Aikman's Take on Romo
by 5Blings on Jan 21, 2009 3:47 PM CST
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PrintInteresting to hear what he said on Irvin's show today.
He had clearly decided that the biggest issue with the current Cowboys group is the team chemistry. He said he believes the "team does not enjoy playing football together" and that is what is keeping them from reaching their full potential.
He was also surprised at the allegations about Romo's work habits (or lack thereof), but would not dismiss them because he suggested that where there is smoke, there is fire. He praised Romo's skills and competitive fire, but says the Cowboys' failures in December are partly his fault and that he hasn't fully grasped what being the QB of the Dallas Cowboys is all about, citing the Cabo trip as a big gaffe. He suggested that Tony START worrying about perception, rather than always brushing it off.
He suggested that Romo's teammates might not be so happy with his apparent nonchalance about losing the Philly game in epic fashion. Aikman wondered if Tony is getting a bit cynical and hardened from the adversity he has faced, but that things may have happened too quickly for Romo in that his rise from obscurity to superstardom left him mentally unprepared.
Aikman, in his usual humble style, said he too made mistakes in terms of high profile dating. But he said Romo has taken a different angle on this stuff, which led him to reaffirm what we all know; WINNING CURES EVERYTHING.
And, in the end, isn't that the yardstick that Tony will be measured by? If the team can't progress next year on offense, Romo will bear much more of the blame than he has thus far. And, as I have said, THIS is the critical off season for Romo. If he falters next year, the wheels will come off and the Jones boys will go looking to supplant him. I hope he delivers.
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Comparing to Aikman
I’m really glad at the attention this continues to get, as sick as that sounds. I don’t think all of this is nearly as bad as it seems, but Romo is now going to be forced by the media to quit talking to them and watch every word. That is what Aikman did so well. I thought he was a dumb hick that got kicked in head by a mule, similar to Uncle Rico. Then, he retired, became a broadcaster and is extremely intelligent. He suckered everyone, especially Skip Bagless.
I don’t think that Romo would be any different in any setting. He his getting a crash-course fast.
""I really dig Hannibal. Hannibal had real guts. He rode elephants into Cartilage." -Tyson
Some of Romo’s comments come off like he really doesn’t care if he wins or loses. After the philly game, he said “If we win the superbowl next year – OK… if we don’t win next year…. OK. If the worse thing that happens in my life is losing this game, then I think I will be alright”…. something to that affect anyway.
We are paying you 68 million dollars to WIN….
How long would you keep your job if you went on T.V.
after failing miserably in crunch time over and over again and told reporters “It’s only a job” and " There are bigger things in my life than what happened today" ??? Not long ..
he's never failied miserably..thats simply not true
He’s made mistakes, but to say he played miserably is extremely inaccurate
In Romo we Trust
He Never Failed Miserably?
What Tony Romo are you watching? He has his ups and then he has his DOWNS.
He is entertaining to watch tho.
~Texas Massacre 08~
He failed miserably in Seattle, no
dropping a good snap on a critical FG would meet most people’s definitions.
(Romo) still gets excited when he buys a new t-shirt at Target for crying out loud
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 21, 2009 4:50 PM CST up reply actions
I disagree
he actually a pretty good game as a qb, one miscue is not my defnition of faling miserably
In Romo we Trust
It is his job to play a pretty good game
it doesn’t give him the right to choke the game away as a holder.
Miscue is a pretty generous interpretation as well. Buckner didn’t get off that easy.
(Romo) still gets excited when he buys a new t-shirt at Target for crying out loud
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 21, 2009 5:48 PM CST up reply actions
there is never a single reason
where did I say it was?
If he executes properly, as holders do well over 99% of the time, it is more likely than not that Dallas wins.
(Romo) still gets excited when he buys a new t-shirt at Target for crying out loud
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 22, 2009 10:32 AM CST up reply actions
Odds of Seattle going right down the field
and kicking a FG were pretty damn good. I disagree.
In Romo we Trust
At the very least
in made sure we had no chance to win. Making Seattle earn it would have been preferable, I don’t think you would argue that.
I also assume you would argue that the miscue, in isolation, was inexcusable.
(Romo) still gets excited when he buys a new t-shirt at Target for crying out loud
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 22, 2009 12:46 PM CST up reply actions
not true
If Gramatica kicks the go ahead FG, Seattle could have won the game with a FG of their own and had over 2 minutes to do so.
