We've seen 2 games of this new "cautious" Romo...

[Nav22]

And I'm surprised at the overall reception from fans here.

He hasn't thrown a TD pass in either game, true.

But anyone who watched the Carolina game knows Tony was very solid. Didn't turn the ball over, took what the D gave him, and we only scored 13 points offensively because of the ridiculous goalline failures (false start killing one chance, back-to-back incompletions from the 1 killing another).

Then there's the Denver game. So he threw one INT in this one, but it may not have been all his fault. Austin maybe ran the wrong route or might've just ran a poor one. Plus, Champ Bailey made a ridiculous catch for the INT. More often than not, the DB will not make that play and that pass falls incomplete.

Still on the Denver game... aside from the one INT, Tony's decision-making wasn't bad, was it? He missed receivers all day, but that was simply an accuracy issue. It wasn't like he missed the receivers because he's scared to turn the ball over... looked like he was making the right reads, was able to find open receivers, but he was just off-target. I don't know if it was the Denver altitude or just "one of those days" or what.

So I guess my point is, let's be patient with this "new Romo". Remember, he DID need to cut down on his turnovers heading into this season. The NFL world was all in complete agreement on that.

Tony recently said something about "staying the course" and not panicking and changing everything just because of one game. I agree. He's learning to take better care of the football, and he's still doing a good job of taking what the D gives him. When he's accurate (the inaccuracy in the Denver game was an aberration), he'll get the job done, and we'll be glad he "stayed the course" with his emphasis on protecting the football.

 

[Bluestang]

I think Romo deserves criticism for his recent play, but the entire TEAM continues to commit stupid penalties at crucial moments or doesn't make the big play at same crucial moments in the game.

 

[zeroburrito]

I think Romo deserves criticism for his recent play, but the entire TEAM continues to commit stupid penalties at crucial moments or doesn't make the big play at same crucial moments in the game.

maybe it's just the other team making those crucial plays? maybe this team just isn't as good as we thought.

 

[CF74]

The game plan in the 1st half of the Bronco game was working minus the turn over, the missed field goal, and drive killing penalties. I said in another thread if it hadn't been for our mistakes we could have easily put up 21 points in the 1st half. The dink and dunk works but the powers that be get impatient and resort to their old tendencies.

Romo was so inaccurate in the 2nd half it was embarrassing and despite being found in long yardage situations I wish we had just run the ball more.

 

[The Emperor]

And I'm surprised at the overall reception from fans here.

He hasn't thrown a TD pass in either game, true.

But anyone who watched the Carolina game knows Tony was very solid. Didn't turn the ball over, took what the D gave him, and we only scored 13 points offensively because of the ridiculous goalline failures (false start killing one chance, back-to-back incompletions from the 1 killing another).

Then there's the Denver game. So he threw one INT in this one, but it may not have been all his fault. Austin maybe ran the wrong route or might've just ran a poor one. Plus, Champ Bailey made a ridiculous catch for the INT. More often than not, the DB will not make that play and that pass falls incomplete.

Still on the Denver game... aside from the one INT, Tony's decision-making wasn't bad, was it? He missed receivers all day, but that was simply an accuracy issue. It wasn't like he missed the receivers because he's scared to turn the ball over... looked like he was making the right reads, was able to find open receivers, but he was just off-target. I don't know if it was the Denver altitude or just "one of those days" or what.

So I guess my point is, let's be patient with this "new Romo". Remember, he DID need to cut down on his turnovers heading into this season. The NFL world was all in complete agreement on that.

Tony recently said something about "staying the course" and not panicking and changing everything just because of one game. I agree. He's learning to take better care of the football, and he's still doing a good job of taking what the D gives him. When he's accurate (the inaccuracy in the Denver game was an aberration), he'll get the job done, and we'll be glad he "stayed the course" with his emphasis on protecting the football.

This "new" Romo is best complemented by a running game. He's a great bus driver. If we wanted the "old" Romo, honestly, we'd need a playmaker like T.O. on the team. There's no way that the "old" Romo can function without a playmaking wide receiver. So, therefore, we should run the ball. But go tell that to Jason Garrett. You might as well drink strychnine and shake snakes in the air and hope to not get injured in some way than to expect Garrett to do otherwise.

 

[Bluestang]

maybe it's just the other team making those crucial plays? maybe this team just isn't as good as we thought.

Honestly who knows? There are some many factors this yr and changes across the board w/ this team it's puzzling sometimes.

Here's just a few:
1. QB who changes his mechanics and instincts during the offseason
2. New WRs (other than Crayton) - Austin, Hurd injured last yr and had no significant playing time. Roy Williams is a tad bit faster, but didn't really establish any timing/chemistry w/ Romo last yr.
3. New personnel on D - at least it seems that they are starting to get better


Now some might disagree w/ the WRs but practicing and playing in a regular season game are pretty different and it's easy for the Xs & Os to key in on certain plays or players subtleties during practices. I don't really think Austin and Hurd have a good chemistry w/ Romo in live game speed because they sat out on injuries way too much.

