News: ST: Stephen Jones: Romo will be ready for training camp and start of season

[Moderately_Askew]

LOL, I went back to work within a month of both of my back surgeries. That does not mean I was 100% or even close to it. I will never be 100% of what I was before my back injuries. I wish I could borrow Jone's crystal ball to find out what the winning Powerball numbers will be. Seriously, as a huge Romo fan, I hope he comes back 100% but as a person who has experienced the same injury and surgery twice, I really have my doubts.

Is your name Tony Romo? Do you have millions of dollars? The best medical doctors money can buy? The best personal trainers money can buy? Just because you have trouble from your back surgeries does not guarantee that Romo will. He may heal faster, better than you ad come back 100% No one knows for sure, but with the resources at Romo's disposal I like his chances.

 

[Moderately_Askew]

What's his winning percentage against teams with winning records? Stats are good , but they don't tell the whole story. If you look at Romo's passing stats, he looks good. The one stat that matters the most doesn't look so good , wins.

Because we all know only the quarterback wins games.

 

[Denim Chicken]

What's his winning percentage against teams with winning records?

Tony Romo's career passer rating against quality opponents (teams that won 9 or more games over the course of the full season) is 96.4, a value that is almost indistinguishable from his 96.9 career average. Against quality opponents, Tony Romo plays at the same (extremely high) level as he does against lesser opponents.

www.bloggingtheboys.com/2012/6/19/3096499/tony-romo-versus-quality-opponents-what-the-numbers-tell-us&sa=U&ei=fg91U9rmCYbMsQS-4oKoBg&ved=0CBsQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNGmEU-bn9AnRyZTEi3iZdnYLoYmjg

 

[big dog cowboy]

I don't think the stats tell the whole story about Romo. I never have trusted stats due to the stats showing him to be a great QB, but it isn't reflected with wins.

I don't trust stats either. Like being 32nd in the league on defense might have contributed to less wins.

 

[5Stars]

I'm not a Romo hater but whatever makes your statement feel relevant. Like Nike says. Just do it. ;-)

Yeah, you are not a Romo hater...you just talk out both sides of your mouth.

 

[5Stars]

What's his winning percentage against teams with winning records? Stats are good , but they don't tell the whole story. If you look at Romo's passing stats, he looks good. The one stat that matters the most doesn't look so good , wins.

Did Romo lose all the games or did the Cowboys team lose those games? Learn football...!

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

I don't think the stats tell the whole story about Romo. I never have trusted stats due to the stats showing him to be a great QB, but it isn't reflected with wins. The late game meltdowns are not included either and there are other things that stats don't show. As to the point about Romo's decline, I think his arm has gotten weaker and it shows on the deep ball. His back injuries could be a factor as well. Romo's arm strength could be the reason that Callahan ran a dink and dunk passing game. I don't think he is totally washed up by any means, but he is showing signs of age. At his age, there is no where to go but down. His decline may be long and drawn out , or it could end his career within a year or two. Nobody, including Romo, can say for sure. I don't think he will last another five or six years like some fans.

5 or 6 yrs is rather optimistic for sure. Im in the wait and see how he does this year camp. This year will tell us a lot IMO.

 

[TrailBlazer]

That's fine. I believe he had one of his statistically best seasons last year.

Quick fact: In all our losses last year, Romo threw 17 TD and 3 pics.

Ya think his reluctance to throw the ball down field had anything to do with that? He didn't throw it 20+yards. All check downs to witten.

Bottom line, tony is what he is. Good but not elite. Dallas' performances have reflected that fact. And he is declining bc of injuries and age. His mobility in the pocket was his thing. Now I see an easy qb to sack. He needs a lot of help to be successful. My prediction is that Dallas won't be contenders until there is a new qb under center. And of course new HC. His window is just closed, IMO.

 

[5Stars]

Ya think his reluctance to throw the ball down field had anything to do with that? He didn't throw it 20+yards. All check downs to witten.

Bottom line, tony is what he is. Good but not elite. Dallas' performances have reflected that fact. And he is declining bc of injuries and age. His mobility in the pocket was his thing. Now I see an easy qb to sack. He needs a lot of help to be successful. My prediction is that Dallas won't be contenders until there is a new qb under center. And of course new HC. His window is just closed, IMO.

I'm glad that it's just your opinion...

 

[jnday]

Because we all know only the quarterback wins games.

Romo has lost his fair share with late game blunders and he hasn't played well against better teams. There is a long list of blunders and those one or two games a year would be the difference between 8-8 and the playoffs.

 

[Hoov]

Ya think his reluctance to throw the ball down field had anything to do with that? He didn't throw it 20+yards. All check downs to witten.

