Why I'm Excited About Tony Romo

[Bleu Star]

No, I fully understand that there are fans out there like you. And by like you, I mean bat**** crazy.

Folks. I believe we have found the equivalent for Romo of what some of you seem to think of me where it pertains to TO.

 

[Gemini Dolly]

How Tony performs this season is going to tell me a lot about if he really is our guy. If he regresses, maybe he just isnt who we hoped he would turn out to be. And I like the dude, a lot, so it sucks to even think about having to look elsewhere.

 

[theogt]

We didn't know Romo was Romo until he took the field three years in. There will be plenty to come along that have the potential to be "better" in the next few years. He better work on his "big game" skills and lay off of the moonlight popcorn sessions with Jessica.

No, you said you want to "punt" him after next year if he has a bad December, regardless of whether we have someone better or not.

 

[Bleu Star]

No, you said you want to "punt" him after next year if he has a bad December, regardless of whether we have someone better or not.

I love me some Romo but this is the golden year IMO. Take that how you wish.

 

[theogt]

Folks. I believe we have found the equivalent for Romo of what some of you seem to think of me where it pertains to TO.

You're exactly right. Not wanting to get rid of a controversial 35 year old receiver is exactly like not wanting to get rid of a Pro Bowl, record setting, 28 year old QB.

Exactly.

 

[Bleu Star]

You're exactly right. Not wanting to get rid of a controversial 35 year old receiver is exactly like not wanting to get rid of a Pro Bowl, record setting, 28 year old QB.

Exactly.

What's the "Pro Bowl, record setting, 28 year old QB"'s December record as a starter? Mind you, that "35 year old receiver" is a future Hall Of Famer. Just keeping the details straight...

 

[theogt]

What's the "Pro Bowl, record setting, 28 year old QB"'s December record as a starter? Mind you, that "35 year old receiver" is a future Hall Of Famer. Just keeping the details straight...

And I'm sure you'd have cut Peyton Manning after his 5th season too.

Oh, good lord, I'm out. This conversation is just beyond stupid.

 

[Gemini Dolly]

And I'm sure you'd have cut Peyton Manning after his 5th season too.

Oh, good lord, I'm out. This conversation is just beyond stupid.

Different situations. You cant compare.

 

[bluenut]

Romo is the man! If he gets some bloody protection so he doesn't have to flee the pocket every down. If he has time and some slant plays or just some good plays. If he dumps the ditzy, stinky fart girl who can't sing anyways. If he would just stop doing anything but breathe football.(jk) This will be his break out year! This has been a bluenut public service announcement.

 

[theogt]

Different situations. You cant compare.

Of course you can. Manning was 27 and hadn't won a playoff game. Tony is 28 and hasn't won a playoff game.

Oh wait, I know why you can't compare them -- Tony's stats were better than Manning's at that point in his career.

 

[Bleu Star]

Of course you can. Manning was 27 and hadn't won a playoff game. Tony is 28 and hasn't won a playoff game.

Oh wait, I know why you can't compare them -- Tony's stats were better than Manning's at that point in his career.

Why are we even mentioning Romo's name in the same sentence as Peyton's at this moment in time?

 

[MONT17]

Romo is better than Peyton in Jerryland! Infact lions fans give the "Manning 5 year" defense for Dan Orvansky's play so why cant Cowboys fans?

Needless to say 9er fans used the "David Carr" defense when defending Alex Smith's play for years...

 

[theogt]

Why are we even mentioning Romo's name in the same sentence as Peyton's at this moment in time?

Perhaps because they have comparable stats (both have exactly 94.7 career QB ratings) and it took Peyton six full season before he could win a single playoff game. Romo is about to start his third full season.

 

[theebs]

This thread is comical.

Its a sad state of affairs around here lately.

Hopefully it will change around here soon.

 

[Bleu Star]

Perhaps because they have comparable stats (both have exactly 94.7 career QB ratings) and it took Peyton six full season before he could win a single playoff game. Romo is about to start his third full season.

Stats schmats. What has Romo done to be mentioned in the same sentence as Peyton?

 

[Idgit]

Stats schmats. What has Romo done to be mentioned in the same sentence as Peyton?

Play very, very good football at the QB position in the NFL for three years or so?

 

[Bleu Star]

Play very, very good football at the QB position in the NFL for three years or so?

We sure have plenty to show for that now don't we... & I assume you mean pre-December play...

 

[Idgit]

We sure have plenty to show for that now don't we... & I assume you mean pre-December play...

I mean all of his play. He's a very good QB, and he's not the reason we haven't won a playoff game. But deep down I think you know that.

 

[cowboyschmps3]

As someone who has been clear about my disappointment in Tony Romo's attitude (at least the attitude he has expressed) about leadership, I also wanted to talk about what I like in our QB. I think sometimes Tony's biggest fans (and I count myself as a Romo fan), think that if we criticize some aspect of his game, or wish that some things would change about him, that we can't really be his fans.

So, let me be clear about what I like about the guy and why I'm excited and hopeful about the future. Maybe some others who have been critical of him can chime in as well.

Not in any particular order:

1. He has better arm strength than I originally thought. It isn't as big as some, but big enough to make all the throws that need to be made.

2. He has charisma. I think there is a difference between leadership and charisma. They sometimes go together, but not always. Even when I have wished for more leadership from Tony, I have never been able to deny that the guy has charisma about him. He has a flair about his game and I do think when he gets in a hot streak, or makes a play that very few guys could make it sparks the team.

3. He is a playmaker. Some of the plays I've seen him make are pure instinct and an instinct that very few possess. I'm an old schooler and I can tell you that very few have had what Tony has in this area. At times he reminds me of Roger in this area, sometimes a little bit of Fran Tarkenton, but it is, in my opinion, the most special part of his game. Just one example is the snap over the head, track it down, escape the rush, and make a play kind of stuff. Just unreal.

4. He sees the field well. Now, I know that last year this ability wasn't as apparent. I happen to believe it is T.O. factor. The worst thing that a QB with Romo's instincts can do is begin to have a quota in his head. "How many has so and so caught now?" Romo needs to be free, truly free, just to get the ball to whomever he chooses. When he plays like that, he sees the field very well.

5. He likes to play attack football. This can also be his Achilles, and it leads to his turnover problems, but I like the attitude. In fact, and this may sound strange, but I don't think I was ever more proud of the guy than when he waived off Wade Phillips in Philly. Don't get me wrong, that was a NEGATIVE ON PHILLIPS, but it wasn't a negative on Romo in my book. Tony understood the place we were in that game. We just could not afford to punt there. It didn't work out in the end, but it was still the right call, and it is MORE of that attitude that will help this team.

6. He is accurate. This was something that I so appreciated in Aikman and I appreciate it in Romo too. Just compare Donovan McNabb to Romo, and you will see this difference in their game.

If Romo can maximize these things (and I'm sure many other qualities that I haven't mentioned), and avoid the bad play in the crucial moments, there is no reason we can't have many super seasons.

agreed...but i dont think it was the T.O.factor...

 

[theogt]

Stats schmats. What has Romo done to be mentioned in the same sentence as Peyton?

I'm sure you would have said the same about Peyton in 2003 as well. Just cut him, what do stats matter!?!?