Romo's Numbers
by DavidH22 on Oct 26, 2009 11:58 PM CDT
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For what it's worth, through six games Romo has 194 attempts and 4 interceptions. That's an interception percentage rate of 2.1, which is by far the lowest of his career so far. I believe before this season his career int % was 3.5.
We all know Romo also went two straight games without throwing any touchdowns, so his TD percentage is also a career low so far at 4.6 percent (pre 2009 average 6.2). However, his nine TD tosses have averaged a remarkable 45.7 yards each.
Romo has also been sacked 11 times so far, a 5.4 percent sack rate, his highest since 2006 (5.9).
It's a limited sample size, but these numbers seem to indicate that in general Romo is taking fewer chances. Of course, the Giants game (3 ints) and the Broncos game (5 sacks) kind of skew the numbers. What we have through six games is three otherwordly games by Romo (TB, KC and ATL), one above average outing (CAR), one slightly below average game (DEN) and one hideous match (NYG).
One more note - so far Romo has 63 yards rushing on 16 carries (3.9 avg). This includes 6 "kneel downs." If he keeps this massive 10-yards-a-game pace up, he'll have a career-high 165 yards rushing from scrimmage this year.
Dude's pretty good.
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This game marks the three year point
Bledsoe started the first six games of ‘06 and with the exception of the three missed pinkie games last year, Romo’s had 45 out of a possible 48 starts.
Too late or me to look up his average year, but if anybody else wants to.
by Rafael Vela on Oct 27, 2009 12:01 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yep - got it right here
Romo’s first and second fiscal year, he started 16 games each year. His third fiscal year, he only started 13 games, so we have to look at percentages rather than total numbers.
Percentage Completions
1) 63.8
2) 65.5
3) 60.1
Average Per Attempt
1) 7.6
2) 8.0
3) 7.6
Touchdown percentage
1) 4.5
2) 6.7
3) 4.7
Interception percentage
1) 2.6
2) 2.8
3) 2.9
Sack percentage
1) 5.8
2) 4.4
3) 5.4
Fumble percentage
1) 2.3
2) 2.8
3) 2.2
Quarterback Rating
1) 95.4
2) 99.4
3) 89.4
Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character. - John Wooden
by BishopWest on Oct 27, 2009 1:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
PLEASE OMIT THE ABOVE NUMBERS
I SCREWED UP THE CALCULATION BUT WILL CORRECT IT VERY SOON
ACCEPT MY APOLOGIES
Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character. - John Wooden
by BishopWest on Oct 27, 2009 1:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do believe that these are the corrected calculations (sorry for the earlier post)
Percentage Completions
1) 63.8
2) 65.5
3) 60.1
Average Per Attempt
1) 8.5 (this number has been corrected)
2) 8.0
3) 7.6
Touchdown percentage
1) 6.0 (this number has been corrected)
2) 6.7
3) 4.7
Interception percentage
1) 3.7 (this number has been corrected)
2) 2.8
3) 2.9
Sack percentage
1) 5.2 (this number has been corrected)
2) 4.4
3) 5.4
Fumble percentage
1) 1.9 (this number has been corrected)
2) 2.8
3) 2.2
Quarterback Rating
1) 95.4
2) 99.4
3) 89.4
Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character. - John Wooden
by BishopWest on Oct 27, 2009 1:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, his third fiscal year includes all those pinky games?
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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 27, 2009 7:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
his 3rd fiscal year only includes 13 games
13 games started
3 games missed
16 games total
No stats from those 3 games are included
All stats used above for percentages in Romo’s 3rd year were divided by 13 not by 16.
I’d like to look at the numbers again, after Romo starts 3 more games, so we can actually compare apples to apples with the total numbers such as total yards, total TDs, total INTs, ect.
Since he has only played 13 games out of the last 16, it would only be fair to look at percentages at this point.
Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character. - John Wooden
by BishopWest on Oct 27, 2009 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep guessing, you might get it right eventually
by Martin79 on Oct 27, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got it right the 2nd time
unlike another certain unnamed blogger who didn’t get it right after 3 tries
Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character. - John Wooden
by BishopWest on Oct 27, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forgot one crucial stat
Romo’s yards per attempt is a very healthy 8.5.
