Why I am excited about Romo starting (not what you think)

[Reality]

For the first time since Aikman left, the Cowboys will finally go into the offseason knowing without a doubt whether or not they need a new quarterback.

We, as fans, have endurred Carter, Hutchinson, Leaf, Henson, Wright along with several veteran has-beens. However, with Romo starting now, we will know at the end of the year if he is the quaterback of the future, is a backup at best or if he should be planning his pro golf career.

No one has any expectations of Baker (not saying he doesn't have potential, just no one expecting him to compete any time soon if ever) so with Bledsoe gone at the end of the season, if Romo fails to impress, the top priority in the off-season will be a high-draft quarterback (Quinn?) and signing a veteran quaterback.

Edited: Of course if Romo does impress, that solves the problem too.

Great times are ahead!

-Reality

 

[JonJon]

So true.

Hopefully by the end of the season, Romo will prove that he is all the QB we need, and we can sign a vet QB in the offseason as QB insurance (I think Jake Plummer will be available) and focus our top picks on the O-line.

 

[canters]

Agree 100%. We will know one way or the other by the off season.

 

[Mansta54]

I feel ya but I truely believe Romo is the guy. I love his confidence, smarts, vision of the field, accuracy, quick release, and mobility. The offense was excited when he came in Monday night. I see TO and TG really benefiting with Romo at QB. Witten also. I'm hyped to watch him tonight. The kid is hungry, he has game...

 

[CowboyBlog]

I dont see how that helps.

Either way, we have to sign a FA QB or draft a high rounder.

It doesn't make any difference wether romo is the full time starter or not.



Remember, last season we went into the offseason knowing without a doubt whether or not they need a new quarterback. By the end of the season, we will have lost to very high paid QBs named drew. Remember, Romo was the emergency / practice squad QB at the beginning of camp.

 

[RCowboyFan]

Amen to that Indeed! Tony has best set of weapons he will ever have most likely, other than OL issues I guess, but he has many reasons to succeed than fail completely.

If not I guess Draft will be a big thing next year.

 

[Reality]

Remember, last season we went into the offseason knowing without a doubt whether or not they need a new quarterback. By the end of the season, we will have lost to very high paid QBs named drew. Remember, Romo was the emergency / practice squad QB at the beginning of camp.

You missed the point completely.

Last season we did not go into the season without options. We had options .. three of them .. Bledsoe, Henson and Romo. We didn't know what we had in Henson or Romo but we knew what we had in Bledsoe so the thinking was Bledsoe is the man unless one of the two young guys shows something.

Next year, for the first time since Aikman left, we won't have an unevaluated player "with potential" sitting on the bench holding us back. Either Romo proves he can be the starting QB or the team knows it has to focus heavily on signing and drafting new quaterbacks.

-Reality

 

[Crown Royal]

Post of the weekend. (Considering yesterday's threads, that isn't as major a kudos as would be expected). Even if Romo isn't the answer, we will at least know where we stand at QB - FINALLY.

 

[kojak]

I just hope they let Romo finish the season. Sometimes it can take a couple of games before he gets it.

 

[iceberg]

For the first time since Aikman left, the Cowboys will finally go into the offseason knowing without a doubt whether or not they need a new quarterback.

We, as fans, have endurred Carter, Hutchinson, Leaf, Henson, Wright along with several veteran has-beens. However, with Romo starting now, we will know at the end of the year if he is the quaterback of the future, is a backup at best or if he should be planning his pro golf career.

No one has any expectations of Baker (not saying he doesn't have potential, just no one expecting him to compete any time soon if ever) so with Bledsoe gone at the end of the season, if Romo fails to impress, the top priority in the off-season will be a high-draft quarterback (Quinn?) and signing a veteran quaterback.

Edited: Of course if Romo does impress, that solves the problem too.

Great times are ahead!

-Reality

heh, this is "exactly" what i think and what i've been after for quite some time. while i liked the younger guys, i didn't care much for the method of which we took flyer after flyer and chance after chance. while i agree the draft is a crapshoot, walk on FA's is even so much moreso.

i hope for the best and in the end, i see us FINALLY answering this question.

