Was Romo auditioning for other teams Saturday?

[Silverstar]

It was mentioned by Spagnola I believe, that Parcells has NEVER played a QB the entire game in preseason. The decision to play Romo for 4 quarters, is just so unlike Parcells. I can't help but wonder, if there was more to it than we're led to believe.

Here are some questions to ponder about this...

Why didn't Parcells give Henson a few snaps in the 4th quarter, when all the scubs were playing on defense anyway?

Could it be, that Parcells is letting other teams get a really good look at Romo and not so much Henson?

Why would Parcells need such an extensive look at Romo anyway? Didn't he do that last preseason in game situations...and the year before and before that?

Why play him the entire game, when you have 3 more to evaluate him with?

Does any of this, have to do with New Orleans being our next scheduled opponent?

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

.........

 

[Cochese]

No. Next question.

 

[Doomsday101]

It was mentioned by Spagnola I believe, that Parcells has NEVER played a QB the entire game in preseason. The decision to play Romo for 4 quarters, is just so unlike Parcells. I can't help but wonder, if there was more to it than we're led to believe.

Here are some questions to ponder about this...

Why didn't Parcells give Henson a few snaps in the 4th quarter, when all the scubs were playing on defense anyway?

Could it be, that Parcells is letting other teams get a really good look at Romo and not so much Henson?

Why would Parcells need such an extensive look at Romo anyway? Didn't he do that last preseason in game situations...and the year before and before that?

Why play him the entire game, when you have 3 more to evaluate him with?

Does any of this, have to do with New Orleans being our next scheduled opponent?

I think they just wanted to give Romo extended action. I don't think there is any underlying reason behind it.

 

[Vintage]

Didn't you get the memo?

Romo is God.

So....unless a team is willing to offer a 1st, a backup QB, and the son of Man in a deal....

No dice.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

No. Next question.

Well, my opinion on the subject is anybody who isn't starting is auditioning for other teams. Just kinda how I see it.

 

[Alexander]

Does any of this, have to do with New Orleans being our next scheduled opponent?

Not unless something is very very wrong with Drew Brees.

I don't see the value of trading Romo to New Orleans unless we got something in return because we would then have no backup. I also don't see New Orleans surrendering more than the mythical third round choice either.

It also depends if we have designs on a veteran backup (and there is only one even remotely worth signing). The idea of having only Bledsoe and Henson should scare anyone.

 

[Cochese]

The idea of having only Bledsoe and Henson should scare anyone.

Absolutely. So we are showcasing Romo for a trade so we can go into the season with Bledsoe, Henson and Baker as the QB's? Yikes. Doesnt make any sense.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Not unless something is very very wrong with Drew Brees.

I don't see the value of trading Romo to New Orleans unless we got something in return because we would then have no backup. I also don't see New Orleans surrendering more than the mythical third round choice either.

It also depends if we have designs on a veteran backup (and there is only one even remotely worth signing). The idea of having only Bledsoe and Henson should scare anyone.

Listen, I don't care what anybody says, the idea of Bledsoe being backed up by Romo and Henson scares the living crap out of me right now. Pre season is one thing but the real show is a whole nother deal.

 

[Vertigo_17]

the mythical third round choice

 

[jobberone]

Although he could be auditioning Romo for a trade, I believe Parcells needed a comfort level for a backup QB in what management and outsiders see as a possible SuperBowl contender here in Dallas.

Remember Parcells and Jerry et al have a lot of decisions to make about cuts, trades, and acquistions with the money required for that a big influence.

It is a lot easier and a safer bet to roll the dice for more money when the odds are more favorable. Romo being here to back up Bledsoe and do it without ruining our position in the hunt makes the odds better after that showing Saturday.

Now the game plan can go to a higher level in my opinion. Let's spend some money and make some trades if possible to shore up that OL. There is always some surprises later in camp with vets being cut for one reason or another. Some of them have enough in them to help a team over the hump when they are one or two players short.

Go for it Jerry.

 

[CIWhitefish]

You're half right I think. Romo wasn't autitioning. I think BP really wanted to see if Romo could handle a whole game if Bledsoe went down. BP was auditioning Shanle and Coleman though which was pretty much admitted to. It may even be for NO since they are pretty heavy at WR right now.

