Video: Steve Mariucci: How Tony Romo would make the Cowboys better

[percyhoward]

I understand but why does NFL stats rank QB's by yards was the intention of my question.

I have no idea.

 

[percyhoward]

I think stats have been posted that show that Dak is NOT a dink and dunk QB relative to the rest of the league.

Prescott is in the bottom third of the league in passes at or behind the line of scrimmage, with just 17 percent of his attempts in that range, less than the league average of 20.7 percent.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/17892089/why-dak-prescott-qbr-much-better-carson-wentzs

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

No, but we need to know in order to make financial decisions moving forward . We can't wait until next year to see if Romo can still play.

You mean the Romo evaluation is not complete??????
My goodness, matey, Romo is old. He is fragile. He is prone to making bad decisions when he scrambles. 11 years as QB. Two career playoff wins. Back and shoulder and ribs and collarbone issues.
There, a free evaluation.
Dak! Get in there and win one for your ruffian fans!!!

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Look at the bright side, if Tony lights it up, we'll see less and less of these kind of posts.

But you'll miss this former altar boy, yes?

 

[plasticman]

Yo, Marriucci, you got a phone call!

An NFL team desperately needs your old HC expertise to rebuild their franchise into the next great dynasty. Only you with your infinite football wisdom can make this possible......

..........Psyche!!!!

Now what were you babbling again? Please, we want to know. You can drink yourself into a coma while reliving your glory year later.

 

[plymkr]

Interesting take on what Romo can bring to the offense. Also I fully agree that Rod may be our team MVP. To be 5-1 with our defense. Coming into the season our defense didn't scare anyone on paper but now it seems like everyone is playing their best ball. Got to give credit to Rod on that. I think with Romo and Dak

Romo- more experience, better in the offense, more explosive plays
Dak- younger, fresh legs, doesn't turn it over, and can make things happen with his feet that gives the defense match up problems. It's almost like the defense has to game plan for 2 runners in the backfield, even though Dak doesn't run much, he's a threat to.

So when Romo is healthy, it's pick your poison NFL. No matter who is behind center we're going to smash you on offense.

 

[percyhoward]

I think you let Dak continue to play until Romo is 100% healthy, and you only start Romo this season if Dak hits the wall and starts to struggle.

And he will hit the wall eventually. But I agree, if anybody's gonna mess it up, let it be him.

 

[Seven]

Cowboys are #1 in rushing. The remaining top 5 in rushing is Buff, Tenn, SF and AZ.

Top 5 in passing ; Atl, NO, Wash, Cinn and SD

Top 5 offenses; Atl, N0, Dallas, Car & Cinn.

What do these stats tell us?

NO, Carolina and Cincinnati SUCK.

 

[Fletch]

Romo will be gun-shy from here on out. Bank on it.

 

[Risen Star]

Romo will be gun-shy from here on out. Bank on it.

Yeah, nobody's really talked about that. It's always if he comes back but what is he going to be like mentally if he does?

To me it comes down to the belief that he physically can not play anymore. He can't stay on the field.

 

[Solution]

My question is why do we have to throw the ball down field, if it's not a necessity to win, right now?

Because in the playoffs it will be necessary. The only way it wouldn't be is if our defense was on the level of Denver or Minnesota, and they just aren't. I know if we run up against a team like Atlanta in the playoffs, everyone will be clamoring for the "big play" that Tony brings to the table when Julio Jones is exploding for massive gains and we just have Witten falling forward for 5 yards every other play.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Yeah, nobody's really talked about that. It's always if he comes back but what is he going to be like mentally if he does?

I don't think even Romo can tell you that...until he gets hit for the first time. I recall he said something similar in 2014 too. So it's a mystery until it's not.

 

[Diehardblues]

Yeah, nobody's really talked about that. It's always if he comes back but what is he going to be like mentally if he does?

To me it comes down to the belief that he physically can not play anymore. He can't stay on the field.

