What QB does Romo remind u of?

[Q_the_man]

I'm thinking Marc Bulger...... was watching highlight of Bulger and all I saw was Romo............

 

[DallasDomination]

He doesnt remind me of anyone..

As far as comparing Romo with Bulger. I would have to say the only thing that kind of stands out Is Bulgers Side arm release...Besides that Nothing stands out.



Carson palmer reminds Me of Troy Aikman though.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

Certainly NOT Quincy.:

 

[CowboyMike]

I'll quote my grandpa on this subject. He's had the priviledge of watching every Cowboys QB in history. And what did he say during the thanksgiving game?

"Who does that remind you of? Roger."

 

[Big Dakota]

I think the Favre comparisons are right on the money, minus the cannon arm. He moves so much like Bret in my opinion and has that gun slinger way about him. Maybe without the huge arm Bret possessed he'll be able to harness a little more control than Bret ever did?

 

[Zaxor]

I'll quote my grandpa on this subject. He's had the priviledge of watching every Cowboys QB in history. And what did he say during the thanksgiving game?

"Who does that remind you of? Roger."

thats who he reminded me of and I have seen them all but 2 LeBaron & Meredith (though I did see Meredith I was too little to make much of a assessment of his game)

 

[dcfanatic]

I think the Favre comparisons are right on the money, minus the cannon arm. He moves so much like Bret in my opinion and has that gun slinger way about him. Maybe without the huge arm Bret possessed he'll be able to harness a little more control than Bret ever did?

I agree 100%. He even looks like him after he releases the football.

 

[RealCowboyfan]

I have to say Roger the doger on escapability and Farve on Release.....

 

[THUMPER]

He reminds me a lot of Staubach. He is a leader, moves well, makes plays on the move, has a good arm but not great, and has that certain something that makes people follow him.

The biggest difference is their attitudes. Staubach was all business, it was war and he was going to lead his men to victory. With Romo, he is having the time of his life out there and wants his guys to have fun winning the game. Both lead to victory but by very different paths.

I really enjoy watching Romo play. His game reminds me of Favre too in how he plays with such zest and enjoyment, like a kid, as well as his improvisation. Not that Romo isn't serious about the game but he is having fun while doing it. That makes him very enjoyable to watch and impossible not to like him.

Of current players I would say Romo is a combination of Favre and Brady. People who say "Romo faltered down the stretch" obviously weren't watching the games or paying attention because he played extremely well over the last 6 games of the year, including the playoff game. Our defense could stop no one and everything landed on Romo's shoulders. I believe he handled it very well and pulled out wins against the Giants and Falcons and nearly did against Detroit and Seattle.

By next year those same people will be comparing Romo with some of the best in the game and wondering why he wasn't drafted.

 

[Hostile]

I think the Favre comparisons are right on the money, minus the cannon arm. He moves so much like Bret in my opinion and has that gun slinger way about him. Maybe without the huge arm Bret possessed he'll be able to harness a little more control than Bret ever did?

I'll say I agree with this.

 

[GlitzCowboy]

He strikes me as a Joe Montana/Peyton Manning cross by the way he moves on the field. Jumping around at the line like Peyton, trying to control the game. The way he steps up, moves, in the pocket, like Montana. Especially his body frame, too, like Montana.

The only thing of Favre I see is his fakes and some of his gestures. Obviously though, because he idolized the guy most of his life and I think that's just because he wants to be like him, not that he is like him.

Brady, I don't see.

Elway, I don't see.

Certainly not, Bulger, do I see. Of course I never paid close enough attention to him to really make an assessment.

He's Montana/Manning.. Just mobile enough to get the job done and do what's neccasary, with the brillant mind backing him.

 

[Va_BoysFan4 Life]

I agree 100% that Staubach and Favre are the two that Romo remind me of.

The biggest difference is their attitudes. Staubach was all business, it was war and he was going to lead his men to victory. With Romo, he is having the time of his life out there and wants his guys to have fun winning the game. Both lead to victory but by very different paths.

I guess Roger's Naval Academy and miltary background plays a big part in that. However, I really enjoy Romo's "Kid living the Ultimate Dream" attitude in which he plays with. His excitement and his dedication to be the best is something his team mates can feed off.

However, I think he has that "hollywood star quality" that have not been seen at a high level since Joe Namath.

