Shanahan comment about Romo

[KJJ]

Really? Smith getting bull rushed into Romo affected the throw, that's as good as a missed block to me, not to mention Escobar has to work the dig route toward Romo not the other way. It's a team game.

Excuses! It's a team game but the QB influences the outcome of games more than any player. Romo made a bad decision and his own HC said it was a bad decision.

 

[KJJ]

Monday Night Football, nationally televised, Cowboys beat Redsk*ns 18-16, Romo converted a 3rd-and-21 late in the game.

Monday Night Football, nationally televised, Cowboys beat Bills 25-24, Romo led team back from a 24-16 deficit to win late in the game.

Sunday Night Football, nationally televised, Cowboys beat Giants 45-35, Romo threw a 51-yard touchdown pass to Sam Hurd late in the fourth quarter when Dallas held just a slim 38-35 lead.

Sunday Night Football, nationally televised, Cowboys beat Bears 34-10, Romo led the Cowboys on a 31-3 scoring rampage in the second half.

Monday Night Football, nationally televised, Cowboys beat Eagles 41-37, Romo led the Cowboys to score 10 points when trailing 37-31 in the fourth quarter to win.

Sunday Night Football, nationally televised, Cowboys beat Eagles 38-17, Romo led the Cowboys on a 31-3 scoring run at one point that blew the game wide open.

Sunday Night Football, nationally televised, Cowboys beat Giants 24-17, Romo threw a touchdown pass to Austin on 1st-and-30, and also threw a completion to Ogletree for the first down on 3rd-and-11 that sealed the game in the fourth quarter.

Wild Card Playoffs, nationally televised, Cowboys beat Eagles 34-14 in the playoffs, Romo threw two touchdown passes and had no turnovers.

Sunday Night Football, nationally televised, Cowboys beat Redsk*ns 17-0 to obtain a playoff berth.

Thursday Night Football, 10-1 Cowboys vs. 10-1 Packers, with the top seed in the NFC on the line. Romo led the Cowboys to a 37-27 victory. Doesn't get much more under the spotlight than that.

Sunday Night Football, nationally televised, Cowboys beat Packers 27-16, Romo led the Cowboys to first-ever victory at Lambeau Field. This game featured two of the NFC's best teams from the previous season and was very much under the spotlight.

Sunday Night Football, nationally televised, Romo and the Cowboys beat the Giants 20-8.

Sunday Night Football, nationally televised, Romo and the Cowboys beat the Eagles 20-16. Romo converted a 3rd-down late in the game to avoid giving possession of the ball back to the Eagles.

Sunday Night Football, nationally televised, Romo and the Cowboys beat the Giants 36-31.

Sunday Night Football, nationally televised, Romo and the Cowboys beat the Redsk*ns 14-10. Romo led the Cowboys to the 14-10 lead after they trailed 7-10.

Sunday Night Football, nationally televised, Cowboys beat Panthers 35-14, Romo led the Cowboys on a 25-point scoring barrage in the fourth quarter.

Every nationally televised game isn't what I'm referring to as a "spotlighted game." I've explained the type of games I'm talking about and some of you still don't get it or refuse to accept my criteria. In how many of those games you listed did Romo make a play in the final 3 minutes to bring the Cowboys from behind?

 

[KJJ]

It was a pass he should have never thrown in that situation. He was off balance with defenders all around him and he made a bad decision. It was one of those impulse throws that has plagued Romo his entire career.

 

[car351]

The REAL question is 'perception v. reality' when it comes to Romo and comparing him to some of the greats. Lets use P. Manning. Are you gonna blame last year on his safety allowing Baltimore back in the game and just blindly dismiss the fact that they won the OT coin toss and Manning threw back against his body to set up the winning kick? Are you gonna forget the pick six to Porter to lose the Super Bowl?. How 'bout 8 consecutive 12 win seasons or more in Indy and all of 'one' ring albeit against a sexy Rexy led less than impressive Bears team?....If the media were truly honest they would eventually call it the way the numbers present themselves. Peyton Manning has had 20 post season opportunities in his career. He has won 9. And for those who will give the "team game" rebuttal and his defenses weren't good enuf, I think 20 opportunities is more than enuf chances for the law of averages to finally kick in and reward more than the "one" ring he has. Could it just be that he is the Alex Rodriguez of the NFL? I dunno but his "regular season" stats sure seem to support it. Let's just hope that Romo is not a 'mini me' of Peyton. God forbid.

