Straw Poll: Right now...Do you want Romo?

[Cochese]

83% of the people who voted for Romo (including me!) are going to be disappointed.

I had no delusion that deadslow was going to be benched, but a man has to have hope, right?

 

[cowboys19]

There wasn't enough time left and no timeouts to stop the clock...he had to make that throw sooner or later....regardless of the sacks beforehand.


NEXT...

still instead of 4th and 18 could have been 4th and 5 and he could throw a short out to the sidelines and regroup?

like it or not Bledsoe made boneheaded plays on the back to back sacks. The first one he had 5 min to throw( kidding of course)

Not to mention the int in the endzone

 

[Juke99]

I still want Henson.

 

[Angus]

Thank you for actually wanting to discuss what I am saying.

You're welcome, and if you are saying that Romo should get playing time but not start until his playing time shows he is ready to start, I can agree with you. Maybe both of us should petition Parcells to play Romo at a meaningful time in a meaningful game to give everyone an idea of his starting potential.

But if the only alternatives are 1) to go with Bledsoe no matter what, or 2) start Romo, I vote for starting Romo.

 

[DallasInDC]

Didn't even know a poll had been added. Thanks.

Cool. I just have a feeling that whatever decision BP makes after this game, by the end of the season that we will look back at the decision and somebody will be eating crow. Based on BP's history I don't expect him to change QB's now (though I wouldn't be surprised if he did given some of statements about getting Romo ready to play this year) and rest of the season will be defined by this decision.

 

[Silverstar]

Faulty rationale to continue starting Bledsoe (imo )

1 - Bledsoe beat out Romo in preseason. No, by virtue of having a nice preseason, which Romo also had, the champ won a decision. The challenger has to knock him out.

2 - Romo has never thrown an NFL pass. Ok, that is true. But I guess that will always be the case as long as Bledsoe remains the starter. Yes, Romo will make mistakes, but I honestly find it hard to believe they will be significantly greater than the mistakes vet Bledsoe continues to make.

3 - If you make the move to Romo you cannot go back to Drew. BALONEY! Quit buying tired old invalid rationales. This is a rationale for hand-wringers imo. Thats what having options is all about. Compete, play who you think is best. If that needs to change, do it. Quit thinking these decisions are somehow eternal.

How is your rationale any more valid?

You find it hard to believe Romo's mistakes won't be significantly greater...BASED ON WHAT?

I find it extremely easy to believe Romo's mistakes will be significantly greater, because of his "zero" experience against NFL defenses. You start Romo from here out and YOU WILL GET AN 8-8 SEASON OR WORSE!

Is that what you want, because that's not what I want.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I had no delusion that deadslow was going to be benched, but a man has to have hope, right?

There is hope and there is what BP will do. Right now BP is going to stick with Bledsoe.

 

[DallasInDC]

LOL!


No, it was a great pass to Glenn that was interfered with that gave us first and goal and a chance to tie.

Oh wait, that means it was Bledsoe that gave us a chance to tie the game....my bad.

Oh.. are you referring to the play wereDB just heaved it downfield out of desperation and we were fortunate enough that we drew a PI penalty? yeah very few QB's could have done that.

 

[Silverstar]

Oh.. are you referring to the play wereDB just heaved it downfield out of desperation and we were fortunate enough that we drew a PI penalty? yeah very few QB's could have done that.

And hit Glenn in stride in the bread basket....yeah that's right.

 

[cowboys19]

And hit Glenn in stride in the bread basket....yeah that's right.

He didnt hit him in stride, Glenn had to slow down. stop making stuff up

go watch the tape again

 

[Silverstar]

He didnt hit him in stride, Glenn had to slow down. stop making stuff up

go watch the tape again

:laugh2:


GAME OVER

 

[DallasInDC]

He didnt hit him in stride, Glenn had to slow down. stop making stuff up

go watch the tape again

4-20 last hope of keeping the game going DB threw a desperation heave to Glenn and hoped for the best. It was obvious that play was not designed to happen that way. DB was just lucky that Glenn came back and was able to draw a PI.

 

[CoCo]

Today's game did not surprise me in the least. I supported Bledsoe all last year. I think his play warranted it. But he simply is not playing as well this year. Not sure if he's hurt or not. All I see is that even with decent protection Bledsoe finds a way to turn it into pressure on the QB. He just seems incapable of finding a niche in the pocket and delivering the ball. Its almost eerie.

I said earlier this week I was very close to calling for Romo. I'm ready to see him throw his first NFL pass. I'm not afraid to take the risk. If it blows up, so be it. Or bring Drew back.

Its not even the jailbreak blitz that is the worst part. Its as much the other games where pass rush pressure is not that great and yet somehow Drew finds his way into the pressure or holds & pats til it comes.

Its not that Bledsoe caused us to lose to the Eagles. Its that he appears to be the reason the offense constantly sputters and leaves even the mediocre teams hanging around instead of delivering a knockout when the opportunity is there.

I got that sense in both the Jax & Commander games. And I mostly credit the D for the Titans blowout.

That last series today was classic Bledsoe. Step 1 - take a killer sack after holding the ball far too long. Step 2 - Team takes forever then to line up the offense for the next play (not sure who gets all that credit but he is the field general right?) Step 3 - deliver a short completion that has no chance for yardage on 3rd and short to give us no chance for a 1st down AND keeps the clock running. Step 4 - Deliver a haymaker punch out of nowhere to a disbelieving defense that puts us right on the doorstep of tieing the game. Step 5 - With 4 shots at redemption from point blank range, make an extremely poor decision on 2nd down to wipe out any further opportunity.

