The Effects of Moxie

[CowboyMike]

Something I just realized:

Romo has had and amazing affect on everything involved in this organization, but something incredible happened on Thanksgiving as my family was watching the game.

For as long as I can remember, my Grandfather, all 78 years of him, has never been satisfied with the Cowboys quarterback. They have never, ever been good enough. And yes, that means Troy Aikman, too.

See, my family says he's been like that since Roger Staubach retired. No one is like Roger.

Oh he loved Danny White. Danny was a great quarterback in his eyes. But Danny White... "well he just wasn't Roger."

Troy Aikman? He was okay. He admired Troy's ability, and he was of course happy we were winning. But you couldn't watch a game without him complaining about something Troy did, even if he really didn't do anything bad. Anything Troy did, Roger could do better.

Let's not get in to his ramblings about Quincy Carter's lack of "Downfield vision."

He liked Bledsoe's arm, but was never impressed. Said you can count on him making one stupid decision a game. He was right.

But this last Thanksgiving? With Tony Romo starting at Quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. For the first time in my life, I didn't hear my grandfather complain or nag or say anything about the Cowboys Quarterback. Not once. Nothing. In fact, at one point Romo scrambled to the right, and hit MB3 for the touchdown. My Grandfather turned around and told my Dad, "Who does that remind you of? Roger."

Tony Romo has shut up my Grandfather. Amazing.

His biggest complaint? Marion Barber's hair.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I love it

 

[Tass]

"Who does that remind you of? Roger."

Jeez! That gave me goosebumps! (Probably because it's true.)

 

[Zaxor]

I agree... but more so... he has Dandy Don's Charisma...Roger's Moxie and Aikman accuracy... He really does..He is freaking incredible

 

[Yakuza Rich]

I think the moxie thing is overhyped.

Romo has a lightning quick release, reads defenses well and is extremely accurate. When a play breaks down or he misses a blitzer he still has the ability to dodge the first pass rusher and make a throw downfield. On top of that, he's got a good pump fake, a nice play action and most importantly is excellent at looking off the defenders in coverage.

When you combine those factors right there, you've got an incredibly difficult QB to defend against. It has little to do with "moxie" and has more to do with ability and skill.



YAKUZA

 

[ultra5]

I think the moxie thing is overhyped.

Romo has a lightning quick release, reads defenses well and is extremely accurate. When a play breaks down or he misses a blitzer he still has the ability to dodge the first pass rusher and make a throw downfield. On top of that, he's got a good pump fake, a nice play action and most importantly is excellent at looking off the defenders in coverage.

When you combine those factors right there, you've got an incredibly difficult QB to defend against. It has little to do with "moxie" and has more to do with ability and skill.



YAKUZA

BINGO.

i can't believe this kid is just ripping through his progressions as quickly as he does at this early stage of his career. he also gives NOTHING to the D to key on. he usually looks away from where he is going to throw it... talk about a "presence"...

this is why i believe he's not a fluke... although i still catch myself waiting for the other shoe to drop - if you know what i mean?

 

[ZeroClub]

Something I just realized:

Romo has had and amazing affect on everything involved in this organization, but something incredible happened on Thanksgiving as my family was watching the game.

For as long as I can remember, my Grandfather, all 78 years of him, has never been satisfied with the Cowboys quarterback. They have never, ever been good enough. And yes, that means Troy Aikman, too.

See, my family says he's been like that since Roger Staubach retired. No one is like Roger.

Oh he loved Danny White. Danny was a great quarterback in his eyes. But Danny White... "well he just wasn't Roger."

Troy Aikman? He was okay. He admired Troy's ability, and he was of course happy we were winning. But you couldn't watch a game without him complaining about something Troy did, even if he really didn't do anything bad. Anything Troy did, Roger could do better.

Let's not get in to his ramblings about Quincy Carter's lack of "Downfield vision."

He liked Bledsoe's arm, but was never impressed. Said you can count on him making one stupid decision a game. He was right.

But this last Thanksgiving? With Tony Romo starting at Quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. For the first time in my life, I didn't hear my grandfather complain or nag or say anything about the Cowboys Quarterback. Not once. Nothing. In fact, at one point Romo scrambled to the right, and hit MB3 for the touchdown. My Grandfather turned around and told my Dad, "Who does that remind you of? Roger."

Tony Romo has shut up my Grandfather. Amazing.

His biggest complaint? Marion Barber's hair.

Nice story!

Staubach is (still) a very tough act to follow. Your grandfather is right about him. Really.

Romo has shown the beginnings of some similarities. Mobility, ability to throw on the run, deception/creativity.

Staubach lifted his team ... gave them momentum and helped them to play at a higher level. In the short term, Romo has done the same thing.

Staubach had an unusual laser-like focus and determination. It was unique and very obvious. Romo shows an unusual enthusiasm ... a cheerful intensity. It is unique and obvious.

It'll be interesting to see Romo respond in come-from-behind situations. Staubach owned these situations, of course. I have a feeling that Romo will be pretty good in them too.

 

[tunahelper]

Nice to hear Grand pops is on board!

 

[Yakuza Rich]

BINGO.

i can't believe this kid is just ripping through his progressions as quickly as he does at this early stage of his career. he also gives NOTHING to the D to key on. he usually looks away from where he is going to throw it...

People often forget just how important the ability to look off a defensive back is in the NFL.

Bernie Kosar had some of the most limited ability I've ever seen out of an NFL QB, but he was the best I've ever seen to look off a DB and that's why he was quite a successful QB.

Tom Brady is also superb at looking off DB's.

OTOH, Daunte Culpepper and Vinny Testaverde had an abundance of ability (Vinny had/has a tremendous arm and throws an accurate ball). However, both are incredibly poor at looking off receivers. Culpepper had mobility and a great offense to help curb his ineffeciency at looking off DB's. Vinny never really did.


YAKUZA

 

[CaptainAmerica]

That's a great story and reminds me so much of my Dad who is almost 80. He loves the Cowboys but he's always complained about our QB since Roger retired.

He used to go on constantly about Danny White's "crazy eyes". :laugh2:

 

[koolaid]

His biggest complaint? Marion Barber's hair.

cool story! thats great!