Wondered why no one responded to this as the perfect analogy of a surefire HOF QB who chokes in the biggest moments. Thereis no bigger culprit than big brother Manning. I just thought that KJJ would have used Manning as a reference point as demonstrated here as more convincing. It dates "all the way back to UT not being able to beat FL for all his 4 years and then graduated to not being able to beat New England for what seemed like forever but, he got his "one year"(ur basic law of averages) and now he is Mr. regular season stat boy. I mean how many home fiel thruouts did Indy have with him and how many one and dones? I prefer above average consistency and playing really well in the biggest of stages. The former Romo excels at in the regular season. The latter not so much but not nearly as badly as "Jesus in cleats Manning' whom I can almost predict "when" he will throw a game deciding pick since watching him from day one of stepping onto UT's campus. Most 'non clutch' stat boy QB to have ever played.

 

[KJJ]

Wondered why no one responded to this as the perfect analogy of a surefire HOF QB who chokes in the biggest moments. Thereis no bigger culprit than big brother Manning. I just thought that KJJ would have used Manning as a reference point as demonstrated here as more convincing.

I've mentioned Peyton chokes in the playoffs but he's still won 9 playoff games and a SB. He's relied on so heavily he's likely to falter again in the playoffs this season. His regular season performances have made his career. He's arguably the greatest regular season QB in history. He's won 4 league MVP's and is working on a 5th.

 

[Ring Leader]

His foot "appeared" to be stepped on just before he made the throw. He made a bad decision on the play he should have thrown the ball to Murray. It was one of those impulse throws that always gets Romo in trouble. Romo made plenty of throws into coverage during the game but when the game was on the line he got picked. What else is new?

That type of mistake is what Romo is famous for. I have no Romo agenda I just point out the facts while some continue to make excuses for him. He either got stepped on, his ribs were hurting or the stars weren't aligned just right for him. Give it up!

So much for your phony objectivity. Hard to believe you didn't see the play

I've mentioned Peyton chokes in the playoffs but he's still won 9 playoff games and a SB. He's relied on so heavily he's likely to falter again in the playoffs this season. His regular season performances have made his career. He's arguably the greatest regular season QB in history. He's won 4 league MVP's and is working on a 5th.

 

[KJJ]

So much for your phony objectivity. Hard to believe you didn't see the play

I watched the play and said it "appeared" Romo's foot was stepped on just prior to him releasing the ball. I didn't say it was I said it "appeared." There's nothing phony about my objectivity what's phony are the opinions of those who claim Romo is clutch and doesn't choke.

 

[car351]

I've mentioned Peyton chokes in the playoffs but he's still won 9 playoff games and a SB. He's relied on so heavily he's likely to falter again in the playoffs this season. His regular season performances have made his career. He's arguably the greatest regular season QB in history. He's won 4 league MVP's and is working on a 5th.

Yeah, altho if given 20 opportunities, Romo might be able to win nine. I know, I know he's gota prove he can even get 'em that far. No biggie. I can't disagree with ya using Manning as a comparison really. kinda agree with ya. I just despise Manning that's all. Regular season MVP's don't mean jack. Peyton IS Alex Rodriguez. Plain and simple.

 

[KJJ]

Yeah, altho if given 20 opportunities, Romo might be able to win nine. I know, I know he's gota prove he can even get 'em that far. No biggie. I can't disagree with ya using Manning as a comparison really. kinda agree with ya. I just despise Manning that's all. Regular season MVP's don't mean jack. Peyton IS Alex Rodriguez. Plain and simple.

Romo has to take some of the blame for not having more playoff opportunities. If he didn't fold in the final 3 minutes of the Washington game in week 17 last season and put together a clutch scoring drive he might have had another playoff opportunity. If he didn't fold on opening night vs the Jets in 2011 in the final minute and meltdown vs Detroit in the second half a few weeks later he would have had another playoff opportunity. Regular season performances and league MVP's do mean Jack which is why Peyton Manning has had 20 playoff opportunities.