Also, I said above that he is “taking fewer chances.” But I probably should have said that Romo is making better decisions.
And yes, Raf, you’re right Romo has hit the 3-year mark. He is 31-14 (69%) as a starter, and if you want to break down his numbers “per full season” average he goes 500-316-4071-30-17…not too shabby.
by DavidH22 on Oct 27, 2009 12:21 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+10 Wow
That would make Romo’s “average” season, the top 3 in Cowboys history in yards and TD’s (behind his 2007 season). Think about that, it is pretty mind boggling considering the history, though it is skewed by a 16 game schedule. I dont think anyone can complain or should about our QB.
by Dooud on Oct 27, 2009 12:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
The major complaint about him is inconsistency, not ability. Thus far, he starts out hot every season and then drops off significantly in December. I think that he is showing signs of improvement that point to that changing this year, though. I know that sounds odd since his numbers are about the same as usual, probably even worse than typical for him for this time of year, but his gameplay and decision making look like they are improving to me.
For example, instead of running it in against ATL, he threw it to Crayton. He probably could have beat the LB to get the ball in, but why take that chance when not making it means the end of the half. If Crayton drops it, they can still kick the FG or run another play if they feel like being daring.
by Baked Potato Soup on Oct 27, 2009 12:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I liked the throw to Crayton for several reasons
first the escapability thing. That’s just uncanny and fun to watch. More important was that while he was in that scrum and until he came out the front end, he was two-handing the ball. So the reps are obviously there because he did that in game conditions. Third, I think he was not intent on throwing but did so once he saw Crayton uncover. That over time will lead to fewer "impulse picks’ because he isn’t deciding to throw before the target presents itself.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Oct 27, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
perfect synopsis
Coach Winters: Mississippi State's offensive set. 2nd & 2 on our own 24, what defensive set might we call?
Alvin Mack: Eagle Zipper Hero, unless the setback shifts into the I.
Coach Winters: Good..[clicks to next slide], third and seven?
Alvin Mack: Oakie Thunder Lion. {What's your assignment?}
Alvin Mack: Kill the quarterback. {{Coach Winters clicks to next slide}}
Alvin Mack: Hit the tight end so hard his girlfriend dies. {{Coach Winters clicks to next slide}}
Alvin Mack: Kill everybody.
by KDP on Oct 27, 2009 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's looking good so far this year, especially the last couple games.
I like the taking less chances Romo, especially when he’s still making plays like he was in this last game. The key to him being a championship QB is making those plays when they are available, but not forcing them when they are not. In KC, he was patient and let the game come to him, and I felt like that was a major step forward.
Just a note, though, I don’t think that 67.1 is only slightly below average. The average is usually around 80, so his 67 is farther from average than his 89 against Carolina. It’s quibbling to be sure, but I think his numbers speak for themselves without trying to downplay when he does poorly.
by Baked Potato Soup on Oct 27, 2009 12:41 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the game that impressed me personally
was carolina. The OL pretty much ruined our offense for an entire half. Down at halftime, we needed Romo to take a couple risks and get us back in it and he made some throws into zone coverage that were pretty ballsy and came through for us.
He is so much safer with the football this year aside from that giants game. Its a vast improvement.
by foyesboys on Oct 27, 2009 1:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That game impressed me, too. I think it was part of his maturation that I believe we’re seeing this season, where he realized that he doesn’t necessarily have to take over the game, just make key plays in certain situations and not make key mistakes.
by Baked Potato Soup on Oct 27, 2009 1:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think so too
Maturation is the key term. His judgment is apparently better this season, as he and the coaches said it would be, and even though the changes are subtle, they are fairly encouraging.
The only thing that might derail this is the o-line not holding up and Romo reverting to “pressing” or trying to make good things happen out of bad.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Oct 27, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
even if that happens dunk
I don’t think you’ll see quite as many impulse plays as before. Even the Jedi like play to Crayton for a TD seemed controlled to me. He even commented that he was thinking of throwing it out of bounds after he escaped, then was patient and saw Crayton break free.
