Very serious question about Tony Romo heading into the 2009 season

[ScipioCowboy]

Thank you

Can anyone even remember the last season in which Dallas posted a winning record in the month of December?

 

[adzrne7]

The Cowboys were struggling to win in December well before Romo took the starting reigns. The chronic late season swoons are a team condition, not solely a Romo condition.

Of course we had problems before Romo was a starter, I'm not denying that. What I'm saying is while he is a very good QB(don't miss this) he doesn't yet know how to win when the games get tougher. Parcells tried to tell him this constantly, yet Romo never listened it seems like.

 

[zrinkill]

Parcells tried to tell him this constantly, yet Romo never listened it seems like.

Parcells must have forgotten sometime in the early 90's

 

[adzrne7]

Parcells must have forgotten sometime in the early 90's

forgotten what? He knows what it takes for a QB to win under pressure. He always kept telling Romo he gets away with things, and he needs to be smarter and more careful with the ball. Romo needs to get that soon, or else I don't see a Super Bowl in our near Future. I'm not hating on Romo either I like him.

 

[zrinkill]

forgotten what? He knows what it takes for a QB to win under pressure. He always kept telling Romo he gets away with things, and he needs to be smarter and more careful with the ball. Romo needs to get that soon, or else I don't see a Super Bowl in our near Future. I'm not hating on Romo either I like him.

I agree that Romo needs to be smarter ...... and to protect the ball better ..... but Parcells forgot how to win as a headcoach as well.

 

[jswalker1981]

Ya know...QC won a playoff game. I think the defense was rated #5 that year. I'm not sure what the offense was rated?

By some of these "Cowboy fans"...QC is a better QB then Romo?


I don't get it?

When did Carter win a playoff game?

 

[ScipioCowboy]

Of course we had problems before Romo was a starter, I'm not denying that. What I'm saying is while he is a very good QB(don't miss this) he doesn't yet know how to win when the games get tougher. Parcells tried to tell him this constantly, yet Romo never listened it seems like.

Why are you singling out Romo?

It seems Parcells bears at least as much responsibility for the Cowboys' playoff drought as Romo; for all the alleged wisdom Parcells tried to impart to Romo, Parcells never won playoff game in Dallas and he never posted a winning record in December with the Cowboys.

As I said, Romo is only part of the problem, and he's not even the largest part.

 

[adzrne7]

Why are you singling out Romo?

It seems Parcells bears at least as much responsibility for the Cowboys' playoff drought as Romo; for all the alleged wisdom Parcells tried to impart to Romo, Parcells never won playoff game in Dallas and he never posted a winning record in December with the Cowboys.

As I said, Romo is only part of the problem, and he's not even the largest part.

I agree he isn't the only problem during December, but he is the most important and leader of the team. If he learns to take better care of the ball during these times others will follow. People follow leaders whether they are doing something right or wrong.

 

[ScipioCowboy]

I agree he isn't the only problem during December, but he is the most important and leader of the team. If he learns to take better care of the ball during these times others will follow. People follow leaders whether they are doing something right or wrong.

What leadership from Romo would've prevented the Cowboy defense from surrendering two consecutive 80 yard TD runs against Baltimore or from being shredded by Donovan McNabb?

What leadership would've corralled TO's divisive antics?

Romo is far from being the biggest problem on this team or within this organization.

 

[jswalker1981]

What leadership from Romo would've prevented the Cowboy defense from surrendering two consecutive 80 yard TD runs against Baltimore or from being shredded by Donovan McNabb?

What leadership would've corralled TO's divisive antics?

Romo is far from being the biggest problem on this team or within this organization.

I think you could question his "leadership" the last couple of years when it was the offensive's fault for the failures. But I think that was because when he became a starter, the biggest ego on the team was already a starter. And he didn't want to clash with TO. With TO gone, I think it is easier for him to take the lead when the biggest ego is gone. The same for the defense, we all know it is Ware's defense, Ware knows it is his defense, but he deferred to Ellis to not step on toes. With Ellis gone, I think that you'll see a more vocal Ware, and the same with Romo now that TO is gone.

 

[ScipioCowboy]

I think you could question his "leadership" the last couple of years when it was the offensive's fault for the failures. But I think that was because when he became a starter, the biggest ego on the team was already a starter. And he didn't want to clash with TO. With TO gone, I think it is easier for him to take the lead when the biggest ego is gone. The same for the defense, we all know it is Ware's defense, Ware knows it is his defense, but he deferred to Ellis to not step on toes. With Ellis gone, I think that you'll see a more vocal Ware, and the same with Romo now that TO is gone.

There's valid reason for questioning Romo's leadership. I'm not denying that. I only reject the notion that Romo bears the onus of responsibility for December swoons and playoff droughts.

 

[jswalker1981]

There's valid reason for questioning Romo's leadership. I'm not denying that. I only reject the notion that Romo bears the onus of responsibility for December swoons and playoff droughts.

Totally agree. I was just saying that now some of the older players have left, Romo and Ware have "seniority" over any other guys that you would look at to be leaders. That is what I think "Romo-friendly" means, he is now the man in charge, and no one should question him.

 

[the kid 05]

But his time has to be running out to prove he is a franchise QB wouldn't you agree? Right now he has two major stains on his resume which is winless as a QB in the playoffs and the Chief of Collaspe in December.

how long did it take Payton to win a playoff game?

 

[DallasDomination]

I dont understand how anyone cannot see that Romo needs improvement.

 

[zrinkill]

I dont understand how anyone cannot see that Romo needs improvement.

Who has said Romo does not need improvement?

 

[DallasDomination]

Who has said Romo does not need improvement?

Just my opinion about you...Honestly man no disrespect. Nobody can say anything about Romo without you getting mad or making it seem like they are fishing, stupid or trolls.

 

[zrinkill]

Just my opinion about you...Honestly man no disrespect. Nobody can say anything about Romo without you getting mad or making it seem like they are fishing, stupid or trolls.

So I am mad? I just asked who has said that Romo does not need improvement?

My opinion about you is that you and a few others just want to bad mouth Romo because you need someone to blame over the failures of the Team for the last few years.

No one that I have seen defending him from such silly attacks have said he needs no improvement.

If I have missed something please point out the post.

 

[zrinkill]

In my opinion Romo needs to

1. Protect the ball better

2. Stop forcing the "big play" and understand that sometimes the best play is to not make a mistake.

Once he realizes that ..... I feel he will reach his full potential.

 

[Vtwin]

I agree he isn't the only problem during December, but he is the most important and leader of the team. If he learns to take better care of the ball during these times others will follow. People follow leaders whether they are doing something right or wrong.

Welcome and GOOD LUCK my friend.

 

[Vtwin]

Just my opinion about you...Honestly man no disrespect. Nobody can say anything about Romo without you getting mad or making it seem like they are fishing, stupid or trolls.