In Romo we Trust
I am still mad at the officals.
How can they tell Witten didn’t have the 1st down? We got the business in SEattle.. Bad call and a slippery football.
"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"
I was dumbfounded at both of those isssues
I was also upset that TO was running free in the end zone with his defender trailing by 2 or 3 steps and no one directly in front of him to stop the TD (this was during the throw to Witten). Witten definitely had the 1st down though. It should have been 1st and goal on the 1.
How is what Seanrude said wrong
The bobble resulted in Seattle not needing a FG to win. Do you agree?
(Romo) still gets excited when he buys a new t-shirt at Target for crying out loud
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 22, 2009 4:35 PM CST up reply actions
You just going to ignore this one Terry
Or do you agree that if Grammatica makes the kick, Seattle needs to score to win?
(Romo) still gets excited when he buys a new t-shirt at Target for crying out loud
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 23, 2009 9:45 AM CST up reply actions
of course I agree
but that fact doesn’t mean the game was over as soon as the boobled ocurred.
In Romo we Trust
and that has nothing to do with what he said
I quote
"ROmo’s bobble means they did not have to kick the FG "
your response “not true”.
You work so hard to minimize and contextualize Romo’s blunders that you ignore basic facts.
He never said the game was over – he said Seattle didn’t need to kick the field goal. What he said was entirely true.
(Romo) still gets excited when he buys a new t-shirt at Target for crying out loud
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 23, 2009 10:30 AM CST up reply actions
the beginning of the thread
stated that the bobble cost the Cowboys the game…this is what I’m saying is not true
In Romo we Trust
What are you saying?
If Romo makes the hold and Gramatica makes the FG, the Cowboys would have been ahead, forcing Seattle to score to win the game. As Romo bobbled the snap, and was unable to run it in, Seattle got the ball back with the lead, and did not have to do a damned thing except run out the clock.
You do realize that taking a knee and running out the clock is easier than marching down the field and scoring again, don’t you?
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
I never said it wasn't easier
I said the odds of Seattle scoring were very high regardless
In Romo we Trust
It was the kicker's fault...
for missing the block on the guy (can’t remember which Seahawk it was) that caught Romo from behind after he picked the ball up… If Gramatica makes that block Tony’s in the end zone.
Garrett needs to get a clue!
The play relies on the hold
If we are relying on Grammatica to make a block, we are in trouble.
Romo’s job is to hold the ball. He didn’t.
(Romo) still gets excited when he buys a new t-shirt at Target for crying out loud
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 23, 2009 4:23 PM CST up reply actions
My left leg weighs more than Gramatica, even if he made the block it would not have slowed that Seahawk down
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
Watch the play again
If Grammatica even gets in his way, Romo scores.
"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
true
and it also goes back farther than that. If the refs got the spot right on that Witten catch right before, then it’s 1st and goal inside the 1.
And if Terry Glenn never fumbles, we have the ball and a 7 point lead with 6 minutes to go.
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by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Jan 24, 2009 11:15 AM CST up reply actions
So many things..
but, all everyone(media and cowboy haters) wants to remember is the botched hold by Romo..
"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"
that isn't all to remember
but if you take that play in isolation, Romo failed. That isn’t to say it is the only play that could have turned the game, but dropping a good snap is just unacceptable.
Glenn’s fumble doesn’t give him liberty to blow an easy play or absolve him in any way.
(Romo) still gets excited when he buys a new t-shirt at Target for crying out loud
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 24, 2009 11:57 AM CST up reply actions
nope
but, we definitely lost as a team.. Tony gave us a chance to win, he played a great game.
"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"
I don't think you can say he played a great game
when he made a colossal error in crunch time.
I agree we lost as a team though. It was an odd game. Had we won that one, I wonder if we would be more battle tested today? I hope we don’t look back on that game as one that set the tone for this era…but it’s hard not to be paranoid sometimes.
(Romo) still gets excited when he buys a new t-shirt at Target for crying out loud
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 25, 2009 11:27 AM CST up reply actions
Too much of that sits on Romo's shoulders
…when more should be placed on Tuna’s. His inability to let the offense really test the injury-depleted, Pete-Hunter-starting secondary of the Seagulls is really what made me so angry.
This game was not about the hold or the Witten thing, it was about what led to the point where those things even mattered.