I think the 2007 version runs that in for the score or at least attempts to do so.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 27, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He looked completely different last game.
I don’t know how much it was mental, or how much was physical.
To me, he seemed to have gone back to his old natural throwing motion more-He may have finally given up on trying to be someone else, and is just playing and throwing the ball. It’s not a pretty motion and not over the top, but it’s hard to change those things at his age, to say the least.
I think all the talk about footwork and throwing motion the last few years played games w/ his mind.
And Garret’s playcalling was not ridiculous, and that’s gotta help too.
The big problem right now-but fixable-is the Red Zone. It’s not good that his TD’s are averaging so long, 45 yards. His play w/Crayton was a fluke. Hopefully they can improve on scoring TD’s in close.
by Realist Larry on Oct 27, 2009 12:54 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd love to see the running game take over...
…in the red zone!
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by gee-roj on Oct 27, 2009 8:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely need to find that mojo again
and mix it up more
by Realist Larry on Oct 27, 2009 9:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has a receiver he trusts who can make plays
T.O., like Austin Powers at the end of The Spy Who Shagged Me, lost his purple mojo in that Eagles win in week two last year.
You could almost see it leave his body in the 4th quarter. He stole some in that ‘Niners game but he was never the same . When you know a guy is going to be where he should be, and that he’s going to do something if you get him the ball, it makes you a different QB.
Compare that to Denver, where Austin hung him out to dry on the pick and Romo would not even look in his direction at game’s end, when Austin got open twice in the last two plays and would have tied the game with ease.
It’s about trust.
by Rafael Vela on Oct 27, 2009 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and right now Romo trusts Austin
He hasn’t had that option to his game since ’07, when T.O. was a legitimate top-5 receiver.
by Rafael Vela on Oct 27, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
which is why he was always going to Witten
last season as he was the only receiver he could trust.
As usual, very well said Raf, very well said.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 27, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree wholeheartedly about TO and trust...
After that Eagles game, TO was never the same. Only the 49ers were stupid enough to not press him and the numbers showed what kind of drop he was experiencing. We made a good decision to cut ties and not accept his headaches for declining numbers. It was the type of decision teams like the Patriots or Steelers make. Of course, we never get credit like they do for our smart decisions.
As for trust, that is absolutely the determining factor in how a QB-WR combo lives up to their potential. For this reason I am willing to stick it out with Roy Williams because I think when him and Tony finally get on the same page we will see Roy’s production rise to what is expected of him.
If I had a nickel for every Super Bowl the Eagles have won, I would have zero nickels.
by Cowboyfan729 on Oct 27, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But that may have been the game plan
because Atlanta is a league leader in red zone defense. That argues for striking when there is more field to work with to take advantage of the mismatches with their DBs.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Oct 27, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are many positive signs right now
The only game he had turnover trouble in was the giants game. Other that he been very safe with the ball. He holds it much more securely when moving now. Thats a big improvement. In these last two games, hes looked as accurate as ever – he had some beautiful passes last week.
He had a bad game against denver. The austin INT wasn’t on Romo imo, but he was generally innacurate and cost us that one. IN recent games, when Romos had a bad play early, hes struggled to get off the mat and play well. Pitt, Philly, NYG, Denver, in all those games things seemed to spiral out of control almost.
Romo’s accuracy on the slants seems to be back, which is great. He struggled there for about 10 games.
For the red zone, I’d love to see him improve on the fade. We haven’t been a great red zone offense this year and one way to improve on that is to throw some jump balls to bennet and Roy who SHOULD be able to come down with them. Better ply calling would also help.
by foyesboys on Oct 27, 2009 12:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The greatness of Romo's numbers speak for themselves
He has one of the highest qb ratings in the history of the league and quite frankly I only seeing that number improving as he is now entering the prime of his career as a NFL qb.
