Trent Dilfer on Romo (Direct Quote)

[DejectedFan1996]

"The Star on the helmet gives you a 20 percent bump in perception, in talent and relevance. Even around the league. When you talk to players and coaches, there's just a perception that goes with the star on the helmet that gives you a 20% bump. I've been a Tony Romo apologist for a long time, I think he OVERCOMES a lack of talent, more than he lets the team down. And I know there are signature blunders at the end of games, but he far outweighs those with great end of game situations and carrying this team." -- Trent Dilfer.

Very well said. I've been critical of Romo more often than usual (only on this board not in the real world lol) because of Washington last year, but its very true. Romo's gaffe's a severely overblown.

But it will be this way until/unless we get a ring.

Just thought I'd share. (I've got my FB friends fuming right now)

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

Trent is pretty honest and objective when he talks about Romo. One of the few to be that way.

 

[Cowboys22]

That 20% thing is total bs. It may have true 20 years ago but no longer.

 

[hra8700]

He has been very inaccurate the last 4 weeks or so. Not sure what the problem is.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

He has been very inaccurate the last 4 weeks or so. Not sure what the problem is.

The problem was the two weeks prior. During the Saints game he had a lot of drops by his receivers. And today, you should feel the weather up here in the northeast. I've lived here all my life and even I find it nearly unbearable. I thought Romo threw the ball darn well today when it mattered the most.

 

[Shunpike]

Trent is one of the few who really know what he is talking about on ESPN. Him and Jaworski are 2 knowledgeable guys who I like reading/listening.

 

[dragon_mikal]

That 20% thing is total bs. It may have true 20 years ago but no longer.

Really?

Then why is Romo always being talked about win or lose? Why is Trent Dilfer making such a statement in the first place?

It isn't BS. Pretty obvious it isn't, actually.

 

[Cowboys22]

Really?

Then why is Romo always being talked about win or lose? Why is Trent Dilfer making such a statement in the first place?

It isn't BS. Pretty obvious it isn't, actually.

So you think just by wearing the star, a player gets a 20% jump in his perceived talent? That's what he said and I still say that maybe 20 years ago that was true but not now. Do the main guys get a 20% bump in scrunity by wearing the star, yes, buts thats a far cry from saying they are perceived better in talent just because they are wearing the star.

 

[dragon_mikal]

So you think just by wearing the star, a player gets a 20% jump in his perceived talent? That's what he said and I still say that maybe 20 years ago that was true but not now. Do the main guys get a 20% bump in scrunity by wearing the star, yes, buts thats a far cry from saying they are perceived better in talent just because they are wearing the star.

I'm not saying talent...if that's what was said my bad. I meant scrutiny.

 

[sideon]

That is such crap about him overcoming a lack of talent, it says he's perfect and everyone around him sucks which i don't buy at all. Romo had a great game but he's always great in November, December is where we will see how far he's come because these games are nice and all but if it comes down to the final game against PHI i wouldn't bet on him. I'm also sick of the people who say they believe in Romo yet get nervous on final drives because that means you don't fully believe in him.

 

[SDCowboy]

That is such crap about him overcoming a lack of talent, it says he's perfect and everyone around him sucks which i don't buy at all. Romo had a great game but he's always great in November, December is where we will see how far he's come because these games are nice and all but if it comes down to the final game against PHI i wouldn't bet on him. I'm also sick of the people who say they believe in Romo yet get nervous on final drives because that means you don't fully believe in him.

Uhh...you know he's one of the highest rated QBs in the league in December, right?

 

[Cowboys22]

I'm not saying talent...if that's what was said my bad. I meant scrutiny.

When I read what he said, that first sentence, says a 20% dump in perception, in talent and relevance. I agree on relevance and scrutiny but not perceived talent.

 

[Super_Kazuya]

He has been very inaccurate the last 4 weeks or so. Not sure what the problem is.

I thought he was pretty good most of the time when he needed to. There were a couple of bad throws on some third downs that were well short of the marker. I think he was mostly trying to make sure the other guy didn't catch it too.

Clearly, the conditions were a factor. Eli missed some passes that he just doesn't miss against us. Eli doesn't have elite arm strength but he does have plenty of arm and he is a very good deep passer. Some of his passes were all over the place... and I thought he also was clearly trying not to create a situation where the wind could turn a ball into a duck. Again, Eli just doesn't miss some of those like he did today.

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

That is such crap about him overcoming a lack of talent, it says he's perfect and everyone around him sucks which i don't buy at all. Romo had a great game but he's always great in November, December is where we will see how far he's come because these games are nice and all but if it comes down to the final game against PHI i wouldn't bet on him. I'm also sick of the people who say they believe in Romo yet get nervous on final drives because that means you don't fully believe in him.

I believed in Roger, but still got nervous.

 

[sideon]

Uhh...you know he's one of the highest rated QBs in the league in December, right?

Keep looking at the numbers and i'll focus on the crucial interceptions & costly sacks.

 

[SDCowboy]

Keep looking at the numbers and i'll focus on the crucial interceptions & costly sacks.

lol, ok bud.

 

[Tabascocat]

 

[Common Sense]

So you think just by wearing the star, a player gets a 20% jump in his perceived talent? That's what he said and I still say that maybe 20 years ago that was true but not now. Do the main guys get a 20% bump in scrunity by wearing the star, yes, buts thats a far cry from saying they are perceived better in talent just because they are wearing the star.

It certainly happens with this board. I don't know about the rest of the league.

 

[dropdeadfred5]

Keep looking at the numbers and i'll focus on the crucial interceptions & costly sacks.

In other words do not confuse me with reality.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

Keep looking at the numbers and i'll focus on the crucial interceptions & costly sacks.

How did you like the numbers on the final drive in today's game? It's OK to enjoy this one.