"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
That is why I said it was a strange game
The Tuna had some strengths, but as he got older he became kind of white knuckled with his offensive game plan. Up by six points at the half? Just try to hold that lead for the next thirty minutes. No need to pile on more points.
Another thing that was weird? Our best player on O may well have been Julius, and on D – Carpenter. An Austin KR TD was certainly an unexpected bonus.
So many plays could have changed the game. I’m still not sure if we deserved to win or not. It was all surreal. I recall Glenn having a critical drop as well as the fumble.
(Romo) still gets excited when he buys a new t-shirt at Target for crying out loud
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 25, 2009 11:57 AM CST up reply actions
If you want one thing to blame...it's easy.
It was MY fault. I forgot to take off work for the game and the Cowboys are 0-2 when I was watching it at work. This game and the Lions game…So pile on, go ahead…My bad, yo…
by AikmanNailedMySis on Jan 26, 2009 10:19 AM CST up reply actions
+1
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 23, 2009 9:24 PM CST up reply actions
Jordan mother flipping Babineux...
A name I will NEVER forget…
by AikmanNailedMySis on Jan 26, 2009 10:17 AM CST up reply actions
Would it have made a difference
yes.
Was it a bad play.
Obviously.
Nobody said it was the reason we lost, but you sidetrack the discussion and make that this issue.
(Romo) still gets excited when he buys a new t-shirt at Target for crying out loud
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 22, 2009 10:31 AM CST up reply actions
He played miserably
against Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Philadelphia.
by Baked Potato Soup on Jan 21, 2009 6:31 PM CST up reply actions
I know that’s what he’s trying to say, but it comes off like he really doesn’t care. That MAY, or MAY NOT be the case, but it just doesn’t sound good the way he says it. It’s like he isn’t even mad they lost.
After Carolina lost to the Cardinals, Delhomme was so mad at himself for playing poorly and losing. He was visibly upset in the postgame press conference. I want to see some passion like that come out of Romo.
I don't take it that way
Putting a football game into perspective has nothing to do with not caring.
Whats he supposed to say, if I don’t a SB my life is a failure, that ludicrous.
In Romo we Trust
He doesn't have to equate it to life and death - that is a cop out
Something like “professionally, this is my lowest moment. I am devastated. I won’t be satisfied with my career if I do not achieve the pinnacle of success”.
(Romo) still gets excited when he buys a new t-shirt at Target for crying out loud
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 21, 2009 5:51 PM CST up reply actions
+1 whether he means it or not
He needs to be saying those sort of things. Perception is everything
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 21, 2009 9:10 PM CST up reply actions
I don't get it
Has Romo ever said said anything incorrect?
""I really dig Hannibal. Hannibal had real guts. He rode elephants into Cartilage." -Tyson
And I in mine
good sir.
(Romo) still gets excited when he buys a new t-shirt at Target for crying out loud
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 21, 2009 4:49 PM CST up reply actions
love it
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 21, 2009 9:11 PM CST up reply actions
Thank you Troy!
Our team hasn’t been the same since you left. It all starts with Romo; if he doesn’t care about winning then we have big problems. I’d rather have a QB who is committed to winning and will work hard, than one with potential who just wants everyone to like him. Tony is talented, he just needs to change his whole attitude in regards to being a Dallas Cowboys quarterback.
I believe that
But aikman suggests he needs to be more aware of the situation he is in. Based on what Troy said, I worry Romo might lose the locker room if he doesn’t make great strides in the leadership and toughness department, and soon.
"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
I Can See Romo...
Asking for a trade one day or either quitting altogether. Either way is fine by me.
I know Terry would have a heart attack tho.
~Texas Massacre 08~
I give him one year
to harden up.
If he was a stock, he is a hold in my book. Not buying, still not dumping.
(Romo) still gets excited when he buys a new t-shirt at Target for crying out loud
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 21, 2009 4:53 PM CST up reply actions
Actually...
I think it will.
Dallas fans, for better or worse, are spoiled and impatient. Antonio cannot regress in any way this season without Dallas hedging it’s bet. In fact, I contend Dallas will bring in a more competent backup QB along with a middle round, big-armed prospect to round out the QB ranks during this off season. If Romo can’t step the mental part of his game up, regardless of the circumstances, he’ll be in a dogfight for the job in 2010 (see the Buffalo Bills with JP Losman and Trent Edwards as evidence). Again, all of this being driven by the need to win and win with this roster. If Romo can’t, it’s a safe bet that Stephen Jones will search for someone who can.