 

[percyhoward]

It was a pass he should have never thrown in that situation. He was off balance with defenders all around him and he made a bad decision.

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How do you figure he was off-balance before he made the decision to throw? The only reason he was off-balance is because his foot hit Smith's as he was stepping into the throw. You do realize this is slow motion, right?

He made a bad decision on the play he should have thrown the ball to Murray.

It's clear that you've already concluded that Romo made a bad decision, even while you're still trying to piece together what happened.

 

[car351]

Romo has to take some of the blame for not having more playoff opportunities. If he didn't fold in the final 3 minutes of the Washington game in week 17 last season and put together a clutch scoring drive he might have had another playoff opportunity. If he didn't fold on opening night vs the Jets in 2011 in the final minute and meltdown vs Detroit in the second half a few weeks later he would have had another playoff opportunity. Regular season performances and league MVP's do mean Jack which is why Peyton Manning has had 20 playoff opportunities.

Fair enough, gotta earn the opportunity "FIRST". I agree.

 

[DFWJC]

Dallas would have been mauled in the playoffs last year.

With all of the injuries and non-existent line or run game, they had no business ever being remotely in the picture at the end. As it turns out, they get more criticism for overachieving down the stretch because the result was a bad loss in week 17.

 

[5Stars]

Dallas would have been mauled in the playoffs last year.

With all of the injuries and non-existent line or run game, they had no business ever being remotely in the picture at the end. As it turns out, they get more criticism for overachieving down the stretch because the result was a bad loss in week 17.

True dat...!

I have said many times last year that had the Cowboys best the Commanders that they would have got crushed in the first round of the playoffs and Romo would have gotten even more hate than he already gets! But, when you have blind hate for someone, nothing is going to change your mind. So, it's either blind hate, or it's fear that Romo just might beat the team you really root for.

 

[Kevinicus]

Romo has to take some of the blame for not having more playoff opportunities. If he didn't fold in the final 3 minutes of the Washington game in week 17 last season and put together a clutch scoring drive he might have had another playoff opportunity. If he didn't fold on opening night vs the Jets in 2011 in the final minute and meltdown vs Detroit in the second half a few weeks later he would have had another playoff opportunity. Regular season performances and league MVP's do mean Jack which is why Peyton Manning has had 20 playoff opportunities.

So losses at the beginning of the season are just as important as those as the end...even though they can be overcome?

 

[KJJ]

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How do you figure he was off-balance before he made the decision to throw? The only reason he was off-balance is because his foot hit Smith's as he was stepping into the throw. You do realize this is slow motion, right?

It's clear that you've already concluded that Romo made a bad decision, even while you're still trying to piece together what happened.

Where did I say he was off balance "before" he made the decision to throw? I said it "appeared" he was stepped on just prior to the throw. He was stepping into the throw when he got stepped on and made a bad decision. I concluded it was a bad decision immediately after the play and Garrett confirmed it during his Monday presser. It's clear what happened on the play Romo choked when the game was on the line. It's not the first time and it won't be the last time.

 

[5Stars]

A small power ranking...

14. Dallas Cowboys (2-3)
At only 2-3, some people are down on the Boys. But losses to Kansas City and Denver, who are a combined 10-0, by a total of four points shows that Dallas can compete with anyone. Lay off Tony Romo, folks; the guy can play.

 

[percyhoward]

Where did I say he was off balance "before" he made the throw? I said it "appeared" he was stepped on just prior to the throw. He was looking where he wanted to throw and made a bad decision..

"He was off balance with defenders all around him and he made a bad decision."

 

[KJJ]

So losses at the beginning of the season are just as important as those as the end...even though they can be overcome?

 

[jnday]

Dallas would have been mauled in the playoffs last year.

With all of the injuries and non-existent line or run game, they had no business ever being remotely in the picture at the end. As it turns out, they get more criticism for overachieving down the stretch because the result was a bad loss in week 17.

You make a good point that can be expanded on. Dallas has not had the team to compete in a payoff game in several years even if they made it that far. Romo is not the whole problem, but his play in certain situations hasn't helped.

 

[KJJ]

"He was off balance with defenders all around him and he made a bad decision."

I said he was off balance with defenders all around him and he made a bad decision. I said nothing about him being off balance "before" he made the throw. He was off balance "during" the throw.