Mike Shanahan ruminates on Romo
by dunkman on Aug 16, 2008 7:35 AM CDT
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PrintI didn't see much notice taken of Shanahan's comments on Tony Romo. I found it fascinating. I respect his opinion as much as any coach out there today, so it carries a lot of weight with me. Instead of the usual "He's a nice player", you get insights like this:
Romo is reading coverages unbelievably. I admire how quickly he reads coverages and gets the ball to the right spot. He is going to have a heck of a year. You could see it out here today and yesterday.
Although he continues to improve his game, that has always struck about his play - the ability to go through his reads quickly and accurately. Bledsoe had a rifle for an arm, but especially later in his career just didn't seem to be able to do that. And of course we all know about Tony's unique physical abilities:
I see a difference just watching (Romo) play last year. He plays with a lot of confidence, he knows where the ball is going and if something breaks down he has the ability to make a play on his own. He can throw the ball at all different angles and he is a heck of a weapon
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good find dunk
I’ve always said Romo is going to improve greatly over the next few years, the last few were learning experiences. Once this kid really learns how to play the position, he’ll be right up there with Manning and Brady and will eventually pass them as the premier QB in the game.
In Romo we Trust
Romo
There is something to be said about having a franchise QB on the roster. With El Gato, Austin, and Hurd ready to contribute I expect a huge season for Romo- Barber pounding the rock we will have less 3rd and longs..
"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"
I agree
especially El Gato. Ever since they I saw Garrett’s desire to draft him I realized that they are not just replacing Julius, they are intent on adding a completely new dimension to the offiense. Although no one really talks about this, I think in some ways this is how they “overcome” the problem of not having that third receiving threat to take pressure off TO and J-Dub. This has some real possibilities.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
you hit the nail on the head dunk
The Cat will take the place of this great #2 wr everyone seems to covet. I look for Romo’s passing stats to be better as a result.
In Romo we Trust
+1 on that
I think most of his stuff receiving will be swing passes and the like this year, at least early on. But once he gets down blitz pickups and some the other intracacies of the RB position, then they will be able to start teaching him how to be a better receiver, running routes, adjusting routes to the defense, etc. Then he can be brought in as RB and motion out as a true WR or vice versa. THAT is when he is going to become an absolute nightmare for opposing DCs.
And I'm chompin' @ the bit to see these anticipated highlight reels!!!
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by silverblue5 on Aug 16, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Right, plus
they automatically generate the mismatches they are looking for – if a team goes nickel, he can run. If they go standard he can line up in the slot or take a swing pass. Very few LBs will be able to stay with him, so if he can show that he’s a threat, he will seriously mess up some defensive schemes. And oh by the way, pick up some nice yardage…
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
+1
But with the emergence of our running game,Romo,who will be improved over last year and still not put up the guady numbers he established last year. If you guys will remember,last years running attack was not exactly stellar…we won games through the air. This year our ground game will be much improved (dominant…some might say) . So even as Romo continues to improve as our QB his stats may not necessarily show this.
But them again swing passes to El Gato may make up the difference…HaHa
It’s going to be a fun year guys!
You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach
agreed
someone mentioned B. Westbrook, Westbrook caught 90 balls last yr, sounds like top WR receptions to me..
I think EL Gato catches 50+ balls next year..
"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"
I already plan on Keeping him
as my franchise FF player, provided that I draft him in time
That #38 sure can hit!
by Aaron Novinger on Aug 16, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
good keeper
Will be Jonathan Stewart..
"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"
Or he'll generate
more passing yards for Romo if he’s effective catching the ball.For example, Reggie Bush really pumped up Brees’ numbers in his rookie season.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
+1 this is the year he does that...
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