"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
Impatient?
Weve been waiting 13 years for a playoff win
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 22, 2009 12:40 AM CST up reply actions
Absolutely, however...
In the process, how many coaches have we gone through? How many QB’s? How many OC’s and DC’s? Tony’s been the best QB this team has had since Troy left and we’re calling for his head pretty early in his developmental process. I’ve been a big proponent of firing Winnie the Pooh and hiring the RIGHT Head coach for the next decade. That is what I mean by “impatient”.
I think that there has to be some sort of sense of continuity (which is why I hate the whole ‘Head Coach in Waiting’ thing) where players can buy into the system and not have to worry about hearing the tick tick that leads to a boom if they have a bad year.
"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
I completely agree with all that
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 22, 2009 4:52 PM CST up reply actions
I like your Fanpost Bling, but....
I don’t put too much respect or credibility too Aikman’s opinion. I really don’t care what he thinks about Tony Romo. Ask Troy Aikman what he thinks of “Troy Aikman’s play during the 2000-2003 period when the O-line would not block very well” and see what his response is. I totally believe he is not out to see the Cowboys win a super bowl again-ever. The reason? He wants to be the one with the glory. He wants to not be “eclipsed” by Tony Romo. He actually gets a kick out of watching the Cowboys fail. He get’s to report from a slant of “I told you so…”, and has a twisted sense of satisfaction when the team struggles, leading to enjoying his conversations with fellow analysts about how difficult it was when he was quarterback. That is why, Bling, you’ve heard me write many times that “I would pay good money to watch Roger Staubach punch Aikman in the mouth.”
"Amongst the enemy's Lair, there will always be a DallasPalace!"
Did Aikman screw on a used car or something?
""I really dig Hannibal. Hannibal had real guts. He rode elephants into Cartilage." -Tyson
insert "you"
not literally, though
""I really dig Hannibal. Hannibal had real guts. He rode elephants into Cartilage." -Tyson
I thought Aikman retired in 2000, but if he actually just missed three consecutive years.....
…..the line must have really sucked in 2000 to allow him to get hit hard enough to not play for three whole years.
Staubach's the one who gets punched by backup quarterbacks.
As the story goes, that’s how Clint Longley literally “punched” his ticket out of town.
Here's why I don't buy that...
He gets creamed by fans in Philly and Wash and NY for being TOO Cowboys-centric. Dallas is on TV, with he and Jack Buck calling the games, more than any other team. One of his dearest friends is Jason Garrett (he says JG is ready and will make a great Head Coach, BTW) and he still has close ties to Jerry. Then, he gets blasted by Dallas fans for being TOO critical of the Cowboys. Face it, he is in a no-win situation and he handles it adroitly.
Troy has become a football historian as well. He knows that he benefitted greatly from the wise counsel of Roger Staubach. He speaks highly of the tone set by the Danny Whites and Craig Mortons. He is passionate about the legacy that was passed on to him as the QB of America’s Team and played the game with a professionalism and commitment to winning that he has not seen in any versions of the Dallas Cowboys since. Truth be told, that is what we’re all a bit angry about, isn’t it? We’re upset because we haven’t seen the level of professionalism and effort from this latest iteration of our team and Troy is simply echoing that sentiment instead of pulling a Wade and saying “Aw Shuckers”. It’s made worse by the fact that the current team is loaded with enormous talent and potential and plays like a group that, as he said, doesn’t seem to like playing football together.
You’ve seen my posts about how this is the defining moment for Romo in that he needs to rally his troops and show a level of mental toughness and maturity that he has not shown yet. I don’t fault him for the dropped snap (but maybe I should) and I don’t fault him for the Giants d-line overpowering our o-line last year (but maybe I should) and I don’t fault him for the Philly game (but maybe I should) because he doesn’t get any more mulligans now. He needs to use this off season to develop a level of precision and timing with his receivers. He needs to help the backs understand their blits protections in camps. He needs to lead this team and elevate the level of play around him.
I may be in the minority, but I am not going to beat up Troy or anyone else for telling it like it truly is.
"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
+1 Great Post
""I really dig Hannibal. Hannibal had real guts. He rode elephants into Cartilage." -Tyson
money comment
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YOU Decide...
