The Unheralded Tony Romo

[Galian Beast]

Have to say that Romo is playing some of his best football. There were a lot of doubters and haters, but he is showing up week in and week out.

There a few interesting things to consider about this team in Tony Romo.

1. This team is undefeated when we have a significantly healthy Tony Romo. And maybe it is a bit of confirmation bias to say that, but think about it. Week 1 he clearly wasn't healthy, he got hurt in the Commanders game, and missed the Cardinals game. We haven't lost anything else.

When this team keeps Romo in the game and healthy, and runs the ball well with Murray, we win games. That really dates back to the DeMarco Murray debut game he had against St. Louis in 2011.

2. Tony Romo is 6-1 on Thanksgiving, with a QB rating of 107.27, with 18 touchdowns on 6 interceptions.

3. Romo has had a 110+ QB Rating in 6 of his last 8 games. He has had a 90+ QB rating in every game of the year except the opener. He is second in the NFL in QB Rating.

 

[DandyDon1722]

Bob Sturm said today it's his best season by far and it's not even close.

He's just a different person. I stated last night I'm not sure if it's his marriage or his kids or his experience or maybe all of it but he's more composed, humble and reflective than at any time in his career. He just has a calmness about him that manifests itself both in the pocket and as a leader of the team.

Still a long way to go - just keep chopping wood.

 

[Galian Beast]

Bob Sturm said today it's his best season by far and it's not even close.

He's just a different person. I stated last night I'm not sure if it's his marriage or his kids or his experience or maybe all of it but he's more composed, humble and reflective than at any time in his career. He just has a calmness about him that manifests itself both in the pocket and as a leader of the team.

Still a long way to go - just keep chopping wood.

I'll go with having a running game...

 

[SDCowboy]

This is by far his best season ever and that's saying something. It's especially impressive considering last season was his best season ever. The guy just keeps getting better.

 

[Rockport]

Bob Sturm said today it's his best season by far and it's not even close.

He's just a different person. I stated last night I'm not sure if it's his marriage or his kids or his experience or maybe all of it but he's more composed, humble and reflective than at any time in his career. He just has a calmness about him that manifests itself both in the pocket and as a leader of the team.

Still a long way to go - just keep chopping wood.

It's neither of those reasons. The reason he's doing so well is that for once he has a decent team behind him and he doesn't have to try and do it all himself.

 

[LandryFan]

It's neither of those reasons. The reason he's doing so well is that for once he has a decent team behind him and he doesn't have to try and do it all himself.

I think you might be onto something there...

 

[WV Cowboy]

Still a long way to go - just keep chopping wood.

Yep, .. but don't forget to remember how important it is to stop and sharpen your axe.

 

[ologan]

Bob Sturm said today it's his best season by far and it's not even close.

He's just a different person. I stated last night I'm not sure if it's his marriage or his kids or his experience or maybe all of it but he's more composed, humble and reflective than at any time in his career. He just has a calmness about him that manifests itself both in the pocket and as a leader of the team.

Still a long way to go - just keep chopping wood.

If you get a chance to listen to his post game presser, the following comment from Tony speaks volumns about where his head is....."I'm comfortable being in uncomfortable situations".

 

[JD_KaPow]

Bob Sturm said today it's his best season by far and it's not even close.

He's just a different person. I stated last night I'm not sure if it's his marriage or his kids or his experience or maybe all of it but he's more composed, humble and reflective than at any time in his career. He just has a calmness about him that manifests itself both in the pocket and as a leader of the team.

It's the calmness that comes from actually having a pocket to be in.

 

[Crown Royal]

Romo has the best rating BY FAR this week. He was darn near flawless all game. For the second game in a row.

Where is the media focus?


Oh yeah....he didn't lose or do it in a zany manner.

 

[JD_KaPow]

Bob Sturm said today it's his best season by far and it's not even close.

It is. He's managed to combine his completion rate from 2010 with his yards per attempt from 2006. Throw in the INT rate from 2009/2011/2013 and the best TD rate of his career, and you have an insanely great QB.

 

[goshan]

It isn't just because his team is better. He is much calmer in pressure situations. The game finally slowed down for him in those situations...

 

[Venger]

Just think, if we'd have built a line for Romo 6 years ago... protecting your QB seems obvious but this franchise left him to rust in the rain like an abandoned car through his best years. Luckily I think he has enough left to get this team as far as the sum of it's parts can take it.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

Bob Sturm said today it's his best season by far and it's not even close.

He's just a different person. I stated last night I'm not sure if it's his marriage or his kids or his experience or maybe all of it but he's more composed, humble and reflective than at any time in his career. He just has a calmness about him that manifests itself both in the pocket and as a leader of the team.

Still a long way to go - just keep chopping wood.

He's not running for his life every play. This is the best line he's ever played behind, with the most reliable back. Dez has matured and Witten is still real productive. Along with what you said. If we only had a defense two or three notches higher.

 

[DFWJC]

Bob Sturm said today it's his best season by far and it's not even close.

He's just a different person. I stated last night I'm not sure if it's his marriage or his kids or his experience or maybe all of it but he's more composed, humble and reflective than at any time in his career. He just has a calmness about him that manifests itself both in the pocket and as a leader of the team.

Still a long way to go - just keep chopping wood.

Good observations
He was well on his way to this last year and the year before, btw.
There's more to his calmness than what you mentioned and many on this site might guess what could do that for a person. I won't go into it, but for sure his faith his a part of it. I know this for fact. He will be private about it, but will say it straight up if asked.

Anyway, I won't get controversial.

Back to football!

 

[Dave_in-NC]

Romo has the best rating BY FAR this week. He was darn near flawless all game. For the second game in a row.

Where is the media focus?


Oh yeah....he didn't lose or do it in a zany manner.

I hate to say it, but I was really waiting for that game ending INT. I'm so glad he's pulling it together.

 

[theogt]

Bob Sturm said today it's his best season by far and it's not even close.

He's just a different person. I stated last night I'm not sure if it's his marriage or his kids or his experience or maybe all of it but he's more composed, humble and reflective than at any time in his career. He just has a calmness about him that manifests itself both in the pocket and as a leader of the team.

Still a long way to go - just keep chopping wood.

I disagree to an extent. I don't think his play is any different than past years. The difference is he has a better team around him.

 

[MagicMan]

that's what having a great OL, and trusting that OL will do for you. He can keep his eyes focused downfield and wait, not force the ball. And a great ground game don't hurt either. So correctomundo, it is having a better team around him.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

that's what having a great OL, and trusting that OL will do for you. He can keep his eyes focused downfield and wait, not force the ball. And a great ground game don't hurt either. So correctomundo, it is having a better team around him.

I continue to repeat this.

This could be his "Elway" season. He has his Terrell Davis in Murray.

Ride him, cowboy!

 

[nalam]

I'll go with having a running game...

And a real OL , ( last night on the final TD 7.5 sec time )