 

[Alexander]

Listen, I don't care what anybody says, the idea of Bledsoe being backed up by Romo and Henson scares the living crap out of me right now. Pre season is one thing but the real show is a whole nother deal.

Oh, I agree. But Romo/Henson backing up Bledsoe is more comforting that Henson and whatever else we could get. I have no desire to be looking at signing flotsam like Jeff Blake any time soon.

 

[31smackdown]

What Parcells was doing was pretty much exactly what he said he was doing.. see Romo play in extended action.

The reason he was/is doing this is because if Romo has to come in and play a few games, Parcells has to know what his tendencies/stamina/adjustments are in a FULL game.

As you see, Parcells mentioned in his PC that he now knows that you need to keep coaching Romo throughout the game and remind him of things.. kind of focus him a little.. he mentioned this is normal for a young qb.

Anyway.. that's what he was doing..

 

[NinePointOh]

Why didn't Parcells give Henson a few snaps in the 4th quarter, when all the scubs were playing on defense anyway?

If Romo wants to be a starter, he needs to know how to close out a game when he's hanging onto a slim lead.

Could it be, that Parcells is letting other teams get a really good look at Romo and not so much Henson?

We don't have the luxury of having too many young, talented QBs. Why in the world would we enter the regular season with only Drew Henson and Matt Baker backing up our 34-year old QB?

Why would Parcells need such an extensive look at Romo anyway? Didn't he do that last preseason in game situations...and the year before and before that?

Sort of. But that was a year ago, and two years ago. He's nowhere near the same QB he was back then, and it's crucial to keep monitoring his development.

Does any of this, have to do with New Orleans being our next scheduled opponent?

Why would it? New Orleans already has its franchise QB and a few good backups.

 

[jlust22]

According to Galloway, in today's walk off with the media after the PC, Parcells told the media he needs to get Romo 8 or 9 quality quarters in the preseason so he can go to Jerry with a proper evaluation. So, Romo is most likely going to play half the preseason games and Parcells would prefer to do that against opposing team's starters so they have a better idea of Romo's potential especially with him being a FA after the year and contract negotiations ongoing.

 

[NinePointOh]

Why didn't Parcells give Henson a few snaps in the 4th quarter, when all the scubs were playing on defense anyway?

If Romo wants to be a starter, he needs to know how to close out a game when he's hanging onto a slim lead.

Could it be, that Parcells is letting other teams get a really good look at Romo and not so much Henson?

We don't have the luxury of having too many young, talented QBs. Why in the world would we enter the regular season with only Drew Henson and Matt Baker backing up our 34-year old QB?

Why would Parcells need such an extensive look at Romo anyway? Didn't he do that last preseason in game situations...and the year before and before that?

Sort of. But that was a year ago, and two years ago. He's nowhere near the same QB he was back then, and it's crucial to keep monitoring his development.

Does any of this, have to do with New Orleans being our next scheduled opponent?

Why would it? New Orleans already has its franchise QB, and is deeper at the position than we are.

 

[Doomsday101]

Listen, I don't care what anybody says, the idea of Bledsoe being backed up by Romo and Henson scares the living crap out of me right now. Pre season is one thing but the real show is a whole nother deal.

True but then I don't know anyone who feels great about the backup having to come into a game should the starter get hurt. I liked Jason Garrett but was never thrilled with the prospect that he would have to start a game

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Oh, I agree. But Romo/Henson backing up Bledsoe is more comforting that Henson and whatever else we could get. I have no desire to be looking at signing flotsam like Jeff Blake any time soon.

I think you gotta wait and see what turns out. Teams are going to sustain injury before the pre-season is all said and done. Could be an opportunity to get a decent back up, with experience, might present itself. I don't think you bank on the fact that one will. Nor do you resign yourself to the fact that Romo is out of here.

You know what they say, "Luck is the residue of hard work and superior fourthought."

 

[KingTuna]

Romo was auditioning for his next contract. That's the only reason PArcells is playing him this much.

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