Bottom line, tony is what he is. Good but not elite. Dallas' performances have reflected that fact. And he is declining bc of injuries and age. His mobility in the pocket was his thing. Now I see an easy qb to sack. He needs a lot of help to be successful. My prediction is that Dallas won't be contenders until there is a new qb under center. And of course new HC. His window is just closed, IMO.

I would bet Garrett signs a new multi year contract before week 10

 

[Denim Chicken]

Ya think his reluctance to throw the ball down field had anything to do with that? He didn't throw it 20+yards. All check downs to witten.

That is simply not true. He may not have had a ton of long bombs, but you really don't have to to win games.

Bottom line, tony is what he is. Good but not elite. Dallas' performances have reflected that fact.

Another one putting wins solely on the QB

And he is declining bc of injuries and age.

Again, had one of his best seasons last year. Where is this decline you speak of?

His mobility in the pocket was his thing. Now I see an easy qb to sack.

Why dont you look up his sack totals compared to other QBs and get back to me. Alos, rewatch the Denver game if you think he's lost his mobility.

He needs a lot of help to be successful.

Like from his defense?

My prediction is that Dallas won't be contenders until there is a new qb under center. And of course new HC. His window is just closed, IMO.

Well, IMO your opinion is wrong.

 

[jnday]

Did Romo lose all the games or did the Cowboys team lose those games? Learn football...!

To you really want a list of the games that Romo lost with late-game interceptions? There is no denying that is has happened and it happens often.

 

[JIMMYBUFFETT]

Ya think his reluctance to throw the ball down field had anything to do with that? He didn't throw it 20+yards. All check downs to witten.

Bottom line, tony is what he is. Good but not elite. Dallas' performances have reflected that fact. And he is declining bc of injuries and age. His mobility in the pocket was his thing. Now I see an easy qb to sack. He needs a lot of help to be successful. My prediction is that Dallas won't be contenders until there is a new qb under center. And of course new HC. His window is just closed, IMO.

All check downs to Witten except of course those to our leading receiver Dez who caught 20 more passes for 382 more yards and 5 more touchdowns. You see a QB who is now easier to sack even though he had less sacks in 2013 than 2012? Facts...learn to use them.

 

[DanteEXT]

Ya think his reluctance to throw the ball down field had anything to do with that? He didn't throw it 20+yards. All check downs to witten.

Bottom line, tony is what he is. Good but not elite. Dallas' performances have reflected that fact. And he is declining bc of injuries and age. His mobility in the pocket was his thing. Now I see an easy qb to sack. He needs a lot of help to be successful. My prediction is that Dallas won't be contenders until there is a new qb under center. And of course new HC. His window is just closed, IMO.

21+ or yard attempts:

2007 - 57
2008 - 59
2009 - 38
2011 - 52
2012 - 64
2013 - 47

Not really much off from his average.

 

[Moderately_Askew]

Romo has lost his fair share with late game blunders and he hasn't played well against better teams. There is a long list of blunders and those one or two games a year would be the difference between 8-8 and the playoffs.

Well, Denim Chicken's post above debunked your Romo not showing up against better teams theory. Also Romo has the highest 4th quarter passer rating of all time and has had 11 4th quarter or overtime comebacks over the last 3 years (which is the most in the NFL).

 

[5Stars]

To you really want a list of the games that Romo lost with late-game interceptions? There is no denying that is has happened and it happens often.

Yeah, I would really like that, thanks! While you are at it, list the games that the defense lost for the Cowboys also.

Oh, before you start, Romo does not play defense.

 

[Denim Chicken]

In summation:

Romo haters base their analysis on popular media conjecture, while supporters back up their statements with facts and statistics.

I'm not saying Tony's perfect or on the same level as some as some of the best in the game, but the vitriol this man receives is undue, especially from fans of the Cowboys.

 

[Sportsbabe]

LOL, I went back to work within a month of both of my back surgeries. That does not mean I was 100% or even close to it. I will never be 100% of what I was before my back injuries. I wish I could borrow Jone's crystal ball to find out what the winning Powerball numbers will be. Seriously, as a huge Romo fan, I hope he comes back 100% but as a person who has experienced the same injury and surgery twice, I really have my doubts.

Are you a physical specimen like Antonio Romo ???... I think not (sarcasm).

 

[Sportsbabe]

In summation:

Romo haters base their analysis on popular media conjecture, while supporters back up their statements with facts and statistics.

I'm not saying Tony's perfect or on the same level as some as some of the best in the game, but the vitriol this man receives is undue, especially from fans of the Cowboys.

Lord knows we want him to do better. Lord knows we want a SB trophy too. I believe we are intellectually honest about the football situation and football history. I'm dancing with the guy I brought to the party. And I think he's aaight.