What is wrong with Romo?

[George]

He has inflammatory cowboyitis.

That is redundant: inflammatory and -itis.

 

[jday]

I dont want to hear from the fantasy football stat bois.

The excitement and improvisation is gone. He doesnt make big plays any more.

Is it coaching or another one of Jerry's kids that gets a huge contract and dials it in?

I see what you are seeing. He is not the same Romo.

For what it is worth, here's what I think:

He has lost the want to win! Plain and simple. He has got used to losing, he's numb to it and therefore, he is no longer fighting it. He takes what the defense gives and if they don't give it, he takes the sack or throws the ball away. On to the next play. If the Cowboys win, great. If they don't, equally great - he still get's to go home to his hot wife and play golf in his back yard. Or, at least, that's part of it.

The other part, I believe is coaching. I honestly think Garrett has coached some if not all of the "gunslinger" out of him. The problem with that is if he's not a gunslinger, he is not a very effective quarterback.

Another part of it is his contract. What does he have to play for anymore? If we had a semi-decent defense, he may think he could play to finally win a Super Bowl, but he knows just as well as the rest of us should, they haven't a chance in the world to make it to the Super Bowl with that defense.

The other part of it, is father time catching up to him. He doesn't have the same athleticism to make defensive lineman/linebackers look stupid, like he used to. He doesn't have the same slickness/smoothness.

I'm sure there other factors at work, but the bottomline is, it really looks like the beginning of the end for Romo here in Dallas.

 

[Section446]

Also a possibility is that he has lost the confidence of his teammates and is playing it safer.

Impossible to know.

Not a whole lot has changed on offense though, aside from getting more protection from the OL, and the addition of Beasley (actually getting playing time). I feel like he's got more tools to work with this year than he's ever had. Maybe the pressure of being the QB for the Cowboys is just finally starting to get the better of him?

 

[Coy]

Here's a surprising stat:

Romo's TD/INT in the Cowboys 7 wins is 12/6 and his TD/INT in the Cowboys 6 losses is 15/1.

Take away his game against Denver where he had 5 TD's and 1 INT he had 10 TD's and ZERO INT in the other 5 losses.

Then it's time for him to start throwing picks

 

[Section446]

I see what you are seeing. He is not the same Romo.

For what it is worth, here's what I think:

He has lost the want to win! Plain and simple. He has got used to losing, he's numb to it and therefore, he is no longer fighting it. He takes what the defense gives and if they don't give it, he takes the sack or throws the ball away. On to the next play. If the Cowboys win, great. If they don't, equally great - he still get's to go home to his hot wife and play golf in his back yard. Or, at least, that's part of it.

The other part, I believe is coaching. I honestly think Garrett has coached some if not all of the "gunslinger" out of him. The problem with that is if he's not a gunslinger, he is not a very effective quarterback.

Another part of it is his contract. What does he have to play for anymore? If we had a semi-decent defense, he may think he could play to finally win a Super Bowl, but he knows just as well as the rest of us should, they haven't a chance in the world to make it to the Super Bowl with that defense.

The other part of it, is father time catching up to him. He doesn't have the same athleticism to make defensive lineman/linebackers look stupid, like he used to. He doesn't have the same slickness/smoothness.

I'm sure there other factors at work, but the bottomline is, it really looks like the beginning of the end for Romo here in Dallas.

I really, really don't want to believe that.

 

[5Stars]

I see what you are seeing. He is not the same Romo.

For what it is worth, here's what I think:

He has lost the want to win! Plain and simple. He has got used to losing, he's numb to it and therefore, he is no longer fighting it. He takes what the defense gives and if they don't give it, he takes the sack or throws the ball away. On to the next play. If the Cowboys win, great. If they don't, equally great - he still get's to go home to his hot wife and play golf in his back yard. Or, at least, that's part of it.

The other part, I believe is coaching. I honestly think Garrett has coached some if not all of the "gunslinger" out of him. The problem with that is if he's not a gunslinger, he is not a very effective quarterback.

Another part of it is his contract. What does he have to play for anymore? If we had a semi-decent defense, he may think he could play to finally win a Super Bowl, but he knows just as well as the rest of us should, they haven't a chance in the world to make it to the Super Bowl with that defense.

The other part of it, is father time catching up to him. He doesn't have the same athleticism to make defensive lineman/linebackers look stupid, like he used to. He doesn't have the same slickness/smoothness.

I'm sure there other factors at work, but the bottomline is, it really looks like the beginning of the end for Romo here in Dallas.

Cool story...he lost his want to win. Yeah,, that makes total sense. What a joke!

Without Romo this team would not sniff 3 games won!

 

[KJJ]

Right but that kind of proves my point that usually if your defense gives up that many points you're probably going to abandon the run completely and take more chances to come back in the game possibly equalling in more INT's. Obviously I don't want him to throw interceptions but it's crazy that in 6 losses he's only thrown 1 interception and that came at the end of the Denver game. I really think Garrett's offense has handcuffed him.

The Cowboys never really abandoned the run on Monday Night they continued to run it with over 12 minutes to play down by 28 points. Romo only attempted 20 passes. The Cowboys pretty much gave up with almost an entire quarter left instead of trying to hit some big plays for some quick scores. The offensive approach has clearly handcuffed Romo he's a playmaker who's not being allowed to make plays in fear of him turning the ball over. The Cowboys are going to have to start throwing caution to the wind offensively or they're going to keep finding themselves 2-3 scores down in the 4th quarter.

 

[pjtoadie]

Then it's time for him to start throwing picks

Haha I know it sounds crazy to think he should be throwing more picks but I just want him to take more chances and if it's an INT then oh well.

