen both of these guys go up and make plays their whole careers, those passes weren't well placed.

why is it you think that WR's make grabs over defensive backs? They are simply in better position...sort of like Ed Reed, a pro-bowl safety, who's coming toward a ball rather than running away from one...then there's the matter of defensive pass interference...Romo was reckless saturday night, particular right before halftime...think about how the first NYG game went after the INT's before halftime when Dallas was down just 14-7...it set the stage for a demoralizing loss.

The kinda crap Romo threw up against Baltimore is the same type of stuff Quincy Carter got crucified for when he was quarterback.

It's Miles Austin's fault he is'nt a master contortionist who can make his arms two times longer at will...

 

[kramskoi]

As bad a quote as this is from Romo, I can't help but place blame on the coaching staff. I think this shows just how much he misses a guy like Parcells yelling in his ear about not throwing the ball indiscriminately around the field.

When Romo throws interceptions, it's as if the coaching staff collectively shrugs its shoulders and accepts it. He's a freaking young QB still trying to learn to win in this league -- instill something in him for crying out loud. Yeah, he's pretty darn good as is, but he hasn't arrived to the point where you can trust him to essentially coach himself.

But instead of teaching him things, we let him do just that -- like his inexplicable decision to try to morph into Tom Brady over the offseason.

...Romo is a two-time pro bowler and an adult...he's the captain...the one everyone in the huddle looks to...the man with the plan and the answer even when he does'nt know it himself...you can't play like he played against Pittsburgh [and now Baltimore] and not bear critical scrutiny...it could be the coaching staff that's responsible for his Bradyesque behavior this year, who knows?...if he falls on his face in Philadelphia this weekend it's only going to get tougher for him...the honeymoon is coming to an end.

 

[Idgit]

...Romo is a two-time pro bowler and an adult...he's the captain...the one everyone in the huddle looks to...the man with the plan and the answer even when he does'nt know it himself...you can't play like he played against Pittsburgh [and now Baltimore] and not bear critical scrutiny...it could be the coaching staff that's responsible for his Bradyesque behavior this year, who knows?...if he falls on his face in Philadelphia this weekend it's only going to get tougher for him...the honeymoon is coming to an end.

On the honeymoon, when you find out the one you married is ******** and annoying, you probably can't wait for it to be over. Wonder if that's ever how Romo feels? I bet it is.

 

[billknows]

and ran seconds off the clock ,before te half

 

[Rogerthat12]

but tony can do no wrong rack..

tony is immune from criticism on this board.

Yes, I am getting sick of people defending these crappy decisions then claiming we hate Romo if we call him on them, point blank Romo has got to take care of the football and make better decisions.

 

[willia451]

Mon Dec 22, 2008 7:01 am EST
Romo has yet to embrace concept of protecting the ball



As Tony Romo described his interception just before halftime of the Baltimore debacle Saturday night, the Dallas Cowboys quarterback's words should make rooters cringe. "Once I made him miss, I knew he was one-on-one," Romo said of Terrell Owens. "Ed Reed did a good job of following me once I rolled that way. It was the end of the half. I believe it was third down. You treat it kind of like a punt. I was hoping to give him [Owens] a chance to make a play. I just kind of put it out there."
It spoke to Romo's immaturity as a player. His cavalier response indicates that after 38 starts, he still doesn't understand the importance of protecting the ball, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Baltimore safety Ed Reed returned Romo's interception 29 yards to the Ravens' 49 with 27 seconds left in the first half. Three plays later, Matt Stover kicked a 37-field goal on the final play of the half to give the Ravens a 9-7 lead in a game everyone knew points would be at a premium.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Related: Tony Romo, Terrell Owens, Dallas Cowboys

Hmmm.not good.Treat it like a punt?wow.

This is what you're going to get from Romo. He's a gunslingger. Very much in the mold of Favre (a little more, vice a little less). He takes chances to make big plays. When it works out, he's the golden child. When it doesn't, people get pissed, and want him to be somebody else.

Maybe we can get Brady or P. Manning to come over and be our QB. That seems to be what everyone is looking for.

Doubtful that's happening. Maybe Carson Palmer wants out of Cincy. I might take him over Romo.

But just to be on the safe side, let's compare Romo, and say, P. Manning.

Romo - 26 TDs, 13 Ints, 3265 yards, rating 94.8

Manning - 26 TDs, 12 Ints, 3907 yards, rating 93.8

Well, well. How about that?