Isn't it worth at least one game to see what Romo can do or handle a hit?

Then we can put all of this to rest once and for all. Dak can still come in and save the day or season. Don't we owe Romo that?

 

[Risen Star]

Isn't it worth at least one game to see what Romo can do or handle a hit?

Then we can put all of this to rest once and for all. Dak can still come in and save the day or season. Don't we owe Romo that?

I don't believe a team owes any player anything. When you're rolling like they are right now don't change a thing. You can always go back to Romo if this falls apart.

 

[NEODOG]

Because in the playoffs it will be necessary. The only way it wouldn't be is if our defense was on the level of Denver or Minnesota, and they just aren't. I know if we run up against a team like Atlanta in the playoffs, everyone will be clamoring for the "big play" that Tony brings to the table when Julio Jones is exploding for massive gains and we just have Witten falling forward for 5 yards every other play.

There's that hypothetical situation yet again

 

[Prossman]

Tony does have more explosive plays but also has 4 times the ints that Dak has when u look at Romos 2014 vs daks 2016. Dak had 2 deep throws in the first four games and 2 vs the packers. The longer Dak starts the more explosive plays he will have. Plus no Dez makes it a lot easier to stop the run and cover our lesser talented wrs, though it hasn't worked. Daks ability to run also freezes defenses ,especially on the read option, and they cant just break on the ball. Dak is showing all the signs to be our Tom Brady, Brady wasn't asked to be the brady he is today as a rookie. He was protected as dak is being protected to a certain degree. The kid has answered the bell as well as any qb has. There are rumblings about Dak being in the discussion for League MVP. the fact that people are mentioning it says a lot about the kids play. There is a lot being said about how Dak and Zeke are energizing the locker room, even getting the veterans fired up. This team has the MO as in MOMENTUM. It is so hard to get and even harder to keep. You don't mess with that. I understand the love for Tony Romo when he brings the spectacular plays. Romo is a gunslinger at heart and that also brings the heartbreaking losses and stupid mistakes. In Tonys defense, this team is set up just like the 2014. Tony wont have to feel like he HAS to win on every play because of our strong running game. Dak wont be crushed by Romo starting either. we will still be good regardless of who starts. The thing is Dak is getting better week to week, the longer Tony is out the better the kid gets. It will be fun to watch it all unfold.

 

[Kevinicus]

I still can't get my hands around how another QB can make team better when your 5-1 with high scoring offense and team is playing passionate football on both sides. Sure you might get 2-3 more throws down the field but what are you giving up? maybe mobility, ability to take hit and most of all the loss of momentum as Romo tries to get back into football shape (Romo has only played in 4 of last 22 games). Now if Dak has two clunker games in row then I think that discussion needs to happen but not before.

6-0 > 5-1. The season also doesn't end after 6 games.

 

[theogt]

Has anyone done the breakdown?

Compare Romo's first 6 games in 2014 versus Prescott this year in terms of downfield passes, etc.

I don't know about first 6 games, but here's all of 2014 for Romo vs. Dak in 2016

Romo:
% of passes less than 10 yards in air: 66.8%

Dak:
% of passes less than 10 yards in air: 53.8%

So he's dinking and dunking less than Romo did in 2014.

 

[theogt]

Yes...in 2014, tony led the league in passes over 20 yards.

Dak is bottom 1/3

Romo had less than half as many pass attempts over 20 yards as Aaron Rodgers in 2014. Romo didn't lead the league in passes over 20.

 

[65fastback2plus2]

Romo had less than half as many pass attempts over 20 yards as Aaron Rodgers in 2014. Romo didn't lead the league in passes over 20.

aaron 520 attempts
21-30 - 39
31-40 - 16
40+ - 6

61

tony 435 attempts
21-30 - 30
31-40 - 17
40+ - 15

62

I couldnt find a QB combo in the ranges putting up more than 62, but you're welcome to prove me wrong.