Think twice before you want to bench Bledsoe...

[Cowchips]

I don't think Bledsoe is that type of QB. If he was, then I don't want him here anyway. He won't bail on the team if Parcells did decide to bench him at some time.

Bledsoe is on record saying he won't be a backup. He wouldnt be screwing anybody if he walked away. He won't be bailing on the team.. They knew this going in.

 

[joseephuss]

Bledsoe is on record saying he won't be a backup. He wouldnt be screwing anybody if he walked away. He won't be bailing on the team.. They knew this going in.

But that was when he was signing with a team. Not when his play dictates that he isn't starting material any more. I think he would stick around for a few games, half a season or whatever if he were to be benched. He knows what the NFL is about and he also knows how he would be viewed if he were to retire just for being benched. It would tarnish his whole career.

 

[Cowchips]

That's an outrage if true. Is he blackmailing the team? I knew he was slow, but I never knew he was a dick.

Bledsoe is on record that he'll retire before he becomes a back-up. JJ and Parcells know that and most fans know it also. Based on that, no one has any right to expect him to accept a backup role.

 

[Cowchips]

But that was when he was signing with a team. Not when his play dictates that he isn't starting material any more. I think he would stick around for a few games, half a season or whatever if he were to be benched. He knows what the NFL is about and he also knows how he would be viewed if he were to retire just for being benched. It would tarnish his whole career.

I disagree.

He is being paid chump change by Dallas and performing as the starter. He could walk away from Dallas with his head held high. What is everyone so nervous about anyway? If he isnt any good, why would we want him around as a backup anyway

 

[Stautner]

Bledsoe is on record that he'll retire before he becomes a back-up. JJ and Parcells know that and most fans know it also. Based on that, no one has any right to expect him to accept a backup role.

This is bogus. If he lost his job in training camp or knew coming into the season that Romo would start that would be a different thing, but to bail during the course of the season when it's too late to bring in a competent replacement is crap - we have every right to expect him to stick it out until the season is over.

It wouldn't be good for his reputation either - it would be seen as a pouting "I'm gonna take my ball and go home" attitude, and if he wants to have ANY shot at the HOF (probably a bit of a long shot anyway) he will want to be remembered as a stand up guy and team player.

 

[Cowchips]

This is bogus. If he lost his job in training camp or knew coming into the season that Romo would start that would be a different thing, but to bail during the course of the season when it's too late to bring in a competent replacement is crap - we have every right to expect him to stick it out until the season is over.

It wouldn't be good for his reputation either - it would be seen as a pouting "I'm gonna take my ball and go home" attitude, and if he wants to have ANY shot at the HOF (probably a bit of a long shot anyway) he will want to be remembered as a stand up guy and team player.

I disagree. How can fans say, you're not good enough to start anymore but we'll be upset if you retire? He's on record saying he's not a back-up. This shouldnt be a shock (or concern) to anyone.

 

[Cowchips]

This is bogus. If he lost his job in training camp or knew coming into the season that Romo would start that would be a different thing, but to bail during the course of the season when it's too late to bring in a competent replacement is crap - we have every right to expect him to stick it out until the season is over.

It wouldn't be good for his reputation either - it would be seen as a pouting "I'm gonna take my ball and go home" attitude, and if he wants to have ANY shot at the HOF (probably a bit of a long shot anyway) he will want to be remembered as a stand up guy and team player.

I agree. As long as he is behind center, you have every right to expect him to stick it out for the season. Those were his terms coming in and we are getting him for chump change to begin with. In business, we'd be talking retention bonus to keep him. Maybe if Dallas offers him $10,000,000 he'll stay on as a back-up.

 

[Doomsday101]

I disagree. How can fans say, you're not good enough to start anymore but we'll be upset if you retire? He's on record saying he's not a back-up. This shouldnt be a shock (or concern) to anyone.

Just my opinion but if Bledsoe where replaced this season I think he would remain until the end of the year. I know he has said he would not stay as a backup just not sure he means he would walk that very day. Hopefully it does not come to this and he and the team get things going this season.

 

[Angus]

Just my opinion but if Bledsoe where replaced this season I think he would remain until the end of the year. I know he has said he would not stay as a backup just not sure he means he would walk that very day. Hopefully it does not come to this and he and the team get things going this season.

If this threat is the reason Romo has not been seeing the playing field, Parcells and Jerry Jones are cowards.

 

[Stautner]

I disagree. How can fans say, you're not good enough to start anymore but we'll be upset if you retire? He's on record saying he's not a back-up. This shouldnt be a shock (or concern) to anyone.

It's not as difficult to understand as you seem to think - he was signed to help the team, not to bail midseason when it hurts the most. If he chooses to leave the team in a lurch midseason then he renegs on his end of the bargain.

Football isn't like other jobs where it really doesn't matter if a person retires in January or May or October - in football it does matter.

Even so, in the real world most people have the courtesy to give notice and to stay on long enough to help their replacement learn the ropes and make sure everything is running smoothly.

