This Is Romo

[Tabascocat]

And they only had 14 rushing attempts. Like that is going to get an offensive line into running game "sync".

Murray didn't help matters with his butter-fingers.

Agree, Garrett gives up too early on the run, and when he doesn't, he calls the worst run plays possible. Other teams know where they are going to run the ball, so how hard is it to change it up?

I do not want to see anymore of that double-fake reverse stuff to a WR either, just run the ball to the weakest spot. Bring in another TE to block or something if Vickers can't do it, try anything.

 

[burmafrd]

Well I guess Romo and the season are lost then huh?

Good chance Romo ends this season on IR

But then you really could care less, right?

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Good chance Romo ends this season on IR

But then you really could care less, right?

He only had one sack last night.

One.

I know you don't ever want to give the OL any credit.

I get it.

It would spoil your agenda.

 

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

He only had one sack last night.

One.

I know you don't ever want to give the OL any credit.

I get it.

It would spoil your agenda.

Just because there wasn't many sacks doesn't mean they did a good job. Romo as always makes this joke of an offensive line look better than they actually are. The fact they gave up one sack had nothing to do with them it had everything to do with Tony just being great at avoiding pressure, sacks, hits, etc.

 

[Sarge]

I would like to have a more consistent running game.

However...

Keep in mind there were only 14 attempts last night and only 23 vs Tampa and only 16 vs Seattle.

The team has fallen behind vs the last three opponents which doesn't bode well for running the ball.

The Cowboys couldn't run (much) in the first half against the Giants, but exploded in the second half. The offensive line has had little chance to prove itself run blocking in the second half of any of the last three game.

Don't get me wrong, this isn't a great group, but I think they can be better than what they've showed.

They have been in close games all year for the most part - the reason they are running less, in my opinion, is because they simply CAN'T. What I am seeing as far as run blocking is beyond awful.

I do agree they can get better but frankly, that is only because they can't get much worse! :laugh2:

 

[TwoDeep3]

A doller makes me holler...

Michael, the fact that you quote Honey boo boo child makes me worry about you, my friend.

 

[Sarge]

Make no mistake, I am in no way defending the line, they are horrible. I was just pointing out their pass-blocking was improved last night. The end of my first post was we can't say the Oline wasn't bad overall, was supposed to say the Oline (pass blocking) was not bad overall, not as a whole including both blocking for pass and run.

Since the pass blocking improved some, maybe adding Costa and finding Bern's replacement adds some hope the run blocking can improve to be serviceable. I am barely hanging on to hope here, Sarge and looking for anything positive.

I definitely agree - the pass blocking was a LOT better last night and the penalties were at a minimum. The improvement was there, no doubt.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

They have been in close games all year for the most part - the reason they are running less, in my opinion, is because they simply CAN'T. What I am seeing as far as run blocking is beyond awful.

I do agree they can get better but frankly, that is only because they can't get much worse! :laugh2:

Here are two recent games by Murray. Both reflect only the first half of play:

8 carries 20 yards

7 carries 13 yards

What's the real difference here?

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Michael, the fact that you quote Honey boo boo child makes me worry about you, my friend.

:laugh2:

 

[Fletch]

Haven't we been saying this for years now? Give Romo this and that and we'll be great. Romo has much more to work with than most QB's IMO.

Really? Are we that talented? Guess you think so.

 

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Haven't we been saying this for years now? Give Romo this and that and we'll be great. Romo has much more to work with than most QB's IMO.

LOL no he doesn't. He has one of the worst offensive lines if not the worst in pro football. His receivers are very talented sure, but very inconsistent especially Dez Bryant.

 

[twentytwo]

Great post. Romo is the least of our problems going forward. I've got faith in him. And for some reason I still have faith in this team.

It's going to be a huge game coming out of the bye.

 

[maxdallasfan]

I've backed Romo for years. But nothing has changed with his play. Sure, he'll put up sexy numbers, but he's a turnover machine. Fumbles, INT's, etc.

He keeps saying he'll take care of the ball, play smarter football, yada yada yada.