 

[cowboyz]

jake delhomme

 

[THUMPER]

I agree 100% that Staubach and Favre are the two that Romo remind me of.




I guess Roger's Naval Academy and miltary background plays a big part in that. However, I really enjoy Romo's "Kid living the Ultimate Dream" attitude in which he plays with. His excitement and his dedication to be the best is something his team mates can feed off.

However, I think he has that "hollywood star quality" that have not been seen at a high level since Joe Namath.

I agree, this kid will be a star in more than one way and I'm sure the media will take full advantage of that. I love watching him play and seeing his smile, very infectious and genuine.

 

[Hailmary]

I think the Favre comparisons are right on the money, minus the cannon arm. He moves so much like Bret in my opinion and has that gun slinger way about him. Maybe without the huge arm Bret possessed he'll be able to harness a little more control than Bret ever did?

That's a HUGE difference imo though. It's like saying some rookie pitcher is just like Doc Gooden was minus his 98mph fastball. He may have the same mechanics and throw the same repetoire of pitches, but if his fastball tops out at 92 rather than 98, they just don't compare.

 

[ZeroClub]

He reminds me a lot of Staubach. He is a leader, moves well, makes plays on the move, has a good arm but not great, and has that certain something that makes people follow him.

The biggest difference is their attitudes. Staubach was all business, it was war and he was going to lead his men to victory. With Romo, he is having the time of his life out there and wants his guys to have fun winning the game. Both lead to victory but by very different paths.

I really enjoy watching Romo play. His game reminds me of Favre too in how he plays with such zest and enjoyment, like a kid, as well as his improvisation. Not that Romo isn't serious about the game but he is having fun while doing it. That makes him very enjoyable to watch and impossible not to like him.

Of current players I would say Romo is a combination of Favre and Brady. People who say "Romo faltered down the stretch" obviously weren't watching the games or paying attention because he played extremely well over the last 6 games of the year, including the playoff game. Our defense could stop no one and everything landed on Romo's shoulders. I believe he handled it very well and pulled out wins against the Giants and Falcons and nearly did against Detroit and Seattle.

By next year those same people will be comparing Romo with some of the best in the game and wondering why he wasn't drafted.

IMO, your Staubach - Farve - Romo observations are quite accurate and very well stated.

I'm just hoping that Romo can turn the same corner that Staubach turned ... the ability to convert last gasp, come from behind wins while also avoiding mistakes in the clutch.

 

[dogunwo]

I'll say I agree with this.

I'll second that.

 

[notherbob]

If I compare him to a single player, no one fits exactly but Clint Longley comes closer than most others. The Staubach-Favre combo is the best fit and that says good things.

 

[28 Joker]

Tony Romo displayed Joe Montana attributes last year. He isn't very big, and he has a strong arm. However, he doesn't have a Farve or Elway arm. Romo displayed Montana's deadly accuracy last year. Montana threw what Bill Walsh called a very catchable ball. Romo's ball is very catchable. Montana could kill defenses with his mobility outside the pocket; Romo displayed this skill. Montana had a quick release; Romo has one. Montana had great vision and could find the open receiver; Romo displayed this vision in games last year. Montana killed teams in the two minute drill. Tony Romo did that all year long. Montana was a great leader. Romo has leadership skills. Montana had a cold-blooded killer instinct; Romo will develop this trait with more experience. He displayed this against the Colts. Montana wasn't named "cool Joe" for nothing. Romo was very calm under pressure last year. (see: Colts, Commanders, Giants, Panthers (0-14), Falcons, and Seahawks. Romo displayed "it" just like the great Joe Montana. Montana's team fed off him; the Cowboys' players have said the exact same thing.

Garrett is implementing a timing offense with some west coast traits. The more experience Romo gets in practice and in games will only make him better. As his brain gets in synch with his feet and arm, his throws will become automatic, just like a robot and just like Montana. The more he sees and reads defenses in this new offense, the better he will become.

I think Romo is going to be signed before the season starts, and he should be. Romo has a good O-line; furthermore, he has great weapons around him. There is no reason that he can't lead this team to victories in the future.

:starspin

 

[Blue&Silver]

This isn't as easy as I thought it would be. If I had to pick somebody I would say Jay Fiedler. Both are capable of having a good game one-week, and terrible the next. Both semi-accurate with average arms, and mobility.