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by silverblue5 on Jan 21, 2009 10:32 PM CST up reply actions
+1
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 22, 2009 12:41 AM CST up reply actions
My uncle and his friends are big Giants fans, and they all think Aikman is a Cowby homer
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
if you're in the minority
please let me join you ! Nice post. If I may ad, Troy handled the situation adroitly because I believe he is smart and went through anough in Dallas to not react on the moment. But what may be I’m biased as I really like him and miss the time when he was the QB.
Face it, Romo under the big lights and on national television in a must win game CHOKED
Not by himself but he had oppotunities to check out of " Carrot-tops" sorry plays and opted to stay with the inept call instead of taking the bull by the horns and proving to the world he is an elite QB . He was ready to spend some quality time with Jessica in Cabo counting his money and making sure he’s on the A-list for some swank club.
No
They ALL choked
"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
But if you agree they all choked...
or at the very least that many of the players choked, where is the relevance of pointing out Romo’s failure above, say Barber’s fumble or the o-line’s swiss cheese blocking?
Did I miss something?
Also, Romo’s “KILL” calls this year have seldom resulted in positive plays.
"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
Agreed
But then what is the point of saying he choked in a must-win game? That has as little to do with Aikman’s opinion of Romo as anything. It’s exquisitely random.
Plus, the piece about Jessica and Cabo seems a bit wreckless and erodes much of your foundation.
"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
I woud believe it adds to my foundation
when you couple Romo’s post-game comments in Philly with most Cowboy fans hard feelings on his attitude. Aikman didn’t provde exact points other than Cabo. He said Romo hasn’t grasped what it means to be QB for the Dallas Cowboys. This is a team rich in winning. 8 Superbowl apperances 5 SB wins, the most division titles since the start of the superbowl era, 20 consecutive winning seasons, the most playoff apperances. I think winning is very much what he said. In Aikman’s time at the helm, he was the winningest QB of his era. So what do you think he was talking about? All the distractions of the Celebrity Girlfriend, getting caught up in the T.O. storyline, half-hearted practices is what he was talking about. Become the LEADER of this team and be the QB and achieve the goal of WINNING. So, the choking part might seem a little harsh but certainly warranted.
And now with the Cabo.
If Romo did such a piss-poor job of preparing for the Giants playoff game, why did he lead them down the field for a TD on two of their first three possessions? In fact, they would’ve ended up scoring TD’s on 3 of their first 4 possessions if one Mr. Anthony Joseph Fasano didn’t have what’s known as the buttery fingers. The Cowboys offense simply didn’t come out flat; quite the contrary they were doing fine through three-and-a-half quarters; they faded down the stretch due to: exhausted big uglies up front, dropped passes and dumb (and some quite frankly bogus) penalties.
Now back to the alleged ill effects of a weekend spent in Cabo.
Maybe I’m wrong but if a guy is ill-prepared for a game wouldn’t you think he’d start out the game struggling? Romo was 11-of-16 over the course of those aforementioned Cowboys scoring drives. Yes, his lone bad pass through the first three quarters cost the team a TD (to T.O.) but if Antnee Fasano catches one of only two balls he’s thrown the whole game it wouldn’t have came to that because the Cowboys would’ve scored a TD on the previous play.
Let’s recap: if Antnee Fasano can make a simple catch, Romo opens up the game 12-of-17 for 126 yards and 2 TD’s. Man, isn’t that how all ill-prepared celebrity QB’s typically perform in games they’re alleged to have "choked in?" That’s not even getting into an easy pass Patty "I’d rather run my big mouth than play big in big games" Crayton dropped that he could’ve easily picked up 40-50 yards on had he opted to actually catch the ball.
Me, I’ll call ‘em like I see ‘em. You can go ahead and let BSPN tell you who to blame.
As for Aikman’s comments on Romo, he stated pretty clearly that he thought nothing was lacking in Romo’s actual preparation for the Giants playoff game.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3849113
Quote from Aikman: “It didn’t take away from his preparations. I know that. I mean, everything he says is I think accurate. I don’t think that had any bearing.”
His point about the trip to Cabo was pretty obvious; perception.
Another quoute: “But to say, ‘I don’t worry about perception,’ you better worry about perception, because it’s a big part of making it through some very difficult times.”
When you pull something like that (Cabo) before a playoff game you d@mn sure better win because if you don’t whether it’s fair or not the media is going to bury you as a guy who doesn’t take the game seriously enough. From there on out, every big loss you suffer until you win a Super Bowl is going to result in the media always bringing Cabo back up as evidence you just don’t take the game seriously enough and why you’ll always be a big game loser.
