Truthfully, what is your comfort level with our new QB?

[Bleu Star]

1- I have been talking about Romo for 2 years-nobody listened.

Since pre-season here.

 

[sago1]

Must admit I'm very surprised and impressed by his performance so far but don't think he's bound for Canton yet. I do want to see more of him against the better teams to see how his performance is then. But if he continues to play as well as he has by season's end, then I definitely think he will be our QB for a good long time. His work ethic is partly the reason I think he's going to be a real good QB; he already understands the need for him to constantly be studying game film on our opponents but also studying how other good QBs perform and their strengths/weaknesses. I do think his abilities (quick release, quick defensive readings, mobility, and quick check down on his WRs) make it less likely teams can scheme in any meaningful way to stop him. It's not like he's relying on gimmick plays to get good numbers or the win.

If he continues to perform well, I would expect Jerry Jones to lock him up before the 07 begins. No way will we risk losing him in free agency nor do you ever franchise a good QB. Also no way would we part with a good QB for any 2 first round picks; a good QB is worth way more then that--he's almost irreplaceable and we've spent lot of effort/time on those worthless guys we've had since Aikman trying to get ourselves a good QB. To get one who cost us northing in the draft nor a huge big salary in FA would be unbelieable and a much better story then even Brady was, particularly if Romo somehow can get us into the playoffs (depends on other players doing their jobs w/o screwing up in penalties, drop passes, etc.) and maybe even win a game. But frankly, as long he plays well, he doesn't have to get us to the playoffs particularly if it obvious other players are the ones making continued mistakes which stop us.

Here's hoping we finally play the kind of game we are hope/believe we are capable of and set ourselves up for a run through the rest of the season. Would be a miracle considering our vaulted penalty inclinations.

 

[Jimz31]

I'm a 1 as well....what I see him doing is something that not many, if any at all QB's do....convert 3rd down like it was nothing.

We haven't seen this in YEARS.

I don't think he is a one year wonder....he has learned ALOT from sitting and he has the right attitude to get the job done.

Who cares what college he came from? In 5 years, it probably won't be talked about too much....I NEVER remember it being brought up over and over when Walter Payton's name is brought up.

 

[Dale]

From another board. Tony has played great football to this point but where is IYO your comfort level with him?

1. 100% our starting QB and should be given a big contract.

2. He has played well to this point but i'm not sold yet.

3. He is in a good system for him but is not special.

4. Other?

Of these choices, I'd select 1.

If I were to completely modify it to my choosing, I would say: I believe he is 100% the starting quarterback next season. I'm not "for" giving anyone a huge contract after three games, though.

Barring a colossal meltdown -- in other words, he starts playing like Hutchinson -- I can't envision any scenario where he isn't our starter next year and beyond.

And, honestly, I like that idea. He'll struggle at some point, but I like his chances of bouncing back from such struggles. I don't think this is some Cinderella story where once the clock strikes 12, he'll revert back to a sub-par player.

 

[Dale]

I think it's funny how everyone is saying "Yeah, Romo is playing well but let's see how he handles a game in which he has 3 int's".
Yo Einstien's!!!!!
He already has had that game.
The Giants game and you know what...he handled it pretty good.
I'm not ready to annoint Romo a great qb but I am cautiously optimistic about his future here in Dallas.
He has played great and this is the best qb overall we have had since Aikman. Easily!!!

Tremendous post.

That's the game I keep reverting back to in my mind. Even after each interception, he came back battling the next play. He never got "down" by his mistakes.

I'll say this, though: I'm waiting to see how he responds when a team forces him into mistakes because it is shutting him down. To me, that Giants game was a case of self-induced mistakes for Romo. Poor decision here, poor throw there.

But, given his limited track record, I think he can respond. Teams have had some time to study him now. I think it's easier said than done to stop him. He doesn't strike me as a one-dimensional player that teams can take away from his game. He's poised, athletic, has pocket presence, is accurate, smart, sees the field, has leadership and has a strong enough arm.

 

[sbark]

I'm in......it seems to natural, comes to him easy enough......gotta remember he will also improve and only get better, and hopefully bp etc can add things to keep defences off balance...........dictate to them, got a good enough running game