He's Mr. Inconsistent

 

[Dale]

I largely agree, TD. I've been a huge Romo supporter and still am. He's probably playing the worst football of his career right now, but I think that can be largely attributed to a porous offensive line which leaves him forced to do too much, which doesn't play to his strong suit. Transport a better offensive line in front of him, and we're probably seeing 100-QB Rating play again.

At the same time, this has all become so tiring. I consider myself a realistic fan -- one who is optimistic and excited, but also critical and realizes the areas for concern. It's hard to defend this franchise. It's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. It's hard to imagine this group, as it's currently constructed, achieving a damn thing.

Romo has a stake in that. But so does the ever-disappointing Dez, the overmatched Garrett and any number of other parts of this organization. As a collective unit, this just ain't workin'.

 

[Dale]

Great post. Romo is the least of our problems going forward. I've got faith in him. And for some reason I still have faith in this team.

It's going to be a huge game coming out of the bye.

I don't disagree, but the one thing I have replaying in the back of my mind is this: Romo will be, what, 33 next season? If he were 28, yeah, of course he's a big part of what we're doing moving forward. But I'm beginning to wonder if the pieces we have put together are worth keeping together any longer. Does it make financial sense to throw $75 million at him and invest in a 33-year-old QB on a team that has given us no reason to believe it's headed in the right direction?

Obviously, answering "no" to that means just dissembling the whole thing, which probably isn't going to happen. And I fully understand the reasons to go that direction. But this does have a little bit of the feel of sitting back and watching as Rome burns.

 

[maxdallasfan]

^ Exactly my feeling. Romo is nearing the end. Time to move on. Extending him will cripple this franchise for the next 5 to 7 years. Heck, as he gets older, he is less and less likely to make it through a season. So we'll be left with a billion dollar QB on the sidelines while his back-up is dinking and dunking his way down the field trying to win a game.

Not worth it.

 

[TwoDeep3]

I don't disagree, but the one thing I have replaying in the back of my mind is this: Romo will be, what, 33 next season? If he were 28, yeah, of course he's a big part of what we're doing moving forward. But I'm beginning to wonder if the pieces we have put together are worth keeping together any longer. Does it make financial sense to throw $75 million at him and invest in a 33-year-old QB on a team that has given us no reason to believe it's headed in the right direction?

Obviously, answering "no" to that means just dissembling the whole thing, which probably isn't going to happen. And I fully understand the reasons to go that direction. But this does have a little bit of the feel of sitting back and watching as Rome burns.

Now this is a different issue, Dale.

because he still could provide a quality player at his position if the team were to be built around him.

But then we have the master of Disaster making the decisions. And with that you can never count on Jerry buying a clue.

So does Romo have value on the open market?

Or do you just let him walk and don't make an offer?

But your scenario of fisting up 75 million will be what Jerry does.

vegas won't post odds on him doing anything else.

 

[jobberone]

It doesn't do much good to run into a brick wall. Chicago was stacked against the run if I saw it correctly. I can't get to the film yet.

If they take the run away you must make them pay. (catchy ain't it) We didn't. I suspect they were shading Miles. Then Dez and OT don't step up well enough and at times make things much worse. At least we punted well.

And a nice post 2Deep

 

[TwoDeep3]

It doesn't do much good to run into a brick wall. Chicago was stacked against the run if I saw it correctly. I can't get to the film yet.

If they take the run away you must make them pay. (catchy ain't it) We didn't. I suspect they were shading Miles. Then Dez and OT don't step up well enough and at times make things much worse. At least we punted well.

And a nice post 2Deep

The integrity of the pocket was such that Romo was harassed, even if the stats don't say so. Some of that was surely Chicago. Some the hangover fro m Seattle and Tampa Bay.

Romo, in his quest to win, now has little confidence of how a play will turn out in regard to the line.

That shatters timing and being in sync.

And one of the main reasons last night was such a disaster.

But Chicago played great and we should not take anything away from them.

 

[BIGDen]

Wow. Was that really TwoDeep3? Great post. Those who don't see the truth in your post simply don't understand the game of football.