Before you go labeling me a Romo sycophant, I root for the star on the side of the helmet and not the nameplate on the back of the jersey. Whether Romo is the long term answer or not, the Cowboys need to add some young arms just in case he isn’t or an even worse catastrophe than a broken pinkie occurs. With so many extra draft picks in the middle rounds, it’s just good business for Jerry to pick up a guy like Chase Daniel, Nathan Brown, Hunter Cantwell, Rhett Bomar or even Pat White. Hell, especially Pat White. I mean even if White is perceived as a longshot to be a solid NFL QB, there’s still a fair chance he could make the switch to receiver. If a bum like Crayton could be converted from a small college QB into a starting receiver why can’t White (who is a much more gifted athlete than Crayton ever will be) do the same?
Let's recap
The Cowboys drove for eight minutes in the seond quarter to pull ahead with 47 seconds left until the half. Then what happned ? They started to unravel and let the Giants score a touchdown and steal the momentum to end the half. I don’t put that on Romo or Cabo. I think perception is the key word Aikman used. You continually mention Fasano and he had One big drop and Crayton had three. Forcing the ball to Owens is on Romo. And at the end of the day, this is Romo’s team and by that he will bare the burden of these late season and playoff losses, it’s on him not Owens, Fasano Crayton or the ballboy. He alone will bare the blame , whether you agree or not because of PERCEPTION Fact is, the last play of the game was a Romo choking moment when he forced the ball to Glenn and got picked off. Romo mishandling the snap the year before in Seattle and playing like sh___ against the Eagles this year. So until he wins a playoff game,HE CHOKED in those games and I don’t have to listen to BSPN to figure that out. Dallas already has two converted QB’s as recievers and they have’t worked out so why waste a draft pick on another fruitless project? If you want a QB draft a QB .
I agree with your point on perception
But the last play fo the Giants game wasnt Romo choking. He threw a pick on 4th and 24. Thats not on him. The loss was on Patty C and the D
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 30, 2009 12:28 AM CST up reply actions
As a fan how could you be anything but frustrated and dejected
and mad as hell??? We drank the kool-aid and thought this is it! Finally after 13 years of waiting this team is going back to where the Cowboys belong ,ON TOP. They fell apart and I know at times we saw glimpses of greatness on one side of the field or the other but when the offense was ruling – the defense sucked and then the defense was catching on and the offense imploded and the spec. teams was terrible all year and the team never put it all together, never came together -a bunch of players but no team. The paper leader of that so called team is Tony Romo and he never stepped up and became thier true leader. Once you spend thousands to sit in the stands and watch time after time a fumble or a pick and then go three and out. You start to get mad and I guess I still am and will be for a while.
You have every right to be
"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
Good for Aikman
I was glad to hear him speak up. He didn’t say what he did to bash Tony, he’s simply putting it out there as a Cowboys QB “Alum” so that the expectations are understood. Apparently nobody on the current coaching staff has the eggs to remind Tony what his job entails. And to hear the Garrett’s attempt to corral Romo’s bad habits was met with a bad attitude makes you wonder if Troy is right. Romo shot up from obscurity, was playing lights out and breaking passing records like he was born for the job. He thought he could just roll out of bed and throw a Touchdown. Reality seems to be pissing in his Cheerios and he acts like he would rather get used to the taste than do anything about it next year.
Okay, that last part just wrecked my breakfast
"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
I thought Aikman's comments were very thoughtful
and correct and, so far as I can tell, made in the spirit of constructive (mild) criticism. Romo should take Aikman’s words and advice to heart.
I feel the same way.
And Aikman is no more critical of this team than he is any other team or QB he calls games for. I feel like Cowboys fans’ ears perk up when Troy says anything critical of the team during the broadcast. Maybe if we all stop being super sensitive to what’s-being-said then the media as a whole will get bored with trying to ruffle our feathers.
George Teague did it all.
by Aaron Novinger on Jan 22, 2009 12:03 PM CST up reply actions
That would be bad for business
…and Jerry won’t allow that.
"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
Something about his comment...
He said “the team doesn’t like playing footbal together” and that leads me to wonder what role the growing rift between Romo, T.O., Witten and Garrett is having on the offense’s practice habits.
"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
AND JUST TO MAKE THINGS MORE INTERESTING
This just in!!!
