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

[Hostile]

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.

I can understand this and in some ways I agree with it. I'm not throwing in the towel on the season yet.

Look, we played a very good Jacksonville team at their home and lost.

We played a very good Eagles team who was amped up for this game at their home and lost.

I just don't see the end of the world as being preached. These were the 2 games in the first 9 that I expected us to lose. Maybe that's why I'm not that upset. I felt it was a good football game with a lousy end result as a Cowboys fan.

 

[Hostile]

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.

Crow tastes like chicken.



If Romo is so good then why hasn't he impressed enough to get some meaningful PT? My disbelief revolves around that fact. This isn't a situation like Tennessee or Arizona where the team has been itching to get him in the game. Why not?

If that's not a red flag for some of you, fine. It is for me. If I had a choice of a Super Bowl win with Bledsoe or a Super Bowl win with Romo, and either option could be guaranteed to me, I'd take a win with Romo every day of the week and twice on Sundays.

I just want to know where this faith in Romo is grounded, because I don't see it in anything other than the distaste for Bledsoe. I'm already resigned to hope for a QB in round 1 next year. That's just me though.

 

[cowboys19]

Crow tastes like chicken.



If Romo is so good then why hasn't he impressed enough to get some meaningful PT? My disbelief revolves around that fact. This isn't a situation like Tennessee or Arizona where the team has been itching to get him in the game. Why not?

If that's not a red flag for some of you, fine. It is for me. If I had a choice of a Super Bowl win with Bledsoe or a Super Bowl win with Romo, and either option could be guaranteed to me, I'd take a win with Romo every day of the week and twice on Sundays.

I just want to know where this faith in Romo is grounded, because I don't see it in anything other than the distaste for Bledsoe. I'm already resigned to hope for a QB in round 1 next year. That's just me though.

The reason why Parcells is sticking with Bledsoe is because he has more experience. Even Parcells said this year that Romo is ready. Just isnt the right time yet. Not to mention Parcells is loyal to guys he likes.

Not necessarily because Bledsoe is head and shoulders above Romo.

At least thats how i view it

 

[DallasInDC]

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!

I have been a bledsoe supporter since he arrived in Dallas. Today was a turnning point in my support. There have been too many games where Bledsoe has performed extremely poor in big games for me to continue to support him. He is a 14 year vet that still tends to make bad decisions when there is pressure and he will not change now. He is what he is. It is time to move on IMO.

 

[Hostile]

The reason why Parcells is sticking with Bledsoe is because he has more experience. Even Parcells said this year that Romo is ready. Just isnt the right time yet. Not to mention Parcells is loyal to guys he likes.

Not necessarily because Bledsoe is head and shoulders above Romo.

At least thats how i view it

Part of me agrees with you. I hate Parcells loyalty to his guys. See my disgust over the signing of Fabini as an example. Or see my disgust over keeping Ferguson over Glover.

Bledsoe is Parcells guy and I know that. I don't like it.

I think Parcells is puffing or exagerating to say Romo is ready. I've seen no evidence he actually believes it.

 

[silver]

i've become a romosexual i guess. romo time.

 

[mmohican29]

Look... I think it has to be Tony. a) his first start would be against Houston: whom we should beat handily with me as qb. b) this would propel his confidence and his next game would be HOME vs NYG. This game is a coin flip under those circumstances, but I still think we win at home. c) It would give Tony two full starts and give BP time to refine gameplanning to Tony's skills. d) his first road challenge will be three weeks from now at Carolina, who isn't playing great offensive football at all. I think we would be fine for a playoff run with Tony in and the reward potential for the move is huge... as I don't think Bledsoe can win a playoff game on the road vs. a Bears or Eagles D.

 

[dallasfaniac]

I think we would have a learning curve with Romo but I think we could soften this by relying on Jones/Barber/Thompson.

I voted Romo for several reasons.

First, I think that Romo needs to get some reps because he may need to play with Bledsoe taking so many hits and sacks. I thought we might see Romo after the Bledsoe TD.

Second, I think that Bledsoe plays better when he's battling for a starting position. We saw the way he responded to Romo's first preseason game. We saw how good he looked running the New England offense when he came in for an injured Brady against Pittsburgh in the playoffs.

I just think that we should see some of Romo to either provide a spark, light a fire under Bledsoe or find out if we need to look at the draft. But I don't think we need to do this in jeapordy of this season either. I could see giving Romo a series or two here and there to give Bledsoe a break and time to analyze game photos.

 

[DallasInDC]

If Romo is so good then why hasn't he impressed enough to get some meaningful PT? My disbelief revolves around that fact. This isn't a situation like Tennessee or Arizona where the team has been itching to get him in the game. Why not?.

Because Parcells doesn't believe in giving a developing QB playing time regardless of the situation. He sticks with his starter through thick or thin.

I just want to know where this faith in Romo is grounded, because I don't see it in anything other than the distaste for Bledsoe. I'm already resigned to hope for a QB in round 1 next year. That's just me though.

