The Tony Romo Thread

[TonyS]

Romo has a hard time seeing the field at times. Late in the game backed up in the end zone, Dez runs a slant across the middle basically uncovered. Would've been 8-10 ys gain. Instead he dumps off to Murray for 1 yard loss. I realize all quarterbacks have this happen, but seems like Romo doesn't see open receivers often. Maybe it's just me.

 

[Slim_JD]

Lol clove is such a whiny pu$$y. Romo played bad but so did everyone else. Not surprising the qb with a fractured back who only got 3 days rest played bad.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

Romo has a hard time seeing the field at times. Late in the game backed up in the end zone, Dez runs a slant across the middle basically uncovered. Would've been 8-10 ys gain. Instead he dumps off to Murray for 1 yard loss. I realize all quarterbacks have this happen, but seems like Romo doesn't see open receivers often. Maybe it's just me.

Today he was pressured, sacked or hit on countless plays. Hard to see any thing but Dline when they are in the backfield.
I wish I knew how to find those stats, I think it would help allot of guys see what really made him play the way he did.

 

[Section446]

Another big game, another game that Romo doesn't show up for... no surprise.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

Another big game, another game that Romo doesn't show up for... no surprise.

Who showed up today? What part of the team showed up?

 

[coogrfan]

Another big game, another game that Romo doesn't show up for... no surprise.

Another game in which the Cowboys get whupped in every phase, another game where some people can't think of anything more intelligent to say than "Romo sucks". No surprise at all.

 

[Cowboyz88]

The whole team stunk (and they did), so therefore the QB is absolved of his poor play.

Got it.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

The whole team stunk (and they did), so therefore the QB is absolved of his poor play.

Got it.

Not at all, but how can you pin it on the QB like a ton of fans are trying to do?

 

[ufcrules1]

This game is a classic example of what would happen in a playoff game. Our defense is average to below average and teams are going to score on us. When we are forced to throw the ball to keep up, we simply don't have a QB who is capable anymore. If you don't give Romo 5 seconds or so, he can't deliver against quality teams.

Also, the playcalling is just bad. I didn't see one quick slant pass today and I saw a lot of 3rd and shorts. If the "passing coordinator" isn't going to call them, I expect Romo being a franchise QB to speak up and say something. The problem with Romo is he is just a soldier, he isn't a leader, he just does what he is told and nothing more.

Sure, he is a good QB and can do well vs teams that are below .500 and put up good stats during the regular season but that dude will hang you out to dry when you need him most. He is a choker and will never shake that label. We should have been looking for his replacement for years now but the problem is Jerry is just as star struck and obsessed with Romo as some of our fans.

We have holes all over the defense due to over paying veterans like Romo who can't cut it when you need him most.

 

[Cowboyz88]

Not at all, but how can you pin it on the QB like a ton of fans are trying to do?

I've never said Romo was THE reason we lost. (I wanted to reach through the TV and wring Beasley's neck)

He didn't help.

At this point, I don't expect great clutch games from him, so in the rare instances when he delivers, I'm pleased.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

I've never said Romo was THE reason we lost. (I wanted to reach through the TV and wring Beasley's neck)

He didn't help.

At this point, I don't expect great clutch games from him, so in the rare instances when he delivers, I'm pleased.

I'm with you on Beasley, just kind of how the day went.

 

[tyke1doe]

I think Romo is hurt more than any of us realize. I've always thought his back was hurting him, yet he plays because he knows the Cowboys have no chance without him. Despite what people are saying, back injuries are very serious. Romo is a trooper and a warrior, but he's an older trooper and warrior.

 

[tyke1doe]

Also, the playcalling is just bad. I didn't see one quick slant pass today and I saw a lot of 3rd and shorts. If the "passing coordinator" isn't going to call them, I expect Romo being a franchise QB to speak up and say something. The problem with Romo is he is just a soldier, he isn't a leader, he just does what he is told and nothing more.

So last year, when he was audibling out of plays, he was just doing what he was told? I thought most of us were complaining that he was checking out of too many plays.

 

[RonSpringsdaman20]

 

[ufcrules1]

I think Romo is hurt more than any of us realize. I've always thought his back was hurting him, yet he plays because he knows the Cowboys have no chance without him. Despite what people are saying, back injuries are very serious. Romo is a trooper and a warrior, but he's an older trooper and warrior.

Yeah, that is wonderful. 110 million dollar QB with a jacked up back. That basically means as long as he is our QB we have zero chance of going to or winning a super bowl. I'm glad he is a warrior but that does zero for my team.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

So last year, when he was audibling out of plays, he was just doing what he was told? I thought most of us were complaining that he was checking out of too many plays.

Glad I read this saved me some typing. lose, lose situation lol

 

[etw926]

This game is a classic example of what would happen in a playoff game. Our defense is average to below average and teams are going to score on us. When we are forced to throw the ball to keep up, we simply don't have a QB who is capable anymore. If you don't give Romo 5 seconds or so, he can't deliver against quality teams.

Also, the playcalling is just bad. I didn't see one quick slant pass today and I saw a lot of 3rd and shorts. If the "passing coordinator" isn't going to call them, I expect Romo being a franchise QB to speak up and say something. The problem with Romo is he is just a soldier, he isn't a leader, he just does what he is told and nothing more.

Sure, he is a good QB and can do well vs teams that are below .500 and put up good stats during the regular season but that dude will hang you out to dry when you need him most. He is a choker and will never shake that label. We should have been looking for his replacement for years now but the problem is Jerry is just as star struck and obsessed with Romo as some of our fans.

We have holes all over the defense due to over paying veterans like Romo who can't cut it when you need him most.

Look who's here when a bad game is played. SHOCKER!!!

 

[tyke1doe]

Yeah, that is wonderful. 110 million dollar QB with a jacked up back. That basically means as long as he is our QB we have zero chance of going to or winning a super bowl. I'm glad he is a warrior but that does zero for my team.

Well, that's another matter altogether. I don't know how you would handle that. With Romo, the Cowboys at least can contend for the playoffs - even if we haven't made in the past three years. Without him, you're basically rebuilding, and we weren't really in a position to pick a quarterback who is a worthy successor to Romo - unless one felt Johnny Football was the answer, and I doubt he wouldn't have been another glorified RGIII.

So the team had to roll the dice and bet on Romo, bad back and all.

Be that as it may, I'm not ready to concede the season. If, however, the Cowboys don't make the playoffs, with Romo's back, I'd say start looking for his successor. I think Romo may have two good years (barely) left. We'll see.

 

[ufcrules1]

So last year, when he was audibling out of plays, he was just doing what he was told? I thought most of us were complaining that he was checking out of too many plays.

So you're saying when he does speak up he is too stupid to do the right thing? Did he speak up when he was being blitzed to death vs Washington? Or did he show us the definition of insanity which is do the same thing over and over and expect different results?

Last year they did let him have more say so in the plays and that turned out to be a mistake. I would still expect him to say something in a game like today but I don't think he is bright enough to make a difference with his opinion anyway.

 

[dupree89]

With games like last week, and many others, Romo has turned me into a believer in him.But I really don't need to hear him saying in his post gamer presser how he will "play better next week". Too often he, and others, use this type of line like it somehow softens the blow of poor play THIS week.

And I guess I am old school, but I am not one of those fans that is willing to use his back as an excuse. If a player takes the field, then there are no excuses. You either get it done or you don't.

I do think he was only a piece of the problem today. More went wrong than just the QB play. But we all know, whether fair or not, the guy that makes the big bucks is going to have to shoulder more of the blame.