Twitter: Training Camp Practice #1 Thread

[ologan]

Not freaking out about it, but how about this:

Big Ben is 6 foot FIVE and weighs 241.

Romo is 6"2 and only weighs five pounds less. I understand he wasn't able to train consistently with the cyst, but that doesn't mean you keep on eating Twinkies and neglecting your diet. I believe Romo was 219 when he entered the league. And to me, 15 lbs is a lot, especially with Romo being 33 years old. Not a good combination.

......And so it begins. Didn't take too long to find someone on the ledge!

 

[TheSport78]

He's a QB throwing in camp who will be just fine weight-wise when the reg season starts.

I understand you are a good fitness guru, but I really do think he'll be fine.

We have much bigger concerns, imo.

Oh, I know he will. But with the cyst and everything, he's starting behind the 8 ball. With the already banged up OL the Cowboys have, it's an area of concern for me.

 

[TheSport78]

......And so it begins. Didn't take too long to find someone on the ledge!

I was just speaking about Romo's weight...doesn't mean I think the Cowboys are going 5-11 or anything like that.

 

[DFWJC]

Oh, I know he will. But with the cyst and everything, he's starting behind the 8 ball. With the already banged up OL the Cowboys have, it's an area of concern for me.

He played at 230 last year and moved extremely well....fwiw.

He'll be fine in a week or two

 

[TheSport78]

He played at 230 last year and moved extremely well....fwiw.

He'll be fine in a week or two

Just my opinion and observation, I think Tony would be optimal between 220-225 lbs. Just my two cents.

 

[RS12]

Bryan Broaddus ‏@BryanBroaddus 3m
Have to give Feederick credit for one thing, he is confident in making his line calls on what he sees. He is quick to do it.
First hour of practice and Kiffin dialing up the safety blitz. Walks Church in the box and shoots him inside but nice pickup by back.
Several passes already being defensed here. Johnson vs Escobar and Ernie Sims with INT on tip ball.

Step in right direction.

 

[DFWJC]

Just my opinion and observation, I think Tony would be optimal between 220-225 lbs. Just my two cents.

I agree

 

[TheSport78]

I agree

I'm assuming he'll be at his leanest toward the end of training camp. I wonder if they'll have any weigh-ins then...

 

[Staubacher]

Hilarious how there is a report about Romo "throwing lasers" which is virtually ignored by the so-called fans here, but endless carping about his temporary weight. Clueless and pathetic

 

[DFWJC]

Hilarious how there is a report about Romo "throwing lasers" which is virtually ignored by the so-called fans here, but endless carping about his temporary weight. Clueless and pathetic

They said his arm strength has improved for 3 straight years now.
Not sure how much, but at least it's not going the other way.
Timing and accuracy are more important though

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Well it's "training camp" for Cowboy fans also.

 

[Vanilla2]

Not freaking out about it, but how about this:

Big Ben is 6 foot FIVE and weighs 241.

Romo is 6"2 and only weighs five pounds less. I understand he wasn't able to train consistently with the cyst, but that doesn't mean you keep on eating Twinkies and neglecting your diet. I believe Romo was 219 when he entered the league. And to me, 15 lbs is a lot, especially with Romo being 33 years old. Not a good combination.

You've posted multiple times considering its something you're not freaking out about.

 

[Staubacher]

You've posted multiple times considering its something you're not freaking out about.

LOLOL

Good point!

 

[TheSport78]

You've posted multiple times considering its something you're not freaking out about.

I didn't know there was a limit? It's the beginning of training camp, my man. It's kind of a fun time to talk about football and the Cowboys.

 

[BigDinAZ]

Training camp is back!!!

So is there practice again at 4pm? I'm a little confused on the schedule.

Any news on Rat or *** is going on with the O-Line on day 1?????

 

[Rack]

Tim MacMahon ‏@espn_macmahon12s
Tony Romo, who couldn't do normal offseason conditioning routine due to surgery to remove cyst from back, is listed at 236 pounds.

Lots of convo about Romo's weight on 105.3 The Fan. Looks like I wasn't crazy or the only one...

He's gonna need that weight to soften the hits he's gonna take this season.

 

[Gemini Dolly]

Is that it for today?

 

[Rack]

Not freaking out about it, but how about this:

Big Ben is 6 foot FIVE and weighs 241.

Romo is 6"2 and only weighs five pounds less. I understand he wasn't able to train consistently with the cyst, but that doesn't mean you keep on eating Twinkies and neglecting your diet. I believe Romo was 219 when he entered the league. And to me, 15 lbs is a lot, especially with Romo being 33 years old. Not a good combination.

If you believe Big Ben is only 241 I have some ocean front property inside of Fort Hood for sale really cheap. You interested?

Of ALL the things there is to worry about with this team, you're freaking worried about Romo's WEIGHT?! SERIOUSLY?!

Starting guards are scrubs, starting Nose is a backup at best, safeties are a concern, depth, etc.... Romo's weight is nowhere NEAR the top of that list.

 

[Cowboy_Shawn]

Step in right direction.

Accurate and on time shotgun snaps will be a welcome sight as well.

 

[Gemini Dolly]

I used to worry about Romo's weight, but during the season, he doesnt look fat.