Maybe we're good after all. Scratch all that. LOL!!!!!

Go Cowboys!!!

 

[RoadRunner]

How is a turnover in the first half key? If they take it back to the house and shut us out in the 2nd half then you can point to that as a key turnover however you're just pissing in the wind with your argument now. Facts remain it was like a punt defense couldn't hold defense doesn't show up again defense could stop a WR with one arm......couldn't stop a rookie QB nor could it stop some crappy RB's try to put the blame some where else all you want to but ken hamlin giving the ball back to the Ravens was a much bigger play than this and so was the fake FG.

I'm pissing in to the wind? I believe my argument is logically flawless.

Every point counts in the NFL. That 3 points gave the Ravens a lead they never lost. Every play in every game has consequences. You know this already.

 

[RoadRunner]

You're making a mountain out of a molehill.

Actually I think I am making a dead on accurate assesment of the situation.

 

[McCordsville Cowboy]

WOw....

Romo thinks he is Favre by letting it air out for his WR to make a play but with a Pennington arm is hard to get the ball deep enough.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

Hmmm our Wrs complain he doesn't give them a chance to make plays,
he does, they don't and it's Romos fault.

 

[The Panch]

This is what you're going to get from Romo. He's a gunslingger. Very much in the mold of Favre (a little more, vice a little less). He takes chances to make big plays. When it works out, he's the golden child. When it doesn't, people get pissed, and want him to be somebody else.

Maybe we can get Brady or P. Manning to come over and be our QB. That seems to be what everyone is looking for.

Doubtful that's happening. Maybe Carson Palmer wants out of Cincy. I might take him over Romo.

But just to be on the safe side, let's compare Romo, and say, P. Manning.

Romo - 26 TDs, 13 Ints, 3265 yards, rating 94.8

Manning - 26 TDs, 12 Ints, 3907 yards, rating 93.8

Well, well. How about that?

Maybe we're good after all. Scratch all that. LOL!!!!!

Go Cowboys!!!

There's no comparison what so ever.


1. Romo is a fumble machine. Peyton has fumbled ONCE THE ENTIRE SEASON.

2. Peyton came off of multiple knee surgeries just before the season and missed all of training camp and the pre-season and still wasnt right when the season started. Specifically with the deep ball.

3. Peyton has been the best QB in the league during their winning streak with his only mediocre performance coming against the Browns and only throwing 3 INTs, coming back to back against them and the Chargers.

4. He has one of the worst running games in all of football period and defenses still cant stop him even tho they know it's coming.

5. He calls his own plays and moreso often than not, good things happen.

6. He's dealing with the same inconsistencies with his O-line in protecting the passer Romo does, and yet he's one of the least sacked QBs despite being one of the most hit cause of how well he throws the ball under pressure and checks down instead of forcing the deep ball.

7. His favorite receiver throughout his career is a shadow of himself and his #2 has become Anthony Gonzalez who altho is reliable, isnt supposed to be in the class of Roy Williams.





It's not about stats, cause if it was, Phillip Rivers would be the best QB in football and he's not. It's about decision making in difficult situations which is why Peyton's gonna be the MVP.

 

[McCordsville Cowboy]

There's no comparison what so ever.


1. Romo is a fumble machine. Peyton has fumbled ONCE THE ENTIRE SEASON.

2. Peyton came off of multiple knee surgeries just before the season and missed all of training camp and the pre-season and still wasnt right when the season started. Specifically with the deep ball.

3. Peyton has been the best QB in the league during their winning streak with his only mediocre performance coming against the Browns and only throwing 3 INTs, coming back to back against them and the Chargers.

4. He has one of the worst running games in all of football period and defenses still cant stop him even tho they know it's coming.

5. He calls his own plays and moreso often than not, good things happen.

6. He's dealing with the same inconsistencies with his O-line in protecting the passer Romo does, and yet he's one of the least sacked QBs despite being one of the most hit cause of how well he throws the ball under pressure and checks down instead of forcing the deep ball.

7. His favorite receiver throughout his career is a shadow of himself and his #2 has become Anthony Gonzalez who altho is reliable, isnt supposed to be in the class of Roy Williams.





It's not about stats, cause if it was, Phillip Rivers would be the best QB in football and he's not. It's about decision making in difficult situations which is why Peyton's gonna be the MVP.

Facts hurt the homers....