 

[Doomsday101]

If this threat is the reason Romo has not been seeing the playing field, Parcells and Jerry Jones are cowards.

I don't think that is the reason. I think if Parcells felt Romo was ready to take over and gave us the best chance to win he would be out there and who knows before this season is done Romo very well could be behind center if Bledsoe is not playing well. However Parcells and most coaches are not going to bench their starting QB because of 1 bad game aginst a very good defensive unit.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

If Bledsoe quit on the team in mid-year due to being replaced, then I think it would lead to many questioning his intestinal fortitude and would probably give him a few more "knocks" against a potential entry into the HOF.

No one likes a "quitter" and they will remember.

 

[Cowchips]

If Bledsoe quit on the team in mid-year due to being replaced, then I think it would lead to many questioning his intestinal fortitude and would probably give him a few more "knocks" against a potential entry into the HOF.

No one likes a "quitter" and they will remember.

You guys want to have your cake and eat it too. If Bledsoe walks because he is benched no one should even care. Bring in Testaverde or Carter because you are saying Bledsoe isn't your guy. Most teams have damaged goods as back-ups. Can anyone name the backups for Favre, McNabb, Manning or Brady without looking it up? Can anyone outside of Dallas/Fort Worth name the Cowboys backup?

If Parcells named Romo the starter, Bledsoe should be allowed to walk and a replacement brought in. You can't blame Bledsoe if he chooses not to stay as a back-up. Anyone can hold a clipboard for Romo.

 

[Cochese]

You guys want to have your cake and eat it too. If Bledsoe walks because he is benched no one should even care. Bring in Testaverde or Carter because you are saying Bledsoe isn't your guy. Most teams have damaged goods as back-ups. Can anyone name the backups for Favre, McNabb, Manning or Brady without looking it up? Can anyone outside of Dallas/Fort Worth name the Cowboys backup?

If Parcells named Romo the starter, Bledsoe should be allowed to walk and a replacement brought in. You can't blame Bledsoe if he chooses not to stay as a back-up. Anyone can hold a clipboard for Romo.

Aaron Rodgers, Jeff Garcia, Jim Sorgi, dude that backed up Leinart.

How did I do?

It amazes me when people say that they wouldnt blame Bledsoe if he abandoned his contract and quit on this team midseason if his job was rightfully taken from him. Are you Cowboys fans? What kind of attitude is that?

 

[Hostile]

Aaron Rodgers, Jeff Garcia, Jim Sorgi, dude that backed up Leinart.

How did I do?

It amazes me when people say that they wouldnt blame Bledsoe if he abandoned his contract and quit on this team midseason if his job was rightfully taken from him. Are you Cowboys fans? What kind of attitude is that?

Don't question people's fandom just because they don't agree with you.

 

[Cochese]

Don't question people's fandom just because they don't agree with you.

I question fandom when someone would support a player abandoning this team during the season. It makes them seem like Bledsoe fans that are only around for the ride.

 

[Doomsday101]

I question fandom when someone would support a player abandoning this team during the season. It makes them seem like Bledsoe fans that are only around for the ride.

I think he is just say why would it matter to those who have post after post of wanting Bledsoe benched? Personally I don't think Drew would leave this season if he was benched I can promise he would not return the following year as a backup but I don't think he would leave within the season itself. I hope for the Cowboys and Bledsoe that it does not come down to this

 

[Cowchips]

I think he is just say why would it matter to those who have post after post of wanting Bledsoe benched? Personally I don't think Drew would leave this season if he was benched I can promise he would not return the following year as a backup but I don't think he would leave within the season itself. I hope for the Cowboys and Bledsoe that it does not come down to this

Put it this way. How many of you would agree to stay in your jobs if they demoted you? As a manager, I would never demote an employee without giving him the opportunity to leave nor would I expect his loyalty at that point. I think it is Management 101 and I assume Parcells knows and understands that better than all of us.

I can't wait til Bledsoe trashes Houston and the Giants and we put this behind us!!

 

[joseephuss]

Put it this way. How many of you would agree to stay in your jobs if they demoted you? As a manager, I would never demote an employee without giving him the opportunity to leave nor would I expect his loyalty at that point. I think it is Management 101 and I assume Parcells knows and understands that better than all of us.

I can't wait til Bledsoe trashes Houston and the Giants and we put this behind us!!

Football is not the same thing. It is different from our real world. Do you really believe this article? Do you think that Bledsoe or any other QB who has been a starter in the league for many years would just retire because he got benched during the season? Nothing in Bledsoe's history shows him to be this type of guy.

There would be quite a few people who would accept a demotion because they would have no other choice. Why would you as a manager not expect loyalty from an employee you demoted? Employees have to work up to a certain standard to maintain their position. If they aren't doing that, then they should expect to be demoted or fired. That is part of the real world. If they think their employer is not being loyal for demoting or firing them, then they got problems.

 

[Rampage]

we want romo?