"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
Sorry
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3851473
"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
Yes,
I am sure all the haters are feeling shame in the face of this spin.
Talk is cheap. Protect the ball, show up and man up in December.
(Romo) still gets excited when he buys a new t-shirt at Target for crying out loud
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 22, 2009 1:27 PM CST up reply actions
If talk is so cheap
then why did it matter so much what he said after the Philly game..can’t have it both ways.
In Romo we Trust
Because he said those words honestly
then repeated them later in Wisconsin.
Now that he has been called out, he reverses field and talks reasonably.
Saying the right thing the first time would be more impressive. His post game words were consistent with his performance. I’ll believe this when I see it.
(Romo) still gets excited when he buys a new t-shirt at Target for crying out loud
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 22, 2009 1:54 PM CST up reply actions
Romo always talks honestly
What he said recently in no way shape or from contradicts what he said after the Philly game.
Its just that fans interpret his statements incorrectly.
In Romo we Trust
+1
You always interpret his statements of apathy as those of concern.
In-YOUR-endo
by accidental innuendo on Jan 22, 2009 3:00 PM CST up reply actions
Romo is the NFL version of George Washington. He cannot tell a lie
Somebody should ask him about the cherry tree
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
He didn't lie about anything as far as I know. I was busting Terry for his Romo always speaks honestly line.
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
I don't believe most of these Cowboy fans are Romo haters
We just want him to live up to his potential. It’s been three years of starting when the ‘09 season comes and let’s see what he’s learned.
I like this quote
I’ll be very excited to get back out there and be with the guys and figure out a way to improve and get better and do the things we need to do to win. Period.
"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"
Me not so much
I’d prefer he had a plan (preferably one that syncs up with what the coaches want to see), rather than saying he needs to “figure out a way to improve”.
As I said in my post, I want to see more precision in his speech, his preparation and his focus.
How about something like this?
“I sat with the coaches after the season ended and we reviewed three key things I need to work on this off season. I’m focused on cutting my interceptions in half, protecting the ball when I slide out of pressure and having better situational awareness so I can throw the ball away when plays break down and nothing is there. I’ve already broken down film of my INT’s last year and feel really good about being able to correct those things”.
I’m over the boyish charm of a fast-rising, free wheeling Tony Romo. I’m ready to see the consummate professional QB, Tony Romo.
"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
I like that speech, especially if he adds:
“Ive already invited Roy over for next week to get on the same page. The week after that Gurode and I are going to practice some shotgun snaps. Later in the off-season Im heading up to California to do some fitness with my boy TO.”
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 23, 2009 12:00 AM CST up reply actions
Romo reminds me of a lot of guys I know....
When they are single and have a fire lit under their ass, they will perform to unbelievable levels. When they get the girlfriend, the house, the fat job, etc — their work ethic gets lazy and the former guy I knew who was a real ass kicker & rain maker suddenly dissapears, and the guy with the lazy work ethic and mediocre perfomance steps in.
The only way to get the best out of a person of this personality type is to constantly keep him motivated. The #1 thing the Cowboys can do to make this happen is to draft a QB in a low round to be a backup option for Romo. He’ll see it as a threat and immediately step up his work ethic.
- Hakrjak
Trust me
If I win the lottery (or get a $67 million dollar job), I won’t be able to spell ‘work ethic’.
And I’d bet big money that most people would react similarly.
"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
And my first purchase will be a
batch of girlfriends…some of which may look a lot like Jessica Simpson.
How ’bout THEM Cowboys!
"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
I think there is a difference between winning the lottery and working all your life at something and being rewarded.
I can only speak for myself, but If I were in Romo’s position adn had worked so hard at something my whole life and had the potential to be truly great, that would only motivate me to work harder
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 23, 2009 12:03 AM CST up reply actions
Okay, but sometimes...
greatness comes too easily and that can hamper a person from developing the kind of work ethic you speak of, right?
"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
agreed
but I dont think thats the case for Romo. He was an undrafted FA, so it hasnt been eassy for him his whole career
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 29, 2009 12:11 AM CST up reply actions
Tood Archer thinks Romo is a hard worker
Romo is a fan of sports history. He’ll read books to learn what makes somebody great and incorporate that into what he does.
He has been known to show up at Valley Ranch by himself and throw passes into nets. He used to call assistant coach David Lee to catch those passes, and Lee’s hands hurt so bad he had to start wearing gloves.