That's the problem. Bledsoe is what he is. A decent QB who can rip a defense apart if there is no pressure but completely falls apart when he is faced with pressure. Right now I don't think Bledsoe is playing well enough to win 8 of th next 12 games.

With Romo it is a big question mark on if he is capable of leading this team. He has been learning the system for 3 years now and showed some promise in the preseason. It is now time to see if he can be a starting NFL QB or if we need to draft one in rd 1 next year.

 

[nathanlt]

Facts:

Drew Bledsoe is a better quarterback than Tony Romo today.

Tony Romo has much more mobility than Drew Bledsoe.

Bledsoe can get Dallas into the playoffs.

Bledsoe's arm gets worse in the 4th quarter. That's exactly how he lost the Super Bowl against the Packers. It's been a pattern throughout his career.

The only Super Bowl Drew Bledsoe ever won, he was sitting on the bench.

Bench him now! It's good luck.

A little humor there, but seriously.... do it!

 

[Hostile]

Because Parcells doesn't believe in giving a developing QB playing time regardless of the situation. He sticks with his starter through thick or thin.

Yes, but he wouldn't if they forced his hand. Ours haven't.

That's the problem. Bledsoe is what he is. A decent QB who can rip a defense apart if there is no pressure but completely falls apart when he is faced with pressure. Right now I don't think Bledsoe is playing well enough to win 8 of th next 12 games.

We lost 2 on the road to tough defenses. That can happen to any team. We knew the schedule started with a brutal run. What changed? Our expectations? Why? I suggest it's partly because Bledsoe had been playing well.

With Romo it is a big question mark on if he is capable of leading this team. He has been learning the system for 3 years now and showed some promise in the preseason. It is now time to see if he can be a starting NFL QB or if we need to draft one in rd 1 next year.

I'm not ready to trust a question mark. I'm just not. It isn't personal. I just think he's a career backup and no better. At least Bledsoe is a starter.

Time to draft our future QB. JMO.

 

[stilltheguru]

Yes, but he wouldn't if they forced his hand. Ours haven't.



We lost 2 on the road to tough defenses. That can happen to any team. We knew the schedule started with a brutal run. What changed? Our expectations? Why? I suggest it's partly because Bledsoe had been playing well.

I'm not ready to trust a question mark. I'm just not. It isn't personal. I just think he's a career backup and no better. At least Bledsoe is a starter.

Time to draft our future QB. JMO.

Yea a career backup because he didnt go to michigan or usc.

What is your basis for saying hes a career backup? Damn sure cant be what you have seen from him in preseason.

And is Bledsoe really a starter? The only good game he has had this year was against a sorry titans team that Romo probrably wouldve killed.

 

[Bob Dole]

I'm not ready to trust a question mark.

Yet, you're trusting Bledsoe.

 

[Hostile]

Yea a career backup because he didnt go to michigan or usc.

What is your basis for saying hes a career backup? Damn sure cant be what you have seen from him in preseason.

Mostly that for his entire career so far he's only been a holder on PATs and FGS.

And is Bledsoe really a starter? The only good game he has had this year was against a sorry titans team that Romo probrably wouldve killed.

Yes, Bledsoe has been a starter his entire career except when he got hurt and an incredible story unfolded in New England.

Is his time up? I can't answer that. But I think it's safe to say he's been a starter.

 

[Hostile]

Yet, you're trusting Bledsoe.

He's not a question mark. You know what you get with him. The good and the bad.

Oh, and I can hardly say I "trust" him.

 

[nathanlt]

Mostly that for his entire career so far he's only been a holder on PATs and FGS.

Yes, Bledsoe has been a starter his entire career except when he got hurt and an incredible story unfolded in New England.

Is his time up? I can't answer that. But I think it's safe to say he's been a starter.

How is Bledsoe not a younger version of Vinnie Testaverde?

 

[stilltheguru]

Mostly that for his entire career so far he's only been a holder on PATs and FGS.

Yes, Bledsoe has been a starter his entire career except when he got hurt and an incredible story unfolded in New England.

Is his time up? I can't answer that. But I think it's safe to say he's been a starter.

And what was jake delhomme doing before he came to the Saints? Didnt even have a job in the NFL?hmmmm aight.


Just admit you dont love Romo cause he didnt go to a big school.

 

[DallasInDC]

Yes, but he wouldn't if they forced his hand. Ours haven't.

With Parcells it is hardto say if that is true or not.

 

[Hostile]

How is Bledsoe not a younger version of Vinnie Testaverde?

When did I claim he isn't?

 

[Haley94]

Pulled this from TC article. Throw in the Jacksonville game and what rookie could do worse? This guy is done and he ain't leading us anywhere. If any of you can't see that, I know a good psychologist who deals with delusions.

Last four division road games.
2005
at Eagles 17 24 196 1 1 2 91.7
at Giants 15 39 146 1 2 4 36.9
at Commanders 16 29 153 1 3 7 42.0
2006 Comp. Att. Yds. TDs INTs Sacks Rating
at Eagles 18 38 223 0 3 7 33.1