Salisbury's Take: Dallas still has work to do

[dcfanatic]

I believe it's David Jeter, but somehow I think he was referring to A-Rod who plays 3B.

Please tell me you wrote David as a jab, lol.

Who doesn't know Derek Jeter plays SS for the Yanks?

 

[chinch]

He's a flake, but he hit a bullseye here.

http://www.opensports.com/community/user/269
Salisbury's Take
By: Sean_Salisbury



Dallas still has work to do
Posted 3 hours ago

Terrell Owens had to go.

The Cowboys made the move they needed to, according to the Cowboys. I have had plenty of run-ins and disagreements with Owens over the years. I believe the Cowboys' production on the field will be affected unless they find another stud receiver or Roy Williams proves he can be a No. 1 wideout in the NFL.

I still like T.O. as a player. Defenses still have to respect him. He may drop too many balls, but he also is a gamebreaker and a lightning rod. Had the Cowboys taken care of their on-field business, the off-field and locker room antics would have never been talked about.

I think winning comes before chemistry. You can hide problems if you win and the Cowboys didn't do that enough. Yes, Owens can be a pain in the ***. Yes, Owens can and has destroyed locker rooms. Yes, he is selfish, but most WRs are -- it’s just a diva position. I don't mind a guy wanting the ball, but I do mind if it is at the expense of winning. Can the Cowboys win without Owens' antics? Yes. Will they be better on Sundays? Who knows. I do promise you this though; the Cowboys have far more issues than just T.O.

Now that T.O. is gone, the Cowboys players have no more excuses and can't point a finger at Owens. I wish Owens was more mature, but fat chance. That being said Owens will help the Bills. I guarantee it.

The Cowboys have two major issues.

1. Leadership. When your best leaders are the owner (Jerry Jones), your new backup QB (Jon Kitna) and your new linebacker (Keith Brooking), but none of them has ever played a down in a Cowboys uniform, that is a major problem and it's embarrassing. The Cowboys will never win a title without at least one great leader.

2. Tony Romo. Romo is talented, sometimes explosive and makes plays. He just doesn't get them over the hump. I like Romo as a player and a person. But I for one am tired of the QB coddling. I'm tired of Romo worrying about what the fans think, what the media thinks and what Hollywood thinks. I don't care who Romo dates. Hell, if he wasn't the Cowboys starting QB, Jessica Simpson wouldn't know who he was. If you don't perform on the field, your off-the-field interest will suffer. Romo must start to win big games or he will always be looked at as just a stats guy.

I think Romo can get better, but he better protect the ball, work hard on mechanics (which he is very average at) and realize that he must stop worrying about what people think and worry more about finding ways to win. Romo and the Cowboys must also get emotionally and mentally tougher. Aside from the Yankee shortstop, the Cowboy QB is sports' most watched position. The Cowboys have handed Romo a golden ticket.

If Romo doesn't start winning in January, his golden ticket will turn into a bus ticket out of town. I believe in Romo, but I do it with trepidation. With Owens gone, the football world can't point the finger at him if the Cowboys falter.

http://www.opensports.com/community/user/blog_entry/269/e6e1d1cf-4933-454a-a8ba-fd93dd14b440

 

[BourbonBalz]

Sean Salisbury knows all about winning.

He admittedly wasn't a great QB by any means, but I think he knows what he's talking about. Is there anything in his article that you dont' agree with? I agree 100% with all of it. Romo does have to start putting up when it counts, and I also agree that he worries too much about being liked. Just do your job, get better, and win when it counts. Everything else will come then.

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

Sean Salisbury knows all about winning.

he did win a Grey Cup you know

 

[BourbonBalz]

Another thing that sticks out...
What the hell is this and when did this occur?

A diva position? The QB always seemed to be the center of attention, but what's with this Diva ****?

Meshawn, TO and now Chad Johnson. 3 whiners and he states it like there is some standard for WR's to act like brats.

