Romo isn't Danny White, he's Don Meredith
A very good friend and long-time Cowboy buddy and I had this discussion today. Dandy Don was an immense talent, but couldn't quite get the team over the top. He was very fun loving and respected for his devil-may-care demeanor. It almost seemed as if the game didn't mean as much to him as the playing of it. Remember, he was the leader of, 'Next Year's Champions,' a phrase I hated, probably because it rang so true. It wasn't until Roger took over(after the disaster of C Morton) that Dallas became a champion under Landry.
I see a lot of that in Romo and now begin to wonder if he has the makeup to be a championship-level QB. There are plenty of very good players at that position that haven't won championships. Further, I worry now that this gets into his head as I believe it did Meredith, who walked away because the fun went of of the playing as a result.
The challenge is to put a coaching staff in place that maximizes his positives(which are considerable) and corrects the deficient - ball security being Issue #1. While I no longer believe Wade P can be effective as this team's HC, I really haven't heard a credible alternative. Cower ? Never was that impressed and he's gone on the record stating DAL has to get rid of TO - OK so he starts trying to replace 10+TD's a year. Holmgren ? Maybe, but only if Capers becomes DC. Honestly, for the first time in memory, I'm almost at a loss to clearly see the critical 2-3 issues we need to fix.
Don't get me wrong, I like TR, respect his unique talents and believe we are better at the QB position than we've been since Troy. But if you want an apt comparison, look further back in Cowboy history than Danny White
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I've said it before and I'm more convinced of it now than ever before.
The Dallas Cowboys will never win a Super Bowl with Tony Romo at QB. He doesn’t have a killer instinct and he’s not a champion.
by Parl on Dec 29, 2008 11:01 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Not Yet No
Romo’s got some serious growing up to do if he ever plans on getting the Boys “over the hump”. Make no mistake, at this point “over the hump” means winning in December and winning one play-off game.
As unfair as it is for either Romo or No-Danny-No, Romo is putting up better numbers than White did. But to White’s credit, he DID take his early 80s Boys to a few NFC Championship Games…..three of them I believe!
Danny you aint Romo….Romo, you sure as he!! aint Danny!!!
Sad.
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by Victor79 on Dec 29, 2008 11:30 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm giving Romo four more games
If I see the same poor decision making, the same poor throws, the same turnovers, the same numerous fumbles that I saw this year in the first four games of next season, I’ll be calling for a change at quarterback, it will be clear to me that Romo doesn’t have what it takes to be a franchise leader at the Quarterback position.
What troubed me from the get go with Romo this last year was the season tuneup, which is the third preseason game, at home against the Texans where Romo rolled out to the right in the redzone on second down and forced a pass into Tony Curtis in the endzone where it was picked off. That was an absolute dumb decision to throw into that coverage when there was zero chance of completing that pass, he should of thrown it away and lived another down. Romo has been in the league for six years, he continues to make the same mistakes you expect from a rookie…. He’s got the first four games next year, if he doesn’t get it by then, Dallas needs to find a franchise Quarterback
For me, comparing Romo to Meredith is an insult to Meredith. Romo doesn’t come close to meredith’s heart and leadership on or off the field..
by Deke on Dec 29, 2008 11:31 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Change?
To who exactly?
"Well, we didn't block real good but we made up for it by not tackling."
- John McKay, the first coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
by 5Blings on Dec 29, 2008 4:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thats the thing
Calling for a change at qb would only be a good idea if we had someone to replace him with
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Dec 29, 2008 6:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I dont think the Cowboys will ever win with Romo
I’m not trolling and i’m not just throwing mud… but i think you legitimately have to look at the failures he is amassing. What at this point would even lead you to believe he can win a big game?
Romo has tons of talent but i think he lacks “the thing”. Some guys have it, some guys don’t. You can say what you want about Donovan McNabb, but give Donnie mac one season with TO, Roy Williams and Jason Witten and you’d be looking at a different scenario.
There is a major flaw in the dallas system. No way a team with that much talent should be that bad
Jerry Jones is quickly becoming Al Davis
side note:
December 28, 1996 – Dallas’ last playoff win
February 10, 1997 – Mario Kart for Nintendo 64 is released
by 700 Level on Dec 29, 2008 11:57 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Give me an offensive line that can keep him upright and not injured in Dec
and i will show you a QB in Tony that can win in Dec and Well afterward. He buys time a lot better earlier in the season when his legs are fresh and he hasn’t been hit 40 times a game. Then as the nicks and bruises, and this year back injuries and hand injuries, accumulate, he gets worse. The desire to win is there and he forces stuff he shouldn’t, because he feels like he is gonna get killed and second.
by cowboyfan on Dec 29, 2008 12:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
there is some truth to your comments
but fumbles are fumbles either way. If we were talking mainly about sacks, i’d agree with you, but he’s GOT to hold on to the ball
and about the desire to win, you need to watch his PC from last night then… looked like he could care less
side note:
December 28, 1996 – Dallas’ last playoff win
February 10, 1997 – Mario Kart for Nintendo 64 is released
by 700 Level on Dec 29, 2008 3:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Until and unless
…Romo and his enablers begin to accept responsibility for his flawed mental approach to the game we’re not going anywhere as contenders. And I’m a HUGE Romo guy who has believed in him from day 1 and still thinks he will be the guy down the line. But his “ah, so what?” comments after the game and lax attitude in general have to go. It is time he started taking on the reality that he does not perform well down the stretch of seasons, isn’t good in big spots, likes to play ‘comeback’ when he should be playing to get a lead and just does not seem to handle criticism well. He needs less Donovan McNabb (smiling and joking after loses) in him and more Aikman and Brady (guys who despise losing).
Romo lacks a sense of urgency, seems self-satisfied and I am now beginning to really believe that what the receivers have said about him locking on Witten and throwing INT’s in practice probably is somewhat accurate. He is incredibly talented and you know he’s competitive but he does not presently possess the proper mental fortitude, calmness of nerve or disciplined approach to take the Cowboys to the next level, at least not as one of the main cogs. This has to be addressed immediately, and it cannot begin until Romo himself stops making excuses and takes a very long and hard look in the mirror. I don’t care if Garrett’s offense isn’t perfect, Tony, you need to stop talking about the specs in others’ eyes and examine the log in your own field of vision.
by PaulFVillarreal on Dec 29, 2008 1:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Its not Romo fault!!!!!
What kept Romo on the bench for 3 years was his gunslinger mentality……..Bill wouldnt play him because his reckless play…….if there is noone telling Tony to throw the ball away or use his check downs then he’s not going to do it…….That is how he plays…….when he is watching film with the coaches they have to point this out and beat it in his head and when he strays from it they have to get in his face and bench his butt if necessary…….I blame the coaches for not reeling him in and making him play in a more controlled offense.
by jvw on Dec 29, 2008 1:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Now we all know....
why Romo was not drafted. Nice guy but a very mediocre quarterback who plays scared. Defensive coordinators have figured him out and he is not going to get better any time soon. Romo the gunslinger and Jerry the wheeler dealer, I’m not looking forward to next year.
by El Jofre on Dec 29, 2008 5:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Definately not a mediocre qb.
Romo has put up outstanding regular season numbers and let us to a good win-loss record during his career so far. He isnt a mediocre qb he is a good qb that so far hasnt gotten it done in the big games.
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
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