Parcells will very likely stay with Drew, and we'll win some more games, none really because of him. Or maybe Bledsoe will rally and start playing better.

But I am not afraid to try Romo. I am not afraid of mistakes he will make because those mistakes are being made pretty much every game by Bledsoe already. But I am intrigued to see if we can find some upside with Romo that seems totally lost on Bledsoe through 4 games thus far.

 

[Silverstar]

4-20 last hope of keeping the game going DB threw a desperation heave to Glenn and hoped for the best. It was obvious that play was not designed to happen that way. DB was just lucky that Glenn came back and was able to draw a PI.

What makes you think it wasn't designed that way?

What else are you gonna do on 4th and 20 with that much time left?

Glenn would have easily caught that ball if he wasn't interfered with.

GIMME A BREAK..BLEDSOE HATERS!

 

[Portland Fanatic]

84%

this is pretty telling...

I know it was pre-season, but watching Romo in person playing against Seattle gave me confidence in Romo. this kid can move around and buy time that Bledsoe could only dream of. I want to see him now...we will NEVER go anywhere with Bledsoe...tonight was the last straw.

 

[Portland Fanatic]

What makes you think it wasn't designed that way?

What else are you gonna do on 4th and 20 with that much time left?

Glenn would have easily caught that ball if he wasn't interfered with.

GIMME A BREAK..BLEDSOE HATERS!

Had Bledso led Glenn another 5 feet....TOUCHDOWN and toe game. But oh hell no...Bledsoe has been OFF the mark since the Jags game.

 

[CowboyJohn]

I was at the game and saw the entire field. Bledsoe has zero zip on the ball, all he was doing was throwing flat ducks out there. I think he is hurt or shell shocked, one or the other. Either way, I think it is time to move on with him and let someone younger and more athletic play. I am no big Romo supporter, but we should have never lost this game today, NEVER!

 

[CoCo]

How is your rationale any more valid?

You find it hard to believe Romo's mistakes won't be significantly greater...BASED ON WHAT?

I find it extremely easy to believe Romo's mistakes will be significantly greater, because of his "zero" experience against NFL defenses. You start Romo from here out and YOU WILL GET AN 8-8 SEASON OR WORSE!

Is that what you want, because that's not what I want.

1 - Guess what Bledsoe's 2-2 record as starter projects to?

2 - I guess I can't prove that Romo couldn't do worse and as long as we refuse to let him throw an NFL pass we can always justify our decision to stay with Bledsoe no matter what.

3 - It may not end up the correct decision to start Romo, but its a reasonable one, and I am not afraid to take a reasonable chance to try to find some upside for this team.

4 - Romo has never thrown a regular season pass, but he's in his 4th year under Parcells. Its not like this guy is a total rookie. Its not absurd to take a chance and play him.

 

[DallasInDC]

Today's game did not surprise me in the least. I supported Bledsoe all last year. I think his play warranted it. But he simply is not playing as well this year. Not sure if he's hurt or not. All I see is that even with decent protection Bledsoe finds a way to turn it into pressure on the QB. He just seems incapable of finding a niche in the pocket and delivering the ball. Its almost eerie.

I said earlier this week I was very close to calling for Romo. I'm ready to see him throw his first NFL pass. I'm not afraid to take the risk. If it blows up, so be it. Or bring Drew back.

Its not even the jailbreak blitz that is the worst part. Its as much the other games where pass rush pressure is not that great and yet somehow Drew finds his way into the pressure or holds & pats til it comes.

Its not that Bledsoe caused us to lose to the Eagles. Its that he appears to be the reason the offense constantly sputters and leaves even the mediocre teams hanging around instead of delivering a knockout when the opportunity is there.

I got that sense in both the Jax & Commander games. And I mostly credit the D for the Titans blowout.

That last series today was classic Bledsoe. Step 1 - take a killer sack after holding the ball far too long. Step 2 - Team takes forever then to line up the offense for the next play (not sure who gets all that credit but he is the field general right?) Step 3 - deliver a short completion that has no chance for yardage on 3rd and short to give us no chance for a 1st down AND keeps the clock running. Step 4 - Deliver a haymaker punch out of nowhere to a disbelieving defense that puts us right on the doorstep of tieing the game. Step 5 - With 4 shots at redemption from point blank range, make an extremely poor decision on 2nd down to wipe out any further opportunity.

Parcells will very likely stay with Drew, and we'll win some more games, none really because of him. Or maybe Bledsoe will rally and start playing better.

But I am not afraid to try Romo. I am not afraid of mistakes he will make because those mistakes are being made pretty much every game by Bledsoe already. But I am intrigued to see if we can find some upside with Romo that seems totally lost on Bledsoe through 4 games thus far.

THis is exactly how I feel. We know what we have in bledsoe and it won't get any better than it is. some good games and some bad games but no real upside. With Romo their is potential for him to grow to become a good NFL QB. I wouldlike to see if he can realize that potential.

 

[Silverstar]

Had Bledso led Glenn another 5 feet....TOUCHDOWN and toe game. But oh hell no...Bledsoe has been OFF the mark since the Jags game.

Glenn would not have been able to catch it, because he was INTERFERED WITH!

1st and goal....GET IT!

GEEZ!



Bledsoe is starting against Houston people....nuff said.