He's correct about the WR position. Most of the problem players on NFL teams are receivers. Ever heard of Randy Moss? Plaxico Burress? The kid currently with Denver (can't remember his name right now)? Anquan Boldin? Roy Williams (yes, he *****ed in Detroit)? Andre "Bad Moon" Rison? Jerry Porter? Steve Smith? Chris Carter? Braylon Edwards? There are dozens more examples. For whatever reason, receivers seem to ***** more than all other players combined. I guess it's primarily because they only touch the ball 6-8 times per game on average. Some more, some less.

 

[Nav22]

Romo does have to start putting up when it counts, and I also agree that he worries too much about being liked.

Please provide some examples here.

I've never heard Romo say or do anything that suggests he cares too much about what "fans, media, and/or Hollywood" think about him.

 

[MWILL]

Wow. I'm entirely shocked at how coherent and lacking in douchedom that article is.

What? Your not use to reading articles like this?! :laugh2:

 

[BourbonBalz]

Please provide some examples here.

I've never heard Romo say or do anything that suggests he cares too much about what "fans, media, and/or Hollywood" think about him.

How about the primary example we all know. He was too worried about his relationship with Owens rather than telling him to shut his damn mouth and play ball. He also worries too much about what the media says about him and his girlfriend. About how he's perceived as a choker, etc. Just play well when it counts, win big games, and nothing else will matter.

 

[BourbonBalz]

By the way, it's pretty easy to tell when watching Romo on interviews that he just tries so hard to be liked and to say the right things. Again, just forget all that crap and win games. Tom Brady doesn't give a crap what's written or said about him. Know why? Because he's got 3 rings.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Please tell me you wrote David as a jab, lol.

Who doesn't know Derek Jeter plays SS for the Yanks?

It was a typo. I was thinking Derek, but picturing David Justice (whose way cuter, BTW).

 

[CATCH17]

Someone really needs to explain this to me.

What has Romo ever done or said that suggests he gives a rat's a** what the fans, media, and/or Hollywood think about him?

Thats what I was thinking.

Either he isn't informed enough about the issue or he is jealous of Tony Romo.

 

[tunahelper]

I guess ESPN didnt think they were winning on the NFL show Salisbury did. Maybe the photos he was passing was a distraction?

 

[DallasFanSince86]

I guess ESPN didnt think they were winning on the NFL show Salisbury did. Maybe the photos he was passing was a distraction?

:laugh2:

I thought he was the one who did that.

 

[PullMyFinger]

Why is it when some one tells the truth about the Cowboys hes a tool or a d-----bag? Some people just cant face the facts. If Tony doesnt start playing better in December this team is going nowhere. Guess Im just a tool.

 

[Nav22]

He was too worried about his relationship with Owens rather than telling him to shut his damn mouth and play ball.

When McNabb stood up to T.O., it backfired in a major way. Then the media ripped McNabb for being too sensitive and not taking the high road.

Romo learned from McNabb's mistake and took the high road. So now he's being ripped for "being a wuss" and not standing up to T.O.

It's irrelevant, anyways. You said that you agreed 100% with everything Salisbury said.

"I'm tired of Romo worrying about what the fans think, what the media thinks and what Hollywood thinks."

Now tell me why you agree 100% with this statement, and please provide examples from Romo that support this notion.

He also worries too much about what the media says about him and his girlfriend. About how he's perceived as a choker, etc.

Examples?

What has he ever said or done that makes you believe this?

 

[BruceWayne]

I think the article was spot on.

 

[Nav22]

I think the article was spot on.

Then perhaps you can provide the examples I'm looking for?

 

[Dallas]

I have an idea.

Let's all text message Sean a picture of our Junk.


BobSac - you start. :laugh2:

 

[BruceWayne]

Then perhaps you can provide the examples I'm looking for?

The examples you seek is in his play.

 

[Jon88]

Sean Salisbury: Quite likely the biggest tool in America.

Just a total d-bag.

I agree. I hated him on ESPN.