OL and either QB or WR should be our priority. if parcells is gone then we don't have to worry about some "family" LB being our pick. : )

 

[SultanOfSix]

Remember, Romo was the emergency practice squad QB at the beginning of camp.

No he wasn't.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

You are correct....and I for one hopes ROMO solves the problem so we can use our draft to work on the OFFENSIVE, offensive line....

 

[Bleu Star]

For the first time since Aikman left, the Cowboys will finally go into the offseason knowing without a doubt whether or not they need a new quarterback.

We, as fans, have endurred Carter, Hutchinson, Leaf, Henson, Wright along with several veteran has-beens. However, with Romo starting now, we will know at the end of the year if he is the quaterback of the future, is a backup at best or if he should be planning his pro golf career.

No one has any expectations of Baker (not saying he doesn't have potential, just no one expecting him to compete any time soon if ever) so with Bledsoe gone at the end of the season, if Romo fails to impress, the top priority in the off-season will be a high-draft quarterback (Quinn?) and signing a veteran quaterback.

Edited: Of course if Romo does impress, that solves the problem too.

Great times are ahead!

-Reality

I said this weeks ago and can't say it was met with this much approval. However, my thoughts have not changed. I am squarely on the same page as you. The draft now does not look as fuzzy as it might have been had we muddled through the rest of yet another season with DB at the helm. At least now we will know without a doubt what to do come draft time.

 

[superpunk]

There's always the off-chance he doesn't impress, and we sign Kerry Collins.

Just sayin'.

 

[scottsp]

For the first time since Aikman left, the Cowboys will finally go into the offseason knowing without a doubt whether or not they need a new quarterback.

We, as fans, have endurred Carter, Hutchinson, Leaf, Henson, Wright along with several veteran has-beens. However, with Romo starting now, we will know at the end of the year if he is the quaterback of the future, is a backup at best or if he should be planning his pro golf career.

No one has any expectations of Baker (not saying he doesn't have potential, just no one expecting him to compete any time soon if ever) so with Bledsoe gone at the end of the season, if Romo fails to impress, the top priority in the off-season will be a high-draft quarterback (Quinn?) and signing a veteran quaterback.

Edited: Of course if Romo does impress, that solves the problem too.

Great times are ahead!

-Reality

I was talking with Hos about this very point. Reality, it's exactly why I am excited. Am I skeptical about Romo at present? Hell yes. We have no idea what he is. He's not a rookie being thrown to the wolves. Game experience is crucial - and the only thing remaining for him. Because he's been in the meetings, he's seen NFL defenses in person and has had the opportunity to watch and digest.

What he does with this opportunity is anyone's guess. And while we won't know one way or another by tomorrow, I believe we will have a solid idea by season's end, provided he remains in the saddle.

The terribly exciting part about all this is exactly what you pointed out: we are going to get some good hard answers pertaining to the QB position. Again, this is not some retread or failed big league pitcher. This is a prospect the club has taken ample time to nurture. And now we have the chance to get a whiff of what Romo is about versus a quality NFL defense that has had time to prepare a gameplan specific to him.

I look forward to several weeks of this.

Jerry was very candid on Friday about this. If Romo does not prove to be worthy, they will definitely be in the market come next spring. He didn't candy coat his responses with optimism. While upside is always considered, performance is definitely being evaluated.

That is why I am pumped. It's different from seeing a backup enter a game. There is an entirely different dynamic to being a starter. It's a harsh position if performance isn't up to snuff. No darlings start games. Darlings typically tote clipboards.

 

[jbsg02]

And there won't be anymore Parcells QB's available!! that's the best part!

 

[SupermanXx]

There's always the off-chance he doesn't impress, and we sign Kerry Collins.

Just sayin'.

who are you?

 

[wileedog]

And there won't be anymore Parcells QB's available!! that's the best part!

He could go 2nd generation and trade for Phil's kid...

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I still don't see how 10 games is enough to accurately gauge a QB, but that's just me

 

[scottsp]

I still don't see how 10 games is enough to accurately gauge a QB, but that's just me

I agree with that. I don't think they will be looking the second coming, but they do need to see progression as the season rolls on. Keep miscues to a minimum. Direct the offense. Manage the game.

Big plays mixed with negative results won't cut it. I don't care how many highlight passes to Owens he makes.