 

[Section446]

The Cowboys never really abandoned the run on Monday Night they continued to run it with over 12 minutes to play down by 28 points. Romo only attempted 20 passes. The Cowboys pretty much gave up with almost an entire quarter left instead of trying to hit some big plays for some quick scores. The offensive approach has clearly handcuffed Romo he's a playmaker who's not being allowed to make plays in fear of him turning the ball over. The Cowboys are going to have to start throwing caution to the wind on offense or they're going to keep finding themselves 2-3 scores down in the 4th quarter.

Which is funny, since all you heard in the off-season is how he's going to start having more say in the offense.

 

[pjtoadie]

The Cowboys never really abandoned the run on Monday Night they continued to run it with over 12 minutes to play down by 28 points. Romo only attempted 20 passes. The Cowboys pretty much gave up with almost an entire quarter left instead of trying to hit some big plays for some quick scores. The offensive approach has clearly handcuffed Romo he's a playmaker who's not being allowed to make plays in fear of him turning the ball over. The Cowboys are going to have to start throwing caution to the wind on offense or they're going to keep finding themselves 2-3 scores down in the 4th quarter.

I agree 100% and that was pretty much my point in all of this.

 

[Section446]

Cool story...he lost his want to win. Yeah,, that makes total sense. What a joke!

Without Romo this team would not sniff 3 games won!

Give me bad over average any day.

 

[17yearsandcounting]

I see what you are seeing. He is not the same Romo.

For what it is worth, here's what I think:

He has lost the want to win! Plain and simple. He has got used to losing, he's numb to it and therefore, he is no longer fighting it. He takes what the defense gives and if they don't give it, he takes the sack or throws the ball away. On to the next play. If the Cowboys win, great. If they don't, equally great - he still get's to go home to his hot wife and play golf in his back yard. Or, at least, that's part of it.

The other part, I believe is coaching. I honestly think Garrett has coached some if not all of the "gunslinger" out of him. The problem with that is if he's not a gunslinger, he is not a very effective quarterback.

Another part of it is his contract. What does he have to play for anymore? If we had a semi-decent defense, he may think he could play to finally win a Super Bowl, but he knows just as well as the rest of us should, they haven't a chance in the world to make it to the Super Bowl with that defense.

The other part of it, is father time catching up to him. He doesn't have the same athleticism to make defensive lineman/linebackers look stupid, like he used to. He doesn't have the same slickness/smoothness.

I'm sure there other factors at work, but the bottomline is, it really looks like the beginning of the end for Romo here in Dallas.

This is what I am saying.. I love Romo as our QB but he hasa gorgeous wife and kids, why fight for this dumpster fire?

Playing FB my senior year, I looked around and realized THERE WAS NO TALENT. I tried not to get hurt and get my scholarship.

 

[5Stars]

This is what I am saying.. I love Romo as our QB but he hasa gorgeous wife and kids, why fight for this dumpster fire?

Playing FB my senior year, I looked around and realized THERE WAS NO TALENT. I tried not to get hurt and get my scholarship.

So, you are saying that you are a quitter, huh? Makes sense coming from you. Well done!

 

[Coy]

Haha I know it sounds crazy to think he should be throwing more picks but I just want him to take more chances and if it's an INT then oh well.

I actually agree with you.

 

[5Stars]

Give me bad over average any day.

I would hate to see the women you date!

 

[jday]

Cool story...he lost his want to win. Yeah,, that makes total sense. What a joke!

Without Romo this team would not sniff 3 games won!

When does the "Cool story" response stop being cool or has it already? dun, dun, dun....

Now for my serious response:

Don't get me wrong...no one likes to lose, especially Romo. But at some point, I think you get callused to it. It doesn't sting like it used to. And when that happens, it's very hard to approach the game the same. Just a guess. I'm sure my guess isn't as good as yours, but it's mine for what it's worth.

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

He's either injured, or he's lost confidence in his ability.

I dont think either of these is true.

Its all about the offense being way too dependent on "taking what the defense gives us" and trying to protect the ball. Cutting down the INT's and playing it safe. Its playing not to lose, rather than playing to win, and that never wins anything.

The whole system is built on a neutered philosophy. The whole organization is functioning in self neutered mode. The coaches have been neutered and are trying to function in a role where one needs nads and they dont have any. Now the neutered coaches have neutered the QB and offense and want them to perform like stallions but they have put the players in the position of a group of geldings or eunuchs. They are expecting stallion results but using geldings in the attempt for the results.

This offense and the production is like a bunch of neutered dogs from the animal shelter. The worst part of it all is its a self imposed neutered philosophy on offense.

 

[pjtoadie]

Cool story...he lost his want to win. Yeah,, that makes total sense. What a joke!

Without Romo this team would not sniff 3 games won!

Yes we all know that without Romo this team would probably win only 3-5 games a year. But with him we're only winning 8 games! If you go 8-8 every year you get a bad draft position and no playoffs either. That is the worst case scenario imo. At least when you're 3-13 you get top talent in the draft to build on. Look at KC they were horrible for years but were able to get top draft picks and then they got themselves a good coach and a pretty good QB in the offseason. I'd rather take 3-4 years of the Cowboys being really bad but getting high draft picks then being 8-8 every year missing the playoffs and not getting a good draft position.

 

[Rockport]

I dont want to hear from the fantasy football stat bois.

The excitement and improvisation is gone. He doesnt make big plays any more.

Is it coaching or another one of Jerry's kids that gets a huge contract and dials it in?

smh. These posts are beyond ludicrous.

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

Don't get me wrong...no one likes to lose, especially Romo. But at some point, I think you get callused to it. It doesn't sting like it used to. And when that happens, it's very hard to approach the game the same.

Fans can attest to that!

Its more like a numbness. Its like Pavlov's dogs. It becomes the norm.