On Tuesdays, the players’ off day, Romo is with offensive coordinator Jason Garrett going over the game plan.
Is Romo perfect? No. Are there things he needs to learn? Yes.
But does he care? Absolutely.
In Romo we Trust
I heard his interview
NFL Radio, said a lot of similiar things..
He also said Dallas fans need patience, stating Romo is coming of his 2nd year as a starter.
I agree
"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"
Dallas fans need patience?
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?
This is America’s Team with America’s Team’s fans we are talking about. When has patience EVER been one of our virtues?
The next time we are patient will be the first time we are patient.
"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
I agree
No patience is counter-productive. You have to let it play out.
"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"
But patience has slowed down progress at times
Remember how long Bill Cowher stuck with Crydell Stewart? I never really understood that. Still don’t. And Pittsburgh had a championship caliber defense there too.
"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
BTW, David Lee is highly regarded...successful everywhere he goes
He would make a good OC.
"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
And the saga continues...
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3851473
"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
There is no doubt in my mind Romo is a hard worker or he would not be as good as he is
I simply wonder if he is a winner though. A great post I believe from BoyFromOz stated he had never won a playoff game ever either in his high school college or obviously the NFL. Some people can put up great stats like a Dan Marino and Danny White but some people like Aikman since we are on the topic just know how to win. Romo has broken many of the the COwboys records in passing and he has only started 2full years, yet he simply crumbles when it comes to December. Until he finds a way to win in December he will simply be a great qb and always questioned until he wins that Super Bowl like Peyton Manning had to endure.
The heartbreak of it year after year
wears on you.So to question Romo is only natural especially when he gives his critics so much ammo.Whether it be some of the worst passer ratings in team history against a divisional rival or his lame post-game comments or his inability to win in December much less January. Whether by position or rank within the team, he is the leader, he is the quarterback and he hasn’t lived up to that billing when it counts so he can expect more critcism until he wins when it counts. Might want to start with a playoff game first because as we found out 13-3 doesn’t mean a single thing if you lose your first round and follow it up with not even making the playoffs the following year.Prove them wrongTony and earn that elite QB status!!
if would help if his teammates stepped up their games as well
QBs don’t win or lose games, teams do.
In Romo we Trust
Well, they get too much credit and too much blame
But doesn’t that come with the territory, Terry?
Well, that and the 67 million dollar payday?
"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
Romo didn't receive the entire 67 mil yet
as many fans seem to think, so this ridiculous nonsense of him getting his payday and slacking off makes no sense whatsoever.
In Romo we Trust
You went and got all myopic on me again...
the statement was about acccepting credit as well as blame and how that responsibility comes with the big money.
Terry, you can’t ALWAYS be on the defensive about Romo. He’s a big boy now, he can drive a car, date women, the whole thing.
"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
I think its obvious Romo
accepts blame and responsibility when he doesn’t play well. I never heard him state otherwise.
In Romo we Trust
Have you ever heard a QB NOT accept blame in a loss?
Seriously, in the history of football, every QB has the same post game presser. In a loss, they take the blame. In a victory, they give all the credit to the rest of their team. Come on now, Terry, your man crush is very broken record-ish…
by AikmanNailedMySis on Jan 29, 2009 3:14 PM CST up reply actions
Kordell Stewart?
I couldn’t tell since he was crying all the time.
Ryan Leaf for sure.
"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
So you think it’s okay for him to blast Garrett in the media saying “our offense has been figured out”? I don’t call that responsibility. I call that passing the blame to someone else. Like Roger said, there’s too much talking going on . These things need to stay in the locker room-not with the press. I’m tired of seeing all this Cabo distractions etc. Perception is reality. Quit drinking the Romo Kool-Aid.
I'm not sure he BLASTED him
I think he was unhappy with the play calling (but weren’t we all?) and I think he had a 27-year old “moment”. It’s not unlike the Peyton manning commentary on his o-line’s performance after one of their playoff losses.
Now, the counterbalancing point is that he shouldn’t even have said THAT!
He should have had those conversations with RHG, Wade and, if need be, Jerry.
That’s what a real leader would do.
"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
Agreed
that the play calling was terrible but I just expect the leader of the team to accept defeat and not throw Garrett under the bus when they lose. It’s that laid back attitude that drives me nuts. Now Roy is mouthing off to the media as well. If Romo wants to be the true leader he needs to step up.
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