 

[craig71]

And I'm surprised at the overall reception from fans here.

He hasn't thrown a TD pass in either game, true.

But anyone who watched the Carolina game knows Tony was very solid. Didn't turn the ball over, took what the D gave him, and we only scored 13 points offensively because of the ridiculous goalline failures (false start killing one chance, back-to-back incompletions from the 1 killing another).

Then there's the Denver game. So he threw one INT in this one, but it may not have been all his fault. Austin maybe ran the wrong route or might've just ran a poor one. Plus, Champ Bailey made a ridiculous catch for the INT. More often than not, the DB will not make that play and that pass falls incomplete.

Still on the Denver game... aside from the one INT, Tony's decision-making wasn't bad, was it? He missed receivers all day, but that was simply an accuracy issue. It wasn't like he missed the receivers because he's scared to turn the ball over... looked like he was making the right reads, was able to find open receivers, but he was just off-target. I don't know if it was the Denver altitude or just "one of those days" or what.

So I guess my point is, let's be patient with this "new Romo". Remember, he DID need to cut down on his turnovers heading into this season. The NFL world was all in complete agreement on that.

Tony recently said something about "staying the course" and not panicking and changing everything just because of one game. I agree. He's learning to take better care of the football, and he's still doing a good job of taking what the D gives him. When he's accurate (the inaccuracy in the Denver game was an aberration), he'll get the job done, and we'll be glad he "stayed the course" with his emphasis on protecting the football.

You have some valid points.It will be interesting as to how Romo handles the adversity that will come if the losses pile up.Will he maintain the coarse or will he crumble under the pressure.If the team starts winning will he stay off "the cheese" and concentrate on winning a playoff game.I believe that this season will say alot when all is said and done,is Romo "the guy" or is he just another guy.

Craig

 

[EPL0c0]

Uh...didn't Romo also fumble the ball?

 

[zeroburrito]

Uh...didn't Romo also fumble the ball?

31 other quarterbacks would have probably fumbled there as well.

 

[RoadRunner]

maybe it's just the other team making those crucial plays? maybe this team just isn't as good as we thought.

Its not the talent that is the problem, its the mental aspect.

 

[zeroburrito]

Its not the talent that is the problem, its the mental aspect.

that is part of being good. running back is the only position where dumb doesn't matter.

 

[Asklesko]

So Romo's not scoring points on purpose. Okay.

 

[DatNguyen59]

I didn't think that cutting down on the INT's would effect his play this much. I mean come on, he has 4 TD's and 4 INT's. I pray that Romo hasn't lost his swagger.ray:

 

[Beast_from_East]

When you take a gunslinger and try to turn him into a pocket passer.......well, we see the result.


Garrett is a genius.

 

[DTIME]

And I'm surprised at the overall reception from fans here.

He hasn't thrown a TD pass in either game, true.

But anyone who watched the Carolina game knows Tony was very solid. Didn't turn the ball over, took what the D gave him, and we only scored 13 points offensively because of the ridiculous goalline failures (false start killing one chance, back-to-back incompletions from the 1 killing another).

Then there's the Denver game. So he threw one INT in this one, but it may not have been all his fault. Austin maybe ran the wrong route or might've just ran a poor one. Plus, Champ Bailey made a ridiculous catch for the INT. More often than not, the DB will not make that play and that pass falls incomplete.

Still on the Denver game... aside from the one INT, Tony's decision-making wasn't bad, was it? He missed receivers all day, but that was simply an accuracy issue. It wasn't like he missed the receivers because he's scared to turn the ball over... looked like he was making the right reads, was able to find open receivers, but he was just off-target. I don't know if it was the Denver altitude or just "one of those days" or what.

So I guess my point is, let's be patient with this "new Romo". Remember, he DID need to cut down on his turnovers heading into this season. The NFL world was all in complete agreement on that.

Tony recently said something about "staying the course" and not panicking and changing everything just because of one game. I agree. He's learning to take better care of the football, and he's still doing a good job of taking what the D gives him. When he's accurate (the inaccuracy in the Denver game was an aberration), he'll get the job done, and we'll be glad he "stayed the course" with his emphasis on protecting the football.

Would you like me to wipe the bat piss off of your "top gun(Tom Cruise shiny silver) glasses" now or later! I'll wait until Thanksgiving if you like.

 

[dadymat]

Uh...didn't Romo also fumble the ball?

uh....did u watch the game or listen to it one the radio.......there was nothing he couldve done on that sack