Nobody really knows if he’ll ever lead our team to any championships although I strongly believe he will someday, however, barring injury it’s almost a guarantee he will own every single Cowboys passing record before he retires, let that sink in for a while.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 27, 2009 7:37 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
And the better the balance between pass & run gets the better Romo is going to be. Right now it still looks like defenses have an idea, (based on formation) of when Dallas is running and when they are passing. In time, as this offense develops, this is going to change and defenses will have hard time getting a pre-snap read. There will come a time when defense will be on their heels, unsure of what is about to hit them, and that’s when Romo is going to become other worldly.
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by gee-roj on Oct 27, 2009 8:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
his ypa is absolutely outrageous.
His stats are like out of a different generation.
by foyesboys on Oct 27, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see this years numbers steadily increasing as he
becomes more confortable with his new weapons. Austin should start opening up other guys and Bennett I see getting more involved. I also think with Austin will light a fire under Roy and just give Romo a new level of confidence.
I guess what Im saying is with Austins emergence guys will start feeding off of that and then each other.
D is also stepping up and we should see better field position moving forward. TOs would really imrove everything.
KICK ASS every day!!!
by squidlo97 on Oct 27, 2009 11:41 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
'Tony Romo on Top.'
Scroll down from this page on Cold Hard Football Facts after the link to item titled above:
http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com/Articles/11_2923_Week_7_first-response_team:_blowout_Sunday!.html
Pretty compelling case for his play so far. And like hs statistical counterpart – Steve Young, it all gets validated with playoff wins and ultimately, a chmpionship. I think we are very fortunate to have found this particular player and hope he finds a way to get over the top.
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by tdships on Oct 27, 2009 12:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good read - thanks
Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character. - John Wooden
by BishopWest on Oct 27, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ummm what kind of resume does it take to be
that mannequin on the beach???
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Oct 27, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
resume? to be the beach manneuin all you need is...
deaf ears
blind eyes
empty head
Several bloggers here already have the job :)
Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character. - John Wooden
by BishopWest on Oct 27, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, You are harsh
just sniping at everyone’s entry and correcting us all the way. It must be nice to be a Cowboy’s genius. We should just step back and let you show us the ONLY opinion that matters, YOURS!
by Martin79 on Oct 27, 2009 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you see the little smiley face at the end of my remark?
That should let you know that I’m not being harsh, but just having a little fun.
You should have known that already.
(Oh, let me guess, you’re the mannequin dude, right?)
Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character. - John Wooden
by BishopWest on Oct 27, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please refer to my last comment
There is no little smiley face either.
by Martin79 on Oct 27, 2009 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
jerk
Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character. - John Wooden
by BishopWest on Oct 27, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My original remark was neither harsh nor directed toward you
Your perception of humor versus harshness is as skewed as your math.
Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character. - John Wooden
by BishopWest on Oct 27, 2009 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cowboy and math genius
but can’t spell mannequin( hint:has a “Q” in it ). Stay rude brother.
by Martin79 on Oct 29, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not a genius of any kind
but I can tell the difference between humor and harshness. Stay clueless brother.
Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character. - John Wooden
by BishopWest on Oct 30, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the Post, maybe Steve Young will throw some more love
Besides the time separating Aikman from Romo, its a similar situation to what Steve faced in SF following Montana with expectations in Dallas.
by Dooud on Oct 27, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forever Young
and forever overrated…helps to learn at Joe Montana’s feet for 4 years and throw to Jerry Rice your team your whole career. Well, except when he’s in the USFL and Tampa Bay and he sucked.
by DavidH22 on Oct 27, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tony's Problem is
He is 31-0 in games that do not matter and
0-16 in Big games…………………..Just kidding, but I thought a big game was only if Tony Lost. Does not matter what the rest of them did also.
My favorite semi pro teams are the Eagles and Giants
by RealAlbertEinstein on Oct 27, 2009 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the only games that don't matter are pre season games and that's it
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 27, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or maybe game 16 if you already have home field advantage for the playoffs locked up
Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character. - John Wooden
by BishopWest on Oct 27, 2009 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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