The D Fix

[dooomsday]

For those who suggested the D was the reason Romo and the team slid last year and would be cured by the addition of rookie DE Spencer, and coach Fillups.

Do you still see us challenging SDs sack numbers?

Do you still see Spencer as having a Ware/Merriman -like rookie campaign?

Does Romo get another pass if the D doesnt respond as hoped?

We really haven't seen all the new facets of the schemes, but any changes now that we have seen a bit of them both?

:starspin

 

[austintodallas]

Get back to you after they play a game or three.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

For those who suggested the D was the reason Romo and the team slid last year and would be cured by the addition of rookie DE Spencer, and coach Fillups.

Do you still see us challenging SDs sack numbers?

Do you still see Spencer as having a Ware/Merriman -like rookie campaign?

Does Romo get another pass if the D doesnt respond as hoped?

We really haven't seen all the new facets of the schemes, but any changes now that we have seen a bit of them both?

:starspin

The bad news-No, I do not see us challenging the 61 sacks SD put up on '06.

The good news-We'll have more than 40 sacks for the first time in what? A decace?

 

[DallasEast]

For those who suggested the D was the reason Romo and the team slid last year and would be cured by the addition of rookie DE Spencer, and coach Fillups.

Do you still see us challenging SDs sack numbers?

61 sacks? No, but 40 - 49 sacks shouldn't be outside the capability of this defense. The jump in sacks should also be a good indicator of increased quarterback hurries/pressures that'll led to more turnover opportunities.

Do you still see Spencer as having a Ware/Merriman -like rookie campaign?

No, but Spencer's role in the 3-4 defense doesn't mirror that of neither Ware nor Merriman. My hopes for Spencer in his rookie season mirrors that of Shaun Phillips' second season with the Chargers--not spectacular, but solid.

Does Romo get another pass if the D doesnt respond as hoped?

Nope. He has had his Cinderella season. Romo has gained regular season, postseason and offseason (e.g. mini-camps, full training camp & preseason) experience since taking over for Bledsoe early last year. He will now be judged on how well he doesn't turnover the ball, sustain drives and get the offense into the endzone--just like any other quarterback with a number of games played under his belt.

We really haven't seen all the new facets of the schemes, but any changes now that we have seen a bit of them both?

:starspin

Please, no more tinkering--unless it is to offset weaknesses of missing or injured players. We're good to go for the Giants. You can only worry so much about the 'what ifs'. It's nitty-gritty, are-you-ready-for-some-football time folks. Execution on both sides of the ball is the name of the game now.

 

[DallasEast]

A decace?

Boy: "Mr. Owl, how many licks does it take to get to the center of a decace?"

Mr. Owl: "Let's find out. Ah one..! Ah two..!! Ah three..!!! Ah three..!"

Boy: *looks dejected*

Secret narrator guy: "How many licks does it take to get to the center of a decace? The world may never know."







*runs from Winicki's evil ban button*

 

[Doomsdayblitz]

For those who suggested the D was the reason Romo and the team slid last year and would be cured by the addition of rookie DE Spencer, and coach Fillups.

Do you still see us challenging SDs sack numbers?

Do you still see Spencer as having a Ware/Merriman -like rookie campaign?

Does Romo get another pass if the D doesnt respond as hoped?

We really haven't seen all the new facets of the schemes, but any changes now that we have seen a bit of them both?

:starspin

The first question depends on which year you're referring to. This is our first year in the Phillips' defense, so it's going to take time to adjust to it. SD had to progress as well, going from 29 sacks in 2004, to 46 sacks in 2005, to the breakout year of 61 sacks in 2006. So, if you want to compare apples to apples, anything over 29 sacks this year will be better than the Bolts first year in the same defense.

AFA Spencer being compared to Ware/Merriman, I think his second half of the season will be much better than the first 8 games, but only time will tell.

 

[dooomsday]

The first question depends on which year you're referring to. This is our first year in the Phillips' defense, so it's going to take time to adjust to it. SD had to progress as well, going from 29 sacks in 2004, to 46 sacks in 2005, to the breakout year of 61 sacks in 2006. So, if you want to compare apples to apples, anything over 29 sacks this year will be better than the Bolts first year in the same defense.

AFA Spencer being compared to Ware/Merriman, I think his second half of the season will be much better than the first 8 games, but only time will tell.

I have heard several suggest we would jump into their current range year 1. I think a gradual increase is more likely. Sounds like their increase parrallels the addition of Meriman more so than Wade.

And I have read several say that Spencer was supposedly ahead of Ware at the same time.

So if the D takes time, and Specer/Wade dont have the immediate impact some thought, how do you think it impacts the teams success? Romo's?

 

[CowboyMike]

No, but Spencer's role in the 3-4 defense doesn't mirror that of neither Ware nor Merriman. My hopes for Spencer in his rookie season mirrors that of Shaun Phillips' second season with the Chargers--not spectacular, but solid.

Actually, Spencer is playing Merriman's position and Ware is playing Phillips'.

Merriman is a Strong Side LB, which is what Spencer plays.

Wade Phillips said it towards the beginning of training camp. He reminded everybody that Ware was doing Shaun Phillips' role.

 

[DanTanna]

Does Romo get another pass if the D doesnt respond as hoped?

2nd in completion % at 65%+

1st in Yards per attempt

5th in QB rating of 95+

I hope he plays EXACTLY the same as last year! And he's on my fantasy team.

 

[DallasEast]

Actually, Spencer is playing Merriman's position and Ware is playing Phillips'.

Merriman is a Strong Side LB, which is what Spencer plays.

Wade Phillips said it towards the beginning of training camp. He reminded everybody that Ware was doing Shaun Phillips' role.

Thanks for the correction. Hopefully, Spencer will be able to produce solid results this season.

 

[dooomsday]

2nd in completion % at 65%+

1st in Yards per attempt

5th in QB rating of 95+

I hope he plays EXACTLY the same as last year! And he's on my fantasy team.

No offense but I am concerned about us moving forward in the play offs. not so much your fantasy team!

Romo's numbers were for a partial season. Everything went down after the TB game and probabaly would have continued over 16 games.